The UK Connection-Gene Simmons...***hole????

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  • Join Pete Pardo, Simon Bray, and Steven Reid for a discussion of the two Gene Simmons solo albums, his 1978 self-titled and the 2004 release 'Asshole'.
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  • @DonHornsby
    @DonHornsby 2 года назад +6

    I love these UK CONNECTION shows. The beverage of choice discussion is always of interest. I wish I could try some of these UK brews here in the US.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      Thanks Don. Beers, laughs and music chat with friends is the perfect way to spend an evening. Thanks for watching!

  • @georgemathie8123
    @georgemathie8123 2 года назад +8

    This is so hilarious and I just love the banter between all 3 of you I look forward to these programs every Saturday good job guys

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      Thanks George!

    • @georgemathie8123
      @georgemathie8123 2 года назад +1

      @@TranquilityFireReid your very welcome

    • @simonbrayfromsot1375
      @simonbrayfromsot1375 2 года назад

      Thanks George!

    • @georgemathie8123
      @georgemathie8123 2 года назад +2

      @@simonbrayfromsot1375 You are most certainly welcome and you just bring so much fun to these programs and by the ways I'm an new wave synth pop nerd and proud of it☺️

  • @johnmichaelwilliams6694
    @johnmichaelwilliams6694 2 года назад +2

    A weekly show that is saved to be enjoyed at the right time over the weekend. Another epic outing by the UK Connection. Simon's comment on Walt Disney was the start of a long series of great laughs from this episode and Steven's analysis of Gene Simmons, the artist, rang true for such a fan of the Kiss and its variants. My only recommendation for Pete is a printed dark on white large question mark sign for Pete to hold up to the camera when he (and perhaps some of we) get lost in some of the UK details. Thanks, gents. Keep up the great work. Already looking forward to the next episode. Cheers!

  • @garyjoyce2160
    @garyjoyce2160 2 года назад +5

    The “Saturday afternoon TRIO” were great 👍 once again. Thx guys !!👍💯

  • @loftlegacy
    @loftlegacy 2 года назад +3

    Gene’s 80’s highlight was the studded headband he wore to keep his wig on during the Animalize Live Uncensored video

  • @jedw9983
    @jedw9983 2 года назад +7

    I met Gene Simmons at a HMV record store signing in Southampton, Hampshire, UK in 1985. He signed my denim jacket. I could truthfully say I turned my back on him! That aside, I loved early Kiss, they were dynamite when they played Southampton in a small 2,500 seater and gave it everything. And kudos to his championing of Van Halen.

  • @kissfaq
    @kissfaq 2 года назад +3

    Cheers for the mention of the "Odyssey" book!

    • @russmarkham4634
      @russmarkham4634 2 года назад

      Love all your books Julian. Am I right in thinking you are working on an 1980 Unmasked book?

    • @kissfaq
      @kissfaq 2 года назад +1

      @@russmarkham4634 Compiling data and "stuff" to see if there's enough to do one.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      My pleasure Julian. It's a GREAT read. Really enjoying it. Thanks for watching!

  • @terrywalker8446
    @terrywalker8446 2 года назад +6

    Steven, next time you're on one of those SOT favourite prog album shows, please please please choose a William Shatner solo album. I'd love to see the other guys faces. If you play it straight, and can keep a straight face it'll be comedy gold. Please 🙏

  • @rock_tscharlz
    @rock_tscharlz 2 года назад +1

    I am a KISS fan for 44 years now. But Steven said something I did not recognize. But he's absolutely right. Gene's 78 solo album showed in first steps what Music From The Elder would become. I LOVE Music From The Elder. And now I know why I love Gene's solo album.
    Thank you Buddy.

  • @russmarkham4634
    @russmarkham4634 2 года назад +6

    Great show again guys, comedy gold. I am always in a happier place at the end of the programme. Not so much "Last Of The Summer Wine" (long running UK sitcom for US viewers) as "Last Of The Summer Real Ale!" Just need to work out who is Foggy, Compo & Clegg! 😂😂😂

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +3

      That is good to know Russ. I'm guessing that I'm probably Nora Batty!

    • @steevenfrost
      @steevenfrost 2 года назад

      iId say Steven Reid is Cleggy, Simon bray is a Compo lookalike and he's Northern!, so that leaves Pete as Fgogy because as you know he has the olds.

  • @mourningknightprog
    @mourningknightprog 2 года назад +3

    My brother and I got two solo albums each and a Kiss doll, among other things, for Christmas 1978 ( I had just turned 9). I got the Gene and Peter albums and the Peter doll. We were obsessed with them from 1976 to 1979. I used to ride my bike around town with the Peter make-up on and I would see a Gene or an Ace occasionally doing the same thing, haha. By the way, the same artist who did the solo albums also did Rush Fly By Night (Eraldo Carugati).

