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,
I respect you very much. As a long life member of the KISS Army [since 1976], I for one am not that greatly upset by Paul and Gene’s decision, if in fact this is what the decision is.
From my perspective, I see why Gene and Paul would have made this decision. Had they performed a song or two with Ace and Peter, then the 10% of the fans who hate the fact that Eric and Tommy are in the iconic make up, would have been screaming for a full scale reunion. Gene and Paul do not want a full scale reunion, nor do 90% of us who have moved on and enjoy the current line up.
As much as it would have been nice to see a song or two with the original four, Ace and Peter made their bed based on the decisions they made. They have to live with those decisions.
Again, just my perspective. It doesn’t make me right or wrong. Just my POV.
Love your stuff and keep rocking!
\m/
10% hahaha you must be joking…or Hiii Paul!
you tool…
Not surprised by this at all. Such a shame. My husband is a huge KISS fan and will be once again disappointed with Gene and Paul. I would not blame Ace and Peter if they choose to not attend!
Im done with Kiss. Paul and Gene are too f—-ed up. No Ace and Peter at the r and r hof? Are they scared thatAce and Peter will gwt tons more applause, and the world will see how much Paul and Gene are despised for teir utter bullshit? YES
Fuck Paul Stanley… And thank you Ace for announcing this before I bought plane and ceremony tix!
Gene & Paul & the HOF are all bogus and I beg Ace & Pete to NOT attend, blow them all off, and maybe the fans can do something “special” for the REAL Spaceman & Catman somewhere down the line. I’m sure Eddie can cook something up. And a big F U to the Rolling Stone HOF, Gene Paul & their scabs.