12/18: KISS & THE HALL THE DAY AFTER, GENE IN RS, KISSMAS SPECIAL

The last 24 hours or so have been pretty cool following the announcement Kiss has finally made the R&R Hall. I want to thank the many fans that have reached out to me and said thanks for pushing for this so many years. I’m not for a minute taking credit for it, but it is nice to see progress being made after so many years of disrespect and ignoring not only Kiss, but Alice and Rush who also recently finally went in. If my ranting on TV and radio for the last decade has helped push this along it’s nice to know many feel it had an impact. For those that don’t know the back story, the president of the Hall became so aware of how outspoken I had been about these bands he actually came on my radio show a couple years ago to discuss it all. I was even thrown directly into the discussion yesterday when Andy Greene from Rolling Stone brought my name up to Gene in an interview with him (link in my news section). It’s nice to know so many have associated my voice with this happening and I appreciate it and I’m just glad for all the fellow Kiss fans it’s now a reality. We have waited far too long and if it all indeed did play a role and help, great! Most important 15 years of injustice will come to an end (even though it will always bother me how they made bands like Kiss, Alice and Rush wait, while Nirvana and Guns go first time!). One other thing about the RS story, Gene must have been clearly caught off guard when the writer asked him about me and why he won’t come on TMS, because it was an absurd explanation that barely made sense! Hand gestures? Not heavy metal? (we are rock and metal, didn’t bother Heart, Paul Rodgers, Aerosmith, Cheap Trick, etc). As always my door remains open to Gene and Paul. Their FANS want to see and hear them on my shows, because they want informed objective discussion on platforms with people who truly know the band and history. Paul plays a much larger role in Gene not coming on than anyone thinks. He of course is also more than welcome and I congratulate them both on the induction. Being a fan of anything should allow you to discuss what you like and don’t like in a bands history. I have and always will do that and respect other views as well.

 

Now that Kiss is in my comments section on my site, twitter and email have exploded with questions and comments. It’s been all good stuff and appreciate all opinions. What’s important to note is that many of the questions people are asking are simply not decided yet. Only yesterday did the band learn they were in. The Hall selected only the original band to be inducted. That does not mean however that other members may not be involved or represented on stage. But Ace, Peter, Gene and Paul are the ones actually being inducted. I would fully expect some acknowledgment (as there should be) and maybe even some performance that includes others. Again, this is where the negotiations come in over the next couple months, and honestly where things can get nasty with bands and the Hall and how things go down. But at the very least the original 4 will be there by all indications and all seem open to a song or two, at least as of now. I fully expect Gene and Paul to push for Eric & Tommy to be involved somehow. If that’s the case I surely hope Bruce and Vinnie are offered a role and proper acknowledgement of Eric Carr and Mark St. John are presented. Which leads me to my point about all or none. To me the Hall would have had to induct everyone from Kiss. Or just the originals which they have decided. So since this night is about the four guys that started it all I would keep it at just that. Of course Gene and Paul can mention the others by name, even have them there. But once the playing starts getting mixed in then it could get weird and hard feelings can come into play. Especially if makeup is involved, which we do not know yet. So there is still much to be worked out. You have three separate camps here; Peter, Ace, Gene/Paul. And no doubt 3 different views on what should happen. More info as it comes available, but let’s hope it all plays out in the best and most respectful way possible for the band and the fans. We have all waited too long for this!

My annual KISSmas special is this Friday 11P-2A ET on Q104.3 NYC. You can listen outside NYC area via the iHeartradio app or at www.q1043.com Rules of streaming and it’s access controlled by the station not me. This show also airs the following weekend on all affiliates. Ace Frehley will call in live! All Kiss music, all eras as usual.

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  • Justin on

    I’ve seen every TMS episode and I visit 4 websites almost daily. The websites are eddietrunk, metalsludge, kissfaqs, and ultimateclassicrock.

    I don’t agree with everything you say but you’re the best guy in media for all things Hard Rock and Heavy Metal. Some things we do agree on are High n Dry, Soul Asylum, Skid Row reunion, Winery Dogs, and Jim Florentine should dig KISS more. I don’t know if you feel that way for sure on the last one. It’s just an assumption I have. Keep on rocking like a hurricane Eddie Trunk. I love your passion.


    • Eddie on

      Jim was never a Kiss fan and is entitled to that opinion. I don’t force my music on anyone and vice versa. Can’t make someone like things. Thanks


  • Mike on

    Gene and Paul are being childish assholes. I have never seen two grown ass men filthy stinking rich bitch so much about Ace, and Peter.


    • ss on

      Mike,

      Your post was about as insightful as talking to a lamp post.


  • Andrew on

    I always find it interesting when people talk crap about others and then whine about those same people not liking them or doing their show. So you constantly talk crap about the current Kiss and then turn around and blame Paul for being too sensitive? Maybe he just doesn’t want to reward you for being a Dick. Your ego is amazing that you think you can talk all that garbage about them and their band yet they should do the grown-up thing and just do your show and over look what you said. When you run your mouth it comes with consequences. I for one hope they don’t do your TMS show. After all, wasn’t it you who claimed they should have retired over a decade ago? SMH


    • Eddie on

      Didn’t know I wasn’t able to express honest opinions? Strange no other band reacts like that? Strange 99% of 30 years support is never mentioned? Strange Paul tweeted yesterday about the Duck Dynasty issue and how people should not be penalized for their views… Didn’t know having an opinion = ego? Strange…


    • ss on

      Great post, Andrew.


  • Heath on

    Truthfully, what is the opinion of those who see this post about WHY they continued after the “Farewell” tour? It simply has to be about money? I’ve liked the various incarnations of KISS to one degree or another but, these, days, their show appears so listless and bored. Poor Paul is losing his vocal abilities for real and the spark that existed before is just not to be found, in my opinion.


  • Willie Joe Bee Bop on

    I’ve been a fan since late 75′ and am really getting tired of all this crap. I wouldn’t put it past KISS to put all of these rumors in motion (i.e. makeup, no makeup, we won’t play with Ace and Peter etc.). It’s like they are trying to drum up interest and want to create some sort of drama, therefore when the actual night comes, everyone will be “surprised” when they all play together and appear to get along. Why do that? Just tell us fans that “everyone” will be there and it will be a good time! I’ve seen KISS 20 times over the years and in most incarnations and I really don’t care who gets up there and plays, just play! Everyone beyond the original four have contributed to the longevity of the band and should be recognized though and yes, even VV.

    Ed: Love both shows!


    • Eddie on

      I suspect news will be coming soon from official channels regarding all this, that’s all I will say..


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