Can we all agree that his tone is glorious

"People break the rules but you should know them before you try to break them" Thats wisdom

Paul is rock solid in his advice. He certainly knows his craft.

This is why KISS sounds so good live--- Paul is a killer guitarist, and Ace shines in the solos because Paul keeps the songs sounding full. I saw KISS live in the 70's, 80's & 90's. Great legacy these guys built.

cool to see Paul Stanley just sit down and jam.

This is probably the best Paul Stanley video I've seen. No bullshit. THIS is why he is a legend.

"You can spend a lifetime working on your rhythms" well said !

These riffs are like the soundtrack to my childhood.

Great voice...good rhythm player...killer songwriter...gotta give Paul the props he deserves

The absolute man.

I’m not a Kiss guy, but I love listening to Paul speak. Intelligent, articulate And still has the passion. Respect.

I have never been accused of being the smartest guy in the room but the tone from his guitar is absolutely amazing!

Paul Stanley is a better guitarist than you'd think.

So great to see these riffs up close by the man who wrote them.

Personally not a KISS fan, but my God how many people did Paul and Ace inspire to pick up the axe?

Not only is Paul a great frontman, singer and songwriter but he’s a great guitar player. He gets a lot of hate but I have a tremendous amount of respect for him. Immensely underrated.

Paul really knows what he's talking about. The man's written some of the greatest rock songs ever!!

His sound is brutal as fuck! WOW! I wish all KISS albums had this tone for their rhythm!

"If a song can't be played on a single instrument, it's not a good song."

Simple, raw, straight ahead rock riffs. Not flashy but he sounds great!

For those of you not keeping track: Flaming Youth Firehouse Hotter than Hell I Want You I Stole Your Love Detroit Rock City Take Me Strutter

Sometimes it's OK to be a Malcolm Young, not an Angus Young.

Paul Stanley is the whole package rolled into one - best vocalist, best rhythm guitarist, excellent song writer, on and on. Easily my favorite member of Kiss.

One of the best Les Paul dirt tones I've ever heard. 👌😎

"Real rock n roll lasts". Great ending

Paul hit the nail right on the head. The best players were just as good at rhythm as they were at lead. It's equally important to practice until you're right in the pocket as it is to fly around on the fretboard.

he's such an articulate, intelligent and knowledgeable person - I love listening to him on and off stage.

He may not play the best flashiest licks I’ve ever seen but he sounds great for what he does and it works perfect for the songs he writes and it has power and originality to it.

"Rock n roll is about the glory of the arm swing, the down push." - Paul Stanley

When I taught guitar Strutter was always in the mix to teach the importance of rhythm. Saw KISS three times and had Alive in 1975. Life changing album. Pure Rock n Roll.

Very fitting he ends it with Strutter. Their very 1st song on their very first album, such great riffs. What a living legend!

Perfect example of why Rhythm guitar is so important to a song and it's band. Paul Stanley, thank you for all those classic KISS songs you just played. Not to many people can run around on stage playing and singing at the same time like you've been doing for 40+years. Truly a Rock legend.

"I Stole Your Love" - such a great riff/progression

Gosh I love listening to Paul........not only on guitar but in interviews......he is so intelligent and articulate. Certainly does not conform to the stereotype dumb rock star. Amazingly clever person.

Rock is all about rhythm. I'd rather listen to five minutes of well-crafted, driving, crunchy rhythm than a day of pretentious, "look at me" lead.

This series is amazing. No interruption just the artist, his axe and the story. And the strings! Great stuff!!!!!!

You can hear the conviction in his playing. Thats the power behind those songs.

This is terrific! I wish Paul had his own instructional guitar videos for awesome "rhythm" playing. Always great to learn from the artists who actually wrote the riffs. Learned so much just from this video. \m/

There is something ultra satisfying about a sharp, crisp, hard-hitting, rhythm guitar section

I've always looked at Paul as the born rock star of KISS. He seems to know the craft of song writing. If he lived next door to me, I bet he would be cool to loan me a cup of sugar without a bunch of attitude.

