Original KISS Lineup Won't Reunite For Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, Says Gene Simmons
Thursday, 24 October 2013
Written by Elliott Batte
The original line-up of KISS will not reform if they’re chosen for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, bassist Gene Simmons has confirmed.
Hall of Fame inductions are often accompanied by some major performances, but Simmons has dismissed hopes that he and Paul Stanley would be getting back together with Ace Frehley and Peter Criss.
Speaking to Ultimate Guitar about the chances of such a get-together, Simmons said:
“No, how many chances in life do you get? When you stick your hand in the fire, you get burned the first time. Fire and nature doesn’t care if you’re a good guy or a bad guy. Both of these guys had three chances to be in the band and three times they fucked it up. They were every bit as important as we were at the formation of the band and they would have been the ruin of the band had they continued in it.”
He went on to describe the situation as a ‘cancer’, and also claimed that Criss and Frehley are happier where they are now.
“When you have a cancer in your system, its best to cut it out as fast as you can. It used to be a part of your body then it turned into cancer so you gotta cut it out. I believe that both Ace and Peter are happier now. They are healthier, they look fine. When they were in the band they were both on junk, or crack or alcohol. Clearly not a healthy place for them. They belong doing autograph shows in clubs – they’re happier.”
So, it seems fans won’t be treated to an original KISS show any time soon - but there is at least the news that Simmons, Stanley and the latest line-up will be returning to the UK for shows in 2014. Are you a KISS lover? Check out our coverage of the story here!
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