I have the utmost respect for Paul Stanley. The Starchild has been the heart of KISS. He has been the hardest working musician in that legendary band! If it wasn't for Paul Stanley, KISS would no longer be in existence! KISS ROCKS AND PAUL STANLEY ROCKS!
Yep... have to agree. Paul Stanley is Kiss, not only a great showman and entertainer, but also a man to be respected. It just dawned on me the other day... Stanley was the guy who come up with and initially drew, with a pencil, the KISS logo and chose to be the pouting 'Prince of Love' 'as he called his character then'... All the early promo shots of the band were taken with Stanley and his bright red lipstick, blowing a kiss into the camera. Gene Simmons (he who loves the money 'and himself' so much) thinks he's the brains of the band, but it is, and always was... the man in the MIDDLE... Paul Stanley.
Yelling Elk roger that! And also, when Gene Simmons was acting in 1984, Paul Stanley produced the entire Animalize album! He's been the hardest worker of that band and the most determined. God bless you, bro.
Paul hits the nail on the head right here, especially the part about doing what you love. Don't think about it - just do it. If the passion is not there, you're just wasting your time. I truly admire and respect Paul's integrity, not just as a musician and frontman of KISS, but also as an inspirational human being.
I hate when I read comments about, without Ace and Peter there is no Kiss. I love the original band, who doesn't? but not every one is in the same team. Peter and Ace had a choice, people doesn't understand that, Paul and Gene knew, playing in a band it wasn't only about the chicks and the wild party, they knew it was business, is not their fault if the others members didn't took this job seriously. Peter and Ace had their chance again and they blew it, Ace was always late and drunk for the shows and peter always complaining, so what would you do if you were in that situation? I admired Paul and Gene for never giving up, my blessing to you guys, I will see you in tampa florida 2014 can't wait, kiss army.
Thank you for posting this. My favorite musician that I have been blessed to meet and I am blessed is……..Paul Stanley. He’s a classic act and very cool 😎. God bless you and thank you.
Thank you Paul for sharing with us your wisdom. It's not often I can agree with everything someone says. Problem with the music industry today is everyone is looking for a quickie. There's too many TV shows promising the world and delivering nothing. As the AC/DC song goes "It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll." Passion and talent are however mandatory. Parents should buy their kids instruments instead of video games.
Paul is amazing, rock star, guitar collector and someone who always says it straight. If Paul likes the excitement of going off the rails as part of the feel of a real rock experience Ace would have provided plenty of those moments for Paul. And thats why Ace is the true rock star in Kiss.
I love you Paul you're singing and playing you set the stage every concert words cannot explain my love and appreciation for kiss. Awesome!!! Thank you for all these years.
48 YEARS DOING KISS and they still ROCK in 2021. Kudos to Paul, Gene, Ace and Peter for honing their craft, keeping it personal with the fans, and continuing to ROCK in 2021.Much respect gentlemen!
Great advice from someone who has lived what the Business is. Over 40 yrs on and still doing it to sold out crowds. For decades other bands said they rule the world. They are all gone now, and for quite some time. For whatever reason KISS has made an impact on what it means to be a band and believe in what you are doing. Their success wont be made by a modern band. Todays youth do what Facebook says. Everything is based on social media. Kiss wouldn't have made a dime if they cared what anybody thinks of them. They are by far the black sheep of rock. Yet, made millions more then all of them. So what does that say???
Social media doesn't mean anything, is shit, i believe that in a few years the internet will die, but before that, internet and technology will not influence our lifes, what Paul Stanley said is true, and in the future there will be millions of bands that will succed like KISS did
Of course, he's 100 percent correct. The greatest bands ever paid their dues working lousy one night off jobs in clubs or, in the Beatles case, playing eight hours a night at dives in Hamburg.
Why I recently have so much affection to this Gentelmen. Nothing against His beautiful Wife and Family. I just realised He is So wonderful, passionate, delicate........ All the words I can't translate I love you beautiful soul 💗 💋 😘 😗 😚 😙
When people start,it can be "music or something else",[perhaps it even should be];because,for some,they don't know when to hang up music,even when it's not working. for some,passion,devolves into obsession.
I couldn't agree more, I have never liked Gene Simmons much but Paul Stanley is a cool dude. nothing substitutes a capable musician who knows how to work a crowd, guitar orientated music and technical musicianship has all but left mainstream culture in recent years with the exception of heavy metal, I wanna see another van halen, a mainstream commercial pop-rock band that also has really great musicianship
Paul has more musical knowledge & talent in a strand of hair than Bieber,One Direction,Britney or Rhiana-however u spell her stupid name-will have in their lifetimes!!!!
