I remember clearly when Eric Carr joined Kiss. He was instantly accepted by the fans, and he always looked great. Cool and natural. He managed to follow Peter Criss with no problems what so ever. The guitarists who came on board after Ace left, never did as well as Eric.
You've not heard of Bruce Kulick? More professional than Frehley and a better guitarist. Vinnie Vincent, too, unquestionably the most talented guitarist KISS ever had and a formidable songwriter. Without him, KISS wouldn't have made a comeback. Both were accepted by fans, at least the fans I knew. So was Mark St. John for that matter. Sure, a few romanticized Ace like people do now, but they didn't mind the change, especially when most knew Frehley wasn't on the records anyway.
@@eclecticx Bruce Kulick has my utmost respect in every way. What I'm saying is that maybe it took it little longer for Bruce to gain the acceptance from the fans. In the case of Eric Carr the fans took to him from the first beat he played. But then, Kiss had a much higher profile in 1980 than in 1984 when Bruce joined. I also agree that Vinnie Vincent was an absolute key player in Kiss' 1983 comeback.
@@lysaarvideo I don't know if this reflects on acceptance, but some funs chuckled about Bruce and his lack of stage presence in the beginning. Dude would stand still as a tree. LOL Same couldn't be said of Vincent. He got around on stage. Had KISS not dropped the makeup when they did, there might have been some resistance to him. Maybe the band wouldn't have made the comeback even with him had they kept the makeup. The makeup was played out at that time. St. John's tenure was so brief, it's hard to say whether there was resistance to him, but Animalize sold really well, really quickly. I was at one of the few shows he did. That guy had serious potential. Anyway, I guess whether resistance was notable depended on the fanbase, those who became fans in the 70s vs. the 80s. The fans I knew were of the latter. They knew about the makeup days, of course, but were too young to have really gotten into the band in the 70s.
@@eclecticx I saw Kiss with Bruce on the European tour i Denmark in October 1984. Paul Stanley was as always the dynamo, but Bruce was NOT standing still on stage. He was on fire.
OMG, Ace, way to speak your mind, man! Seriously, though he's done some things, well a lot of things, to deserve criticism, ya still gotta love him. Dude is TOTALLY entertaining.
The incident with Eric and the female photographer was classic. It shows how trusting he was and it was a trait that he never lost and from what i heard he was always a kind and trusting person.
@@kissdiaries I can't wait! These are really good (and funny). I hope you get through at least the non makeup years. Reunion would provide plenty more Ace and Peter drama. But even if you go to the end of the road, Gene and Paul never run out of stupid arrogant things to say that can make us all laugh. 😅
Great that Ace had the last word. Paul admits to what a control freak he really is by gloating over the fact that when Peter left Ace had less say in the band because he lost an ali in decision making, the Elder being a good example of what shitty decision making skills Paul actually showed he had.
I remember the first photo I seen of Eric in Kiss was the cover for an issue of people magazine summer of 1980. Being only 11 at the time I accepted that Peter was out and Eric was in but, I still didn't like Unmasked. 😆
They talk of Eric as getting a Porsche as a "welcome to the family" but what they don't mention is they have him that Porsche instead of songwriting royalties.
Eric was a genius hire.. Paul and gene liked he'd work for a check and be happy. The fans got someone who WAS THEM a year earlier.. so he was beyond cool when Paul and gene didn't give af and went back stage to women. Eric would go hang with the fans.. Paul calls him a "Schmuck" for that.. which seriously makes no sense.
Peter était trop vrai, franc et honnête et certain oublient qui a payer les tournées avec sa CB hypothéqué sa maison 🏠 et eux voulaient virer le manager, Peter leur à rappeler tout ça 👍
11:45 yep, like I say to all the Paul haters out there callin him gay, I tell em to just look at Ace. Ace is the gay guy- not Paul.. It doesnt matter, but those who accuse Paul Stanley of being gay need to reconsider their views
@@kissdiaries thats what I said. "It doesn't matter" I wrote that.. And as I said also, it's just a reply to the Paul Stanley haters who call him gay when their favorite member Ace is actually the one who is gay or bi.. I was pointing out their hypocrisy n ignorance. Plus, ur the one who showed Ace kissing that dude and Gene talking about it. U brought it up, not me
That whole Ace rant at the end was glorious. Loved it.
Gene and Paul are far from perfect. All they do is put Ace and Peter down all the time. Love it when I hear there sides of the story also.
