The KISS RARHOF fiasco...

[Spawn67]

So what's everyone's take on this whole KISS Rock and Roll Hall of Fame fiasco that's going on?

http://music.yahoo.com/news/kiss-paul-stanley-says-ace-frehley-threw-away-200531159-rolling-stone.html

[thunderbolt]

After finally getting in they are going to screw it up. Surprised that being the media opportunists that they are that Kiss is not going to perform in any form.

[madmarva]

It's a shame that they aren't going to play together. I can see both sides. Frehley created the character and was likely in on writing much of the music that fans most fondly remember.

But then again, Kiss has been without Criss and Frehley longer than they were with the group. During that time, Kiss still recorded and toured, so those guys are part of the legacy, too.

Too bad they can't put it aside for a few hours for themselves, their loved ones and fans.

[Remco Monster]

No Ace, no Peter, no thanks! The RNRHOF is a joke anyway, as are KISS these days, so *shrug*.

[johnnystorm]

Ace & Peter are the founding members, they should be included, as should the artists that replaced them. Do one song , makeup or no makeup, jam with everyone, have a good time and go home heroes. Instead we get this public pi$$ ing match over nothing. Or is there cash involved in the HOF induction Paul doesn't want to share ?

[Earth 2 Chris]

This sounds similar to the stink that came up when Creedence Clearwater Revival was inducted. Fogherty took the stage with his new band, and left the remaining two founders hanging. He never forgave them for not backing him in his fight against Fantasy Records. It put the final nail in the coffin of that band. Of course now those two guys are touring as Creedence Clearwater REVISITED.

When the Eagles were inducted, everyone who had been a member, including founding members Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner jammed with the current line-up. That's how you do it.

Chris

[jds1911a1]

I understand the argument that kiss has been around for 40 years and Peter and Ace have been gone since 80 but let's be entirely honest does ANYONE who isn't a hard core kiss fan sing along to anything they've put out since Ace and Peter left, when the band had it's resurgence in the 90's as a cultural icon it was becuase Ace and Peter were back and they were in the makeup again. I have always been a huge Peter Criss (contrary to Family guy's put down about him) fan since he sang 2 of my 3 favorite all time Kiss songs Hard Luck woman and Beth which were also huge hits.
And it was the Spaceman and the catman characeters that Gene continues to expoit with the new members becuase those images represent the bands biggest success
- unlike when they left originalls and new characters were created by the new band members Eric Carr's FOX and Vinnie Vincent's Phroah/egypt look

The band is going in which I agree it should but they should have done exactly what they did in the 96 Mtv umplugged all the members there for the audience ot enjoy

[boss]

After reading Ace's and Peter's autobiographies, I can see why Gene and Paul wouldn't want anything to do with them. I'm as big a fan as the next guy of the original line up, but enough already.

[mego maniac mark]

If the HOF did the right thing back in 99-2000 when kiss first became "eligible" they would have had the band in original form at the height of their reunion.
Instead they snub them for all these years and have a hand in creating this mess. The fact that they cant put aside their differences for one evening, for the sake of their fans is just sad. I cannot blame Ace and Peter for not wanting to play next to the stand ins that are wearing the make up they made famous. It would be ridiculous for them to be in make up next to them, or not be in make up next to them while they are dressed like them.on the other hand, they should have never sold the make up rights to them.

They should have Tommy and Eric do a set with a fake Gene and Paul, while the original 4 do a 3-4 song acoustic set with each getting the lead vocal. I live in NY and would have been purchasing tickets to see this, but no sense in it now.

[Nostalgiabuff]

you know, I think in a few years they will all regret it. McCartney boycotted the Beatles induction and I think it royally backfired on him and he regrets it now. whether you consider the HOF a joke or not, the performances are history in the making

[MegoMoe]

I love the non-make-up era as much as any KISS fan. Gene and Paul want all members recognized, however if you go to a concert, 90% of the set list is from the original lineup. I don't care how long Tommy Thayer has been in the band, KISS is not being inducted for MONSTER or Sonic Boom. Tommy and Eric should sit in the stands and cheer on the guys who gave them a job. Gene and Paul need to swallow their pride for ONE night and recognize that w/o Ace they wouldn't be getting inducted.

[johnmiic]

[jimsmegos]

Hadn't seen that one. Hmm. Well, it's clear to see two things. 1. Gene and Paul's acting chops haven't improved since "Phantom" and 2. Eric Singer is tiny. Like a Hobbit.

[jimsmegos]

The Temptations were able to get along one more time... that's all I'm saying.

[EMCE Hammer]

It Shocks Me that they can't make peace for one night. They should even let Kulick hide under the stage and play along if you ask me.