  • @ericporter344
    @ericporter344 2 года назад +24

    I grew up on KISS, their early stuff rocks, whether you like them or not, the could write catchy songs, and we're a marketing machine. Live show was a blast!
    Queen, also were campy, but, great songwriting, and great live.
    You can't define personal taste, you either like the music or you don't.
    I look forward to the show, should be fun

    • @BarnabyWild13
      @BarnabyWild13 2 года назад +1

      I played bass parts on a crutch growing up with Kiss. Also, had the extendo tongue which my friends thought was rad.

    • @jeffreyheise3377
      @jeffreyheise3377 2 года назад +1

      I agree. Grew up on Kiss, and they were great.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      I hope you can forgive my Zappa ignorance Eric?? Not sure if any will still speak to me on In The Prog Seat now!

    • @ericporter344
      @ericporter344 2 года назад +1

      @@TranquilityFireReid 😁👍

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      @@ericporter344 Phew!

  • @kikiki4592
    @kikiki4592 2 года назад +5

    One of the funny stories I heard about the recording of Asshole is the Richie Kotzen one/ Gene used Kotzen"s studio to record it and Kotzen played on it. Kiss was having issues at the time and Gene asked Kotzen if he wanted to join Kiss, Richie being Richie, said no thanks I already played in a comic book band, and pissed Gene off to no end.

  • @franciskocher200
    @franciskocher200 2 года назад +2

    Excellent show...👍👍

  • @jimhawkes
    @jimhawkes 2 года назад +3

    Tipple for this evening Adnams Ghost Ship. I have never listened to either of these albums. Will have to give them a spin after seeing this one!

  • @albertkienberger2349
    @albertkienberger2349 2 года назад +3

    Great show like always. This has become quite a high standard the three of you are setting there. I love it. The best thing Gene was involved was the first solo album by Wendy O. Williams, the best Kiss album Kiss didn't make.
    Something off topic and a question to Steven (the Uriah Heep expert): Uriah Heep have released "Very 'eavy ... Very 'umble", "Salisbury", "Demons And Wizards" and "The Magician's Birthday" as picture vinyl outside the big box "Every Day Rocks". Do you have any idea if the other three albums included in the box will follow, mainly "Look At Yourself"?
    Thanks a lot for doing these shows.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      Thanks Albert! You are absolutely correct regarding the Wendy O. Williams album. I love it!
      I'm not sure regarding the Uriah Heep picture discs. Most of the band's reissues do seem to centre around the 4 albums they've already put out separately from the box, so I'm not surprised they've started there, but it is odd they've jumped over Look At Yourself, which is a personal favourite of mine. If the others sell well then I'd guess they might do the rest, but I haven't heard any whispers of that yet, unfortunately.

    • @albertkienberger2349
      @albertkienberger2349 2 года назад +1

      @@TranquilityFireReid Thanks a lot. Then it should not be my fault as I got those four (the curse is more than real).

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      @@albertkienberger2349 It most certainly is Albert!

  • @floyd75dylan
    @floyd75dylan 2 года назад +4

    9:34 when Steven showed the back cover of that album. I automatically thought of Martin Popoff, where he complained about inside the Kiss Alive album, which was an advert for their previous albums.
    I think the next homework assignment for Simon is to watch A New Hope, then Empire, followed by Jedi. He may like them now as a fully grown adult 🤣

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      It's funny, but I love when albums etc show the catalogue a band has had prior to that point. Yes, it's arguably a waste of space, but it all added to the mystique for me way back then. I do understand where Martin's coming from though!

    • @floyd75dylan
      @floyd75dylan 2 года назад

      @@TranquilityFireReid
      I kid you not, I was on the bus today & a very drunken bloke stumbled on the bus with 2 vinyl albums, & one of them was a slightly battered Kiss Alive album the other Spilt Groundhogs.
      He drunkenly opened the gatefold & I took a sneaky peak & smiled when I saw the ads for their other albums.
      Anyway I took a photo (posted it on Twitter) just because it’s been a very weird coincidence that I watched two videos that talked about Kiss, and then the next day a drunken man comes on the bus with a Kiss album.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      @@floyd75dylan Life can be very weird sometimes!

    • @bryanmcfadden4071
      @bryanmcfadden4071 2 года назад +1

      @@floyd75dylan I just bought one on Saturday as well, first time purchase

  • @davidclark2208
    @davidclark2208 2 года назад +1

    Hi Pete, Simon and Steven great fun with all of you ,this is one band that I never got into,

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      Thanks David. Even if I love them I totally get why KISS don't do it for everyone, so really appreciate you watching along with us this week!

