Agreed. I’ve just started listening to KISS and getting to know what they were like is just amazing because now I know that rock n’ roll doesn’t have to involve drugs and alcohol. Greatest band ever!
Getting to know the band members, especially Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, is great because now I know that rock n’ roll doesn’t have to involve drugs and alcohol, it all just depends on what choices we make.
Also Ace never actually got fired he left both times by his own choice they obviously needed him more than they admit even his face helped sell Creatures of the Night
Yes, you are right! And they still need him - because without Ace no Fake-Spaceman on stage. Ace licensed the Spaceman (make up, costume designs) to Kiss.
Dirle Wanger Boy, you are so wrong on that information. Ace and Peter both sold them to Paul and Gene. Ace did not license shit. Damn dude, get your facts straight. Paul explained all that mess about a month or so ago.
OK BOY Dirle. Here is a tweet from Paul Stanley himself. twitter.com/paulstanleylive/status/448550855600386049 twitter.com/paulstanleylive/status/448592911936937984 So, if you and anyone else, decides that you was to fuss about this fact, then take it to Paul Stanley's Tweeter account and have fun.
yeah obviously there is a girl with sunglasses but just as she gets out of the way you can see tommy on the far right with short hair. when i first posted the comment i was unaware of tommys position with the band, now i realise he was actually working with them on their last few tours together
I just wish they had the correct costumes on for the Rise to It video! When the start of the video said 1975 and Paul's in a Love Gun costume and Gene in his Unmasked one that's messed up!
I know everyone in KISS has been performing live for so many years. But I wonder if they are still nervous moments before hitting the stage. I know I would.
The footage of Paul and Gene backstage from 1990, talking about how Ace sold the most copies of the solo records, where is that footage from and is there a complete interview available?
Because it took the 4 of them to make KISS what it is. Ace was the much better guitarist no doubt. KISS is the marketing brand it is because of their history (and makeup and stage show), Frehley's Comet didn't have the record company support KISS did. And NONE of them individually were as strong going at it solo. Gene's album ASSHOLE was pretty awful and Peter's solo albums were not even close to a KISS thing.
timm441 but what I'm saying is, if Ace had the biggest selling solo album, and Shock Me was the favorite live song, Ace couldn't had the record company behind him, he could've milked that success into a career. Instead he has made a career out of being the victim that got wronged by Gene and Paul.
Because Ace was too f#cked up on drugs; KISS needs Ace (the whole is more than the sum of the parts) and Ace needs KISS (my guess is that Gene & Paul did what they could to keep Ace's head clear whenever possible, and that worked to Ace's advantage even as bad blood it may have caused between them all). I'm an Ace fan, he was my fave within KISS and I have bought most all of his solo stuff. But Ace was not a good business dealer, which probably led to his record company's tepid support. Ace+drugs = bad. Ace's newer stuff seems to be great; but it's too little too late now.
only reason is a household name is because they had a reunion with the original four from 1996-2000.. and to this day they use those four images, that sound of the two members gone to sell tickets today. Before that kiss was dead almost except for the hardcore die hards who still followed them. Stupid kiss fans.
I had to comment on the clip from the Mike Douglas show. Totie Fields was a great comedienne... It was interestibng the look of disbelief she had when he first entered the set. The joke she made about "the hook" was certainly the "ice-breaker" and Gene seemed to really appreciate the joke (and for a moment, he broke from his stage persona,
A minute in to it and Tottie Fields takes all the piss out of Gene. She OWNED him with that comment. "he's up for adoption".. Gene? you should have left right there.
I'm sorry. Going to have to beg to differ. Look at the silver fringe around his jumpsuit. That was present in the Unmasked outfit and the belt was not the same belt used in the I Love It Loud vid.
What would be really neat to see with today's technology and a better story line is a new kiss meets phantom movie , bet with the right actors it could be a really great
genes solo album was the highest charting of all the albums, in usa and other countries. it initially sold the most which obviously gave it the highest chart rankings. aces sold the most in the sound scan era, but before 1991, who knows what they sold... all we know for sure, genes charted higher
Ive seen footage of Paul dissing gene simmons, right here I see paul saying it depends on who you interview about who sold the most records...he said it hes not in the band anymore..ACE FREHLEY!
