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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The perfect opportunity to increase the KISS brand is to give Ace and Peter the chance to perform with Paul and Gene one last time, at the Hall of Fame ceremony. Cost Paul and Gene nothing, but some rehearsal time. Talk about free publicity
funny there’s no mention of Vinnie Vincent in and their statement. He was in the band for a couple of minutes
Most don’t care about the hall, it’s a joke of Rap and other crap. Run by people who probably, at most, listen to a radio or iPod so listen to what they’re told to.
That aside, these guys (Gene/Paul) act like the worst wankers of all time. Egos of the year awards deserved. I can think of 20 bands that should be in, if they cared, more than KIss. Now we have to listen to 20 articles of crap about all the sides, he said, I didn’t, etc. All show and no go, like the band’s music.
Who is to say this isn’t some master plan created by Gene and Paul (maybe even Ace and Peter) to create a controversial issue and hype up the induction…..and the original lineup ends up playing anyways….this is Gene Simmons we’re talking about!
Gene and Paul need to stop being jerks, otherwise the fans will lose what little respect they still have for them. They should swallow their jealousy and allow Ace, and Peter to come join them at the induction and do a couple of tunes. Big up KISS dudes!!