Thanks to all who came to our live show in Philadelphia this past Saturday night at The Troc. Great time and appreciate all the love. Also thanks to Vinnie Moore for being a guest. This Saturday me, Don & Jim hit The Token Lounge in Westland MI by Detroit. Hope you can join us for comedy, Q&A, trivia and much more. I’ll have both of my books for sale as well as T shirts and more. Come hang!
Thanks to Judas Priest for coming by my radio show last night. Good to have Priest back in action with a new album coming in July. We hung out for 90 minutes, took calls, and played a new track. Audio already on Youtube (and my news section on this site) and also On Demand on the SiriusXM app. Thanks to Rob, Richie and Glenn for coming in. Tour coming in the Fall! More from the new album when I can play it.
I am aware that once again Paul Stanley was asked about coming on TMS by a fan at a Jewish center in SF. It was caught on video and once again he gave the Wayne’s World line. I love that his FANS are asking him. But the fans are the bosses right? Seems Paul is much more comfortable on shows like The Talk and others and that’s fine. He doesn’t need our show and we are fine as the longest running show in VH1 history without him. But as proven by the clip his FANS are asking him and he has no real excuse besides “Wayne’s world”? As I said when he called us that on Twitter, I don’t take offense to that. I have jokingly called the show that myself! We don’t take ourselves so serious. Paul is very sensitive as he says himself in his new book. So shows like The Talk and CNN where he will get questions a producer fed the host from a latest bio on exactly what he wants is a perfect fit for him. Many Kiss and rock fans don’t watch those shows but at least he is more comfortable there it seems and that’s fine. Our little “Wayne’s World” was good enough for Maiden, AC/DC, Sabbath, GnR, Paul Rodgers, Sammy Hagar, Metallica, Aerosmith Rush, and many many more. Even the last few bands Kiss worked with Motley and now Def Leppard have all been guests on TMS, embrace the show, and realize the importance of it. So all good by me. Wayne’s World was a hugely popular film, TMS is a popular show around the globe with rock and metal fans. Thanks to TMS fans everywhere for all the support and to Paul for at least watching. I mean you couldn’t reach a conclusion on something without having watched right? As has always been the case our doors remain wide open to discuss ALL aspects of an artists career. Party on!
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Paul Stanley is irked by the fact that Eddie is friends with Ace and Peter – yet NO OTHER radio personality played more Kiss ( even and annual Kissmas Special ) – than Eddie Trunk. Eddie is a true fan – and all Rock Fans know this, which is further distancing Kiss Fans from KISS itself, ( me included – I am missing my fist tour since 1979…and glad whole heartedly too !)
I too am missing my first show since the Dynasty tour! I’d consider going if they were going to play mostly stuff from Sonic Boom and Monster, which I consider good albums. If they were doing this I could take Tommy and Eric in the make up a lot easier. It was funny to watch Kiss on TV the night after the RRHOF on Fallon and play, yep that’s right they played four old songs. Pathetic.
Paul has done interviews with Eddie before, and if you listen to them he was friendly enough. He for sure has not wanted anything to do with him for years, apparently since 2,006. I wish they would have at least made peace or have a talk at the hall of fame and just clear the air. Eddie has supported Kiss for decades, but the comments of the current lineup closed the door on Paul’s part. He should be on TMS and it would be a very interesting episode. TMS is a great show and Paul’s dismissive Wayne’s World comment is actually flattering! It is well known for any hard rock or metal fan that this show is number one, everybody else either has come on the show or acknowledged it’s importance. Eddie Trunk is an asset for all of this music we love.
lets move on from kiss drama.lets get dave lee roth on already
My guest list for TMS besides the obvious includes Brian Howe from Bad Company . I would love to hear his side of the story on why Bad Company wont reunite with both him and Paul Rodgers and also love to hear some good Ted Nugent stories from him .
Just a question … when the day comes that KISS is playing their last show ever … THEN do they ask Peter & Ace to play? Gene has indicated that the date is in his near future, so … I have to wonder, would they go out like they came in? I think yes, they play together.
I don’t think they will ever be in the same room together again.. Just my opinion
I agree, That chapter is definitely closed. The original KISS will never play again.
I only mention it for the payout … It would be the FINAL ring up of that all-time KISS cash register.
Trying to work through all of the stories, and all of the history told thus far, the one constant has been CASH. Cash drove the reunion, desire for cash ended Ace’s and Peter’s stay in the band, cash is the reason that the company owns the spaceman and catman makeup designs, cash is what drives the company to license the logo and faces on everything under the sun. Lack of cash is why they didn’t play at the HOF, they don’t do freebies … especially for the HOF.
So, yeah … the opportunity to reach into our wallets one last time just might mend those un-mendable fences. Sure, this band loves the spotlight, but every decision is driven by CASH. Know that. It’s not a love story with these guys, their books confirm that. And Ace is out for Ace, regardless of where Pete lands. That is fair, they’re grown men. Another reunion tour? No way – out of the question. But a pay-per-view, one off, final show featuring guest spots from all of the former members …? Absolutely, because the CASH would be insane.
they won’t play with ace and peter again because, paul and gene are going to replace themselves soon and keep kiss going for at least another 10/15 yrs – if not forever- kiss is a brand to them now their legacy – and a way for them to keep cashing in forever , it’s not about the individual members anymore its the brand kiss , I think it would be fun to think about who will be gene and paul’s replacements – they should make a show out of it ! paul and gene auditioning their replacements live , have a nationwide contest similar to the voice or American idol! you know gene has probably already thought of it! lol!