 In February 1974 when Vini Lopez left the E Street Band, David Sancious helped recruit Carter as his replacement.He auditioned for the job in a house belonging to the parents of Garry Tallent and then made his debut with the band on February 23 during a concert at the Satellite Lounge in Cookstown, New Jersey.He accompanied Springsteen during an early part of the Born to Run tour and in August 1974 he also helped record the song "Born to Run" at the 914 Sound Studios.