  • @stevefletcher6163
    @stevefletcher6163 2 года назад +2

    I remember my first year away at college we were put in a bed and breakfast and I was sharing a room with somebody that said do you mind if I put a cassette on when we go to bed. No thats fine I said. Only to realise he only played 2 tapes, the first was the War of the Worlds, the second was the Gene Simmons solo., I have never listened to it since, I’m sure I get flashbacks, especially of those nights when it got played twice if he didn’t fall asleep first time.
    The question is should I risk playing it now or will it send me over the edge.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +2

      I'm voting that you should listen to it! But I take no responsibility for what happens next!

    • @stevefletcher6163
      @stevefletcher6163 2 года назад +1

      @@TranquilityFireReid okay,I’ve done it, and it seems 42 years is enough time for the trauma to subside. I enjoyed the album ,even the last track. However , my mind had blocked out any memory of living in sin, I wish I could un remember that song again, thats the track to cut the album down to 10 songs. Enjoyed it enough to go straight onto Dynasty an album I’ve always liked but not heard for years , still enjoy that album.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      @@stevefletcher6163 The passage of time is an amazing thing Steve! Living In Sin is a cracking track though! (I won't push it, 10 out of 11 ain't bad, to paraphrase Meat Loaf) I love a bit of Dynasty!

    • @bryanmcfadden4071
      @bryanmcfadden4071 2 года назад

      😂

  • @janerikmellesdal3868
    @janerikmellesdal3868 2 года назад +3

    I enjoy these shows, the uk guys are great😀

  • @SteveHughesOfficial
    @SteveHughesOfficial 2 года назад +3

    When I saw the title of the show. I immediately thought it was about - is Gene Simmons an arsehole. Ok, interesting topic. But surely it wouldn’t take an hour to work that out. I knew before I pressed play. I must admit in the 40 years I’ve been heavily into music. I’ve never heard a single track off any of those solo albums. Unless back in the New York groove is off Aces album…..not really a big Kiss fan. I like Unmasked and The Elder. Great show as usual….I’m off to listen to those solo records…

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      Thanks Steve. Yes New York Groove was the only 'hit' off any of the 4 albums. Hope you find some music to enjoy among them!

  • @garyaeh1878
    @garyaeh1878 2 года назад +1

    I really enjoyed this absolutely entertaining discussion on Gene's solo projects. One I'm sure I wil l revisit. It gave me an idea of, a discussion over all of the " outside of Kiss" solo projects. For example, Eric Singer Project, Frehley's Comet, White Tiger, Paul's solo albums, Peter's solo stuff. Rank them as a whole or just talk about some of the better ones.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      I'd certainly be willing to do that as a show Gary. Not sure if anyone else on the SoT team is that dedicated to the KISS cause though!

  • @guadalahonky4002
    @guadalahonky4002 2 года назад +4

    There were four other kids who wore the KISS Peter Criss t-shirt in junior high in 1978 and they all became my friends. In full disclosure, I defected from the KISS Army after I Was Made For Loving You had a disco vibe, IMO. I progressed to Cheap Trick, then UFO & Scorpions, then Maiden and Metallica....You know, but KISS were my gateway band.

  • @marksimpson4258
    @marksimpson4258 2 года назад +2

    Very funny show, love it 👍

  • @747jono
    @747jono 2 года назад +2

    Simons facial expression 40 seconds in said it all lol.

  • @aweekback1
    @aweekback1 2 года назад

    P.S. Pete thank you cheering us up

  • @mikeharris127
    @mikeharris127 2 года назад

    Great show.Big Kiss fan here.

  • @LeatherRebel75
    @LeatherRebel75 2 года назад +1

    I was probably four or five years old. My older brother's copy of the Gene Simmons solo album had gotten warped, so he gave it to me. I can remember dropping the needle on side one, and that whole horror soundtrack opening to "Radioactive" scared the hell out of me in a way that I loved. When the main song kicked in, it was such an infectious rock n' roll tune that I was hooked.
    When I was older, I was able to revisit the album as a teenager. I found it on cassette, and I picked it up. I still enjoyed it. I can still listen to the Gene album, and totally enjoy it as a fun good time. It's got some good hard rock, a little bit of Beatles worship, and even some cool theatrical stuff. I don't even mind "When You Wish Upon a Star." I was raised on those old school Disney tunes, so I thought it worked as an album closer.
    I got to hear "Asshole" at a music store once when it came out. All I can remember about this album is that silly cover of Prodigy's "Firestarter." I didn't really hear anything horrible, but nothing really memorable either.

  • @747jono
    @747jono 2 года назад +1

    Great show guys as always.
    Only saw Kiss 💋 once.
    Memorable gig Northgate Arena Chester (ice rink) think Simon may know/remember.
    No health and safety issues in those days lol.
    They covered the ice with some sort of matting,can imagine the effect the flames and heat 🔥 had and the ice was literally melting under our feet lol.
    Great gig though 👌 👍🏾

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      Love it Jonathan!

