Kiss stuff

[spawn]

PAUL STANLEY: "I Would Love To See KISS Continue Without Any Original
Members" - June 24, 2002

If the absence of original drummer Peter Criss and guitarist Ace
Frehley weren't enough, KISS frontman Paul Stanley recently gave
his blessings to the possibility of the band continuing without ANY of
the original members. Said Stanley: "I've always believed that KISS is
bigger than any one member and I hope, and would love it if the band
would ultimately continue without ANY of the original members as long
as the band's philosophy, attitude and music were the foundation of its
continuation."

The singer also confirmed reports of KISS reuniting with producer
Bob Ezrin for the group's next studio CD, which is rumored to be in
the works for a 2003 release through an as-yet-undisclosed
independent label. "Bob Ezrin is a producer's producer," said Paul.
"He is one of the few long-term successes who not only has a clear
musical vision, but also is a multi instrumentalist and songwriter who
beyond making criticisms can always come up with suggestions and
alternatives. Eddie Kramer's greatest contribution to KISS was his
participation in recording KISS Alive. Given the opportunity to do
another studio album, Bob Ezrin would always be the natural choice."

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Without ANY of the original members? You know, that doesnt sound like such a bad idea seeing the pitiful way they are running things now......

 

[KoichCPA]

Whatever happened to Hanson?

 

[KoichCPA]

I know it's completely off topic but i've been singing mmmbop all day and i'm wondering.

 

[spawn]

Probably robbing conveniance stores or something!

 

[TRrEiTxIxRiE DTrash]

*Shakes head*

And here I was thinking Paul was the only one with his head screwed on right still... maybe he just wants Gene out of the picture Hahaha I wouldn't complain about that lol.

I'm losing all hope in Kiss now. I just pray that soon they take a minute to distance themselves from what they're doing and have a look at how stupid it is. And quit before things get too bad. Or at least take off the makeup.

 

[spawn]

I know what you mean Troops, they have just turned into a JOKE.

I dont think its as far fetched as it sounds though, new blood with the right attitude would be just what Kiss needs right now

 

[Goreripper]

If they keep the make-up on, who'll know?

 

[TRrEiTxIxRiE DTrash]

Al new blood though??

A Kiss album without Paul Stanley or Gene Simmons singing? That is NOT Kiss! And what would it be? 4 guys dressed in classic Kiss costumes? 4 guys with new costumes and makeup? Eric Singer with 3 new guys? 4 guys with no makeup or costumes looking like your average modern rock band?

*Shakes head*

Kiss = Paul & Gene, thats the bottom line. As much as I despise Gene, Kiss isn't Kiss without him. But I don't really care about him going. Kiss NEEDS Paul. Paul is the sole driving force that has kept Kiss as Kiss all these years. All the style changes they have gone through, it has been Paul's songwriting and vocals which have kept it all true to still being Kiss.

Basically this new thing sounds like they will give a totally new band the Kiss name so they cane make money from them.

 

[TRrEiTxIxRiE DTrash]

How about this.... (we'll pretend Gene dies in an "unfortunate" accident):

Paul Stanley - Vocals/Bass (he plays bass on heaps of Kiss tracks anyway)
Vinnie Vincent - Lead Guitar
Bruce Kulick - Lead Guitar (twin lead guitar attack hehe)
Eric Singer - Drums

That would be a cool lineup. And with no makeup, but still looking like Kiss (the long black hair, leather, etc.)

 

[Goreripper]

Let's face it, Kiss is a corporation. But it needs its public front to stay viable. If Kiss (the band) stopped, Kiss (the corporation) would stop eventually too. Paul and Gene must know they can't keep doing the band forever themselves, but they know the band has to keep going. What to do? Get some other guys to take over. People will know it's not the 'real' Kiss, but how many would really care? Kiss freaks being the way they are, they'd all still go anyway.

 

[spawn]

Just get Hair Of The Dog to do it, they are everything Kiss used to be

 

[Wrathchild]

You didn't honestly expect me to stay out of this thread, did you? .

I think we're all in danger of jumping to conclusions here. Paul often talks that way just to make a point, and he was saying this in response to a fan's question. It doesn't mean anything, just the usual bullshit that he & Gene come out with on demand .

As far as I know, Bob Ezrin is only involved in the two new tracks on Alive IV. I've heard nothing about a new studio album . Where did you find that out?

We can speculate all we like about ideal line-ups etc, but the fact remains that the band don't care what the fans have to say. KISS today is Paul, Gene, Eric and Tommy. Like it or not, they'll keep milking the name until they run it into the ground .

W

 

[spawn]

Ive read about the studio album heaps Wrathy! Id say its happening, as its been on a lot of news sites....
Gene is negotiating with Spitfire Records too.....

 

[duellist]

It can not be any worse than Thyco Thircus (as wrathy calls it), btw when the hell is Alive IV due out? what then a new best of...

 

[JonBonJovi]

Originally posted by Koichi
I know it's completely off topic but i've been singing mmmbop all day and i'm wondering.

The keyboardist recently got married!

 

[spawn]

Married? He is like 4!

 

[Sydo]

Originally posted by The Trooper
A Kiss album without Paul Stanley or Gene Simmons singing? That is NOT Kiss! And what would it be? 4 guys dressed in classic Kiss costumes?

Dude, can't you see..?
This is your chance to be KISS!

 

[spawn]

Can I be Kiss too?

 

[TRrEiTxIxRiE DTrash]

Hahahaha good point! I've pulled off Ace's makeup pretty well before... heheh.

*Must get plane ticket to fly over to the states and audition* Haha!

 

[TRrEiTxIxRiE DTrash]

Originally posted by Goreripper
People will know it's not the 'real' Kiss, but how many would really care? Kiss freaks being the way they are, they'd all still go anyway.

I disagree. I'm one of these Kiss freaks lol, so is Wrathy. So the way I see it, if I don't fall the crap they're doing at the moment, others won't either. If Kiss toured Australia with no members of Kiss, I wouldn't go. Unless it was cheap but it obviously wouldn't be. I'd rather see Kissteria play at a pub for $8. At least they throw in lots of songs like The Oath, Hide Your Heart, War Machine etc. into their set.

I'm sure lots of others would agree. Kiss fans are extremely dedicated, but not stupid. There were fans shouting out obscenities towards Eric at the concert last year because he wasn't Peter, most fans weren't happy at all about that.... and a) it's only the drummer so who cares! And b) Eric kills Peter anyway, and is still at least an old Kiss member. So how would people react if Paul and Gene weren't even in the band?