More than a decade after frehleys unceremonious breakup with kiss, the guitarist made his way back into stanley and simmons good graces. Were talking about kiss gene simmons and paul stanley, whove managed. If you buy this book be prepared to get more of paul and genes bashing ace and peter, more selfindulgence and lots of genes we are the greatest band in the. Also known by his stage persona the demon, he is the bassist and colead singer of kiss, the rock band he cofounded with lead singer and rhythm guitarist paul stanley in the early 1970s. Kiss guitarist ace frehley on paul stanley and gene. Aerosmiths steven tyler, kiss paul stanley trade barbs. In his recently released new book backstage pass, the followup to the 2014 memoir face the music. Tommy thayer, gene simmons, paul stanley and eric singer at the kiss monster book launch at the arts club, mayfair, london, england. Gene would say paul is his best friend, however stanley and simmons are more like brothers. Paul stanley speaks about the difficulties he had with gene simmons in the 80s.
Through a mutual friend of gene simmons, stanley joined simmons band wicked lester 2 in the early 1970s. A life exposed and millions of other books are available for instant. Kiss alive lp originally autographed by gene paul ace peter. In the 1970s, kiss was on top of the world, breaking attendance records at stadiums, selling millions of records, and recruiting thousands of people into the kiss army. Paul stanley describes his insulting first meeting gene simmons. Maybe you should focus on your records a little more 10. Kiss singer paul stanley celebrates dads 100th birthday. Id say i was more of a casual fan, but of the four original members, paul stanley was always my favorite. Paul stanley on his insulting first meeting with gene. Gene simmons, paul stanley, eric singer, tommy thayer paul. Kiss gene simmons and paul stanley business insider.
Kiss guitarist ace frehley on paul stanley and gene simmons. Every order comes with a real loa letter of authenticity and a 10 day money back guarantee for any reason. In his recently released new book backstage pass, the followup to. Nov 14, 2017 from the beginning gene simmons and paul stanley had a clearcut vision of what they wanted to do and how they wanted to operate kiss as a business well before they ever first took the stage. Lifetime 100% authenticity guarantee or money back refund. That said, this is the best book of kiss photos thats ever been published. Paul about gene never pick a fight with the administrator. Gene simmons and paul stanley remember little richard. Kiss nothing to lose book signed by gene simmons and. Since then, kiss has gone on to sell over 80 million albums and to.
Kiss front man paul stanley goes into detail about the state of his relationships with his fellow kiss cofounders, drummer peter criss and guitarist ace frehley, in his new book, backstage pass while the starchild writes hes grateful for his rekindled friendship with frehley, he indicates that he has no misgivings about his lack of a relationship with criss. Once, when being a rockstar meant something and the groupies were proud of themselves. Face the music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rocks most enduring icons and the group. The big revelation is that the demon was not the first of the pair to see the guitarist and his band live. After reading paul stanley s book this was quite interesting to see another perspective, similar in the event dealing with kiss but unique to the gene simmons expeirience. Aug 02, 2011 gene simmons and paul stanley, two of the founders of legendary superband kiss, are collaborating with rock journalist ken sharp on nothin to lose, an oral history of the bands early years. Apr 06, 2014 when paul stanley, frontman and rhythm guitarist for the band kiss, married in november 2005, he shared his joy with friends and family, including bandmates eric singer and tommy thayer. Paul stanley isnt sweating the feud between his fellow kiss cofounders gene simmons and ace frehley more than a decade after frehleys unceremonious breakup with kiss, the guitarist made his way back into stanley and simmons good graces. Nearly 40 years later, criss was forced to deny stanleys allegation that hes an antisemite. Gene simmons once overcame fear of flying for paul stanley. The other slight drawback is that the photo selections seem to favor what a shock gene simmons and paul stanley.
Gene simmons may have been your doctor of love, but paul stanley wants to be your therapist. Waring abbott is one of the music industrys premier photographers. Paul stanley predicts a kiss without him and gene simmons in. Long before they first took the stage, gene simmons and paul stanley had a clearcut operating plan for their business. This is a great book for fans of prelick it up kiss. Paul stanley predicts a kiss without him and gene simmons.
