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
None of this matters because the RNRHOF does not matter.
Gene is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo not cool but… never was. Seriously, what fake band.
They are embarrassed to play the way Paul’s voice sounds! This was an easy way out for them! I know I won’t be attending anymore KISS concerts ever! To not perform at all is not going to sit well with anyone!
everytime they do something like this, they are only loosing more and more longtime and dedicated fans who have been behind them since the beginning, and every time they contradict themselves from past statements they’ve made it only makes the situation worse than before so Paul & Gene think about your actions and do the right thing before all support behind you is gone.
WOW, how does playing a couple songs with the original guys mess up anything the current band has going now – I don’t get it. It worked out perfect, being inducted right where it all started. This is a big letdown. I do agree that all the past members should be included in the induction but strongly feel that the original KISS should play in make-up, it isn’t like true fans don’t know they won’t tour with the original band. Crazy!!