KISS have released a statement on their official website addressing the Rock Hall induction. Here is what it states:
“To All Our Fans In Regards To The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:
Out of respect, Ace and Peter’s recent statements demand a quick response to you, our fans.
Our intention was to celebrate the entire history of KISS and give credit to all members including long time present members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, and additionally Bruce Kulick and Eric Carr all who have made this band what it is, regardless of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame’s point of view.
Although KISS has moved forward far longer without them, Ace and Peter are at the very foundation of what we have built and this would all be impossible had they not been a part of it in the beginning.
It is over 13 years since the original lineup has played together in make-up and we believe the memory of those times would not be enhanced. Contrary to claims made through the media we have never refused to play with Ace and Peter.
We have spent 40 years dedicated to building KISS without quitting or wavering as the band has moved forward with huge tours and platinum albums through different important lineups for forty years, to this day.
KISS has always been a band unlike any other. That is why we started KISS. That is why we continue KISS. Being unlike other bands also means making choices and decisions unlike other bands.
This is understandably an emotional situation where there is no way to please everyone.
To bring this to a quick end, we have decided not to play in any line-up and we will focus our attention on celebrating our induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
We are excited and are looking forward to seeing you all on the KISS 40th Anniversary worldwide tour.”
source: kissonline.com
201 Responses
Maybe all members of the band can be onstage to recieve the award together.that would be fantastic ..
I wish Peter and Ace would don their make-up, find two impostors to play Gene and Paul in their make up and start a tour. Call it SSIK. Because all of this makes me mad as a KISS fan since I was 8.
Now, thanks to all the whinning, crying, bitching and moaning, we can now forget seeing ANY performance by KISS. If everyone had stopped to think, for just a second, maybe KISS’s current lineup could’ve/would’ve performed one or 2 of their classic songs. And then MAYBE Ace and Peter could’ve performed one of THEIR classic KISS tunes with their perspective lineups. And then EVERYONE could’ve been pacified. But NOOOOOO! Babies gotta Whine and Cry. Thanks…for nothing!
I agree, Gene and Paul are just taking their toys and going home. because they at the game they want. Heart was inducted last year and they played a classic or two with the classic lineup then played a couple with their current touring band. I don’t want to hear that Kiss can’t do this. I agree with Danny, I’m glad I’m a Rush fan.
Statement might not be writen by gene or paul but it says what it needs too, foundation, never said they wouldnt preform, woundnt be were they are without ace and peter……it sux yes…..but at least their there and we as longtime fans can celebrate finally………next cant wait for motley to go…….ON WITH THE SHOW!!!!