Mark Cummins I almost agree. I love classic rock, metal. But if you watch Rhianna's evolution from pop star to now, she's one of the closest things to a modern rockstar we have. She gives zero fucks, performs topless like Grace Slick. Sometimes we look backward and see the present with so much angst we miss the talent right in front of us.
.......... Gangman Style is at 2.6 Billion views....(an that's just one version of the video)....... and the guy doesn't even play a guitar that I know of... Why "play out", just stay at home and make money..... "It's a SHORT way to the top if you want to Rock and Roll"....."Nowadays....."...........
Paul had no problem visiting his old girlfriends (peter and ace) when they were broke and playing conventions. his positive moving forward is tied to money. nothing else. annoying people, great band
One thing that pissed me off in his book was when he said he couldn’t understand what all the grunge bands would write about on their second album after they became millionaires. As if money buys happiness
Too bad Stanley didn't go further or more in detail about music, the art itself, composing, gear used, etc. He just sat there and talked in general terms (have passion, play for the people, have passion, play for the people, etc, etc lol) but evidently he doesn't have a real musical background like Rick Wakeman (Yes), Neil Peart (Rush), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Steve Hackett (Genesis). I do like the fact that he and others from KISS made fun of this lip singing, rap listening doppy generation but unfortunately he's far from being a great musician and composer himself. If KISS have had a keyboard player (instead of 2 guitarists), if KISS had the ability to composer longer pieces (over 7 minutes at least) and instrumentals also and if they had lyrics not about sixteen year old girls... they could have been a kind of american RAMMSTEIN. In other words, rock at a higher level. It's not like KISS members were totally inept. Fractured Mirror is a pretty good piece from Frehley (although it doesn't go beyond the initial them and is overall too short) and KISS should have ventured more in that direction, craftier musical pieces, more developped. KISS choose the easy road as far as playing and composing and it's a shame. They could have done better artistically, I'm sure. For those wanting to start a band: Get a keyboard player! More often than not, they are the ones with the most musical knowledge and they are the glue that brings all the band together. Guitar rock is lame and limited.
Paul Stanley talks an awful lot of shit for someone with lowly Silvertone guitar endorsements. If it wasn't for Ace Frehley Kiss wouldn't have any musical credibility.
I have the utmost respect for Paul Stanley. The Starchild has been the heart of KISS. He has been the hardest working musician in that legendary band! If it wasn't for Paul Stanley, KISS would no longer be in existence! KISS ROCKS AND PAUL STANLEY ROCKS!
Absolutely. Paul Stanley is the real deal.
You are right, Lori. God bless you.
Yep... have to agree. Paul Stanley is Kiss, not only a great showman and entertainer, but also a man to be respected. It just dawned on me the other day... Stanley was the guy who come up with and initially drew, with a pencil, the KISS logo and chose to be the pouting 'Prince of Love' 'as he called his character then'... All the early promo shots of the band were taken with Stanley and his bright red lipstick, blowing a kiss into the camera. Gene Simmons (he who loves the money 'and himself' so much) thinks he's the brains of the band, but it is, and always was... the man in the MIDDLE... Paul Stanley.
Yelling Elk roger that! And also, when Gene Simmons was acting in 1984, Paul Stanley produced the entire Animalize album! He's been the hardest worker of that band and the most determined. God bless you, bro.
Yelling Elk Always heard that Ace designed the Kiss logo. Where did you hear it was Paul?
His opening thoughts are absolutely true! As a former session musician Mr. Stanley is exactly correct!!
Paul hits the nail on the head right here, especially the part about doing what you love. Don't think about it - just do it. If the passion is not there, you're just wasting your time. I truly admire and respect Paul's integrity, not just as a musician and frontman of KISS, but also as an inspirational human being.
Best advice I've ever heard someone at the top give! Kudos to you Paul!👍
I hate when I read comments about, without Ace and Peter there is no Kiss. I love the original band, who doesn't? but not every one is in the same team. Peter and Ace had a choice, people doesn't understand that, Paul and Gene knew, playing in a band it wasn't only about the chicks and the wild party, they knew it was business, is not their fault if the others members didn't took this job seriously. Peter and Ace had their chance again and they blew it, Ace was always late and drunk for the shows and peter always complaining, so what would you do if you were in that situation? I admired Paul and Gene for never giving up, my blessing to you guys, I will see you in tampa florida 2014 can't wait, kiss army.