This guy is a reason why kids in 70's bought they guitars and started playing, one of the guys who formed the rock and roll

Paul Stanley Is A Legend For A Reason.... The Man IS Rock-N-Roll!!

Every time I hear the words "Rock Star" immediately l think ... Paul Stanley For me are synonymous

paul has a very unique way of playing.. it's hard to describe.. he's .. not in front of the beat..not in the rear..he's....there!! true rock and roll

say what you will but this man and Kiss are rock and roll!!

Loving Paul's insight and attitude! :) Rock On!!!

Loved this music and Kiss since I was 9 yrs old. At 54 I still play and listen to the hottest band in the land!

The master at work...author of more classics than you'd think possible. Killer tone and a heartfelt love of rock'n'roll that's infectious and very, very real. Love this guy. He's the real thing. A dying breed. Watching him play is a joyous thing.

One of the true, unsung, underrated maestros of rock and roll rhythm guitar. He's right up there with all the rhythm greats -- Malcolm Young, Rudolf Schenker, Derek St. Holmes, Izzy Stradlin, Robbin Crosby, and the list goes on and on. Having a tight grasp of rhythm and being able to write catchy riffs is so essential to being a great guitarist. I was surprised to hear he started out using flatwound strings. Those are primarily for jazz guitar and very difficult to bend.

That tone is simply outstanding. Thank you Paul for giving one of your long-time fans such a great guitar lesson.

Paul's a serious musician and one of the best rhythm players out there besides Malcolm Young. Here he's down to earth and talking about his drive and passion, the stuff that made him the LEGEND he is. KISS is and will always be a huge part of my life.

I just love watching Paul play with massive amount of attitude.

Mr Stanley has always been true to his roots......great player.....definitely knows a cool guitar when he see one........could have been way longer......nice to see him just jamming away.

that’s some tone he’s working with here

Paul's playing here is fantastic. Killer tone! Thanks for posting.

KISS was a huge part of my life from 74-77! back then they were SURREAL to me like a extreme mystery, we did not know what they looked like or much about them personally. That was a big part of their charm and charisma. plus they had/have the best show ever! These days with the internet there is no mystique anymore! :(

Paul really is a true rock star. A Dying Breed I'm afraid. his book was exceptionally good as well

His rhythm playing is amazing and his riffs where the backbone of Kiss. Add in Frehley and you have rock history.

This is so cool I love just watching Paul play in this little home studio when he started I stole your love I just picture him coming down from the risers in 1977 then I look up and hear his little studio just jamming on a stool and it's so cool

this tone is incredible. oh my Stanley.

True legend... one of the greatest ever.

Underated player IMO kiss was always a great rhythm band love love Paul's playing

The father of rock, mad respect for him.

This was fantastic and I've always dug Paul Stanley as an underrated rhythm player.

I’ve seen KISS live in the UK and I can honestly say I’m not a massive fan, BUT this interview is absolutely superb and PS is one hell of a Guitarist and comes across as a true Gentlemen.

Say what you will about Paul. To me he is one of my heroes that when I heard the chords of Black Diamond That was the drug that got me into playing guitar. I wanted to be like Paul. Songwriting, playing, singing, and showmanship. It was his quote “be yourself for your music” that helped me push harder to be my own voice. Thanks Paul

Great to see him play these great riffs and talk musicians talk for once (guitar strings for instance). With all of the jumping around on stage he sometimes neglects his guitar playing while being on stage. Not here. Despite what all critics say, Paul Stanley knows how to play guitar. I also like his heavy guitar sound. Great stuff this video.

I keep coming back to watch this video every time my solos start to suck and then I hear those wise words " You can spend a lifetime working on rhythm" absolute fucking legend. This made me want to buy a Les Paul . This is the best non Gibson add for a Gibson product.

Paul Stanley is my idol and I started learning his songs on guitar and started living life to the fullest

Wow, rare closeups of the man himself playing his riffs!!!

He wrote that riff for Hotter Than Hell. Absolutely Amazing ❤️

Paul is soo underrated, love this guy

I'm so glad that I found this channel. This is for me the best episode yet. I love that they went with Paul and chose to focus on Rhythm playing rather than leads. I would like to see more of these kinds of segments. Thumbs Up and Liked!