Yeah... there is a time in everyone's life when it is just time to dump the spandex... They kind of passed that time a long time ago. A fun and entertaining band - whoever was/in it now (I'm a "purist", enjoyed Criss and Frehley in the '70s.... the others were decent..). Although Gene Simmons was not necessariy my favorite member in the band, what he said in regards to Nick's birth was quite profound.
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"Were gonna be here til your sick and tired of it." Gene really help up his end of the deal lol
You can't spell Space without Ace!
R.I.P.ERIC CARR
On the last night of ORIGINAL lineup, a short hair Tommy Thayer walking next to Ace.
I'm a Gene Simmons/Paul Stanley fan. They are a great example of hard work, focus and perseverance.
***** and also that not every rock star has to be drug addict.
***** i totally agree... i´m fan a lot of KISS... PAUL and GENE obviously
Agreed. I’ve just started listening to KISS and getting to know what they were like is just amazing because now I know that rock n’ roll doesn’t have to involve drugs and alcohol. Greatest band ever!
and example of bad people...ace and peter are the real kiss....gods
Getting to know the band members, especially Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, is great because now I know that rock n’ roll doesn’t have to involve drugs and alcohol, it all just depends on what choices we make.
I like how Gene looks at 3:47
ACE sold the most albums
Ace also smoked the most pot.
+Puffthecarrier1 I feel like I've seen u comment on other videos lol
Yep, because of a cover version of New York Groove.
Ace did
"We are going to be here til you are sick and tired of it", you are right about that Gene.
In spite of everything Im SO lucky I got into KISS at age 4 back in 1977! Changed my life but then again the 70s were a magical place for me
Gene at the start, Cringe.
Ace Ace Ace Ace!!! Congrats on your RRHOF as the founding menbers. I can't to see ceremony live on Spaceman!!
"You can't hide the hook !!" LOL
I can't believe that Totie was only 44 when this was shot. She looks like everyone's 64 year old aunt.
Jeez, they can't even straight-up admit that Ace's solo album sold the most, they have to dance around it. >+>V
ToruKun1 yeah because of a cover version though.....
thanks for uploading! very cool to watch!
06:18 That's probably the only time I've seen a totally human, sincere and normal version of Gene Simmons.
Also Ace never actually got fired he left both times by his own choice they obviously needed him more than they admit even his face helped sell Creatures of the Night
Yes, you are right! And they still need him - because without Ace no Fake-Spaceman on stage. Ace licensed the Spaceman (make up, costume designs) to Kiss.
I don't like Eric Singer either...
Dirle Wanger Boy, you are so wrong on that information.
Ace and Peter both sold them to Paul and Gene.
Ace did not license shit.
Damn dude, get your facts straight.
Paul explained all that mess about a month or so ago.
***** Really, Boy? Where? Show me the interview, Boy.
OK BOY Dirle.
Here is a tweet from Paul Stanley himself.
twitter.com/paulstanleylive/status/448550855600386049
twitter.com/paulstanleylive/status/448592911936937984
So, if you and anyone else, decides that you was to fuss about this fact, then take it to Paul Stanley's Tweeter account and have fun.
I love how the interviewer doesn't have any idea how to handle Gene! 😂
Very Very Very Good !!!!!! I am a Kiss fan!!!! My Favorite band th the rock !!!
Loved watching Mike Douglas! AND WHAT FUN watching Gene! IT was such a mystique then....
Yeah, Gene was so great early on. Huge stage presence.
kiss was great back in the 70's. gene Simmons was crazy he still is
Great stuff dude!! Thanx for posting!!!
Two Timer is a great song. Sounds great at the end here.
OMG!! GENE WAS SOO YOUNGGG!!!!!!!!!!!
@9:06 Tommy Thayer talking and smiling to Ace! LOL
Tommy Thayer go get me a cup of coffee ya loser
Jajja ohhh !!
