The best thing about this interview, aside from it being with my favorite musician ever, is Allison asked questions I had never heard asked before and it only made Paul even more human and amazing to me. I'm not at all impressed by celebrity, but getting to see and hear more of the human side of a man loved by millions around the world is refreshing and, in Paul's case, very inspiring and uplifting. Best interview I've seen of any kind in a very long time.
Wow! I am beaming ear to ear from this heartfelt comment. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this in-depth insight with me. I set out to create a safe space for my guests so we can celebrate the ordinary within the extraordinary and the human behind the artist. Thank you!!!!
You are extraordinary, and the genuine passion you exhibit is wonderful. Best Kiss interview I've seen since the Ken Sharp Goldmine issue in the early 90s. Thank you!
Oh brother, get some knee pads. Paul Stanley is so great, please. Eric Moore from the Godz was way more cool. Except Paul had Gene Peter and Ace to back him up.
I have only ever seen Paul treat fans with respect, including me. He truly appreciates the love the fans have and the opportunities that fans gave him..He has worked hard & stayed focussed when others fell away. At the end of the day , you want people around that make you happy. Thankyou for this warm hearted, genuine interview. Hes a lovely man. ❤ Allison's personality.
He did not me. Paul brushed me off at a hotel in London back in 2010. I was the only fan at the lobby. I kindly asked for a photo and he walked off me.
@@mariek6993record label determines release schedules, at least in the early years. Absolutely kudos to them for meeting that schedule with great shit!
Kiss were awesome in that period, but a little band out of Liverpool made some noise for about 8 years from 1962-1970. I'd rank the Beatles as the most innovative band ever. They like Kiss have their detractors, but you can't deny their impact.
What an excellent interview. I met Paul back in 1990 for the Hot In The Shade Tour. I was a flight attendant at the time and had to serve both him and Gene. He was the kindest human being and knowing I was a life long fan. He took out the time to chat with me as well as take a pic and sign an autograph. Great job, this interview brought out the real Paul Stanley I wish that everyone knew.
Allison... WOW! That was beyond awesome. I am 61 and have been following KISS since 1976. I saw them 17 times up to the 2019 show in Philly. I brought my daughter (19 at the time) to that end of the road show. She liked the songs as a kid and finally wanted to see what all the hoopla was about from her dad (me). After years of bragging, we saw the show in Philadelphia. They literally blew up the stage and sounded great. My daughter was speechless on the way home from the show. When I asked her what she thought, the only thing she said was... "I just witnessed a living legend." She was more thrilled than I was. She has been a concert photographer for 7 years, and she still says to this day that seeing KISS was one of, if not the most phenomenal, shows she has ever seen. Her only regret was not being able to photograph that show. It was a much bigger thrill for me. Absolutely great job on this interview. It brought out the best in Paul. I will be following you...Awesome!! All the best.
The hype surrounding Kiss in the mid-70s became a special part of my life as an adolescent. Most people didn't know what they looked like and there was a mystique surrounding the band. It was part of the magic of being a young American.
Great interview,Paul was already a likable person but he really seemed relaxed and was very talkative for an interview even. It was like 2 old friends talking. Keep rockin Paul.
not saying this in a bad way but as someone whos been a kiss fan my entire life seen them over 40 times in concert for some reason i have no interest in seeing the kiss avatars
None of the die hard original fans do. It's just another $$ grab for them. As I'm not trying to criticize them also. It's just another attempt to attract another generation of fans
KISS will always hold a special place in my heart. My first time seeing them was March 29, 2019 in Philly and it was amazing. It also happened to be my first concert ever! Anyways, I’ve been a huge fan for over 6 years and was lucky enough to see them one last time… for their final show ever!!! It was so magical! Not only that, but i was lucky enough to be recorded in the livestream (during the part where “Say Yeah” is being introduced). I am so happy that I got to celebrate my 6th anniversary of being part of the KISS ARMY at their last show. I am forever grateful for being there and seeing Paul giving these amazing interviews is so empowering. Keep rocking!!!! 🤘🤘🤘
This man is an absolutely stunning human being and Allison you brought it out for us all to see. Fantastic interview! One of my biggest regrets is never getting to see them live before the end. Thank you Allison for spending time with him and asking questions that brought out his inner light.
Hearing about the final concert crushes me because I was going to see it in Ottawa Canada and that show was cancelled, so was the Toronto show :'( I will forever be saddened by that, and super regretful that I didn't go years ago when they had their penultimate tour. Ugh...
KISS wasn't 'just a band'... they were a joyful musical force that enhanced the quality of life! They made being a teen back in the 70's pure fun and way cool!
I don't know this woman and never heard of her before! I just stumbled across this video! But let me say! Best Paul Stanley interview I have ever watched, and I have seen them all! She asked all the right questions, and she was sincere when talking to Paul! You can see she really is a fan and not just someone who did research on the band! Loved it and was just disappointed it wasn't 2 hours longer! 😂😂
You have seriously made my day!!! It is a pleasure to meet you and thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me! Wow! I am beaming ear to ear ❤️🙏🏼
Paul actually carried the band through the 80’s! Up to the extreme popularity in 77/78, the band members carried the band! Gene & Paul carried it from 79-83! From then to 89 Paul was the force while Gene acted & produced others! Then Gene & Paul carried the band from 89-96 & then ran it in the ground from 2002-present!
You are a great interviewer. There are so many these days but so few truly great ones. Thank you and keep up the great work . I hope you influence other interviewers.
