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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I have been a hard core KISS fan for over 30 years. I’ve seen every line up and have supported KISS through them all. That being said, I supported them because it was Paul and Gene. KISS is and has always been Paul and Gene. That does not take away from any other past or present members, I respect them all. However, this will be the definite end of the line for me as a currant KISS fan. I will always love the KISStory and cherish my collection and memories but I will not support the new incarnation. No concerts, no new music or new products for me. I can’t imagine this going over well. Time will tell.
You just reprinted a 6-year old article, Mr. Trunk. Go to the source….the date on the article is June 6, 2008.
this story is 6 years old!!!
check your facts Trunk!!!
And the facts are this is still the plan and it’s closer than ever. So even though it was a mistake and sent to me as new, how does the debate change??
they’re replacing the wrong band members.
Trunk is so eager to take shots at KISS, he will even use articles from 6 years ago to do it. LOL.
Yes that was my agenda, which is why I am also approving all the POSITIVE comments about the story as well. Damn you got me!