Apr 17, 2016 in that post, he even took time to give a shoutout to kiss star paul stanley, who had to cancel joining the band friday because he was recovering from surgery to repair a torn bicep tendon. Apr 07, 2014 kiss frontman paul stanley wsj exclusive interview. A classic song can only become classic as it gains patina, so to speak, as it gains age, he notes. Ive had the good fortune of doing a cover story interview with him, taking part in a.
Kiss paul stanley talks about fan favorite songs a. Paul stanley official website interview with paul stanley paul stanley on imdb. The legendary rock band kiss, inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame in 2014, has been in the news a lot lately. On cbs the talk, cohost sharon osbourne said simmons was unqualified to talk about drug addiction or the role prescription drugs may have played in princes death because he has absolutely no knowledge of the subject. Face the music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rocks most enduring icons and the group. Kiss frontman paul stanley on 40 years in the business. In face the music, paul stanley the cofounder and famous starchild frontman of kiss reveals for the first time the incredible highs and equally incredible lows in his life both inside and outside the band face the music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rocks most enduring icons and the group he helped create, define, and immortalize. Apr 07, 2014 paul stanley and the heavy metal band kiss made it big more than four decades ago and he just put out a memoir called face the music. On that day, the iconic guitarist selected the winner of a free spot in rock and roll fantasy camp, an organization with which he works. Join facebook to connect with paul stanley and others you may know. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Considering the sensory overload and costumerocking spectacle on which their legacy has ultimately come to rest, that may leave some fans wondering how such things are possible.
For 40 years, paul stanley has reigned as one of the greatest front men in rock. If youve ever had a book in your hands, he says, and youre on. In this followup to his popular new york times bestseller face the music, the front man and rhythm guitarist of kiss grants fans an allaccess backstage pass to his personal life and shows them how to pursue. Paul stanley, vocalist for rock band kiss, performs during the corona northside 2016 festival in monterrey, mexicos nuevo leon, on nov. Paul stanley reflects on his life in kiss and the end of the road tour, sharing. Rock legend gene simmons tells us about his new book, me, inc. A life exposed, a revealing memoir in which he writes frankly about the travails of his. On that day, the iconic guitarist selected the winner. He is the writer or cowriter of many of the bands highestcharting hits.
When charles stanleys marriage ended, prayer was his lifeline even after 40 years of ministry, the southern baptist luminary still starts and ends every day on his knees. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene. A life exposed paul through all you rock stanley the heart of kiss all in own rifgt great musicians despite difference it still works very. This intimate interview of paul stanley from kiss was conducted around the release of hot in the shade in 1989. In face the music, paul stanleythe cofounder and famous starchild frontman of kissreveals for the first. Kiss members, paul stanley, left, and peter criss, right sign memorabilia before they perform at the iowa state fair on friday, august 19, 2016. Januar 1952 in bronx, new york, eigentlich stanley bert eisen ist ein. So, tell me what its like to go from where you were for 30plus years of being the heart and soul of kiss, and now to turn the page as a solo artist. Kiss frontman paul stanley wsj exclusive interview. Paul stanley has always been my favorite member of kiss. He has written, recorded, played live s of times to millions of paying public bringing unquestionable joy to over 4 decades of people. My interview with lydia criss, exwife of original kiss drummer peter criss.
Paul stanleys most popular book is the magic strings of frankie presto. He spends his spare time reading, playing tennis and. My brand new paul stanley puma line is available now at. Join facebook to connect with stanley paul and others you may know. Paul stanley interviewed by 16 year old miles schuman. I have always liked kiss because they are larger than life, fun, and highly entertaining. He also discusses his new book, titled backstage pass as well as the bands end of the road tour. Paul stanley has 26 books on goodreads with 11297 ratings. He is the designer of numerous kiss album covers, costumes, and concert stages, in addition to writing many of kisss most successful songs. Shannon tweed slams paul stanley and the talk for throwing. Well, turning the page doesnt mean throwing away the book. Book, news paul stanleys backstage pass is coming april 30th. Moulin rouge paul stanley is the charismatic front manlead vocalistrhythm guitaristsongwriter for hard rock super group kiss, best known for his wailing vocals, highenergy onstage antics and appeal to female fans.
December 2016 november 2016 october 2016 september 2016 august. May 19, 2016 gene simmons and paul stanley attend the morrison hotel gallery hosts kiss exhibit at morrison hotel gallery on february, 2016 in west hollywood, calif. Paul stanley is a southern writer who draws on his experience as a former state senator and journalist to showcase people, places and events that encompass the region he lives in and loves. Best of all for frontman paul stanley is the april 8 publication of his autobiography face the music. Rock icon paul stanleys five favorite films goodreads with 11297 ratings. Paul stanley talks about nikki sixxs ludicrous slams on. The full new paul stanley puma line includes footwear, apparel and accessories covered in eyecatching animal prints and glam rock inspired details. It was cinematic and it was the reason marvel did a comic book of kiss and you did the movie kiss meets the. Will be discussing face the music on cbs tv show the talk today. Born stanley eisen on january 20, 1952, in queens, new york, stanley took a keen interest in music from a young age, and in his. Oct 01, 2015 kiss frontman paul stanley says the rock band made a career on breaking the rules, and dont intend to stop breaking them any time soon.
Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene simmons feud. In face the music, paul stanleythe cofounder and famous starchild frontman of kissreveals for the first time the incredible highs and equally incredible lows in his life both inside and outside the band. Unless they dont like rock, in which case they have only themselves to blame. Apr 29, 2019 kiss front man paul stanley goes into detail about the state of his relationships with his fellow kiss cofounders, drummer peter criss and guitarist ace frehley, in his new book, backstage pass. Id say i was more of a casual fan, but of the four original members, paul stanley was always my favorite.
He played college basketball for waynesburg university and had a fouryear career in the australian national basketball league nbl, where he was the leagues scoring champion in 1987. Catch pauls interview with dan rather the big interview on axs tv at 8. This is the book for fans who love living large, but also want to take control and move ahead in everyday life. Paul stanley dishes on kiss feuds and painful secrets. May 25, 2016 interview with paul stanley and gene simmons as kiss rocks vegas hits theaters. Paul stanley is an american singer, songwriter and painter, best known for being the rhythm. Paul stanley born 1963 is an american former professional basketball player. It certainly filled in some blanks and pieces of the puzzle and let him see that success is difficult and doesnt come without a lot of obstacles and trials. Follow paul stanleys instagram account to see all 1,594 of their photos and videos. Paul stanley dishes on kiss feuds and painful secrets cbs. I loved his first book, face the music, so i was eager to check out backstage pass.
Dec 17, 2014 rock legend gene simmons tells us about his new book, me, inc. January 20, 1952 is an american musician, singer, songwriter, and painter, best known for being the rhythm guitarist and colead vocalist of the rock band kiss. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading face the music. Backstage pass by paul stanley audiobook excerpt youtube. Published on feb 14, 2016 paul is giving the prestigious artist keynote speech, congrats paul. Stanley established the starchild character for his kiss persona and is known for his distinctive, wideranging voice. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Paul stanley talks guitars music connection magazine. Gene simmons and paul stanley attend the morrison hotel gallery hosts kiss exhibit at morrison hotel gallery on february, 2016 in west hollywood, calif.
Face the music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rocks most enduring icons. In his book sex money kiss, gene simmons says stanley was the driving force. In that post, he even took time to give a shoutout to kiss star paul stanley, who had to cancel joining the band friday because he was recovering from surgery to repair a. February 2017 1 january 2017 4 december 2016 1 november 2016 2 october 2016 2. Corona northside 2016 festival in monterrey, mexicos nuevo leon, on nov. Paul stanley on auditioning vinnie vincent and recording. Paul stanley and the heavy metal band kiss made it big more than four decades ago and he just put out a memoir called face the music. Kiss front man paul stanley goes into detail about the state of his relationships with his fellow kiss cofounders, drummer peter criss and guitarist ace frehley, in his new book, backstage pass while the starchild writes hes grateful for his rekindled friendship with frehley, he indicates that he has no misgivings about his lack of a relationship with criss. Aug 30, 2019 kiss members, paul stanley, left, and peter criss, right sign memorabilia before they perform at the iowa state fair on friday, august 19, 2016 in des moines. Not to get too highbrow, but fine wine has to age, and what makes a song classic is that it endures and that you have a time period or an event thats associated. Finance, kiss frontman paul stanley was asked for his views on musicstreaming services like spotify and apple music. The women and the great times im very, very lucky to have experienced that. Rock icon paul stanleys five favorite films book of kiss and you did the movie kiss meets the.
Face the music a life exposed by paul stanley is a 2014 harperone publication. Book, message from paul this book spells out my approach to success and living the good life. Kiss frontman paul stanley says the rock band made a career on breaking the rules, and dont intend to stop breaking them any time soon. Then, gene opens up about his marriage and reveals if his son is dating amber rose. Ive answered something similar about slash, in that yes of course he is because.
In 2016, he guested in ace frehleys covers album origins, vol. Kiss paul stanley interview on the end of the road tour. January 20, 1952 is an american singer, songwriter and painter, best known for being the rhythm guitarist and colead vocalist of the rock band kiss. Published on jul 3, 2016 legendary kiss frontman paul stanley stopped by david fishofs rock n roll fantasy camp and participated in a qa style interview hosted by 16 year old radio host miles.
Follow paul stanley s instagram account to see all 1,594 of their photos and videos. As kiss is inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame this week, paul starchild stanley, one of the glam metal bands founding members, opens up. Paul stanley is the frontman and rhythm guitarist for kiss, which he cofounded in new york city in 1973. One thousand books and two thousand friends and fans. Feb 09, 2019 paul stanley, vocalist for rock band kiss, performs during the corona northside 2016 festival in monterrey, mexicos nuevo leon, on nov. Apr 05, 2014 as kiss is inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame this week, paul starchild stanley, one of the glam metal bands founding members, opens up about the groups shifting lineup. When charles stanleys marriage ended, prayer was his. He played college basketball for waynesburg university and had a fouryear career in the australian national basketball league nbl, where he was the leagues scoring champion in 1987 between 1981 and 1985, stanley played four seasons of college basketball for the waynesburg university. Mar 11, 2014 best of all for frontman paul stanley is the april 8 publication of his autobiography face the music. Born stanley eisen on january 20, 1952, in queens, new york, stanley took a keen interest in music from a young age, and in his early teens he.
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