Thank you for posting this. My favorite musician that I have been blessed to meet and I am blessed is……..Paul Stanley. He’s a classic act and very cool 😎. God bless you and thank you.
Thanks Starchild....you validate my inner workings and believe about why I am a singer and musician.....PASSION. thank you.
Thank you Paul for sharing with us your wisdom. It's not often I can agree with everything someone says. Problem with the music industry today is everyone is looking for a quickie. There's too many TV shows promising the world and delivering nothing. As the AC/DC song goes "It's a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll." Passion and talent are however mandatory. Parents should buy their kids instruments instead of video games.
Paul Stanley a rock Icon... one of the hardest working, enduring person in music
Paul is amazing, rock star, guitar collector and someone who always says it straight. If Paul likes the excitement of going off the rails as part of the feel of a real rock experience Ace would have provided plenty of those moments for Paul. And thats why Ace is the true rock star in Kiss.
If, by "rock star", you mean "alcoholic and incoherent most of the time".
leokimvideo sorry but Ace was just a drunkie and that's why some people love him
I love you Paul you're singing and playing you set the stage every concert words cannot explain my love and appreciation for kiss. Awesome!!! Thank you for all these years.
48 YEARS DOING KISS and they still ROCK in 2021. Kudos to Paul, Gene, Ace and Peter for honing their craft, keeping it personal with the fans, and continuing to ROCK in 2021.Much respect gentlemen!
When I think of the places you've been and the things you've seen...Thanx for Teaching us about Rock n Roll
I agree with the other people below. Paul is a true inspiration. Really smart. Props to Paul!
So much more likeable than Gene.
Wise words indeed.
Love you Paul, God Bless you and your family..
So articulate. So wise. So incredibly cool in the truest sense.
One of the all time greatest front men ever and doesn't get the recognition he deserves.
He is my favorite artist ‼️
some wise words here, I'm impressed :)
Imádom tisztelem életem végéig a sok kellemes vagány super koncerteket
Some of the best advice I hear is from "older" rockers like him.
That was a great video. Paul that was very cool and from the heart for sure! 👍. So right about passion
Paul stanley is a wonderful guy god bless him and gene 🤗🙏
PASSION!.... Mr. Stanley! You are sooooo right on the mark! Rock on big bro!
Good interview!
0:45 Finally, someone telling it like it is: There is no TV-talent show that will give you an experience filled background!
Paul, you ARE rock 'n roll brother...
one of rock n rolls best singers
At one time..!
Not sure what Paul is like in real life, but he really took the time, to learn about life and himself and it sure does show.
Soy fan de ellos me encantan no los dejo de escucharlos
I love when he says no TV talent show is a substitute.
Yeah. Unfortunately he's wrong about that though. It was definitely a shortcut for Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, etc.
I fuckin love me some paul stanley. Kiss will be inducted into the rock n' roll hall of fame, FOR REAL??? -It's FUCKING TIME!!!!!
I've always loved Pauls guitars.The shattered morror Ibanez and Washburns kicked ass!
Well said , that was some very good nurturing advice .
He’s absolutely right
Wise words Paul, awesome..
Great advice from someone who has lived what the Business is. Over 40 yrs on and still doing it to sold out crowds. For decades other bands said they rule the world. They are all gone now, and for quite some time. For whatever reason KISS has made an impact on what it means to be a band and believe in what you are doing. Their success wont be made by a modern band. Todays youth do what Facebook says. Everything is based on social media. Kiss wouldn't have made a dime if they cared what anybody thinks of them. They are by far the black sheep of rock. Yet, made millions more then all of them. So what does that say???
Social media doesn't mean anything, is shit, i believe that in a few years the internet will die, but before that, internet and technology will not influence our lifes, what Paul Stanley said is true, and in the future there will be millions of bands that will succed like KISS did
I love Paul Stanley...
"The only symbols we are into are the cymbals around Eric's drums." - Paul Stanley
Spot on..... If you have to wonder....game over.
Of course, he's 100 percent correct. The greatest bands ever paid their dues working lousy one night off jobs in clubs or, in the Beatles case, playing eight hours a night at dives in Hamburg.
Agree Paul …..guitar-cable-Amp-Human…….Rock on!
hes a smart dude. props!
If you have to ask yourself, "Should I be doing this?" The answers "No" - Well said Paul :)
Good guy actually.
Why I recently have so much affection to this Gentelmen.
Nothing against His beautiful Wife and Family.
I just realised He is
So wonderful, passionate, delicate........