Paul stanley on his insulting first meeting with gene simmons video by lisa capretto kiss singer and rhythm guitarist paul stanley and bassist gene simmons are both known for being outspoken and having big personalities, so when the bandmates met for the first time more than four decades ago, they didnt quite have a breezy, instant connection. Kiss nothing to lose book signed by gene simmons and paul. Gene klein born chaim witz on august 25, 1949, known professionally as gene simmons, is an american musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, author and television personality. When paul stanley, frontman and rhythm guitarist for the band kiss, married in november 2005, he shared his joy with friends and family, including bandmates eric singer and tommy thayer. While this is stanleys story, the book is laden with intimate band details. I am saddened by the fact that both paul and gene did not have good memories of peter and ace. And weve only gotten closer and closer over time, which is just terrific. Known as the fire breathing, blood splitting and larger than life cofounders of hard rock super group kiss, gene simmons and paul stanley founded the band in the early 1970s. Steven tyler calls out the comic book rock band, and paul stanley enjoys the memory of watching people walk out on aerosmith during the bands coheadlining tour in 2003. Last year, he took part in a warm reunion with kiss bassist gene simmons during one of simmons vault experience events in new. Gene simmons and paul stanley, of the rock band kiss performs at the. Apr 29, 2019 stanley, who has openly struggled with feelings of insecurity in his own life and career, concluded that he wants no part of a life like the one he perceives crisss to be. He worked closely with kiss for eight years and has photographed many other highprofile musicians, including lou reed, bob dylan, and elvis presley.
There are some compelling reasons how they remained while the other original band members did not. Gene simmons and paul stanley cofounded kiss in 1973. He is the writer or cowriter of many of the bands highestcharting hits. Also known by his stage persona the demon, he is the bassist and colead singer of kiss, the rock band he cofounded with lead singer. Paul stanley predicts a kiss without him in memoir backstage. Apr 07, 2014 both charges have been disputed by gene simmons and paul stanley. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene simmons feud. It was obviously approved by the 2 leaders gene and paul because they dont really go too deep into info about ace or peter except to say how much they screwed up. Kiss band member paul stanley recalls birth of the band. For instance, their studded collars came from a pet store.
Oct 24, 2014 paul stanley on his insulting first meeting with gene simmons video by lisa capretto kiss singer and rhythm guitarist paul stanley and bassist gene simmons are both known for being outspoken and having big personalities, so when the bandmates met for the first time more than four decades ago, they didnt quite have a breezy, instant connection. Gene simmons has 48 books on goodreads with 9705 ratings. Gene simmons the vault 2017, with flight case, 160 page. May 10, 2019 kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene simmons feud. The gloves are off between ace frehley and his former kiss bandmates. Exkiss drummer peter criss denies former bandmate paul. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene. The book also includes exclusive neverbeforeseen backstage photos from kiss newest tour along with commentary by the bandmembers. Now, gene simmons and paul stanley have written the bands first official book for the. Almost 30 years and 80 million records later, they still have an intense following and an enduring place in rock and roll history. Gene simmons is a sneaky spoiled greedy narcissist youtube.
In a brand new interview with dean delrays let there be talk podcast, paul stanley spoke about his continued partnership with fellow kiss cofounder gene simmons this despite their seeming. Gene simmons and paul stanley contributed to the book eddie van halen, by neil zlozower. Kiss frontman paul stanley acknowledged 49 years of true love and true friendship with bandmate gene simmons in new book backstage. A life exposed the rocker talks why he finally put his life on paper, the inaccuracies of gene simmons own book, and. In the early years, an usagainsttheworld mentality prevailed. Kiss nothing to lose book signed by gene simmons and paul stanley. Since deciding with paul to manage the band themselves, simmons has proved himself to be a formidable businessman, having sold over 100 million cds and. The book is an incredible ride through kisss early days and a must read for any kiss fan. In collaboration with kiss members paul stanley and gene simmons, music writer sharp has assembled a fascinating chronicle of the construction of a multimedia phenomenon. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Oct 28, 2019 in a brand new interview with dean delrays let there be talk podcast, paul stanley spoke about his continued partnership with fellow kiss cofounder gene simmons this despite their seeming.
