KISS Frontman Paul Stanley -- WSJ Exclusive Interview

[mrselfdestruct23]

I like KISS, grew up with 'em- first album I ever bought was 'Love Gun' on 8 track, I was 5. KISS of today- I don't get. Why do they parade around with Tommy and Eric dressed up like Peter and Ace? It feels so disingenious and reeks of making money. It's sad to see a band that had a unique spin on rock n roll, turn into such a blatant ripoff. Gene has put the KISS logo on everything and prostitutes his life for a dumb TV show. I don't see artists anymore. I see bureaucrats.

[nitroangus23]

Paul's awesome,

lmao at 20:37 that guy's face.

[Alphomegus]

Also, why is tiki barber interviewing them?

[Alphomegus]

I cant believe these clowns sellout stadiums let alone bathroom stalls at the gay bar. Its jackoffs like these that make rock a circus attraction when in reality rock is a gift from the heavens, not liberace...

[sebtime36]

Wow...

[kweej]

this is excellent

[fabbrunette]

We should see more of Paul & less of Gene.

[AJB3]

Paul kicks so much ass! He and Gene never give a bad interview.

[sabace]

a great interview from a classy & erudite guy ! roll on monster .

[cmirtschin]

The best interviews with this band are when they're given more than a couple of minutes to plug something. Given time to speak on influences, the current state of the business and the band etc, they're always well spoken and enjoyable to listen to.

This interview is no exception. Looking forward to a new album and tour from the greatest.

[TinManSilverHeart]

Thanks Paul for continuing to keep KISS alive (with Gene $immons).

[Tonyr67]

I agree with Paul, that you can't share something, that is not yours.

But I bought all the albums from KISS on vinyl and on CD.....

I lost some of those albums during the years. I already paid twice for that music. So, I think, I do have the rights to download all their albums whenever I want.....

[The6thSimpson]

@Tonyr67 But then if I said 'I paid to see Kiss back in 2010, so I have the rights to get into their concerts for free'.

[Tonyr67]

@The6thSimpson

Not the same...

Cause, It's not the same concert everytime you see them..

Besides, it costs lots of money to build a show like they do, every damn time, over and over again. It would be different if they do the same album every year again, but with some other vision as they did in the past.

[The6thSimpson]

@Tonyr67 not gonna lie, at least I see the logic to your argument.

[EricCarr5091]

As eloquent as ever, Paul. Great interview. Here's to a MONSTER 2012!!!

[Bassmaster970]

Very, very well spoken guy.

[ledzkreep]

Excellent interview. Loved his views on the recording industry and piracy. KISS has and always will be my favorite band so I'm a little biased, but Paul is definitely one of the greatest frontmen of Rock.

[kissclassics]

Absolutely refreshing interview ... no Gene bull**** Thumbs up Paul !!!

[StoneColdCrazy74]

Very classy and well spoken individual. He makes alot of sense...I know alot of KISS fans and casual listeners, and they're still popular. After 40 Million albums in the US and 100 Million worldwide sold, KISS has alot ot be proud of. They're one of the biggest bands of all time! And I'm really looking forward to 'Monster', as are KISS fans. We loved 'Sonic Boom', Paul! Great to hear you speak and congrats on your new child! Hope all you fans can make it to see them on the Monster tour. :)

[taleskiss]

He is the ultimate rockstar hero, the best amongst the best!!! "Creme de la creme"!

Love you, Paul Stanley!!!!

[jampi1996]

Paul Stanley is the best frontman and one of the best voices in history.

[FranklinParkIL]

The music industry today, KISS and Paul Stanley's art is brought to light in this candid video. Only from The Wall Street Journal by Lee Hawkins.

[X5h0t3r]

Great interview!!!

[sweetheart123103]

What a amazing interview, I could listen to Paul speak all day, he doesn't put any grap out there, just honest info!!!!