Why KISS Said No to Performing at Their Rock Hall of Fame Ceremony

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons explain why KISS didn't want to perform at their Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

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[kerryholland]

Not a KISS fan but it doesn't make sense not to induct all past and current members. Seems disrespectful

[deejay]

The reason why Tommy and Eric weren’t inducted was because they’ve spent the past 20 years playing Ace and Peter’s parts.

[adamwarlock]

Paul and Gene are so petty and childish. They didn't perform with Ace and Peter because Tommy and Eric werent inducted.. It was totally unnecessary for Paul to say what he did. If it werent for Ace and Peter, they wouldnt be where they are now.

[twoblacklabs]

At a KISS convention years ago, I had a long conversation with Vinnie Vincent. He said the R&R Hall of Fame insisted on inducting as many original iterations of each band as possible, so his obvious “snub” didn’t bother him in the least. He knew how valuable his contribution to the band was, and was satisfied in the knowledge that real KISS fans know his name and his bio.

[masterfulsky]

why not simply induct all surviving members

[yogamazing]

I've been a fan of KISS since 1976, saw them in 1977 in Louisville, KY with opening act AC/DC. Incredible show. KISS will always be Gene, Paul, Ace and Peter. The other members kept the legacy going and should be honored in the RRHF, but the new players are only playing (covers) of what Ace and Peter created from the original albums.

[nickydee]

If anyone seriously suggested to Paul that anyone can be the Star child in KISS and that he doesn't matter to the role at all he would have a hissy fit

[waltercoyle]

Paul Stanley does an awesome Snagglepuss impersonation.

It warms my heart.

[jonathanlocke]

I said this at the time: The new lineup plays "Detroit Rock City". Ace comes out and does "Shock Me". Peter comes out and sings "Hard Luck Woman". Then they all play "Rock and Roll All Nite"...That's what they should have done...

[brownmut]

I'm in my 50s. I'm in the best shape of my life and I'm KISS army for life💪🏼

[davehenry]

Eric & Tommy had as much to do with Destroyer & Love Gun as I did. Which means they had their parents drive them to the local mall so they could buy the albums at Camelot Music with their allowance money. Nuf Said.

[arrudasxx]

KISS is much bigger than the "Rock n' roll" hall of fame.

[ryanyoung]

Kiss is legendary regardless forever a kiss army Fan ❤

[Musika]

well, ... thnking about Metallica, Jason played with Rob on stage and also got inducted into the RRHF. So it wasn't fair for Kiss induction not to include the others. At least, Gene mentioned them during the ceremony.

[TheNothing]

Ace and Peter is the real KISS! Those 70's albums are the best KISS albums.

[bri]

KISS is still around - loud and proud. Happy to see them touring and still in great shape. Also have to say Howard Stern has evolved into his best self the last few years. He is better than ever.

[lucascarreviews]

I do hope that Peter and Ace play at least one song at the final show, even if they’re unmasked.

[starchild]

Eric and Tommy are underrated people and musicians. ❤️🎤🎵

[mikemurphy]

Probably weren’t allowed to lip sync to backing tracks

[WhyTheHorseface]

Could have solved everything with some creativity and coming up with new characters for Tommy and Eric. Everybody loved Eric Carr and Vinnie Vincent’s “Wiz” and Fox.