The full new paul stanley puma line includes footwear, apparel and accessories covered in eyecatching animal prints and glam rock inspired details. The 29th annual rock and roll hall of fame induction ceremony will take place on thursday, april 10 at barclays center in brooklyn. In special designed flight case with 160 page deluxe hardcover book, in gene we trust coin, gene action figure, and special bonus gimmick from gene s personal collection. Ace frehley, paul stanley, peter criss, and gene simmons of kiss in 1975. The tale of how he, bassist gene simmons, guitarist ace frehley and drummer peter criss built kiss into an international band and brand is a classic american success story.
From the beginning gene simmons and paul stanley had a clearcut vision of what they wanted to do and how they wanted to operate kiss as a business well before they ever first took the stage. Over the past forty years, kiss has sold over 100 million cds and dvds worldwide and manages over 3,000 licensed merchandise items. When asked if gene has read his book, he replied, no. Gene simmons books list of books by author gene simmons. May 10, 2019 paul stanley isnt sweating the feud between his fellow kiss cofounders gene simmons and ace frehley. In april, stanley embarks on a book tour for his memoir face the music. In collaboration with kiss members paul stanley and gene simmons, music writer sharp has assembled a fascinating chronicle of the construction of a. He was in several bands before cofounding kiss with paul stanley in the 1970s. Paul stanley photos paul stanley, gene simmons, eric singer and tommy thayer of kiss attend the book launch of kiss monster at dover st arts club on july 3, 2012 in london, england. Due the limited number of events for this particular book release, signed books are going to be quite scarce. How did paul stanley and gene simmons of kiss remain. Gene simmons, paul stanley, eric singer, tommy thayer. Aug 19, 2014 music kiss guitarist ace frehley on paul stanley and gene simmons.
How did paul stanley and gene simmons of kiss remain friends. Back when paul stanley and gene simmons were forming the glam rock entity known as kiss, they had to improvise for their theatrical look. Paul stanley, gene simmons, eric singer, tommy thayer. I have always liked kiss because they are larger than life, fun, and highly entertaining. Face the music a life exposed by paul stanley is a 2014 harperone publication. For 40 years, paul stanley has reigned as one of the greatest front men in rock.
Since then, kiss has gone on to sell over 80 million albums and to perform over 2,000 shows around the world. Kiss front man calls bandmate part of a symptom of absurdity for voicing his political views. Both charges have been disputed by gene simmons and paul stanley. In special designed flight case with 160 page deluxe hardcover book, in gene we trust coin, gene action figure, and special bonus gimmick from genes personal collection. He also discusses his new book, titled backstage pass as well as the bands end of the road tour. Stanley established the starchild character for his kiss persona. Paul stanley thinks ace frehley will get over kiss, gene. Kiss bandmates gene simmons and paul stanley to collaborate. Paul stanley says he felt betrayed by gene simmons in the 80s. Paul stanley and gene simmons known as rocks ultimate showmen. Top 5 reasons why gene simmons is a piece of shit metal blast. The band recorded an album in 1972, but as of 2010 it has not been.
I wouldve liked to have seen a little more of ace frehley and peter criss. Music kiss guitarist ace frehley on paul stanley and gene simmons. Sep 06, 2019 he was in several bands before cofounding kiss with paul stanley in the 1970s. Paul stanley, gene simmons, eric singer, tommy thayer paul. Gene klein born chaim witz on august 25, 1949, known professionally as gene simmons, is an israeliamerican musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, author and television personality. Before kiss, paul stanley was in a local band, rainbow not to be confused with ritchie blackmores rainbow and was also a member of uncle joe and post war baby boom. The longawaited gene simmons mother of all box sets the vault with 166 unreleased songs on 10 cds plus 1 bonus cd from gene simmons over the years 19662016. Vintage 19771978 kiss world tour concert book original.