    • @747jono
      @747jono 2 года назад +1

      @@TranquilityFireReid forgot one from the other week.
      Concert one Simon's Elton John experience in Blackpool punters wanting refunds.
      Happened a long time ago Elton John Belle View Manchester.
      My school friend didn't go he went to Wembley to see FA cup Man U v Southampton lol.
      Gave me ticket and went with his dad lol.
      EJ played 4 songs then IRA bomb scare etc.
      And yes people asking where refunds were available lol.
      2 hours later EJ came back on stage I believe we stayed 40 minutes and went home.
      1976 name of the tour Louder Than Concorde erm no lol

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      @@747jono Great stuff Jonathan!

  • @747jono
    @747jono 2 года назад +1

    Rock school was a fantastic programme Stephen 👌

  • @geraldhugley3618
    @geraldhugley3618 2 года назад +1

    Peter and jeans 78 albums are my favorite of the four. And Julian Gil’s books are awesome.

  • @robertadams998
    @robertadams998 2 года назад +2

    The vocals by Keith Flint on The Prodigy " Firestarter " are absolutely incendiary whereas Simmons seems to be just cruising through it with no passion.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      That's the most confusing thing about that cover version Robert.

  • @trevdowson5810
    @trevdowson5810 2 года назад +1

    How could I not watch this ''UK connection'' when it was advertised (last week) as a show which featured Gene simmons' A-hole? I'll get back to you as to how I think it went (when I've watched it). Also Steven, I hope you're getting over the cold I saw you with on ''In the Prog Seat.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      Slowly but surely Trev! Thanks mate!

    • @trevdowson5810
      @trevdowson5810 2 года назад +1

      @@TranquilityFireReid I really enjoyed that! I can be sure of the format that is the UK Connection, to be full of wit and we all learn new things, especially Pete, about the British culture, or lack of it. I only have two Kiss albums on vinyl, 'Dynasty' and 'Unmasked', which I've come to understand are two of the worst for true Kiss fans, however I seem to remember hearing you express some love for that era of the band. I had no Idea of the Gene Simmons solo of that title and loved hearing you lads talk about that and much more,,. So thanks again Steven and please pass on my appreciation to Pete and Simon, thank you. (and you now seem to be in much better health).

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      @@trevdowson5810 I am feeling much better Trev! And thanks for the really positive comments about the show - very much appreciated! Myself, Peter and Simon are extremely (un)cultured! lol!
      Yeah, I like Dynasty and Unmasked but they aren't indicative of the catalogue. I'd suggest giving Creatures of The Night and Rock n Roll Over a listen from the studio catalogue if you want to delve further but Alive and Alive II are still probably the best examples of the band at their best.

    • @trevdowson5810
      @trevdowson5810 2 года назад

      @@TranquilityFireReid Thank you Steven, I will seek the two studio albums on you tube, your recommendations are much appreciated.

  • @aweekback1
    @aweekback1 2 года назад

    Love you guys totally brilliant

  • @polsap9985
    @polsap9985 2 года назад +8

    I actually like the first Gene album. It's not the best of the four but still...

    • @63mckenzie
      @63mckenzie 2 года назад +1

      I don't think he took it as seriously as the other three.

    • @falconater68
      @falconater68 2 года назад +2

      Eh, it's the one I had as a kid...my fave. Ace is still my boy though.

  • @kamranmalik8546
    @kamranmalik8546 2 года назад +1

    The 2004 Title Track makes me laugh, I dig the album quite a lot, great discussion!

  • @floyd75dylan
    @floyd75dylan 2 года назад +1

    Now that is a catchy title. You definitely have my interest there.
    Have you considered doing a show discussing why Queen & Kiss can sell out shows across the world, be influential, have catchy well loved tunes but always generate hate or mocked from non fans & the press back then & now.
    It’s extremely bizarre.

    • @Walesktf
      @Walesktf 2 года назад +2

      It's extremely bizarre how any genuine rock fans can like Kiss or Queen. Kiss are a teenybopper bubblegum band whereas Queen are a soft rock band, for people who generally like or don't get 'rock' music.

    • @growlers90
      @growlers90 2 года назад +1

      @@Walesktf I think too many people forget Kiss are not meant to be taken too seriously, they aren`t in it to get The Nobel Prize just provide a bit of entertainment/escapism. Sure they have baggage but in small doses are perfectly acceptable.🤘

    • @Walesktf
      @Walesktf 2 года назад

      @@growlers90 Kiss aren't in it to get a Nobel prize for sure. They are in it to make themselves multi-millionaires. Nothing else, well apart to screw loadsa 'chicks' and take loadsa of drugs back in the day, allegedly. I truly find their music tremendously trite, and I have listened to them on and off since 1976 and their first visit to the UK

    • @jimmycampbell78
      @jimmycampbell78 2 года назад +1

      KISS are not a teenybopper bubblegum band. You make them sound like the Bay City Rollers. I think you are focusing too much on the image/their fans/merchandising and branding at the time.
      Maybe one album is pop/disco, Dynasty. The first few albums are proper 70s hard rock with great hooks. The overblown stuff and elaborate strings starts to creep in with Bob Ezrin on Destroyer.

