There's a PSA that has been running on VH-1 Classic on behalf of autism awareness which features rawk icons like Roger Daltrey, Rob Halford, and Vince Neill speaking out on behalf of the cause. All of the participants came dressed down -- wrinkles, receding hairlines, and all -- for the taping; all except the dudes from Kiss, that is, who appeared in their full facepainted and overaccessorized glory.
Telling? Yes, but not suprising in the least. Kiss and any vestiges of dignity parted ways long, long ago. (See also.)
The Moog Cookbook - Rock & Roll All Night (from Ye Olde Space Band: Plays Classic Rock Hits, 1997) - See, this is a gimmick I can fully appreciate.
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"original brand of music"
Oh dear.
KISS was and always will be theater, not music. It's a boy band for the homophobic set.
Speaking from experience, seeing KISS live is like watching THIS IS SPINAL TAP without any sense of irony.
Not surprising if you watch Gene Simmons Family Jewels. His office contains every single item ever branded with KISS on it. SImmons seems to be pretty much in full control of all things KISS, and it's obvious from the show that he is about one thing. Getting richer.
Dave
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