The manager of KISS has confirmed the group are in talks to launch a TV talent show to find replacements for frontman Paul Stanley and guitarist Gene Simmons – when the duo eventually retire.
It has long been rumored that founding members Stanley and Simmons hope to keep the band running when they decide to quit – but both men have been evasive when asked about whether any new members have been signed up and if the takeover will happen after their current world tour.
The rock veterans are the only original members left in the band, which was marred by the departure of Ace Frehely and Peter Criss and the death of Eric Carr in 1991 – the group now includes replacements Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer.
However their longtime manager Doc McGhee insists that there are indeed plans to replace all four band members and keep KISS alive for a new generation – they are close to signing a deal to find their replacements through an American Idol-style TV show.
McGhee says in a new TV documentary about the band, “I believe that KISS can go on forever. I believe that there is a way – and we are talking to people and we’re pretty close to getting it done – about finding the four new members of KISS.”
As our own Eddie Trunk reports in his Trunk Report, despite the fact that this article is dated 2008, Eddie writes, “the plan and closer than ever to happening…maybe two years away from launching.”
source: starpulse.com
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So they will be a complete cover band now.
They will most likely sound better than they do now.
Plus who the hell wants to meet Brian, Jack, Bob & Harold after the show?
Why not have several versions of KISS at the same time. Sell franchise rights with Gene and Paul getting a cut. You can have one touring in each country at the same time! They could play in each time zone on New Years Eve for the balldrop!
Want KISS to play your wedding?? No problem!
KISS may even appear on Eddie Trunk’s radio show!
It’s getting to the point where I am embarrassed to be a fan. I have been obbsessed since I was 7(I’m 44 now) and actually fought over them back in the day. But Hello Kitty and the football team, and a show about the football team is too much…For them to think anyone will care about KISS with NO original or even secondary members is just stupid.. I love the classic music but it may be time to cover the tattoos
I’m the same age and liked them also once I was 7…first album Kiss Alive 2…I’m getting embarrassed too…wish they would just take off the makeup and play… Keep making music but forget the sideshow. It is genius though money wise to have a Kiss-Vegas show with new players…The tribute bands are making bucks so why to a Kiss one? Won’t be for me, but is financially smart..
How about Ace and Peter to replace them LoL
LMFAO!!!! I am not surprised they want to replace themselves! They will go down as one of the Strangest Bands of All Time! You would never see any other Band do this, cause this is sheer stupidity! I’m glad I retired from their KISS Army! INSANE!!!