It wasn't a rant
I remember clearly when Eric Carr joined Kiss. He was instantly accepted by the fans, and he always looked great. Cool and natural. He managed to follow Peter Criss with no problems what so ever. The guitarists who came on board after Ace left, never did as well as Eric.
Bruce did quite okay too.
He was the hardworking guy
You've not heard of Bruce Kulick? More professional than Frehley and a better guitarist. Vinnie Vincent, too, unquestionably the most talented guitarist KISS ever had and a formidable songwriter. Without him, KISS wouldn't have made a comeback. Both were accepted by fans, at least the fans I knew. So was Mark St. John for that matter. Sure, a few romanticized Ace like people do now, but they didn't mind the change, especially when most knew Frehley wasn't on the records anyway.
@@eclecticx Bruce Kulick has my utmost respect in every way. What I'm saying is that maybe it took it little longer for Bruce to gain the acceptance from the fans. In the case of Eric Carr the fans took to him from the first beat he played. But then, Kiss had a much higher profile in 1980 than in 1984 when Bruce joined. I also agree that Vinnie Vincent was an absolute key player in Kiss' 1983 comeback.
@@lysaarvideo I don't know if this reflects on acceptance, but some funs chuckled about Bruce and his lack of stage presence in the beginning. Dude would stand still as a tree. LOL Same couldn't be said of Vincent. He got around on stage. Had KISS not dropped the makeup when they did, there might have been some resistance to him. Maybe the band wouldn't have made the comeback even with him had they kept the makeup. The makeup was played out at that time. St. John's tenure was so brief, it's hard to say whether there was resistance to him, but Animalize sold really well, really quickly. I was at one of the few shows he did. That guy had serious potential. Anyway, I guess whether resistance was notable depended on the fanbase, those who became fans in the 70s vs. the 80s. The fans I knew were of the latter. They knew about the makeup days, of course, but were too young to have really gotten into the band in the 70s.
@@eclecticx I saw Kiss with Bruce on the European tour i Denmark in October 1984. Paul Stanley was as always the dynamo, but Bruce was NOT standing still on stage. He was on fire.
OMG, Ace, way to speak your mind, man! Seriously, though he's done some things, well a lot of things, to deserve criticism, ya still gotta love him. Dude is TOTALLY entertaining.
The incident with Eric and the female photographer was classic. It shows how trusting he was and it was a trait that he never lost and from what i heard he was always a kind and trusting person.
Hearing Ace giggle in the background, while others are telling their story, has me dying. 😂😂
Dang!!! Ace comes out swinging! ♠️
Finally kicking`some Ass
@@kissdiaries So cathartic after that barrage of insufferable insolence. Nice use of tension and release. ♠️
@@jukeboxcowboy This is how we do it! ;)
Absolutely love these! Thanks for taking the time to put them together. Can’t wait for the next one. Cheers✌️❤️🎸
Cheers!
Love This.. hope ya do Vinnie n that era .. we're getting there... LoL 🤣🤣
Can't wait myself, we are getting there soon ;)
I was thinkin same thing
makeup n all
Great video. Much respect for Ace and Eric watching this!!!!!!!
Amazing, as ever. The snickers and chuckles are immense!
These videos are great, I can't stop watching them
Man this is fantastic! Its hilarious! I want more.
... more to come ;) Goin till Creatures
@@kissdiaries come on man, take it home! Go through End of the Road. 😁
@@alexsandell8260 Let`s wait and see what will happen after Creatures. Right now busy working on the "Elder-Episode" ;)
@@kissdiaries I can't wait! These are really good (and funny). I hope you get through at least the non makeup years. Reunion would provide plenty more Ace and Peter drama. But even if you go to the end of the road, Gene and Paul never run out of stupid arrogant things to say that can make us all laugh. 😅
Ace is a true Legend..
SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide}
AND oooo cool.! great talks
Great that Ace had the last word.
Paul admits to what a control freak he really is by gloating over the fact that when Peter left Ace had less say in the band because he lost an ali in decision making, the Elder being a good example of what shitty decision making skills Paul actually showed he had.
Genius idea doin these .. Too.. absolutely awesome 😎
Thanks, feels good to hear!
Definitely one of the best things on UA-cam 👍
wow... Thanks!
Great rant by ace at the end…
I'M stealing that "no", that crap is soooo funny. lol
“Look! It’s rock and roll!!” - Ace Frehley
🤣🤣🤣
Keep on getting better 😍😍😂😂
Cheers!