    • @floyd75dylan
      @floyd75dylan 2 года назад

      @@Walesktf
      That is a very bizarre opinion which is only an a opinion and not fact with regards to Queen.
      For those who have that opinion about Queen really haven’t listened to a lot of their albums where they do experiment some sub genres of rock & metal especially in their early days.
      They wasn’t scared of going beyond the stereotypical rock sound. Like Bowie they wasn’t scared of changing their image, or sound.
      That’s why bands like Nine Inch Nails, Foo Fighters, Radiohead, Kurt Cobain, Metallica site them as one of their main influences.

  • @scottricci5063
    @scottricci5063 2 года назад +1

    In Arizona, Tucson specifically, there is a malt liquor called Evil Eye, which only comes in 24oz cans that is 9.9%! Talk about one and done. It's taste is like hot Schitz even when it's icy cold. Haha 🤘

  • @williamwalker146
    @williamwalker146 2 года назад

    Buried in a Kiss lunchbox! Too humorous!

  • @Drinckx2
    @Drinckx2 2 года назад +2

    As this is the UK Connection, that should be '****hole', not '***hole'. And Gene Simmons is surely both.

  • @terryalessio6622
    @terryalessio6622 2 года назад +3

    Sweet and dirty love the best song of the 2

  • @kimberlywalker3970
    @kimberlywalker3970 2 года назад +2

    One of the few times you'll hear the name John Barrowman on this channel🤣🤣

  • @ykmgeedee
    @ykmgeedee 2 года назад

    Cookies & cream imperial stout? Such a thing exists? Awesome!

  • @mattshaw5179
    @mattshaw5179 2 года назад +1

    If Gene Simmons dies this week we know who to blame!!! Great video!

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      I never seen 'im guv, I wasn't anywhere here 'im! It wasn't me!

  • @robbjj1
    @robbjj1 2 года назад +2

    Gene has a good voice, it's a pity he never really explored it

  • @danielrobinson5035
    @danielrobinson5035 2 года назад +1

    Most appropriate album title ever !

  • @kennbrown4638
    @kennbrown4638 2 года назад +1

    Gene's was my favorite of the original four solo releases. And I liked A**hole too.

  • @Green-Lyon
    @Green-Lyon 2 года назад

    I had the Album with the poster as a kid. Wish I still did. ...sigh. I had The Elder too (And kinda liked it. But don't tell anyone.)

  • @floriansievers6439
    @floriansievers6439 2 года назад +1

    Luv it uiv it, such a good show!

  • @iainhead9898
    @iainhead9898 2 года назад

    I've always liked Kiss without loving them or needing to own all their albums or their merch. I like 3 of the four solo albums more or less equally, and I'm not familiar with A-hole at all. Still, another entertaining listen, washed down by a pint glass of Proper Job, a lovely, refreshing golden ale. Cheers!

  • @muldoon67
    @muldoon67 2 года назад +1

    I have tried many times to 'enjoy' Kiss. I just don't get it/them.

  • @TheOutlanding
    @TheOutlanding 2 года назад +2

    Icehouse needs a spotlight. Maybe more of a Martin band... But damn. I've been a fan for 35 yeas and I don't think I've EVER heard a band this tight with absolutely no loss of note over the decades... And I'm a lifelong Toto fan. Iva Davies may sing in a range that lends itself to longevity but he sounds inhumanly ageless. Just a wonder.
    ruclips.net/video/Ogk5zRx3A48/видео.html

    • @slainteron4027
      @slainteron4027 2 года назад

      SunSet and Heartbreak Kid is my Favorite by them

  • @gregsheppard3377
    @gregsheppard3377 2 года назад +1

    Gene also discovered Van Halen and Signed Cinderella too!!

    • @jimmycampbell78
      @jimmycampbell78 2 года назад +3

      I think you confusing Cinderella with someone else Gene found; Jon Bon Jovi discovered Cinderella and Derek Shulman (Gentle Giant) signed them for PolyGram.

  • @ron6927
    @ron6927 2 года назад +1

    You made me go watch the Firestarter video. What the actual ... was that ? Was Ali G around then too ? Like Simon, no can do Star Wars. I didn't walk out the Force Awakens but i did burst out laughing. Steven, try One Size Fits All for an in road to Zappa. I do like when Pete has no idea what the pair of you are talking about, very funny.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      Thanks Ron! I'm worried that I may like Zappa if I try it - that catalogue is huuuuuuuuge!