Paul is the reason I became a musician, the reason I learned to play guitar. I love Ace too but I became a dedicated rythm guitar player over 35 years ago because of Paul's style and charisma. I have other guitar heroes that have shaped my life but Paul and KISS are the catalysts for all who've come after. Real rock and roll does indeed last and will live inside me until I breathe my last breath.

Amazing Tone, amazing guitarist!!

I just love watching interviews or anything like that with Paul I love how poetic he is with his words.

Could we get a few hours of Paul jammin' on those Gibsons? So cool seeing the players who wrote the songs getting busy. Thx EB for a great vid!

Still a fan man...these guys had such a huge impact on me when I was young. Not a fanboy anymore, but even with all the crap, I still love the band. Especially the original.

one of the great fronter's in a great rock group. playing rhythm and singing (Paul had great pipes) at the same time is not easy. a true rocker.

He is the ultimate showman

Awesome Paul. hear you is always a pleasure.....

Great episode. Paul was one of the reasons I picked up guitar. Kiss was also the first concert I ever went to...in second grade! Although I didn't dress up like him, I went to grade school a few times with makeup along with some other friends. Good times!

Such a smart and articulate guy

Excellent Guitar. Excellent. Riff Master. Enough Said. KISS 😘

Really enjoyed this. Paul has been neglected by many and under appreciated. For all you haters out there...learn something from this legend.

what a legend

Paul Stanley and Malcim Young ..2 best rhythm guitarists in hard rock bands..cool.

I love when Paul talks about music and the craft of songwriting!!

Great Interview! Love listening to all of these Classics KISS riffs with no singing during the interview ! What an Awesome Sound that Les Paul is putting out !

Underrated guitar player...

That tone he had omg 😍😍😍

Paul Stanley is great! He's a very talented musician!

I appreciate Paul's passion for the instrument. I've always been mesmerized by the guitar myself. As a kid growing up, everyone else was staring at Mick Jagger while I stood transfixed by what Keith Richards was doing. To me it seems that being able to sing is a gift you either were born with or not. Being able to play guitar comes only through blood, sweat and tears. What impresses you most? That's just me - maybe I'm wrong I don't know....

Paul always does a good interview, and is very well spoken. This one, is no exception.... He's really making a comeback, lately. Good for him.

I could listen to Paul all day. Great insights. Paul has always been a gentleman and Gene has always been a tool. I picked up on that when I was 10 in 1976.

Put on a stage a great solo guitarrist during 02:00hours and you'll watch a boring performance. The energy and the center of the music is on the killer riffs! That's what make you wish jump, bang your head or just clap your hands. And Mr Paul is a master at this class!

Paul is extremely under rated. He has one of the best techniques when it comes to rhythm playing

I love Ernie Ball & I love Kiss - I play rhythm too and have seen so many times killer soloist but I couldn't really tell what song it was they were playing. Where as with rhythm it IS the song. Well said Mr. Stanley!

I have watched this video several times now and every time I come away with more respect for Paul's guitar playing and I love hearing him talk about Rock and Roll - to us it's just music that helps us through our day, for him it's his life! Not just his life because he has made millions of dollars in KISS all these years, but more so it fully drives him and encapsulates him and THAT is what made him become a rock star, he HAD to play publicly, the music wouldn't give him another choice for him to be truly happy. Man, the tone he has that Les Paul at is awesome!! I knew and play every KISS song he played but holy sh** his tone blew me away. Many people do not know that about Paul either, he is a Les Paul guy. When we see him on stage he is always playing something like an Iceman (which I love) or some version of a Washburn customized guitar. But when he is home or in the recording studio and he is getting down to business and wants the best sound, he grabs one of his several Les Paul's. I don't care if you like KISS or not, after watching this and listening to what he said, you have to walk away having a little more respect for the guy, again not because of the band he is in but more so for his thoughts on the guitar and music and especially Rock and Roll!

When I was young Ace was the hero. Now Paul is what I have always related to. He has always been the voice and rythm. Perfection.....Magnificent......Thank you Paul.