Another great interview! I left you a comment on the Gibson TV channel after watching you over there. In case you didn't catch it over there, here it is: Yo, Paul! I absolutely love those guitars! I really loved watching this and knowing my childhood hero is still doing well and is healthy. Thank you so much for opening up my eyes to what rock 'n' roll is really all about. I got my first two KISS albums for my birthday as a kid. The two albums were KISS Alive! and KISS Destroyer. It was 1976 then, and I'm 57 years old now. Thank you so much for the memories over the years. Life back then would have been so boring without KISS. You guys literally added color and excitement to my world. That's the truth. I've said harsh things about you and Gene in the past, but I was just frustrated, as you were, that the original band fell apart. I know you tried to keep the band together, but it just wasn't meant to be. However, that foundation, although rocky behind the scenes at times, was still the foundation that really got me into listening to hard rock and metal. I consider KISS to be hard classic rock. (Which is my favorite.) A lot of people made fun of us KISS fans back in the day, but we knew what was up, and so did you. Forget the so-called 'critics'. We know the deal. Most of the critics just don't get it. Well, I'll tell you, I'm very glad I got it! I'd like to meet you one day and shake your hand. Peace be with you and yours. Thanks, man! -Wes
I totally respect and love Paul. He has an awesome mindset, he is a BADASS and a one of a kind. ❤❤❤❤❤ he is my favorite frontman!!!!!! I saw KISS many times and they blew me away every time. LOVE YOU PAUL AND WISH YOU THE BEST ALWAYS!!!!!😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤
Great interview, i so much enjoyed what Paul had to say about anything and every question you ask. I've been life long kiss fan and never gave up on them and they along with music itself have been a big part of my life. Thanks Allison.
Wow that was an awesome interview Allison. I could feel your genuine love and appreciation for Paul in the way you asked those awesome questions. Paul is a legend and always will be!!! Thanks for making my day and as a huge Kiss fan, I am even more proud now of my favourite band!!
I am so glad this resonated with you. You totally get it! I was so honored to be sitting down with this living legend. Thank you for reaching out and saying hello. It means the world! XO
Agreed,I find Paul to be very insightful and interesting,always intrigued w/what he says,the guy's one of a kind and wow what a life he's lived and still has it all together,who wouldn't have ego in his shoes but he still comes across as likeable IMO
People were really expecting that last show to be special but they did the exact same set as any other show on that tour. No mention of past members,including Ace and Peter. It was a letdown,they could have gone out on a much higher note.
People talk about Lennon and McCartney, but Simmons , Stanley stayed together for over 50 years!!Beetles had what 10 years Kiss lasted over half a century that’s Amazing grit, drive and determination!!
I've been to several concerts over my lifetime, kiss was the very first concert I ever attended in 1977, a 3-hour bus ride from where I lived to Ottawa ontario, and Cheap Trick open for them. And I've got to say that after seeing them, Linda Ronstadt Bon Jovi David Wilcock and many more that the KISS concert was the absolute Pinnacle of music and Stage presence. I don't think they'll ever be another band like them
I’ve watched several of your interviews. The constant is that each guest is relaxed and seems to genuinely enjoy the experience. Great questions and you leave space for complete responses. Keep up the great work.
@@HappyMachorino-bd8no Yes, it was totally unexpected. Considering no one else in "Kisstory" was mentioned, many who had a much greater impact were excluded, I was very proud of that.
@@kissarmy75 What you did with Jay Evans was totally unexpected too. And it was for the heart ❤️ of so many KISS fans. Even in a small country far away I know your names. Bill Starkey and Jay Evans in Terre Haute. Great guys. Thank you.
I really, really like the friendly tone and atmosphere here. Good questions and Paul's answers are always thoughtful and intelligent. Great job with this interview, thank you!
Great interview! Great questions! What a treat to have a candid and straightforward conversation with Paul! One thing about KISS and Paul that I always remember is the energy they emit even before they appear on stage. The vibration of who and what Paul and KISS is, is palpable. That energy is inspiring, and almost magical. Dreams really do come true.
Thank you for doing this interview Mr. Paul Stanley, and thank you Allison for putting it together. I have been a KISS fan since their beginning. I have seen them 362 times over the last 48 yrs for me. Paul Stanley is my mentor, I have met all of the members, except Mark St. John unfortunately, several times over the years. It was a Great last tour. Whatever happens with the avatars, I will keep an open mind, and check them out when the time comes. I know Paul will not read this comment, but he is KISS, and without him they probably would not have made it to 50 yrs. They did make it though. Tha Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World KISS!!!👍🤘🎸😊 Great interview Allison!😊Like Paul said in the interview, we think alike on alot of things. Case in point when he was talking about how he sounds singing compared to the days of KISS Alive, I have said the same thing he said to other people, if you want to hear him sound that way, listen to the album, not the latest concert. I could go on and on, but I won't.
@@AllisonHagendorf Thank you very much Allison, for the kind words. You also asked who you should interview. Me. Lol 👍🤘🎸😊💓. I am a professional guitar player for 39 yrs.
Allison I agree with another commenter on here. I have seen tons of interviews with Paul and Gene. You did an amazing job. The questions you asked really brought out Paul as a human being , not just a rock star. Allison you ROCK! Great job.
This is the greatest compliment I could receive as I truly set out to celebrate the human behind the artist. Thank you so much for your support and for taking the time to share this with me!
from Jeff: Such a great Interview I film bands and Pro Indie Wrestling and this is great to have a sit down interview with my Fav band of all time I was born in 72 most of my life I got Kiss LPs for my Birthday and so on I still have my LPs and currently working on my ZZ Kiss SS cd collection. Thank you for this amazing interview maybe one day my media company could Interview you Allison that would be cool.
