Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is the designer of numerous kiss album covers, costumes, and concert stages, in addition to writing many of kisss most successful songs. Paul stanley of kiss writing his second book music news. Stanley established the starchild character for his kiss persona and is known for his distinctive wide ranging voice. 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. Paul stanley dishes on kiss feuds and painful secrets cbs. Paul stanley was born stanley bert eisen, on january 20, 1952, in upper manhattan, new york city, to jewish parents. Gene klein known professionally as gene simmons, is an israeliborn american musician. Paul stanley himself nostalgically referred to as a vintage norelco, and sat down to chat with the lead singerguitariststarman.
Id say i was more of a casual fan, but of the four original members, paul stanley was always my. George peter john criscuola, also known as peter criss and by his stage name the catman, born december 20, 1945, in brooklyn, new york is an american drummer. Ive answered something similar about slash, in that yes of course he is because. Photo of kiss gene, peter, ace, paul for fans of paul stanley 36924483. Q i see youve got a syracuse connection on your latest album. Kiss frontman and cofounder, paul stanley, reflects on an incredible. The album is filled with some of kiss most melodic and catchy hooks. Paul stanley official website interview with paul stanley paul stanley on imdb interview with paul stanley, 1999. His father, william eisen, was of polish descent, while his mother, eva eisen, belonged to a family that had fled nazi germany during the second world war and moved to amsterdam, netherlands, and then to new york city. Paul stanley biography facts, childhood, family life. 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.
He also discusses his new book, titled backstage pass as well as the bands end of the road tour. Face the music a life exposed by paul stanley is a 2014 harperone publication. Face the music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rocks most enduring icons and the group he. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene simmons feud. Face the music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rock s most enduring icons and the group he helped create, define, and immortalize. 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.
A life exposed, a revealing memoir in which he writes frankly about the travails of his. Feb 01, 2014 paul stanley of kiss has a new autobiography coming out, face the music. Im interview spricht frontmann paul stanley, sohn judischer emigranten, uber seine eitelkeit. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Paul stanley is the frontman and rhythm guitarist for kiss, which he cofounded in new york city in 1973. Books by paul stanley goodreads meet your next favorite book. This song was the first collaboration between paul stanley and desmond child for kiss. Apr 29, 2019 watch paul stanley live at paste studio nyc.
Books by paul stanley author of the magic strings of. The rocker reveals more on gene simmons, plus paul stanleys sexuality. The rocker reveals more on gene simmons, plus paul stanley s sexuality. Stanley stops by the couch to talk about the book which is loaded with. Finland on june 9th, 2019 about his latest backstage pass book, ki.
Criss is known for being the drummer in the original lineup of new york glam metal band kiss band during the 1970s before being replaced by eric carr in 1981. 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 pleased with book. Rock icon paul stanleys five favorite films interview with business jet traveler, paul stanley was asked about the fact that gene simmons implies that hes the frontman for kiss while paul, in his book, says that he is. Paul stanley s 1978 solo album was the most kisslike of the four, sounding more like an official band release rather than a solo outing. Paul stanley has 26 books on goodreads with 177 ratings. Stanley deutsch phone, address, background info whitepages. 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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading face the music. Stanley mixes compelling personal revelations and gripping, gritty war stories that will surprise even the most steadfast member of the kiss army.
Kiss icon paul stanley faces the music part 1 youtube. Id say i was more of a casual fan, but of the four original members, paul stanley was always my favorite. This book is the exact opposite,its a chore reading this, essentially the world according to paul stanley. While alice cooper was only joking, rock fans have taken kiss quite seriously, making them one of the most successful rock bands of all time. Rock icon paul stanleys five favorite films interview with rock royalty, we whipped out the portable recorder which mr. 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. Kiss guitaristvocalist paul stanley stated that he is working on his hew book, a followup to his autobiography face the music.
