Amazing response to last nights premiere of the Peter Criss episode of That Metal Show. I was live tweeting last night with many while it was on. The end was real emotional it seemed not only for Peter but also for many fans. Peter is a guy that wears his emotions on his sleeve, and I always respected him for that. He always just lays it out there as he feels and that is so rare in today’s world. I love giving people that you don’t usually hear from on TV and radio a voice and platform. It is so great to get differing views and stories. Mick Mars this season also comes to mind as falling in this category and also had tremendous response. The episode with Peter ran very long, so due to time constraints of TV we cut some things, but they are now available online. Links in the News section of this site. The episode replays all week on VH1 Classic and online as well. Just check your grids for days and times. Look forward to seeing all your comments to the episode here. Many have posted here and on Twitter already. Thanks to Peter and also drummer Richard Christy for doing a great job in our latest episode. Was a great one!
PS: Be sure to watch all the way through the credits. There is a shot of me and Peter when we first met from around ’82 at the very end of the show. Great memories!
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Ed, what do you think the response will be like for the actual KISS induction that night in light of all this drama? I was so pumped about it and planned to attend but once this BS started I chose not to buy the tickets and would never turn my back on the band altogether just because of what they meant to me growing up (fan since Destroyer album) but I honestly don’t feel as good about the whole experience as I did a few months ago. Sorry if this is a rambling question but I just wonder if you think their reception from the crowd will be less ecstatic that night in light of all the drama?
Eddie – thanks. Just thanks. Keep up the good work and don’t let the haters cross your mind. No one is out there doing what you do and have done to keep good music alive.
Eddie – I have been a TMS fan from the very beginning even though I don’t consider myself a “metal head”. With that you do cover a lot of the bands I grew up with and known for years. This season by far was the best season ever with great guests. From Peter Criss to Mick Mars (who rarely give interviews) and provided great insights and their personal health issues. Also I enjoyed the Ted Nugent interview even though some if not most of his political remarks make me cringe. Most people thing of Ted Nugent now as a “right wing wacko” that they forget he was and still is a rock star. You kept it to his music career and was a joy to watch. Keep up with the good work and hope to see a new season of TMS later this year.
Fantastic episode Eddie. Having seen show this one might have been your best. You asked in-depth, hard hitting questions that Peter answered. It was great, really. Richard Christy was awesome to see. The last two shows are building with anticipation. Keep up the great work.
Has Tommy Aldridge ever been asked on the show for interview or playing drums?
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Eddie is it James Hetfield or Eddie Van Halen doing the speech?