According to blabbermouth.net, KISS guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley says that it “seems unlikely” that the four original members of the band will perform together at next April’s Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame induction.
Answering a question from a fan on Twitter about whether there are any plans yet on wearing makeup with former KISS members Ace Frehley (guitar) and Peter Criss (drums) at the Rock Hall induction, Stanley said: “No way.”
Stanley was also asked if he, bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, Frehley and Criss were going to perform together at the Rock Hall. “Seems unlikely,” he replied.
The Rock Hall producers are leaning on the original members to perform in full costume. During a recent radio interview, Frehley joked about needing to lose weight and shave his goatee for the performance — but remained adamant that current guitarist Tommy Thayer, who performs using Frehley’s “Spaceman,” persona cannot be in costume that night.
Read Eddie’s thoughts on this topic in the latest Trunk Report.
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Who cares, you ninnies. You’re not invited.
speedking your a clown!
lets let them 2 play,,,, 1st song the oath,, go straight into under the gun we will see who should be up there, peter would pass out ace would just stand there
Have you ever heard of different styles? And when exactly is Kiss now with any lineup playing Under The Gun??
Paul is turining into a bigger ASS than Gene….
The fans put Kiss in the HOF period, as if the aging hippies at Rolling Stone were ever going to do it after 15 years. I liked the non-makeup era, but neither that band, nor their current tribute band would’ve merited their induction. The real Kiss fans want to see the reason why Kiss is HOF worthy, if for just one last time – the original band, on stage, and in make-up. Of course Gene and Paul will push the current tribute act they have going with Eric and Tommy since it reflects the principles of “the brand” thing that they’re all about today. I hope the hall sticks to their guns on this one – original members performing in make-up or nothing. If they go up there with the two posers in make-up, they’ll be booed off stage. It’s a no win situation for the brand on this one. That night isn’t going to be some Kiss cruise where they can count on a sea of yuppies that soak up the sun with Mai Tai in hand, clueless to the whole Kiss charade of today. Best case is they’ll all just get up there and jam out of make-up, which is probably the most likely scenario. If this blows up and no one shows like the Van Halen thing, it would be funny as hell if the wildcard Vinnie Vincent were the only member to attend and take it all!
And … it starts.
So RuPaul Stanley, the acclaimed painter, restaurateur, ship lounge singer, and arena football team owner
(stop chuckling you in the back) is taking some sort of “stand” here? He/she is gonna say how it’s gonna be?
Oh the drama, what a queen … get over yourself, although, pouting IS your thing, right?
I expect these flames will continue to be fanned up until showtime. Who will show? Who will sulk?
Who will play? Who will walk? Four guys built the thing, and the current model is nowhere near as valuable
and as talented as the original.
Let’s just hope the hired “help” keep their yaps shut until the show is over.
Who is “RuPaul Stanley?” Oh, you must have your favorite performer “RuPaul” (the African-American drag queen) on your mind. If not that, you’re certainly one of these 18 year olds that grew up with texting and never quite grasped the concept of forming sentences and spelling. In any case, I hate to break the news to you, but discovering the Kiss display in a Walmart and picking up Sonic Boom doesn’t merit you to be in this discussion of men who grew up with the real Kiss. Funny a kid like you should refer to employment, being you more than likely used your Walmart employee discount by the time Monster rolled out. If you haven’t noticed, there is a clear understanding here among established Kiss fans such as Eddie, myself, and the majority of the commenters on here. Your comment only reflects your immaturity and ignorance of Kiss. Oh, and don’t forget to use that employee discount on after holiday sale Kiss Christmas ornaments in your support of the brand.
Surely you get the RuPaul gag without having to have it explained. Seriously? Look at Paul …!
And … wrong: Born in ’63, first record ever purchased was KISS Destroyer. First concert was the Destroyer tour in ’76, KISS with Uriah Heep. So, to clarify … I just think Paul needs to come down to earth a bit and realize that his opinion should be 1/4 of the final decision. Am I a fan? Sure, have been for a long time. Do I like what their peddling now – reality TV, restaurants, football & cruises – not to mention the sad act that their touring as now? No, not really. Give me the original 4.
In reality, this is just to build buzz for the event … maybe we’re supposed to believe that even Gene & RuPaul are fighting. ? Guess that’s another show huh ?