All the words I can't translate
I love you beautiful soul 💗
💋 😘 😗 😚 😙
Saw KISS in 1977 in Minneapolis... except for Ozzy with Randy Rhoads, no one even comes close.
When people start,it can be "music or something else",[perhaps it even should be];because,for some,they don't know when to hang up music,even when it's not working. for some,passion,devolves into obsession.
I couldn't agree more, I have never liked Gene Simmons much but Paul Stanley is a cool dude. nothing substitutes a capable musician who knows how to work a crowd, guitar orientated music and technical musicianship has all but left mainstream culture in recent years with the exception of heavy metal, I wanna see another van halen, a mainstream commercial pop-rock band that also has really great musicianship
KISS. 4 letters, that hold a massive history in Rock. Hell & Back, few times. With 4 separate psycho personalities.
Hey, Paul, chickens are harder to entertain than people are. :-)
4:06 - the absolute truth
A gold throne. Come on Paul
Soooo I should only play music to succeed? yeah...no. Play music because you want to. Any genre, any reason to do it, any level of seriousness.
100% accurate.
Smart as F*^K Love you, Paul.
Jerry Dandridge from Fright Night
Still not Kiss without PETERand Ace
Dont really like Kiss but this guy gives good interviews.
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ilike your chair paul
Paul has more musical knowledge & talent in a strand of hair than Bieber,One Direction,Britney or Rhiana-however u spell her stupid name-will have in their lifetimes!!!!
Mark Cummins I almost agree. I love classic rock, metal. But if you watch Rhianna's evolution from pop star to now, she's one of the closest things to a modern rockstar we have. She gives zero fucks, performs topless like Grace Slick. Sometimes we look backward and see the present with so much angst we miss the talent right in front of us.
2:15 deep
hi paul im rita im a big kiss fan
ギター🎸が似合うね。
Paul is an incredible man who is immensely talented , he is also so sexy love Paul❤️💋
Definitely the member of KISS I respect the most. Simmons is a bit of a joke, how I see it....
Wheres the rock and roll? :/
.......... Gangman Style is at 2.6 Billion views....(an that's just one version of the video)....... and the guy doesn't even play a guitar that I know of... Why "play out", just stay at home and make money..... "It's a SHORT way to the top if you want to Rock and Roll"....."Nowadays....."...........
Waw you gotta love Paul he is allways trying to sell something paintings prints merchandise shoes Guitars God sure does love a trier 😂🤣🤣
Isn't anyone going to comment on the Santa Claus vibe?
Paul had no problem visiting his old girlfriends (peter and ace) when they were broke and playing conventions. his positive moving forward is tied to money. nothing else. annoying people, great band
One thing that pissed me off in his book was when he said he couldn’t understand what all the grunge bands would write about on their second album after they became millionaires. As if money buys happiness
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Too bad Stanley didn't go further or more in detail about music, the art itself, composing, gear used, etc. He just sat there and talked in general terms (have passion, play for the people, have passion, play for the people, etc, etc lol) but evidently he doesn't have a real musical background like Rick Wakeman (Yes), Neil Peart (Rush), Kerry Minnear (Gentle Giant), Steve Hackett (Genesis). I do like the fact that he and others from KISS made fun of this lip singing, rap listening doppy generation but unfortunately he's far from being a great musician and composer himself. If KISS have had a keyboard player (instead of 2 guitarists), if KISS had the ability to composer longer pieces (over 7 minutes at least) and instrumentals also and if they had lyrics not about sixteen year old girls... they could have been a kind of american RAMMSTEIN. In other words, rock at a higher level. It's not like KISS members were totally inept. Fractured Mirror is a pretty good piece from Frehley (although it doesn't go beyond the initial them and is overall too short) and KISS should have ventured more in that direction, craftier musical pieces, more developped. KISS choose the easy road as far as playing and composing and it's a shame. They could have done better artistically, I'm sure. For those wanting to start a band: Get a keyboard player! More often than not, they are the ones with the most musical knowledge and they are the glue that brings all the band together. Guitar rock is lame and limited.
You're not gonna get that from a talent show on tv then they play with a fruit on a talent show on tv. Dig the shoes though.
"play with a fruit"? Who are you, Archie Bunker?
is he wearing lipstick?
Paul Stanley talks an awful lot of shit for someone with lowly Silvertone guitar endorsements. If it wasn't for Ace Frehley Kiss wouldn't have any musical credibility.
Perfect but sterile music... soooooooooooooo true.
And now this isthe man lipsynching 😅
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