@@AllisonHagendorf Our 1st Inter was with Johnny Cash Manger Mr Henry Vaccaro we did for CMITV Country Music Internet TV. Our most recent one was with the late Paul Wheeler of Ronnie and the Rockets. So yes it would be an honor to interview you.
Loved this interview with Paul Stanley ! I cannot put into words the style & approach to your interviewing style. It is a breath of fresh air.... Thanks for sharing. Liked, subscribed, saved, and shared ! There is no doubt in my mind that you will be very successful for many years to come, due to your talent that is not the average, not the norm, and definitely not run of the mill.................... Great job !!!!
@@stuhnah1 wow. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to be part of the show AND for sharing this most beautiful compliment with me. Thank you Thank you Thank you !
I've been a KISS fan for 25 years now and I never saw a interview lilke this with Paul. Also I had the feeling that Paul is somehow "sad". Idk if this is the right word but I felt something different in his semblance. Love you Paul! Thank you for KISS!
Ace was my favorite. His past personal demons aside looking at video from their hey day of the mid 70's he always showed up for work every night. Will always love the original Kiss
@@AllisonHagendorf I admire him also how he blames all the other band members for their failures and never admits to any wrong doing himself . Paul was always the victim and no one had talent except him and Peter was a bad drummer and never wrote Beth or contributed anything sorry he is a jerk.
Did you listen? Paul said, there were times when he was too tough to himself and to others. Now, he has time to reflect. And the paintings he made of Ace and Peter are really very beautiful.@@erics9754
I've been a fan for 45 years, seen 169 shows and watched or read countless interviews with the band and this is one of the best and most revealing Paul interviews I have ever seen. Kudos to you for going beyond the "surface" questions that so many use in similar settings. Well done and thank you.
Think about all the things Paul and Gene has done and how they managed everything, family , dreams, visions, touring. It´s just great. Well.. the list is long. Thank you so much for the inspiration. It´s been huge and still are.
I love Paul Stanley. There’s something about him that resonates with me. He’s this huge rock star but underneath you can tell he’s a little bit insecure and still seems like he feels has something to prove. Long live the Starchild!
It's now June 2024 and most lifelong KISS fans have made their peace with the sham that was Dec. 2nd, 2023. It's Kisstory now, we are thankful for decades of great concerts, wonderful music and a band that went beyond the realms of everything possible. KISS inspired individuality, creativity and a determination in our young lives to make our own destiny come true. It was a fantastic journey and I still embrace all the records, posters, magazines, t-shirts and seeing those 20 concerts over 50 years. I thank-you Paul Stanley for being a positive influence in my childhood, those great memories will be with me always.
We (most of us) know that Paul is a smart, eloquent and warm person, but you've still gotta ask the pertinent questions to someone who's done a million interviews in their professional life. This was great! 🤘
This is a brilliant video, what a great guy Paul Stanley is. I love Kiss, have done since I was 12 (so for 42 years!!). I was very privileged to meet Paul and the guys briefly at a meet-and-greet in Birmingham, UK in 2019 and it was one of my best moments in my lifelong love of rock and metal.
Hi again Allison. I watched your newest episode. Thank you for interviewing Paul Stanley. He'll always be a LEGEND with KISS. He multitask many things that makes him Amazing (like being on Broadway, do anything Artsy & being a great Dad to his children, and so much more). Good Questions you gave out! And I enjoyed your new episode with Thumbs Up 👍 P.S. Yay Laughs from you again, Allison! xD 👏
It's nice to see that the greats are still doing great things. In the entertainment industry. KISS is everywhere music, merchandise. I have KISS CDs and comics books and the books are great. I have cash money shirts by KISS. So I been a fan a long time.
Thank you Allison for this awesome interview! My brother and I flew from San Diego CA. to NYC to witness the final shows in December. Won’t ever forget it.
Looking back What makes you the most proud?: "My kids, my family" Wow, Mr. Stanley didn't hesitate. His was as fast as lightning answering her question. Great interview 👌
Wow. Thanks. Greetings from the Netherlands. Im a huge fan since i first heared them im 1975. Im 59 years now. I saw them 11 times live. Amsterdam Utrecht Rotterdam Nijmegen enz. Great interview. I also enjoyed the ppv show of the last concert. Greetings from a place called Drachten. ..and i wanted the best and i got it.
I'm 60 years old and have been a Kiss fan since I was 17. At my age, I no longer get star struck or excited, but Paul Stanley would be that one person I would feel like a kid again if I ever met him. I am so impressed on how he used his fame and fortune to become as self aware as he is today. So impressive, not many do this.
@@annex4398 Frustrated hater. That's what I would say to you. Paul already said he can't sing anymore like 30 years before. If you don't like it don't go.
Te amo paul!! Sos mi idolo de toda la vida y tu filosofía de vida me ayuda dia a dia!! Se extrañaba tus palabras tan justas!! Larga vida para el starchild!!
Dreams become impossible when you decide they are.... Paul always knew how to put poetic and meaningful words on feelings that I felt but could not always express. The fact that he not only composes songs but also writes lyrics has a lot to do with it. But he is also someone who is basically very philosophical. He questions himself a lot and thinks about what he says and how to express it in an immortal way. We see that he has a very well-articulated moral compass. He is one of the founding inspirations of who I am and continues to be. I learn something about myself each time I listen to him. He is honest. He is direct. He is inspiring and poetic. He is sensitive and curious. He is...well, the Starchild. Kudos to Allison. This woman has an incredible gift for making an interview fascinating. Her great intellectual beauty rivals her desire to be captivated by the people she gets to know. She greatly impressed me during the last Kiss show. She only reconfirms her innate and professional charisma. I don't at all want to know the person who won't want to confide in her.
