KI$$ 2.0

Ksyrup · 06-06-2008, 08:24 AM

Manager: We're 'Pretty Close' To Getting Deal Done To Find Four New Members Of KISS - June 5, 2008

Video footage has surfaced (see below) of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and the group's longtime manager, Doc McGhee of McGhee Entertainment, confirming what has been some fans' biggest fear for some years now — that Simmons and KISS co-founder Paul Stanley are indeed planning to keep KISS running and touring long after they decide to take off the make-up for good.

During a familiar rant by Simmons about how KISS could go on forever, Roy Hilmar Svendsen of Norway's NRK asked jokingly if the band would consider looking for replacements for Simmons and Stanley in a TV show, similar to programs like "Rock Star" and "American Idol".

"The answer is yes. The deal has just been signed," Simmons replied. "It's coming soon."

In a separate interview, Stanley was apparently not very happy to hear about his bandmate's statement regarding KISS' future.

"There is no signed deal," Stanley said. "Again, when we are both aked the same question sometimes, you get different answers," Stanley added, "What will happen, we'll see as we go along. But is something going to happen next week? Is something signed? No. But am I opposed to the idea of going out and trying to find new KISS members through the television? Of course not."

In the one-and-a-half-minute clip, which is part of a one-hour-long KISS special which will air on NRK in September, McGhee can be seen stating, "I believe that KISS can go on forever. I believe that there is a way — and we are talking to people and we're pretty close to getting it done — about finding the four new members of KISS."

According to NRK, Stanley said that the members of VELVET REVOLVER were planning a similar stunt to find the replacement for lead singer Scott Weiland, who was fired at the end of the band's European tour earlier this year. However, in the end the band decided not to do it, according to Stanley, because of VELVET REVOLVER guitarist Slash's wish to remain "cool" and credible to his fans.

"I don't have to be that cool," Stanley reportedly told NRK with a smile.

Draft Dodger · 06-06-2008, 09:26 AM

these guys will do anything for money.

TroyF · 06-06-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

these guys will do anything for money.

Ummm. . . yeah, what's the problem with that?

Apathetic Lurker · 06-06-2008, 09:38 AM

rock-n-roll whores

Draft Dodger · 06-06-2008, 09:39 AM

I don't know that I have a problem with it.

TroyF · 06-06-2008, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

I don't know that I have a problem with it.

OK, just checking. I couldn't tell if the comment was just meant as as statement of fact or as a statement of hatred to them for doing it.

I always get a kick out of the people who complain about "sell outs."

It's nice that some people live in one bedroom apartments, and eat bread and water while they focus on the artistic portion of their craft. I have no issues for those who want to live that way. (most often they die of insanity or drug use and they are appreciated 30 years down the road)

But for the people who are the other way, the guys who just want to crank out songs/marketing material for the cash. Good for them. It's the free market. If they can make the cash doing things like this. . . all the more power to em.

Ksyrup · 06-06-2008, 10:54 AM

KI$$ 0.5:

Ksyrup · 06-06-2008, 10:57 AM

I don't care one way or the other, and it's cool that Gene and Paul don't make any excuses for what they do, but they have always been about the money and not so much about the music. Probably why I never really liked them. I just think it's a bit bizarre for a rock band to willingly want to become the Menudo of Metal or something, but I don't look at it as a sell-out thing, more of a credibility thing. If they're cool with it, so am I.

thesloppy · 06-06-2008, 11:06 AM

There's some metal doc that plays on an endless loop on VH1 classic which has a great quote about kiss: "Most bands started out wanting to be the Beatles. Kiss wanted to be Coca Cola." Another great quote was from rock journo Chuck Klosterman who said he's often asked what his favorite concerts are and his response was "Do Kiss concerts count? Because if so, my top 13 concerts were 12 Kiss shows and 1 Prince show."

korme · 06-06-2008, 11:41 AM

link??

Ksyrup · 06-06-2008, 11:53 AM

Let me find it...if I posted it and it's about rock/metal, I'm sure it came from Blabbermouth.

Ksyrup · 06-06-2008, 11:55 AM

Here it is, with the video clip too!

hxxp://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=98467

korme · 06-06-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Draft Dodger

I don't know that I have a problem with it.

I have a problem with it in that Kiss was bad fuckin ass

06-06-2008, 09:26 AM	#2
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	these guys will do anything for money. __________________ Mile High Hockey

06-06-2008, 09:39 AM	#5
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I don't know that I have a problem with it. __________________ Mile High Hockey

06-06-2008, 10:54 AM	#7
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	KI$$ 0.5: __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

06-06-2008, 10:57 AM	#8
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I don't care one way or the other, and it's cool that Gene and Paul don't make any excuses for what they do, but they have always been about the money and not so much about the music. Probably why I never really liked them. I just think it's a bit bizarre for a rock band to willingly want to become the Menudo of Metal or something, but I don't look at it as a sell-out thing, more of a credibility thing. If they're cool with it, so am I. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

06-06-2008, 11:53 AM	#11
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Let me find it...if I posted it and it's about rock/metal, I'm sure it came from Blabbermouth. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

06-06-2008, 09:38 AM	#4
Apathetic Lurker College Prospect Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo,NY	rock-n-roll whores

06-06-2008, 11:06 AM	#9
thesloppy Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: PDX	There's some metal doc that plays on an endless loop on VH1 classic which has a great quote about kiss: "Most bands started out wanting to be the Beatles. Kiss wanted to be Coca Cola." Another great quote was from rock journo Chuck Klosterman who said he's often asked what his favorite concerts are and his response was "Do Kiss concerts count? Because if so, my top 13 concerts were 12 Kiss shows and 1 Prince show."

06-06-2008, 11:41 AM	#10
korme Go Reds Join Date: May 2001 Location: Bloodbuzz Ohio	link??

06-06-2008, 11:55 AM	#12
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Here it is, with the video clip too! hxxp://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=98467 __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

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