    • @ron6927
      @ron6927 2 года назад

      @@TranquilityFireReid It is that. I stuck to the official releases only and am more of a 70s onwards fan.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      @@ron6927 I might dip a toe in, so I appreciate the recommendation!

  • @jeffreyheise3377
    @jeffreyheise3377 2 года назад +3

    I like Kiss a lot. I think it took all four original members to make up the band, and of course Gene played a huge part. When you have a band where the sum is bigger, and better than it's parts then solo albums just don't really amount to much. Having said that I think the Ace solo album is a stand alone classic. It shows he could stand on his own. Paul could have done it if he didn't have the vocal problems he has now. What a shame. The lip sinc vocals are just an embarrassment. Luckily I took my son to see Kiss when Paul could still sing, and a good time was had by all.

    • @arloroan3168
      @arloroan3168 2 года назад +1

      Paul is 150 years old. Cut him some slack :)

  • @murreygellmann7708
    @murreygellmann7708 2 года назад +1

    I got that Gene 78 solo with my allowance money.
    12 year old me was not impressed...and somewhat annoyed.
    So I picked up the Peter solo record a month later...hoping....
    ......................................................................
    ...............................................................sigh..................
    The Gene solo 78 has grown on me somewhat.....but that marketing blitz of 78 with Double Platinum,
    FOUR solo records and a "movie" left my young self broke...but it taught me a very American PT Barnum style lesson. They didnt shake me down for $ again till the 96 reunion at MSG...that evened it up some as they kicked ass.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      You might just have bought the wrong two with your allowance money Murrey!

    • @murreygellmann7708
      @murreygellmann7708 2 года назад +1

      @@TranquilityFireReid Oh ya think?
      The tune..."Always Near You" is pretty great to my ears now.
      Thinkin a sad pat on my head and a shove to the glue factory may be in my future...

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      @@murreygellmann7708 😂😂😂

  • @parishofrock2963
    @parishofrock2963 2 года назад +2

    I really like the 78 Gene album, even the last track, altho’ I prefer Paul’s. The 2004 album passed me by & I never heard it at the time. So I stopped watching this & had a quick listen. To be honest, not as bad as I was expecting. Will definitely give it another listen tomorrow. EXCEPT FIRESTARTER which is truely rubbish.

  • @lahloonatic
    @lahloonatic 2 года назад +5

    It is a very honestly named album. I think the best thing Gene ever did is a tie between the book he wrote and the video he allowed himself to appear in learning how to play bass from Carol Kaye.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      I know you love him really Luis! 🤣

    • @lahloonatic
      @lahloonatic 2 года назад +3

      @@TranquilityFireReid I love YOU, mate. You, Simon and Pete have a great thing going, and this was a supremely entertaining show. Gene, though? I wouldn't even trust with our takeout order. Cheers!

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +3

      @@lahloonatic Hahaha! Yeah, he'd be likely to try and trademark it on the way home and charge for the food you already paid for!

  • @johnkatsoudas3544
    @johnkatsoudas3544 2 года назад +1

    See You Tonight is from the 1978 solo album is a MASTERPIECE to me. The rest of the album is ok. I still have not listened to the ***hole album.

  • @stephenbrown4211
    @stephenbrown4211 2 года назад +1

    So Steven where’s the spelling mistake on the Italian single? Italian imports are known for it, so a record dealer told me when I showed him my copy of Quenn’s first album

  • @747jono
    @747jono 2 года назад +1

    What a fantastic show as always most reaction channels 🤮 wouldn't have a clue what you guys are talking about.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      Don;t worry Jonathan, we have no idea what we're talking about either! 🤣

  • @Reader-Copy
    @Reader-Copy 2 года назад

    I thought that the Gene Simmons picture disc actually sounded better than the regular vinyl.

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад

      Do you know Joshua, I've never once played the picture disc! I might give it a spin now!

  • @steevenfrost
    @steevenfrost 2 года назад

    i've never watched Star Wars, just never hung around those that did. I'm interested to hear about Gene Simmons and Kiss because again I haven't a clue about them. I'm probably missing out

  • @747jono
    @747jono 2 года назад +1

    Beer of choice guys tonight Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier 6 per cent 👌 😎

  • @dargbarnett
    @dargbarnett 2 года назад

    Another entertaining show. Steven will probably want to hit me but Kiss are well beyond their sell by date but at their best they were masters of making something out of the lowest common denominator of rock music. In saying that I am making that sound easy, but of course it is not. As for Gene, in another life he might have been a Yorkshireman (he says what he likes and likes what he says) but when you analyse what he said he's not far off the mark.

