Kiss' Paul Stanley Discusses Forthcoming Tour; Ramones Tribute Album
By
Sefany Jones,
Contributing Editor
Wednesday, July 24, 2002 @ 3:10 PM
Stanley Speaks Up About Going
Blabbermouth.net reports the following Kiss news from Paul Stanley:
Kiss frontman Paul Stanley has admitted that he and bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons have changed their minds about "going out on top" with the group's never-ending Farewell tour, but has denied that money is the sole motivating factor behind the decision to keep touring.
"People do change their minds and in this case that goes along with being a living, thinking person," Stanley stated in a question-and-answer session posted on Kiss' official web site. "What one says one day with total commitment may at another time turn out not to be so. Am I doing this for the money or the fans? BOTH, and let's not forget I'm doing this for me. That is the reason I originally started playing: because I wanted to, and only I can decide ultimately when to stop. As you know (assuming that you have a job) it is great to have both the appreciation of those around you and to be compensated financially."
Stanley also shed some more light on Kiss' contribution to the upcoming The Ramones tribute album, We're a Happy Family, which includes the group's rendition of the classic "Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio?"
"I frequently run into Johnny Ramone and about a month ago he told me about the The Ramones tribute album and asked if we would participate. I can remember our club days and seeing Joey Ramone standing a head above everyone else! Having come after us, we certainly can't say we were influenced by them, but they were from New York and this seemed like a fun project. Gene, [drummer] Eric [Singer] and I recorded a track called ['Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio?'] We used a big saxophone section done by Scott Paige who tours with Pink Floyd and Derek Sherinian on piano, you may remember him from playing keys on the Revenge tour. Gene and I trade off vocals, and I have to say this is as cool and kick ass as it gets! It's a really cool track and I think you'll love it!"
PhartNoquer - 10/13/2004 2:09:22 PM zZtevie >> What are you doing here? Do you pee in the bath, as well?
BethS - 10/23/2002 5:46:49 AM zZteve-Give the greatest band in the world the credit. WE ARE ONE! KISS FANS are the best !(sorry you are not)
BethS - 10/23/2002 5:46:45 AM zZteve-Give the greatest band in the world the credit. WE ARE ONE! KISS FANS are the best !(sorry you are not)
starhaze - 10/17/2002 4:11:41 PM I have been going to school to stay out of trouble. I have been going to school to study the guitar. I am very broke and have to go to a concert this weekend for my class. I have to work with a lot of counselors and I haven't been to the computor for a couple of weeks so I am happy that they are going on tour.
wyldechild - 9/7/2002 4:25:57 PM this message is to no-mind zZTEVIE.Dude get your head out of your ass this is the hottest band in the world your talking about.youre opionion means shit dude by the way KISS ROCKS.stop listening to those boybands pal.
KISSROCKS2002 - 8/16/2002 3:40:31 PM KISS, the the most wonderful band in the world KISS ROCK IN ROLL FOREVER, well i really do miss KISS bing in CONCERT i really think there band was so GREAT and, i would love to see them come back to the band i have alway went to there Concert and, i would go again to see them Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, well they are the best and always will be i would love to talk with Paul Stanley, & Gene Simmons, as well i would love KISS to come back in the ForthComming to Knoxville, Tennessee again i know they are getting older but, look at this they dont look it you can be older and still be in Rock In Roll im older and, i go to KISS CONCERT anytime to see them and, age dont count anyway , and KISS is the best you want the best KISS well im always for KISS and, know one can change that well. and i want to say KISS as Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, well always be number one with me and, God Bless you Paul Stanley, and Gene Simmons, and good luck with what ever you want your life to be i'm always there to see you in Concert hope you will return to See your fans and, we will always be there for you KISS ROCK IN ROLL YOU WANT THE BEST YOU GOT THE BEST KISS and remember if Paul, Gene wants to tour they can and his fans will alway's be there for them and. i know that i will alwys be there for them and. im as old as they are and i still go to see KISS IN CONCERT because they are the best and, if they are 90 years old ill still go and see them no matter what i remember when my son what 9 years old and, he loved KISS and, my son will always love KISS and, KISS IS THE BEST KISS LIVES ON and alway's with you Kiss and, hope that you will Tour again and again GOD BLESS YOU FOREVER KISS DONT QUIT Kiss TOUR AGAIN your fan forever KISS ROCKS.
poisonrulez - 8/5/2002 7:44:31 AM Kiss. To good to end. Kiss music is just the best. As long as the music and show is good, I'm going.
kiss_army1 - 8/4/2002 7:18:02 PM KISS RULES!!!!!
kiss_army1 - 8/4/2002 7:17:45 PM zZtevie: Not the same show since 1977. Do your homework.
TJA1972 - 8/3/2002 8:43:24 AM Since I haven't been able to see Kiss Live, I am THRILLED they are coming back. SWEET!
dynaztydamzell - 8/3/2002 7:53:40 AM Jadzia - 8/1/2002 6:18:45 AM
And Another Thing: .....otherwise, stay out of the arenas.
I LOVE U JAD Z!!!!!!!!!
we are back to create hell....
U wanna fight about it?....
KISS RULES!
dyn
dynaztydamzell - 8/3/2002 7:46:54 AM i counldnt care less who Paul n Gene tour with if pauls there Im there...
also i travel to see TRIB bands just to have the KISS feel Y would I turn down a KISS show?
I feel in love with KISS as Paul Gene ,Bruce and Eric C ... the rest was nice ...but ill take my Paul ANYWAY i can get him
dyn
cretureovthenit - 8/3/2002 7:45:19 AM Bottom line is this. If you are a KISS fan then you would never want to see KISS leave the stage. Yes it is true that KISS is getting older. But I hear people that say that other bands work harder. I am going to Ozzfest because I do love the new stuff. But can you believe the people are naive enough to think that getting up on stage and jumping aroung for thirty minutes as an opening act is working hard. What I can't believe is these acts like the Stones (God Bless them) are charging $300 for face value tickets to see a show. Or the Eagles getting upwards of $150 a ticket. Let's not even talk about the scalpers prices either. So when you say KISS is in it for the money then I hope you are one of us that get up every morning and go to work because, guess what, it is about the money. Now quit bitching before KISS tickets go to over a hundred instead of the $31.50 I paid to sit 4 rows up. Now quit bitching about Gene and Paul, continue with bitching about Ace and Peter, and got get your take in life.
zZtevie - 8/2/2002 7:21:34 PM Who cares if they tour again, kiss fans are suckers...they can't see it's the same show since 1977.
zZtevie - 8/2/2002 7:20:35 PM Are they pathetic or what ??