The best thing about this interview, aside from it being with my favorite musician ever, is Allison asked questions I had never heard asked before and it only made Paul even more human and amazing to me. I'm not at all impressed by celebrity, but getting to see and hear more of the human side of a man loved by millions around the world is refreshing and, in Paul's case, very inspiring and uplifting. Best interview I've seen of any kind in a very long time.
Wow! I am beaming ear to ear from this heartfelt comment. Thank you so much for taking the time to share this in-depth insight with me. I set out to create a safe space for my guests so we can celebrate the ordinary within the extraordinary and the human behind the artist. Thank you!!!!
You are extraordinary, and the genuine passion you exhibit is wonderful. Best Kiss interview I've seen since the Ken Sharp Goldmine issue in the early 90s. Thank you!
Don’t leave out his disrespect to past members of the band & other people!
Oh brother, get some knee pads. Paul Stanley is so great, please. Eric Moore from the Godz was way more cool. Except Paul had Gene Peter and Ace to back him up.
There's a band like kiss and every other band who wants to be like them.
I have only ever seen Paul treat fans with respect, including me. He truly appreciates the love the fans have and the opportunities that fans gave him..He has worked hard & stayed focussed when others fell away. At the end of the day , you want people around that make you happy.
Thankyou for this warm hearted, genuine interview. Hes a lovely man. ❤ Allison's personality.
Lipsynching 80% of the show is treating fans with respect? Ok.
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He made the songs sound as good as possible. Out of respect for the listener.
How wonderful to connect with you and Thank you!!!
He did not me. Paul brushed me off at a hotel in London back in 2010. I was the only fan at the lobby. I kindly asked for a photo and he walked off me.
@@83marceloa hold up money next time
paul stanley in my opinion is one of the greatest frontmen to have graced the stage. he will always be the ultimate rock star.
Nothing will ever compare to KISS 1973- 80. It was magical. With the mystique of not knowing who they really were, it made them like gods.
Awesome work. Not a big fan of kiss, but some of their songs were REALLY GOOD.
@@mariek6993record label determines release schedules, at least in the early years. Absolutely kudos to them for meeting that schedule with great shit!
Kiss were awesome in that period, but a little band out of Liverpool made some noise for about 8 years from 1962-1970. I'd rank the Beatles as the most innovative band ever. They like Kiss have their detractors, but you can't deny their impact.
sorry your kisstory ended in 1980. the rest of us had a great time for another 43 years.
@@mariek6993 Only early Van Halen can come close that kind of production.
Paul seems like such a genuine down to earth person
@@RestorationbyRob he truly is 🙏🏼
What an excellent interview. I met Paul back in 1990 for the Hot In The Shade Tour. I was a flight attendant at the time and had to serve both him and Gene.
He was the kindest human being and knowing I was a life long fan. He took out the time to chat with me as well as take a pic and sign an autograph.
Great job, this interview brought out the real Paul Stanley I wish that everyone knew.
Thank you so much!
@@AllisonHagendorf you are quite welcome. Truly enjoyable!!
More importantly, Jesus saves sinners! God bless you fellow rocker!
Allison... WOW! That was beyond awesome. I am 61 and have been following KISS since 1976. I saw them 17 times up to the 2019 show in Philly. I brought my daughter (19 at the time) to that end of the road show. She liked the songs as a kid and finally wanted to see what all the hoopla was about from her dad (me). After years of bragging, we saw the show in Philadelphia. They literally blew up the stage and sounded great. My daughter was speechless on the way home from the show. When I asked her what she thought, the only thing she said was... "I just witnessed a living legend." She was more thrilled than I was. She has been a concert photographer for 7 years, and she still says to this day that seeing KISS was one of, if not the most phenomenal, shows she has ever seen. Her only regret was not being able to photograph that show. It was a much bigger thrill for me. Absolutely great job on this interview. It brought out the best in Paul. I will be following you...Awesome!! All the best.
Thanks for sharing fellow rocker! Jesus saves sinners! God bless you!
Wow you just made me smile! Thank you!
@@AllisonHagendorf No problem. Great interview.
49 years being a fan of this marvelous rock musician and the band. Their music has really helped me through hard times.
A wonderful human being, Paul Stanley. Such a great interview!
More importantly, Jesus saves sinners! God bless you fellow rocker!
@@gregsimmons694 This is Paul Stanley, not Jesus.
@@gregsimmons694They would need to repent before they could ever be forgiven
Paul has aura.
Quite a few users write religious comments and even mention Jesus. It's Paul's aura.
The hype surrounding Kiss in the mid-70s became a special part of my life as an adolescent. Most people didn't know what they looked like and there was a mystique surrounding the band. It was part of the magic of being a young American.
What a beautiful person Paul is. It amazes me being so famous but yet so humble. Great interview. Thank you so much
Great interview,Paul was already a likable person but he really seemed relaxed and was very talkative for an interview even. It was like 2 old friends talking. Keep rockin Paul.
You just made me smile. Thank you!!!
Nice inspirational energy between you and Paul Stanley! Awesome interview! ❤
I'm a fan of Kiss always, but I always like hearing what Paul has to say in his interviews like this. The guy could be a great life coach.
I agree 100% So many pearls of wisdom!
KISS Will ALWAYS be my favorite band. I've been to over 30 shows. I miss them already
not saying this in a bad way but as someone whos been a kiss fan my entire life seen them over 40 times in concert for some reason i have no interest in seeing the kiss avatars
You're not the only one. It's silly.
