Jam packed SiriusXM live show last night. Thanks to Wendy Dio for calling in and letting me premiere a song from the new Dio tribute album called This Is Your Life. It’s out April 1 and all proceeds go to RJD Cancer Fund. Also thanks to Vince Neil who called in and talked a little Motley as well as about a charity event for our mutual friend chef Kerry Simon in Vegas this Thursday. Info in the news section on my site. And also thanks to AJ, Russ and Mike of Adrenaline Mob for coming in. New album Men Of Honor sounds slamming. Also took almost two hours of calls from listeners, mostly about Kiss and the HOF and all the different sides to it. This site has become flooded with comments about this situation. I’m glad I can provide my take through the Trunk Report and also allow you guys to have a platform to post also. For the record ALL comments regardless of their position are posted here! Only comments that resort to name calling or pointless hate and bashing are not posted. I have heard from many that Kiss and their twitter accounts have been blocking people that post thoughts not in line with what they approve of in this situation, while retweeting those that do. I assure you all opinions are welcome and reflected on my platforms if I agree or not.
In the time since this news broke with my show Friday night the coverage has been incredible. Huffington Post, Daily News, NY Post, and even the lead story on Howard Stern’s news. Howard by the way called Kiss the “most irrelevant band in music history” and compared them to the 1910 Fruitgum Company. I do NOT agree with this assessment but he has the right to say it. I see all sides of this and in the end, no matter where you stand, it just sucks as fans who fought so hard to see this day happen, we won’t at least get a song from the four guys going in. But who knows, we have about 6 weeks before this all goes down so as we learn being Kiss fans, anything can happen. Many more things to still learn here. Do all of them show up? Who inducts them (hope I can reveal soon, it is a legit Kiss fan. What does the HOF do instead of performance? All star band? Video package? More as we get closer no doubt and as I can share.
Shooting a new TMS today you will see this Saturday night. After going pure metal last week with Lamb Of God, TMS goes classic rock this week! Today we shoot with Mick Jones of Foreigner, Leslie West and Lita Ford on guitar. Plus Marty Friedman from Japan on Metal Modem! Should be a fun one! I can also confirm new guests coming in our current season include Dee Snider on set and Yngwie Malmsteen playing in our last two shows! Loving all the variety in TMS in our current season. Thanks for all the amazing response. Keep watching and let’s keep growing this thing even after 5 years and more than 100 shows. Hearing from new fans every day and I appreciate it!
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I first saw a Kiss in jan 78 at the buffalo memorial aud…I fell in love with the band and have been an ardent supporter of all incarnations, every step of the way. I wish peter and ace would have cherished and respected their roles as much as Gene and Paul have through the years, but it’s apparent from their own books that they did not have near the same level of professionalism or dedication….I respect the role ace and peter played, however, I also respect the roles of all who followed, including the current lineup. Would I prefer Eric and tommy have their own personas? Absolutely, however, I’m thrilled each year on the kiss Kruise when I see the genuine joy on their faces while playing classics like mainline, anything for my baby, getaway, room service, and on….They all should be honored and I’d love to hear an all star band do a tribute…Maybe Dave Groul will honor them somehow…
First time I ever saw Kiss they were the opening act the middle opener for Billy Preston
Tell me that ain’t a conflict music genre an by the way Rush was the first band
Anyway it was awesome show this was back in 74 or 75 time frame was jus wanting to say
They should all be on stage together whether they play or not that’s there choice but it’s the wrong one
Quit thinkin with your wallet and remember the fans there the ones that put you in the hof technically anyway
And yes Eddie Trunk you should do the induction you are the fan of the music without a doubt
I think KISS not playing at the HOF is a slap in the face to their die hard KISS ARMY fans. Im not a HUGE fan of KISS like you are Eddie but I love the old KISS with Peter, Ace, Gene and Paul and the unmasked 80s version with Eric Carr, Gene, Paul and Bruce Kulick. (also Eric Singer who came in on REVENGE)
the new version im not too thrilled with. I was hoping after the reunion stuff theyd maybe go back to not doing makeup and get Bruce back for a few albums. sux they’re not playing at the HOF but its their decision in the end
Only the original 4 should be inducted, not the imposters in the current lineup.
Gene blocked me on twitter. After 38 years of being a fan, I’m DONE with KISS.
Watch your back Eddie !