For an inside look at what kiss is all about, we spoke to singer songwriter guitarist and founding member paul stanley. Rocker slash and kiss star paul stanley refused to speak to each other for years after the thenguns n roses star took aim at the singers sound mixing skills in an interview. Mar 11, 2014 kiss frontman paul stanley unloads on the rock hall of fame and memoirs by his kiss cohorts in a wideranging billboard interview. During a 1999 interview with rolling stone, simmons was asked about the source and significance of kiss stage makeup and personas. 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. He is the writer or cowriter of many of the bands highestcharting hits. 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. Kiss have just released their twentythird album titled, hot in the shade polygram, with a 70 city tour to support it. May 19, 2016 its one thing for paul stanley to take kissmate gene simmons to task. Paul stanley was born on september 20, 1985 in mexico city, mexico. In his book sex money kiss, gene simmons says stanley was the driving force for. Paul stanley talks about nikki sixxs ludicrous slams on. I have always liked kiss because they are larger than life, fun, and highly entertaining.
Paul stanley on art, kiss, and loving life paul stanley, founding member and lead vocalist for the classic rock group kiss, has an art show at wentworth gallery in short hills, nj on april 28. They have also lived in chappaqua, ny and scarsdale, ny plus 5 other locations. The guitarist reveals he and stanley fell out over. Simmons is a science fiction and comic book fan and published several science fiction. Kiss paul stanley interview super channel power hour. But woe be to anyone else who wants to do it and that means you, nikki sixx. Lets get the positives out the way,its great that he has made his peace with his father and the addendum confirming in print his love for gene simmons is heart warming but it takes only a few pages. Paul stanley reads from backstage pass at paste studio nyc. This is the book for fans who love living large, but also want to take control and move ahead in everyday life. Iconic frontman of kiss paul stanley being interviewed at rockfest. Mar 28, 2018 in a brand new interview with business jet traveler, paul stanley was asked about the fact that gene simmons implies that hes the frontman for kiss while paul, in his book, says that he is.
Peter criss simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Reddit gives you the best of the internet in one place. Probably because my mom was german and my dad is from european stock. Select this result to view stanley a deutschs phone number, address, and more. 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.
Paul stanley s family barely escaped nazis my mothers fleeing the nazi takeover of germany with her parents would make a movie. Paul stanley is a 1978 solo album from american musician paul stanley, the singersongwriter being best known for serving as the rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist of hard rock band kiss. Apr 08, 2014 new york times and international bestseller 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. It is the only release out of the four kiss solo albums to. New york times and international bestseller 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. 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. 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. Face the music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rocks most enduring icons and the group he helped create. 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. Paul stanley dishes on kiss feuds and painful secrets. Though known for that great disco song, other more rockin dynasty tracks included xray eyes, save your love, magic touch and hard times. As part of the promotion of the book, stanley has announced. Gary james interview with paul stanley of kiss theyre a good band.
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. He has written, recorded, played live s of times to millions of paying public bringing unquestionable joy to over 4 decades of people. Well, turning the page doesnt mean throwing away the book. Kiss frontman paul stanley unloads on the rock hall of fame and. Stanley tells 710 wor tonight with joe concha and lis wiehl that the book deals specifically with the. Best of all for frontman paul stanley is the april 8 publication of his autobiography face the music. Paul stanley is an american singer, songwriter and painter, best known for being the rhythm. Stanley is related to adrienne iris deutsch i and michael eric deutsch as well as 4 additional people. Slash fell out with paul stanley over sound desk drama. Paul stanley reflects on his life in kiss and the end of the road tour, sharing his thoughts on gene simmons and the thought of ace and peter playing. Paul stanley of kiss has a new autobiography coming out, face the music. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene. But this isnt necessarily a bad thing stanley had become a seasoned hard rock songwriter by this point, churning out some of kiss best material love gun, detroit rock city, i want you, etc. I recently interviewed paul about his artwork, kiss, and much more.
Paul stanleys most popular book is the magic strings of frankie presto. I am paul stanley author of the the book face the music, musician, author, cook, painter. Its one thing for paul stanley to take kissmate gene simmons to task. Paul stanleys family barely escaped nazis my mothers fleeing the nazi takeover of germany with her parents would make a movie. Apr 06, 2014 when paul stanley, frontman and rhythm guitarist for the band kiss, married in november 2005, he shared his joy with friends and family, including bandmates eric singer and tommy thayer. 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. 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. 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.
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