None of the die hard original fans do. It's just another $$ grab for them. As I'm not trying to criticize them also. It's just another attempt to attract another generation of fans
Perfectly said
I agree
Who would?!!!
KISS will always hold a special place in my heart. My first time seeing them was March 29, 2019 in Philly and it was amazing. It also happened to be my first concert ever! Anyways, I’ve been a huge fan for over 6 years and was lucky enough to see them one last time… for their final show ever!!! It was so magical! Not only that, but i was lucky enough to be recorded in the livestream (during the part where “Say Yeah” is being introduced). I am so happy that I got to celebrate my 6th anniversary of being part of the KISS ARMY at their last show. I am forever grateful for being there and seeing Paul giving these amazing interviews is so empowering. Keep rocking!!!! 🤘🤘🤘
I love you Paul. You were the soundtrack of my young life and my first concert in 1979 Madison Square Garden. God bless you man
Paul's words are very grounding , and his head is in the right place . A true role model !
More importantly, Jesus saves sinners! God bless you fellow rocker
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Dont be decieved Paul speaks from the mouth not the heart
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Paul was singing for the ❤.
And he is speaking from the ❤
@@HappyMachorino-bd8no Dont let me get in your way ..run along and
go make love to your
P.S. blow-up doll
Btw does it lypsynch during the act 'LoL'
This man is an absolutely stunning human being and Allison you brought it out for us all to see. Fantastic interview! One of my biggest regrets is never getting to see them live before the end. Thank you Allison for spending time with him and asking questions that brought out his inner light.
Hearing about the final concert crushes me because I was going to see it in Ottawa Canada and that show was cancelled, so was the Toronto show :'( I will forever be saddened by that, and super regretful that I didn't go years ago when they had their penultimate tour. Ugh...
KISS wasn't 'just a band'... they were a joyful musical force that enhanced the quality of life! They made being a teen back in the 70's pure fun and way cool!
I don't know this woman and never heard of her before! I just stumbled across this video! But let me say! Best Paul Stanley interview I have ever watched, and I have seen them all! She asked all the right questions, and she was sincere when talking to Paul! You can see she really is a fan and not just someone who did research on the band! Loved it and was just disappointed it wasn't 2 hours longer! 😂😂
You have seriously made my day!!! It is a pleasure to meet you and thank you so much for taking the time to share this with me! Wow! I am beaming ear to ear ❤️🙏🏼
Paul led that band further than anyone else ever could have accomplished. (KISS fan since the 70s)
Paul actually carried the band through the 80’s! Up to the extreme popularity in 77/78, the band members carried the band! Gene & Paul carried it from 79-83! From then to 89 Paul was the force while Gene acted & produced others! Then Gene & Paul carried the band from 89-96 & then ran it in the ground from 2002-present!
LMFAO. I bet you couldn’t empty a boot full of water even if the instructions were on the heel. 🐔🍭🤡@@GNewcomb-q9v
More importantly, Jesus saves sinners! God bless you fellow rocker
@@GNewcomb-q9v 1973 Kiss was up to ramp the world ok.
THANK YOU so much for watching. Tune in each week for a new conversation and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a thing ❤🔥
You are a great interviewer. There are so many these days but so few truly great ones. Thank you and keep up the great work .
I hope you influence other interviewers.
@@AlmostReady504 Bootlicker
God bless you fellow rocker! Thanks for sharing! Jesus saves sinners
@@AlmostReady504 you just made my day. Thank you!!!
You’re the best, Alison! Love you to death and a terrific interview
Another great interview!
I left you a comment on the Gibson TV channel after watching you over there. In case you didn't catch it over there, here it is:
Yo, Paul! I absolutely love those guitars! I really loved watching this and knowing my childhood hero is still doing well and is healthy.
Thank you so much for opening up my eyes to what rock 'n' roll is really all about. I got my first two KISS albums for my birthday as a kid. The two albums were KISS Alive! and KISS Destroyer. It was 1976 then, and I'm 57 years old now.
Thank you so much for the memories over the years. Life back then would have been so boring without KISS. You guys literally added color and excitement to my world. That's the truth.
I've said harsh things about you and Gene in the past, but I was just frustrated, as you were, that the original band fell apart. I know you tried to keep the band together, but it just wasn't meant to be. However, that foundation, although rocky behind the scenes at times, was still the foundation that really got me into listening to hard rock and metal. I consider KISS to be hard classic rock. (Which is my favorite.)
A lot of people made fun of us KISS fans back in the day, but we knew what was up, and so did you. Forget the so-called 'critics'. We know the deal. Most of the critics just don't get it. Well, I'll tell you, I'm very glad I got it!
I'd like to meet you one day and shake your hand. Peace be with you and yours. Thanks, man!
-Wes
I totally respect and love Paul. He has an awesome mindset, he is a BADASS and a one of a kind. ❤❤❤❤❤ he is my favorite frontman!!!!!! I saw KISS many times and they blew me away every time. LOVE YOU PAUL AND WISH YOU THE BEST ALWAYS!!!!!😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤😊❤
What an amazing man!!!! So talented but also humble and genuine. Loved that interview so.much. thanks Allison😘
Humble??
Lol😅
Great interview, i so much enjoyed what Paul had to say about anything and every question you ask. I've been life long kiss fan and never gave up on them and they along with music itself have been a big part of my life. Thanks Allison.
