Exclusive new late tonight. Ace Frehley called into my radio show live tonight and confirmed that he and Peter are being denied the opportunity to perform at the R&R Hall Of Fame ceremony by Gene and Paul, who will perform instead with the current band. Ace said (and the HOF confirmed to me directly) that the HOF wants the original band. However Gene and Paul to date have declined to allow this to happen. Ace said it was important he let the fans know exactly what was happening since tickets are about to go on sale to the public and he didn’t want fans to purchase them expecting a reunion performance even for a song or two. Ace said he is undecided if he will even attend in light of this decision. Even though the HOF would prefer the original band, they will not stand in the way of the current band playing if that is all Gene and Paul are willing to do. Assume anything is possible that something could change, but at this time there are no plans at all for Ace and Peter to play, or perhaps even be there depending what they decide. As I have said consistently when there was news to share I would let it come directly from a member, and tonight Ace let everyone know exactly what was going on. Said he was most upset for the fans who voted them in and were hoping to see a song or two, but also said it is now time to move on. He is working on a new album and said the stress was really killing him about the HOF and he needed to let fans know what was up before tickets went on sale. Peter will likely have a similar statement on his site tomorrow. I’ll continue to keep you posted as more info develops but that’s where things are at now. I’m sure the audio will be on YouTube of Ace’s call but you can hear the entire show next weekend as usual on all affiliate stations and online outlets as well. Sad day for long time Kiss fans but at least we know where things stand as of now. The producer/director for the HOF show Joel Gallen expressed an interest in coming on the air soon. As usual my door is open to any and all to discuss. More soon.
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Eddie im a huge KISS fan being 18 i also love all metal and hard rock it upsets me that gene and paul cannot be big enough to let the 2 men that helped make that band as big as it is
Can’t even begin to express my disappointment. I guess I can see KISS wanting to perform with the current lineup, but Ace and Peter should have been invited to the induction and at least offered the chance to sit in on the performance. A sham really.
By the way, Eddie, you rule.
It’s a shame that this could ruin the night for Ace and Peter to the point where they would consider not showing up. Sad that they might not be able to enjoy their moment that has been so long in coming.
G*damn it guys. C’mon. Speechless. I’m done. If you just wouldve done one song. I still wouldve seen kiss with Tommy and Eric this summer. But this hurts. I consider myself a very loyal fan, through all lineups. I love kiss. Thought they were better than this. Not a smart or kind move. Take care guys. : (