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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I am not surprised by this at all. I am glad Ace said something so now I will not be wasting my money going to the event. Gene and Paul wasted an opportunity to live up to the “We do what the fans tell us.” Again, Gene proven to be full of it.
If this holds up, I make a vow to never spend a single penny on ANYTHING KI$$ related. After all that is all Gene and Paul care about and I encourage any one else to do the same
very disappointed in Charleston SC.
I was at the final show (Charleston SC!!) with all 4 original members in October 2000, great show to about 7500 fans(holds about 10000). Can Ace and Peter do something by themselves at HOF?
— at this point I am seriously thinking about having my Gene Simmons Solo Album Tattoo removed or covered. I want my multi thousands of dollars back I have spent over the last 30+ years on memorabilia. Nothing against Tommy or Eric.
A truly disappointed lifelong KISS fan,
Ken Denton
Charleston SC
Ace and Peter should come to the rrhof inn full makeup and costume!!!!
I was hoping there would be a way to make it work……Been a fan since 77……ALL members need to be Respected!!!!!