  • @MrGeweldig
    @MrGeweldig 2 года назад

    Can you rank the Ace Frehley solo stuff or KISS solo stuff non 78 solo Albums

  • @747jono
    @747jono 2 года назад +1

    Stephens punishment listening to ***hole again lol

  • @bradsmith2858
    @bradsmith2858 2 года назад +1

    As a kid of the late 90s 2000s I also don't like star wars, don't hate it but not for me as a child or adult

  • @JimBagby74
    @JimBagby74 2 года назад

    The stones are massive. I liked Salisbury.

  • @RobertCombs70
    @RobertCombs70 2 года назад

    Even though Gene had not wanted to take the make up off, (More so than the rest of the guys in the early days) he sure has embraced any chance he got after the makeup was taken off to appear on almost any tv show that he wanted to be on.

  • @Someonelser1
    @Someonelser1 2 года назад

    Kiss was my entré into Rock, from comics to these larger than life Rock heroes. Alive II's poster was the 1st thing on my wall, (which went on to become 4 fully covered floor to ceiling with posters and the pages of Hit Parader & Circus).
    I was Paul in my gang of Kiss friends, Ace was my 2nd fave, then Gene.
    I didn't love his voice. He was minor cool in 'Runaway'.
    As I grew up, Kiss was pushed back further and further in my album stacks.
    Elder was the 1st one I skipped.
    Lick It Up was the last one I bought on vinyl.
    I saw Kiss during the no make-up years (with W.A.S.P.) and they played about half a show and then blew a breaker or something and called it a show.
    Looking back, there are really only a handful of songs that I would still say I like.
    However, there is a song on Animalize that to me, epitomizes the essence of Gene as a songwriter : Burn Bitch Burn
    The epic line-
    'I want to put my log in your Fireplace.'
    The Egomaniacal Misogyny covered in cheese is the epitome of Gene's understated class and humble charm.
    If it wasn't for all the great music from other bands that they led me to, I'd be utterly embarrassed to have been a big Kiss fan from 9 - 13.

  • @ashleygeisler1003
    @ashleygeisler1003 2 года назад

    In my opinion gene and peters solo albums were ok but ace and Paul's were fantastic albums. Ace song back in the new York groove and peters song dont you let me down were top 20 hits here in Australia in 78

  • @kayfimt7769
    @kayfimt7769 2 года назад +2

    When I saw the title, I thought this was going to be a discussion about whether Gene Simmons is an asshole. And I was right.

  • @747jono
    @747jono 2 года назад

    Quick change of topic guys.
    Any thoughts on new Hammerfall cd "Hammer Of Dawn " ?

    • @simonbrayfromsot1375
      @simonbrayfromsot1375 2 года назад +1

      I liked it in the car but I think the vinyl is arriving this week. I will be more confident of saying what I think then. Looking forward to seeing them with Helloween soon.

  • @747jono
    @747jono 2 года назад +1

    Remember when Gene said Rock N Roll is dead?

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      He has said it so many times, how could we forget? Unfortunately!

  • @gregsheppard3377
    @gregsheppard3377 2 года назад +3

    I compare Genes 1978 album to Alice Cooper Goes to Hell. Broadway like

  • @chadcassidy1580
    @chadcassidy1580 2 года назад

    DONE with Kiss! Saw an interview with them, where they actually made the interviewer take off his Iron Maiden shirt, and that is was an insult to them. And then Gene went on to basically say they started Iron Maiden's and AC/DC's careers. To give them credit, KISS did start a movement in the 70s, had a few ok tunes in the 70s, and a few in the 80s, but the high pedestal that people put this band up on, just blows my mind!

  • @user-ju9hg9er8w
    @user-ju9hg9er8w 2 года назад +1

    🖤

  • @LP-ec1yp
    @LP-ec1yp 2 года назад

    Let's master debate all over the kiss albums

  • @747jono
    @747jono 2 года назад

    We have a radio programme called I've never seen Star Wars and i have never seen any Star Wars movies 🎬.

  • @stevepoleri7604
    @stevepoleri7604 2 года назад

    For me Simmons peaked with his performance in Never Too Young To Die.

  • @deanpesaturo6401
    @deanpesaturo6401 2 года назад

    Ace Frehley is THE ONLY ONE that anyone needs to own, that’s all I can honestly say! Love ya guys of 🇬🇧 UK Connection; some of the funniest stuff I’ve had the distinct pleasure of seeing! Chaim Witz (??) Seriously dude’s just an asshole!! I’m more interested in this show and all of these guys should be doing stand up for a living! Thanks 🙏🏻 again Pete 100% Sincerely Yours Truly, David J Goldbaum of Boston Massachusetts 02134 USA 🇷🇺 🇨🇳 Amerikkka fuck yeah!

  • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
    @truckerkevthepaidtourist 2 года назад +4

    Solo album of all four the worst.
    Such cheese
    When You wish upon a Star, living in sin at the Holiday inn I don't think so

    • @danerd8978
      @danerd8978 2 года назад +1

      And do you know why he did When You Wish Apon a Star? It was from Pinocio. The movie that helped him learn English. See everyone has rag on him and not learn the facts. The internet where idiots are born..

    • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
      @truckerkevthepaidtourist 2 года назад +2

      @@danerd8978 yes I know very well the reason why but still nonetheless....
      You have an image of the demon spitting blood in the 70s and then you go and do something like that sorry that's jumping the shark I don't care.

    • @johnryan3913
      @johnryan3913 2 года назад

      Actually When You Wish Upon a Star is the best thing on there. It actually upends audience expectations.

    • @truckerkevthepaidtourist
      @truckerkevthepaidtourist 2 года назад

      @@johnryan3913 maybe for some
      To each their own beauty's in the eye of the beer holder

  • @lennon1482
    @lennon1482 2 года назад

    10%...you legend

  • @m_recordz
    @m_recordz 2 года назад +1

    Cut through the boring shit - convo really starts at 7:36

  • @matweb8195
    @matweb8195 2 года назад

    Haha, straight off the bat...

  • @dennismeans7350
    @dennismeans7350 2 года назад

    Think Aces album is the strongest of the 4 solo albums

  • @cleftturnip7774
    @cleftturnip7774 2 года назад

    I don't believe people that say they don't like Star Wars.

  • @EitherEndofAugust
    @EitherEndofAugust 2 года назад

    I kind of expected this video to be a bit of a joke. All three guys would be like, "Yep, he sure is," and then the clip would end after about ten seconds.

  • @gregsheppard3377
    @gregsheppard3377 2 года назад +1

    Hate Kiss music or like them,they Influenced Motley Crue, Twisted Sister,WASP,and even Slipknot

    • @chrismoyse3529
      @chrismoyse3529 2 года назад +4

      Which is a reason to dislike them I reckon! 😂

    • @BarnabyWild13
      @BarnabyWild13 2 года назад

      @@chrismoyse3529 I keep wondering if Crotch Rock will ever make a comeback.

  • @chrisflood9205
    @chrisflood9205 2 года назад

    I’m having a miller high life and a shot of wild turkey .I also have no use for Star Wars . The Simmons first solo was good for the time I bought asshole played it once and that’s it .A milk and cookies stout I’d drink light beer over that

  • @brianhart5620
    @brianhart5620 2 года назад

    Only ever had Kiss Alive II which was OK, but I really think they are a band for a certain age.....I think I was a tad too young to get into then properly as I was born in 75. Saw them at the NEC in the early 90s and thought they were pretty shite to be honest....they didn't play their biggest hit crazy nights and me and my mates (all casual fans) didn't really get that!

  • @danohstoolbox
    @danohstoolbox 2 года назад +1

    shipped gold came back double platinum LoL

  • @patriotpizzaman
    @patriotpizzaman 2 года назад +1

    Paul and Ace's albums were better. No question about it. I liked Gene's album back in the day but, it was not the album I expected or wanted from him. I can honestly say that I like it less now. I guess I never really bonded with it.

  • @wisardofw
    @wisardofw 2 года назад

    Gene's album was very disappointing, it felt like he wasn't ready for a solo album and he just rushed it.

  • @danielsultimaterockmetal9363
    @danielsultimaterockmetal9363 2 года назад

    Any plans to dedicate a show of the U.K connection to U.Ks finest the mighty Iron Maiden?

    • @simonbrayfromsot1375
      @simonbrayfromsot1375 2 года назад +2

      We have discussed re-evaluating the Blaze years. Mainly because we can!

    • @danielsultimaterockmetal9363
      @danielsultimaterockmetal9363 2 года назад

      @@simonbrayfromsot1375 pete may sit out on that show, I think he put the two blaze albums in the trash and hasn’t listened to them since the 90’s, I don’t mind those albums and can still listen to them although they should have considered a different singer at the time

    • @TranquilityFireReid
      @TranquilityFireReid 2 года назад +1

      They may be a perfect act for the 'Best Of/Worst Of' idea that we have brewing.

  • @747jono
    @747jono 2 года назад

    I think with Gene Simmons it was a safe album.

  • @747jono
    @747jono 2 года назад +1

    You are only youngsters lol.
    In 1978 I was 21 lol

  • @evileyes4070
    @evileyes4070 2 года назад

    Gene Simmons character the Demon is a more likeable character than Gene Simmons

  • @lordprefab5534
    @lordprefab5534 2 года назад +1

    Kiss = The not very good Monkees in make up.