Hope you guys all enjoyed the all new That Metal Show last night. It’s been great to be able to feature such a wide variety of rock, hard rock and metal in the shows evolution. Guys like Mick Jones and Leslie West have so much history it’s hard to even scratch the surface on TV with the time we have. Was cool seeing Marty Friedman geek out over Mick Jones “Hot Blooded” solo! Huge thanks to Leslie West for the amazing guitar. Had no idea that was coming! One day I MUST learn to play! Was also cool to have Lita jam. She is a big part of our shows history as the first ever guest, and now the first ever woman to perform for us. I did talk with Leslie about the loss of his leg and I did talk with Mick about Lou Gramm and the recent performance at the songwriters HOF but it was cut for time. Some will likely end up as online extras. I’ll post links when I can or visit www.thatmetalshow.vh1.com for more. Show replays all week. Next taping is this Tuesday in NYC with Mick Mars! So cool to have the unsung hero of Motley on our show for the hour. Truly underrated player too! Mick will also be in studio with me tomorrow for a LIVE TRUNKNation 6-10P ET on SiriusXM channel 39. Don’t miss it! More soon.
Quick update on the Kiss R&R HOF drama. My sources telling me that as of now, unless Gene and Paul change their mind and decide to play with the original band, there will be no performance of any kind for the bands induction. Common thought was that perhaps an all star band would be assembled to tribute Kiss since there is no performance from them now with any version of the band. But there will be no tribute either. Likely just a video package on the screens. So where we stand now is no performance at all of any kind related to Kiss, or the original band does a song or two in or out of makeup. And we all no as of now that ain’t happening. Still time for things to change but very reliable sources telling me that’s the HOF position as of now. Also each of the four original members get 3 minutes each for their speeches during the induction and only those inducted are at the podium for those speeches.
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Maybe KISS would have played with Ace and Peter but made them play without make-up and had Tommy and Eric in make-up. Which would be an insult.
One question, does this say that Tommy and Eric will not be allowed at the podium or allowed to speak?
This consistant barrage of comments coming from Gene & Paul, and SOME fans about the substance abuse by Ace and Peter is really tired. Enough already!
Seriously, the old saying, SEX, DRUGS, & ROCK AND ROLL didn’t happen by accident. So many artists have carried on well mind you while abusing some sort of substance at one time or another. Hard for me to believe Gene doesn’t have more than a few other kids out there or a long list of std’s he contracted over the years. Everyone is human and everyone has or had their own vices.
We’re talking one FREAKING night…Gene and Paul are always blowin’ smoke up our collective asses how KISS IS ALL ABOUT THEIR FANS, than just suck it up for one night and play with Ace & Peter, hell I bet both Ace & Peter would submit to a breathalizer or substance test before they too the stage. lol.
As for the RNRHOF, it should be called the Music Hall Of Fame and artists should be put in different groupings……nothing rock and roll about more than a few artists already in there.
Hey Eddie, how bout getting the guys from Coney Hatch on? Carl’s got one helluva story.
Carl and Andy both on my radio show for new album. Band not nearly big enough in US for VH1C liking
When you listen to Paul and Gene talk about Ace and Peter, well, there is no way they could have accomplished what they did in 5 years: 7 studio albums, 4 solo albums, 2 blockbuster live albums; now factor in all of the promotion, photo shoots, touring,, there is no way humanly possible Ace and Peter could have been as messed up as Paul and Gene keep saying. Ace flaked on a few sessions, but that is hardly sufficient to label him this screwup when you account for all the times he did show up. That reunion schedule was no cake walk either. (Now Ace and Peter solo..that’s a different story 🙂 )
All this nonsense about which line-up is right or wrong is getting old. Like KISS is the only band to change members! If you don’t like the music their making today or the show simply don’t listen! But to say what their doing today is “So Wrong” is ridiculous, this coming from a fan of 37 years. Yes I prefer the classic era better and like the 80s & 90s stuff too. I saw them twice on the reunion tour and must day Peter was less then impressive. I would love to see the four of them perform at the induction but face it, the classic line-up died out years ago. Personally I would love to see them ditch the make-up and stage show and just go out as a great classic rock band. When they played Coopers benefit in reg. cloths they seemed so comfortable and more energetic. That’s my take, the nonsense has to stop about KISS not being KISS. Like it or not Gene and. Paul have kept the fire burning, even if it’s not quite as bright.
Some thoughts on who should induct KISS into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:
If they want a peer and fellow Hall of Famer to do it, I’d like it to be Joe Perry or Jimmy Page. Perry has always said great things about KISS and somehow, in recent years, it seems Page has developed a friendship with Paul.
If they want someone that they influenced to do it and someone that is not yet in the Hall, I’d go with Nikki Sixx, Bret Michaels or Sebastian Bach. Sebastian would speak wildly and passionately, but Sixx or Michaels would speak more eloquently.
Eddie? Thoughts?
None of those people are doing it. Like I said, I know, just can’t say yet.
Well, that’s kind of disappointing. I really thought any of those five would be a nice fit. Joe or Jimmy would bring prestige to it, and any of the other three guys would bring a fan’s perspective. Without revealing who it is, can you tell us if is a big name or not, and if you think KISS fans will be happy about the choice?
Also, have you seen this story:
http://musiconthemenu.blogspot.com/2014/02/kiss-and-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-by.html?m=1
You get a mention in the story. Though the guy seems to really like the original band, I thought it was pretty fair and made some interesting points. Do you know that Marsh guy?
Pete Townshend..right?
I am not a big Kiss fan, so it does not bother me if they get inducted or not. My issue is just the hall it self. When they talk about the Pro Football hall of fame, they always say the main reason for induction is you can not tell the history of pro football without mentioning (insert name here). If the Rock and Roll HOF did the same, a lot of the bands they have already inducted might not make the cut. Kiss included.