The attention to detail ..."Je T'aime" cracked me up.
Don’t know about Bonjovi, but I was watching Iron Maiden supporting Kiss in Copenhagen 1980.
Awesome videos! Funny and informing :)
Best kisstory presentations ever! Love it!
Thank you for your kind words! ;)
Hey - that was a great segment! What is that footage around 1:53...I'm a collector and I've never seen it! Wow. Great work!
Here you go ;)
ua-cam.com/video/La9rnLDdfMs/v-deo.html
I remember the first photo I seen of Eric in Kiss was the cover for an issue of people magazine summer of 1980. Being only 11 at the time I accepted that Peter was out and Eric was in but, I still didn't like Unmasked. 😆
Omg hahahahaha the chopsticks on piano and "anal inspection/Ace Laugh" absolutely excellent
So ready! It’s midnight here 😂
Good to hear, over here too.
Should be uploaded soon
Fantastic!! 😎🤘🏻
They talk of Eric as getting a Porsche as a "welcome to the family" but what they don't mention is they have him that Porsche instead of songwriting royalties.
They also gave him a million dollars the Porsche is in kiss monster golf
Why would he get songwriting royalties as a new member? He hadn't written anything yet
AWESOME!!!
Well said Ace! 👍
Gene the intellectual huh?
😆😆😆😆😆😆
Love these !!
another great vid
TY
These vids just get better and better!
You cannot trust Gene's memory.
THIS IS LIKE WATCHING KISS STARRING IN THE WIZARD OF OZ LOLOL
hahahaha... ;P
I love these, looking forward to the next one 😎👍
Ace is so funny
I’m hooked!!! 😂
OMG ... THIS IS SO FUCKIN COOL ... THIS IS A GOLD MINE !!!!
Had to do my Ace Frehley impersonation and show up to watch the video late lol
hahaha... well done! ;)
Need 2 hour Ace special!
Here you go ua-cam.com/video/sS0_pfHOetQ/v-deo.html
YEAH!!
Ace made the Paul comment when asked if Paul was a purple prince and Gene sell hard it was really Ace. Haha
Is there a part 15?
Soon ;)
Apparently Eric had never eaten in a real RESTAURANT prior to joining kids…..
hahaha
11:42 Ace would fk anything, like Gene except G stuck with one gender
Imagine a conversation between a drunk Ace and his drunk Australian buddy. That would be hilarious and I wish a recording of that existed
Eric Carr Ace Frehley , Peter Criss and Bruce Kulick are Best musicians Kiss Ever did Hire
Eric was a genius hire.. Paul and gene liked he'd work for a check and be happy.
The fans got someone who WAS THEM a year earlier.. so he was beyond cool when Paul and gene didn't give af and went back stage to women.
Eric would go hang with the fans.. Paul calls him a "Schmuck" for that.. which seriously makes no sense.
Dang, the guys were extremely handsome with makeup
Why Does Paul hate Peter So Much 🤔???
Bc he tried to destroy the band always bitching and threatened to quit every day
Peter était trop vrai, franc et honnête et certain oublient qui a payer les tournées avec sa CB hypothéqué sa maison 🏠 et eux voulaient virer le manager, Peter leur à rappeler tout ça 👍
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
11:45 yep, like I say to all the Paul haters out there callin him gay, I tell em to just look at Ace. Ace is the gay guy- not Paul.. It doesnt matter, but those who accuse Paul Stanley of being gay need to reconsider their views
... but does it really matter?
@@kissdiaries thats what I said. "It doesn't matter"
I wrote that.. And as I said also, it's just a reply to the Paul Stanley haters who call him gay when their favorite member Ace is actually the one who is gay or bi.. I was pointing out their hypocrisy n ignorance.
Plus, ur the one who showed Ace kissing that dude and Gene talking about it. U brought it up, not me
@@vaekkriinhart4347 Right ;)
@@vaekkriinhart4347 Ace gay ? 😅
@@Christine16425 U don't read much, do u?
Bon Jovi didn't tour until 1984
Ace and Vinnie should make out.....HA!!!
hahaha... but it takes two
Ewwww 🤢
Grow Up ,, Gene
Paul is such a drama queen!
Nothing about the airport story is true
I just like to hear Ace talk, but I have a lot in common with Gene_ Aparently Ace is a Liberal
Awesome as usual 🥇