Tommy: ohh Ace. . .
Ace: mmm ok
devilred1971 hahaaaaaaa, yep!
tayer is a real shit...singer too...
I did some research it WAS his Love Gun/Alive 2 outfit, Unmasked tour boots, and the belt was from the Creatures of the Night era!
Love you guys
Awesome video, dude!!! Kiss rox! I will always love them
If only we had a time machine and could transport all those people in the 70's to the modern era to see what became of KISS.
Yeah, you're right! That was cool. I wonder if he was thinking that he would some day make that walk in the Space Man costume.
What a character that Gene Simmons is.
yeah obviously there is a girl with sunglasses but just as she gets out of the way you can see tommy on the far right with short hair. when i first posted the comment i was unaware of tommys position with the band, now i realise he was actually working with them on their last few tours together
Boy at 5:35 when Gene says "we're gonna be here til you're sick and tired of it" he wasn't joking.
Back when they absolutely scared the SHIT outta 70s parents. Noboddy new who they were.
Gene still to this day scared the hell out of me.
9:07 is that thommy thayer on the right with short hair and smiling at Ace....i think so....
2:25....she'd NEVER get away with that nowadays!!
They know damn well it's a fact ace album sold the most
thommy thayer at 8:55 on the right!
Peter and Ace Rule!!!
What do they rule? Planet Jendell?
Wow! Gene sure has changed a lot since then when you see him do stuff now as compared to then. This is good, funny shit right here!
Lol at pauls voice 12:10 -12:22
Joe Orzech ??
amen and Gene and Paul still can't get over it
What was that scene at 10:30 in front of the NY Twin Towers - a concert, what year? That's really awesome! They film a lot of movies at that location.
Paul says "We can't play" the b-sidaes, so we do them in sound checks. Why can't they??? It's an insult to their true fans.
I just wish they had the correct costumes on for the Rise to It video! When the start of the video said 1975 and Paul's in a Love Gun costume and Gene in his Unmasked one that's messed up!
Hell yah that was moving ;D
I know everyone in KISS has been performing live for so many years. But I wonder if they are still nervous moments before hitting the stage. I know I would.
The guy who sold the most records is the guy that's not in the band anymore
The footage of Paul and Gene backstage from 1990, talking about how Ace sold the most copies of the solo records, where is that footage from and is there a complete interview available?
Right on.
Gene was wearing his dynasty costume woth his dressed to kill/alive unitard thingy inder the costume itself
3:53 like looking at Nick Simmons.
If Ace is so much better than Gene and Paul, explain why Frehleys Comet isn't a household name and Kiss continued on with success
Because it took the 4 of them to make KISS what it is. Ace was the much better guitarist no doubt. KISS is the marketing brand it is because of their history (and makeup and stage show), Frehley's Comet didn't have the record company support KISS did. And NONE of them individually were as strong going at it solo. Gene's album ASSHOLE was pretty awful and Peter's solo albums were not even close to a KISS thing.
timm441 but what I'm saying is, if Ace had the biggest selling solo album, and Shock Me was the favorite live song, Ace couldn't had the record company behind him, he could've milked that success into a career. Instead he has made a career out of being the victim that got wronged by Gene and Paul.
Because Ace was too f#cked up on drugs; KISS needs Ace (the whole is more than the sum of the parts) and Ace needs KISS (my guess is that Gene & Paul did what they could to keep Ace's head clear whenever possible, and that worked to Ace's advantage even as bad blood it may have caused between them all). I'm an Ace fan, he was my fave within KISS and I have bought most all of his solo stuff. But Ace was not a good business dealer, which probably led to his record company's tepid support. Ace+drugs = bad. Ace's newer stuff seems to be great; but it's too little too late now.
only reason is a household name is because they had a reunion with the original four from 1996-2000.. and to this day they use those four images, that sound of the two members gone to sell tickets today. Before that kiss was dead almost except for the hardcore die hards who still followed them. Stupid kiss fans.
Because KISS is a huge name, marketing wise. Ace didn't have the backing on his own, but he still was the better MUSICIAN.
