KISS Frontman Paul Stanley -- WSJ Exclusive Interview

KISS frontman Paul Stanley sits with WSJLive's Lee Hawkins for an exclusive interview on his music, his business decisions, and his thoughts on a thirty-year career. Plus Stanley promises that the next KISS album will be the "best we've ever done."

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Tune in later this week for Lee's interview with Cee-Lo Green.

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[jampi1996]

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

[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. :)

[sirgerry]

What is this intelligent Artist doing in Kiss? He should go solo, regain the respect he deserves as a musician.

[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.