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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KiSS should just play at the RRHOF with Ace, Peter and the current members. Get all six of them on stage, play a couple of songs. I think all would be satisfied. WTF is so hard about that?
Trust me when I tell you the hall will induct anybody associated with KISS. This isn’t Radio City, its The Barclays and the hall wants it sold out. So now the bigger question is, no makeup….everybody can play like the unplugged show, will Ace and Peter hop onboard, oh and of course Gene and Paul? Stay tuned it isn’t over yet!!!!
I fully agree that Ace and Peter NEED to be part of this with equal footing. But it hit me when I thought about it further, as much as I love the original 4, and A & P in particular, are the original 4 able to SLAM it at the HOF?
I don’t see them gelling in the short time window and wondering if the chops alone have played a decision from, G & P’s point of view. The current line up it playing shit hot…like it or not.
Don’t misread me though – A, P, G, P – that’s KISS.
And they still managed a plug!
Gene n Paul have successfully screwed the fans over whom have supported them for over 40 yrs. For just one night it would’ve been great to see the real Kiss not the cover band. I have seen Kiss 6 times in concert ( 4 times with original members) and I am here to tell you there is nothing like a Kiss concert with the original members. Always thought Ace was the most talented out of them all and it’s obvious Gene n Paul can’t handle Ace n Peter’s popularity and importance! No wonder Ace and Peter had to party back in the day….