I had to comment on the clip from the Mike Douglas show. Totie Fields was a great comedienne... It was interestibng the look of disbelief she had when he first entered the set. The joke she made about "the hook" was certainly the "ice-breaker" and Gene seemed to really appreciate the joke (and for a moment, he broke from his stage persona,
For Sure
They got laughed at and they became millionaires. Welcome to the USA. Some things never change in this country.
I love KISS but without my CATMAN and ACE , I just can't. 💚💙
A minute in to it and Tottie Fields takes all the piss out of Gene. She OWNED him with that comment. "he's up for adoption".. Gene? you should have left right there.
*****
He looks like an idiot. In fact the band gave him shit because of it.
"acually what i am is evil incarnate"
frist time gene ever told the truth
Truth would have been if he said “I am a money hungry yid who would do Nything for a buck”
No, Paul is in Unmasked costume
Kiss rules!
:,) that was beutiful man
I love Paul!! *Swoon*
I feel like Kiss really transformed Gene Simmons into a good person.
DAMN TOMMY
I'm sorry. Going to have to beg to differ. Look at the silver fringe around his jumpsuit. That was present in the Unmasked outfit and the belt was not the same belt used in the I Love It Loud vid.
Gene looks more punk than metal here.
Just noticed my self
Badass Version of Gene in the first segment
Today they are legend. Back in 1974 Gene would have looked like a creature from outer space. Love how Tottie Fields is completely nonplussed by Gene.
What would be really neat to see with today's technology and a better story line is a new kiss meets phantom movie , bet with the right actors it could be a really great
genes solo album was the highest charting of all the albums, in usa and other countries. it initially sold the most which obviously gave it the highest chart rankings. aces sold the most in the sound scan era, but before 1991, who knows what they sold... all we know for sure, genes charted higher
I have this in dvd
Why is Bobby Blotzer from RATT on here @ 4:14 giving away money???
I think this was on KISSOLOGY vol. 1.
Ive seen footage of Paul dissing gene simmons, right here I see paul saying it depends on who you interview about who sold the most records...he said it hes not in the band anymore..ACE FREHLEY!
So even Paul and Gene can't remember.
does anyone know the name of the song in 05:16 ?
So true. Imposters indeed.
they can play them songs that they only play in sound check,They just refuse to do it most of the time.
Looks like Gene forgot how to put on his makeup..
@ 9:09 isn't that Tommy Thayer?
si, esta igual!!
Wow "two timer"
OMG Gene was eating much those days!
Haha good one
Gene wants to win the marathon... that's cute, good luck outliving Lemmy, Ozzy and Keith xD
+Mad Dek -- Well, he's outlived Lemmy. Are you happy?
Not really. Completely undeserved. Lemmy was at least for real. It's odd how things turn out. But Ozzy's left at least
Jon Dunmore LoL! Yep
Mudson Jones Ozzy's pretty much stumbling about like a Metal Joe Biden LOL
Heads up if no one noticed when it showz kiss last show there walking down hall near end it is tommy thayer walking beside ace
fincallmatter101 holy shit! 😍
YES ACES SOLO RECORD SOLD THE MOST.... THAT IS THE FACT
So?
Damn Paul! Smoking hot always.
Oh the irony. They (Kiss) complained about people thinking they were a satanic group yet right from day one Gene called himself "demon".
Nice wigs from the 9:00 mark
At 10:30 - Black Dog - Led Zep?
Stop it, Gene!!!
Yeah... there is a time in everyone's life when it is just time to dump the spandex... They kind of passed that time a long time ago. A fun and entertaining band - whoever was/in it now (I'm a "purist", enjoyed Criss and Frehley in the '70s.... the others were decent..). Although Gene Simmons was not necessariy my favorite member in the band, what he said in regards to Nick's birth was quite profound.
Whats so rare about this footage? Seen it all before.
Gene acting like a dork during the first part.
8:13 Clearly one of Aces groupies
I think that's his daughter
Gene was trying to look like Richie Sambora at 3:54..