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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while gene and paul deny the original line up was the lineup that made them who they became,,, withdraw them from the nomination of the hall of fame and give it to a band that will be more than happy and deserve it….. deep purple!!!!!
Paul did have a good point before saying that the RNRHOF’s rules were different for everyone. I believe all members of KISS should be inducted plain and simple. Yes, the original 4 made something unique but every member had success with KISS,
have every member come up at different times ace Peter first Vinnie Vincent Next Bruce 3rd Eric and Tommy forth different generations in at the end a celebration of Eric the only problem with Eric gean won’t make any money off of Eric mark St John
Sabbath ALL over again. There’s always hope in a snowball’s chance in hell, though.
Makes me respect METALLICA’s handling of the RRHOF.
They should get mini-Kiss to perform and accept the award. That would represent the band’s small mindedness in not getting their act together for one night. Mini-Kiss ROCKS! http://youtu.be/PwBgSOCTGLw