Thank you for being part of the show and for taking the time to share this XO
Wow that was an awesome interview Allison. I could feel your genuine love and appreciation for Paul in the way you asked those awesome questions. Paul is a legend and always will be!!! Thanks for making my day and as a huge Kiss fan, I am even more proud now of my favourite band!!
I am so glad this resonated with you. You totally get it! I was so honored to be sitting down with this living legend. Thank you for reaching out and saying hello. It means the world! XO
Such a great interview! Paul's right they won. Congratulations to the Kiss legacy
Thank you for being part of it!
Paul and Ace made me want to sing and play guitar. Thanks guys!
All I could think about during this interview was how cool it would be to just sit down and have a conversation with Paul.
That’s exactly what I was thinking too!
Agreed,I find Paul to be very insightful and interesting,always intrigued w/what he says,the guy's one of a kind and wow what a life he's lived and still has it all together,who wouldn't have ego in his shoes but he still comes across as likeable IMO
People were really expecting that last show to be special but they did the exact same set as any other show on that tour.
No mention of past members,including Ace and Peter.
It was a letdown,they could have gone out on a much higher note.
You got it.
Amen! It was depressing to watch.
I was sad that Eric Carr wasn't given a moment. That was inexcusable, really.
@@Pamplemousse82322 Bill Acouin, Neil Borgart
It was certainly lackluster; no deep cuts, same flying routine. Boring AF.
People talk about Lennon and McCartney, but Simmons , Stanley stayed together for over 50 years!!Beetles had what 10 years Kiss lasted over half a century that’s Amazing grit, drive and determination!!
Listening to Paul is somehow soothing.
I couldn’t agree more! ❤️🙏🏼
I've been to several concerts over my lifetime, kiss was the very first concert I ever attended in 1977, a 3-hour bus ride from where I lived to Ottawa ontario, and Cheap Trick open for them. And I've got to say that after seeing them, Linda Ronstadt Bon Jovi David Wilcock and many more that the KISS concert was the absolute Pinnacle of music and Stage presence. I don't think they'll ever be another band like them
Paul is the man. Thank you for so many great songs and live shows. Thank you for giving us the BEST!!!
Paul Stanley is a beautiful man inside and outside. He has gone through a lot but came out as a winner.😅😊🎉
I’ve watched several of your interviews. The constant is that each guest is relaxed and seems to genuinely enjoy the experience. Great questions and you leave space for complete responses. Keep up the great work.
This is such a huge compliment. Thank you!
Superb interview. Proud that he mentioned my name during the last KISS show here in my state. Honored. KISS Army Forever.
That is incredible! Thank you so much for being part of the show xoxoxoxo
Bill Starkey. Paul was so emotional, when he was talking about you. A great honour from the heart❤
@@HappyMachorino-bd8no Yes, it was totally unexpected. Considering no one else in "Kisstory" was mentioned, many who had a much greater impact were excluded, I was very proud of that.
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What you did with Jay Evans was totally unexpected too.
And it was for the heart ❤️
of so many KISS fans. Even in a small country far away I know your names.
Bill Starkey and Jay Evans in Terre Haute. Great guys.
Thank you.
He is such an inspiration and speaks with so such common sense. I love listening to his logic and ideology! 😊
I really, really like the friendly tone and atmosphere here. Good questions and Paul's answers are always thoughtful and intelligent. Great job with this interview, thank you!
Thank YOU!
Great interview! Great questions! What a treat to have a candid and straightforward conversation with Paul! One thing about KISS and Paul that I always remember is the energy they emit even before they appear on stage. The vibration of who and what Paul and KISS is, is palpable. That energy is inspiring, and almost magical. Dreams really do come true.
Thank you so much!!! It was so so special 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
To me KISS is my Fab Four. The originals that is. They were an unstoppable force in the 70s.
True
Paul's cool and he's really smart and has a lot of business savy
50 years of being relavent is an astonishing feat in Rock & Roll. Credit to Kiss for the longevity 🎸
You are so right. Completely unparalleled!
Relevant is a stretch.
I would say like it or not, they made their mark. They must have done something right to be so successful
@@briancantale2674 They made a stain, that’s for sure.
Shows how much people still enjoy going to the circus
One of my favorite bands for many many years, kiss won't ever be forgotten, they will keep going on
Thank you for doing this interview Mr. Paul Stanley, and thank you Allison for putting it together. I have been a KISS fan since their beginning. I have seen them 362 times over the last 48 yrs for me. Paul Stanley is my mentor, I have met all of the members, except Mark St. John unfortunately, several times over the years. It was a Great last tour. Whatever happens with the avatars, I will keep an open mind, and check them out when the time comes. I know Paul will not read this comment, but he is KISS, and without him they probably would not have made it to 50 yrs. They did make it though. Tha Greatest Rock and Roll Band in the World KISS!!!👍🤘🎸😊 Great interview Allison!😊Like Paul said in the interview, we think alike on alot of things. Case in point when he was talking about how he sounds singing compared to the days of KISS Alive, I have said the same thing he said to other people, if you want to hear him sound that way, listen to the album, not the latest concert. I could go on and on, but I won't.
How wonderful to meet such a mega-fan!!!! Thank you for taking the time to share this wonderful insight with me - I truly appreciate it!
@@AllisonHagendorf Thank you very much Allison, for the kind words. You also asked who you should interview. Me. Lol 👍🤘🎸😊💓. I am a professional guitar player for 39 yrs.
Allison I agree with another commenter on here. I have seen tons of interviews with Paul and Gene. You did an amazing job. The questions you asked really brought out Paul as a human being , not just a rock star. Allison you ROCK! Great job.
