KISS’ singing bassist Gene Simmons says that although the band have reunited with former members Ace Frehley (guitar) and Peter Criss (drums) in the past, that fans should not expect that to happen in the future.
Speaking with The Tampa Tribute, Simmons was asked if the band would ever consider reuniting if their two estranged members “cleaned up their act.” The bassist stated, “Not a chance. We’ve already danced that dance three different times. No way will we reunite. It wouldn’t be fair to [current members] Tommy [Thayer] and Eric [Singer]. It wouldn’t be right.”
Simmons also addressed the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with Criss and Frehley, adding, “We only did the induction with Ace and Peter because the fans wanted it. But it was a slap in the fact that they didn’t acknowledge Tommy Thayer and Eric. They’ve been in the band longer than Ace and Peter. If the Grateful Dead can have 10 members in and out of the band and a lyricist who was never in the band in the Hall, how can you explain that?”
KISS are currently on tour with Def Leppard.
additional source: loudwire.com
136 Responses
Was it fair to Bruce Kulick the last time?
Exactly!
We get it Gene, stop already! You already ruined the Hall of Fame ceremony with your bitterness. I love KISS music (not including The Elder), but you have to let it go man. We all get that the original band is never coming back, but you have to stop hating on Peter and Ace. Us fans will never allow you to do that because we loved them too, even with all their bad habits. I agree the HOF should have acknowledged the whole band, yes even Vinnie and Mark, and especially Eric. What I will not do is support Gene and Paul anymore. I have vowed I will NEVER EVER pay to go see them live again after what they did to Ace, Peter & us fans at the HOF Induction. That could have been, and should have been the best night in the History of the KISS ARMY, and their bitterness ruined it!!
Hey Mike, chill. Gene ASKED a question and he answered it politely.
Was asked
He could of said before the interview don’t ask that question but Gene chooses to pound away. No excuse!
Hey Pete I thought you were done with this site?
I agree. Why should the hall acknowledge those imposters anyway.
I think he ment Eric Singer not Eric Carr
I’ll download their music for free before i pay for it.
Don’t really care. I’m looking forward to Ace’s new album! Just hope the final mix is better than what seems to be low quality samples
I’m sure it’s never crossed Gene’s mind, but maybe Ace & Peter are done with him!!
Ive been a fan for years…but does anyone really care anymore? The rrhof induction has come and gone so this should be put to rest…Ace/Peter prob dont want back in anyways…how about getting their thoughts for a change…
I am fine with that. We wanted a reunion and we got it. Time to move on.