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
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Gene and Paul say a lot but all I hear is “Blah, blah, blah”. Why don’t Ace and Peter get up and play without G&P. I’m sure Scott Ian would play bass for them. I vow to never give Gene another cent of my money.
Gene and Paul not getting their way and taking their bat and ball and going home. BOOOO! One night! Suck it up guys, damn. There is equity for the brand ($$) in looking good in the public eye, isn’t that worth something? Keep up the good work Eddie, don’t always agree but we’re lucky to have you.
Just a few things I would like to say. Kiss was huge for me when I was younger. Loved all the records up to dynasty? I think that was my last album purchased from the kiss catalog. I’m 45 now and don’t really follow the newer material. Whether it is good or not, kiss will always be Ace, Peter, gene and Paul. It’s obvious now that this is who they want to be still because of the other musicians dressed as ace and Peter. I did go to the reunion tour and it was great. All the hits from the make-up days. I haven’t been to a kiss show since. Just curious, how many tracks are they doing live fom the older material. I’ve seen bands play one song off a new album then jump back into the hits for the rest of the show. I really like ace and Peter because I seem to know them a lot better than the other two. Regular guys like us. Love rock and roll, the fans, the music, etc. Kiss was very mysterious to me as a kid and that’s what made them even cooler at the time. Now, hearing all the stories, the he said this he said that bullshit. It gets old. Sure. It would be great to see Detroit rock city, c’mon and love me. Maybe even shock me, by the original line up on one of the bigger stages and ceremonies. If not, it’s their loss.
I remember when halen went in, Sammy and mike doing why can’t this be love with the Paul Schaefer band. I felt embarrassed watching it, and I’m just a fan. I could go on an on. Hopefully this is all some media hype thing that will get a lot of attention, hopefully kiss will perform like ace says “let’s just do the right thing”. If not, I won’t lose sleep over it. I just lost 5 min yapping about it on my iPad.
Great site Eddie. Good job Dana keeping us posted on all the metal news. That metal show kicks ass. Greatest thing on tv. Don and Jim hilarious. My metal pick this week is Saxons sacrifice. Still kicking us in the teeth after all these years!!!!
This reminds me of when kids find out that Santa Claus and the Easter bunny aren’t real…Except in this case, a handful of Kiss fans still prefer to be deluded….
Who’s going to the 50th Anniversary Farewell tour?
Ace & Peter should come and play with their own scabs or not appear at all…if they accept an award onstage with G&P, without makeup, then it lends to the fraud that Tommy & Eric are Ace & Pete onstage to the unknown…let Gene & Paul make asses of themselves all alone…try explaining that during the 40th reunion ticket selling…ah Ace & Peter are not in the RRHOF because they are not part of the 40th…50% of the band is gone? So this is really the 20th? Thank for f**king it up beyond anything imaginable G&P