This is the greatest compliment I could receive as I truly set out to celebrate the human behind the artist. Thank you so much for your support and for taking the time to share this with me!
from Jeff: Such a great Interview I film bands and Pro Indie Wrestling and this is great to have a sit down interview with my Fav band of all time I was born in 72 most of my life I got Kiss LPs for my Birthday and so on I still have my LPs and currently working on my ZZ Kiss SS cd collection. Thank you for this amazing interview maybe one day my media company could Interview you Allison that would be cool.
Thank you so much and I'd be honored!
@@AllisonHagendorf I'm on Facebook and X
@@AllisonHagendorf Our 1st Inter was with Johnny Cash Manger Mr Henry Vaccaro we did for CMITV Country Music Internet TV. Our most recent one was with the late Paul Wheeler of Ronnie and the Rockets. So yes it would be an honor to interview you.
Loved this interview with Paul Stanley ! I cannot put into words the style & approach to your interviewing style. It is a breath of fresh air.... Thanks for sharing. Liked, subscribed, saved, and shared ! There is no doubt in my mind that you will be very successful for many years to come, due to your talent that is not the average, not the norm, and definitely not run of the mill.................... Great job !!!!
@@stuhnah1 wow. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to be part of the show AND for sharing this most beautiful compliment with me. Thank you Thank you Thank you !
I found this channel because of my love for kiss! Awesome interview.
I'm so glad you did! Great to meet you, Mr. Greg!
I love Paul Stanley's New York accent and his between song banter will live with KISS fans forever!
"How ya doin' people?"
It was southern baptist in the 80s lol
I've been a KISS fan for 25 years now and I never saw a interview lilke this with Paul.
Also I had the feeling that Paul is somehow "sad". Idk if this is the right word but I felt something different in his semblance.
Love you Paul! Thank you for KISS!
Thank you for being part of the show and for sharing this 🙏🏼
Thank you for being part of the show and for sharing this 🙏🏼
God bless you fellow rocker! Jesus saves sinners
@@gregsimmons694why are you saying this to everyone commenting.
Ace was my favorite. His past personal demons aside looking at video from their hey day of the mid 70's he always showed up for work every night. Will always love the original Kiss
I liked this interview.
Paul shows to us he is an awesome artist and human being.❤🇧🇷
yes he is!
@@AllisonHagendorf I admire him also how he blames all the other band members for their failures and never admits to any wrong doing himself . Paul was always the victim and no one had talent except him and Peter was a bad drummer and never wrote Beth or contributed anything sorry he is a jerk.
Did you listen?
Paul said, there were times when he was too tough to himself and to others. Now, he has time to reflect. And the paintings he made of Ace and Peter are really very beautiful.@@erics9754
One of my teachers and fathers. Although not the same musically per se, the drive and passion becomes more and more each decade.
I've been a fan for 45 years, seen 169 shows and watched or read countless interviews with the band and this is one of the best and most revealing Paul interviews I have ever seen. Kudos to you for going beyond the "surface" questions that so many use in similar settings. Well done and thank you.
I have been to 39 kiss shows and I got to tell you you got me beaten by a hell of a lot more!!😅
God bless you fellow rocker! Jesus saves sinners! God bless all the ratt n rollers!
Think about all the things Paul and Gene has done and how they managed everything, family , dreams, visions, touring. It´s just great. Well.. the list is long. Thank you so much for the inspiration. It´s been huge and still are.
Thank you for being part of the show ❤️
@@AllisonHagendorf Thank You for an great interview 😊
@@svendskogheim8065 thank YOU for being part of it!
@@AllisonHagendorf ❤Keep up the great work you. #rockheart
@@svendskogheim8065 Thank you so so so much XOXOXOXO
I love Paul Stanley. There’s something about him that resonates with me. He’s this huge rock star but underneath you can tell he’s a little bit insecure and still seems like he feels has something to prove. Long live the Starchild!
It's now June 2024 and most lifelong KISS fans have made their peace with the sham that was Dec. 2nd, 2023. It's Kisstory now, we are thankful for decades of great concerts, wonderful music and a band that went beyond the realms of everything possible. KISS inspired individuality, creativity and a determination in our young lives to make our own destiny come true. It was a fantastic journey and I still embrace all the records, posters, magazines, t-shirts and seeing those 20 concerts over 50 years. I thank-you Paul Stanley for being a positive influence in my childhood, those great memories will be with me always.
Paul Stanley is pure Rock n Roll !!!
👍🤘
Mr Paul Stanley great interview thank you Allison 🎸 🤘 👌 👏
Thank YOU!
We (most of us) know that Paul is a smart, eloquent and warm person, but you've still gotta ask the pertinent questions to someone who's done a million interviews in their professional life. This was great! 🤘
This man has lived. I will absorb his wisdom 🎉🎉
Right?! I was soaking up every single pearl of wisdom here!
I am long time fan of KISS, and I find this interview so inspiring! Tnx
Great interview! Paul is very inspiring!!! Thank you!
Thank you for being part of the show!
This is a brilliant video, what a great guy Paul Stanley is. I love Kiss, have done since I was 12 (so for 42 years!!). I was very privileged to meet Paul and the guys briefly at a meet-and-greet in Birmingham, UK in 2019 and it was one of my best moments in my lifelong love of rock and metal.
Thank you for being part of the show!
Hi again Allison. I watched your newest episode. Thank you for interviewing Paul Stanley. He'll always be a LEGEND with KISS. He multitask many things that makes him Amazing (like being on Broadway, do anything Artsy & being a great Dad to his children, and so much more). Good Questions you gave out! And I enjoyed your new episode with Thumbs Up 👍
P.S. Yay Laughs from you again, Allison! xD 👏
hahahah omg laugh. Thank you for all of your love and support!
