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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BOO! Like you Eddie, I actually do NOT want a full original band reunion. We had that already back in 96/97. It was fun for that tour, seeing the original 4 back together in makeup again. But, honestly it should’ve been left there. Psycho Circus should have never happened. So, I don’t want to go down that road again. I loved Ace’s last album, can’t say that about KISS’s last three. But, I would have liked to see the original 4 perform together at the Rock Hall ceremony. I hope the KISS fans stiff Gene and Paul! I mean, why would they even perform? I agreed with Paul on the induction of certain members. Eric Carr, Bruce Kulick and Vinnie Vincent should have been inducted as well! I for one will continue to stiff KISS in the current format. Just not interested. They should ditch the makeup and get Bruce back and start playing good KISS music again.
Gene & Paul are just ungrateful assholes not to do this for the fans for 1 night. This is a slap in the face to fans who have been there since the 70’s.
The original lineup made them who they are and why anyone still cares about them today…that is why they still wear the makeup and primarily play only songs from the original lineup.
KISS will get away this crap too and the clapping seals at the RRHOF will appaud this Disney version of KISS.
I’m done with them
I pray to the rock gods KI$$ is booed off stage at the RRHOF ceremony. FU Gene & Paul.
Shame on Gene & Paul. Couldn’t put difference’s aside for fans sake. It’s understandable to not perform in make-up with everybody. Maybe Ace & Peter should get w/the audio/production crew on the side and crash the show. Hmm. They could perform “Shock Me” & “Beth” even if prerecorded. Then we’ll see if Gene & Paul will bite the bullet (for the fans) or will they be self-asorbed & stomp off whinning & crying like little children. Paul & Gene, Buck-up Buttercups. If it wasn’t for the fans you wouldn’t be who or what you are!
Sincerely, Kevin Hochderffer. (Life long Musician)
P.S. Eddie U Rock! Keep it Real.
Well there’s a surprise……