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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more KISS crap “we have never refused to play with Ace and Peter”….but they won’t play with them
“the fans are the boss” “we give the fans what they ask for”….all bullshit
Really the fans want Hello Kitty? the fans want a soon to be doomed La KISS football team?
Gene & Paul are such babies why anyone supports this band is beyond comprehension.
its all about what is best for Gene & Paul’s pocket and anyone who buys what they sell should not complain because you buying all these decisions they make
I understand music is a business but you don’t see other successful bands behave this way Aerosmith, Ac/DC Stones get the point…..fans need to wake up
Funny some of Paul’s statements sounded very much like he never intended on playing with Ace and Peter again .
Heres the REAL issue. Who wants to here KISS when Paul Stanley cant even sing his own songs anymore without his voice taking a shit. Maybe if they detune down to G, OLD Paul might be able to stay on pitch. I agree with Eddie Trunk, they should have hung it up YEARS ago.
The 4 originals should be the ones in make up not the posers!!!! And on top of that gene and paul need to quit low balling peter and ace!!!
sounds like Gene made a business decision much cheaper to pay fill ins