52 yrs old; I have clue who I'd even be without KISS. ❤️🔥
Another Great Interview, Thank You. Gotta Love Paul Stanley!
Thank you! Love Paul!
Best inreveiew with Paul I've seen. Saw many good sit downs with Gene but I'm glad to hear from Paul.
Oh thank you so much - I'm so happy to hear this. Thank you for being part of the show!
Wow Great interview 😊😊I enjoy every minute. Thanks!
I’m so glad! Thank you!
It's nice to see that the greats are still doing great things. In the entertainment industry. KISS is everywhere music, merchandise. I have KISS CDs and comics books and the books are great. I have cash money shirts by KISS. So I been a fan a long time.
Thank you Allison for this awesome interview! My brother and I flew from San Diego CA. to NYC to witness the final shows in December. Won’t ever forget it.
Ahhhhh I’m so glad to hear this and it’s wonderful to connect with you!
I love KISS ! Thanks for the memories!!! Love you guys!!!🤘🎶🎸⚘️
Thanks for a great interview Alison , one that gives us a different perspective and insight into the legendary Paul Stanley! Great piece 🙌
Thank you so much for sharing this with me. Mission accomplished 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Great interview. I love Paul he has a lot of passion, drive, kindness, and wisdom. I can listen to him all day he is so inspiring.
Same here! I was hanging onto every syllable. Thank you so much for being part of the show!
Looking back What makes you the most proud?: "My kids, my family" Wow, Mr. Stanley didn't hesitate. His was as fast as lightning answering her question.
Great interview 👌
Absolutely beautiful!
Great interview 👍 I ❤ paul. He my favorite member in Kiss. Interview Lenny Kravitz next. He really cool too
I'm with you 100% Stay tuned! XO
Allison is the healthiest chick in rock! So ripped and awesome interviewer.
Thank you so so much. I'll take it! ha XO
@@AllisonHagendorfGod bless you! Jesus saves sinners!
Wow. Thanks. Greetings from the Netherlands. Im a huge fan since i first heared them im 1975. Im 59 years now. I saw them 11 times live. Amsterdam Utrecht Rotterdam Nijmegen enz. Great interview. I also enjoyed the ppv show of the last concert. Greetings from a place called Drachten. ..and i wanted the best and i got it.
This makes me so happy! Wonderful to meet you!
Forget to say..the outfit is amazing.
hahahah thats way too funny how he hesitated when asked whats the best thing about Gene. LOL 🤣😂😅
They are just business partners. Since 1970/72. Paul and Gene know they couldn't have made it without each other hence they tolerate each other.
And then, found a way to twirl his answer to still sound like he (Paul) is better than anyone else....
Me as well as all the other true fans need this movie. We need Kiss.
You made my day Allison!! Another great interview! You are so well spoken and professional - thanks for doing this! ⚡️⚡️
And thank YOU for sharing this with me. This is a huge compliment! XO
Priorities done right 😊
Great interview and love that cab driver story they went after the dream and did it
Thank you so much and I love that story so much!
Thanks for your wonderful book
Listening to 'Face the Music' audiobook on Spotify. Recommend. I'm glad he's in a happy place and hope he has many more healthy years in front of him.
Same here!
That s great Gene and Paul and i wish you Always the best from my Heart
What an amazing down to earth interview.
Top notch Allison. I can tell Paul is very comfortable talking to you.
What a beautiful compliment! Thank you so much for sharing!
Awesome interview, great Q&A by both of them, they BOTH look like rockstars.
I’ll take it! Thank you so much! 😎🙏🏼⭐️😘
Kiss is the greatest band ever!!!
Was ! because Rammstein is popolarious than kiss, sorry but a Fairytale comes to end.
NO not close in top 100...maybe in 1978 they were in the top 50
Thank you for this... great interview!
Thank you so much!
I'm 60 years old and have been a Kiss fan since I was 17. At my age, I no longer get star struck or excited, but Paul Stanley would be that one person I would feel like a kid again if I ever met him. I am so impressed on how he used his fame and fortune to become as self aware as he is today. So impressive, not many do this.
Lip syncing cheater. That's what I'd say to him.
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Frustrated hater. That's what I would say to you. Paul already said he can't sing anymore like 30 years before. If you don't like it don't go.
Te amo paul!! Sos mi idolo de toda la vida y tu filosofía de vida me ayuda dia a dia!! Se extrañaba tus palabras tan justas!! Larga vida para el starchild!!
Great interview, well done to both of you
Thank you so very much.
I remember being bullied as a child, by classmates, for having dry skin. They would call me alligator skin. It sucked.
Dreams become impossible when you decide they are....
Paul always knew how to put poetic and meaningful words on feelings that I felt but could not always express. The fact that he not only composes songs but also writes lyrics has a lot to do with it. But he is also someone who is basically very philosophical. He questions himself a lot and thinks about what he says and how to express it in an immortal way. We see that he has a very well-articulated moral compass. He is one of the founding inspirations of who I am and continues to be. I learn something about myself each time I listen to him. He is honest. He is direct. He is inspiring and poetic. He is sensitive and curious. He is...well, the Starchild.
Kudos to Allison. This woman has an incredible gift for making an interview fascinating. Her great intellectual beauty rivals her desire to be captivated by the people she gets to know. She greatly impressed me during the last Kiss show. She only reconfirms her innate and professional charisma. I don't at all want to know the person who won't want to confide in her.
I only got into KISS in the past few months due to some friend's influence. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of musicianship!