Paul Stanley talks longevity, working with Gene Simmons and retirement.

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8 жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley from KISS talks to Robert Scott ahead of their 2015 Auckland Concert. They chat about Paul's view on reviews, what's kept KISS going for all these years, what's left to achieve, working with Gene Simmons, drugs, his sexuality, his kids, retirement and New Zealand wine.

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@norbertfranz2702 8 жыл бұрын

I've always liked Paul Stanley in interviews, also in recent years as he is getting older. In long sit-down interviews, he comes through very honest and eloquent. This is not the usual rockstar and tour hype. He has moved far beyond that.

@FingerBreakerWu 8 жыл бұрын

+Norbert Franz True, but his digs at Ace and Peter, while understandable, seem a little petty and he seems like he is capable of taking the high road. Don't need to hear about them kissing a dong on their shoulder or eating with their mouths open.

@norbertfranz2702 8 жыл бұрын

Is that is his book, *****? One has to wonder. I haven't read his autobiography yet. We all know that those guys weren't angels, but now with Paul and Gene in their sixties, and Ace and Peter long gone from the active band (it's been 14 and 12 years, respectively), I think Gene and Paul should both give it a rest about the youthful missteps of Frehley and Criss.

@norbertfranz2702 8 жыл бұрын

Matter of fact here, I noticed that through the years, Paul Stanley has managed to paint a picture of himself as the perfect, ultimate hard worker in the band. It's like he never made a mistake and the mistakes were always somebody else's--Peter took drugs and wanted to sing lead, Ace was too drunk to play or write songs, Gene wanted to make movies, Gene had all these outside career choices. Paul was always working, always committed to Kiss. That is what I have been getting from most interviews.

@stevenlennon12 8 жыл бұрын

+Norbert Franz he`s honest, just don't disagree with him. He loses his shit

@norbertfranz2702 8 жыл бұрын

That is probably true. I have recordings of him breaking character and getting angry at fans in the audience while on stage. Anyway, I wouldn't want to piss him off.

@50hellkat2 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley should consider being a therapist if he ever hangs up the guitar.

@emmamcmahon6713 5 жыл бұрын

Yewssssss

@dkstryker 4 жыл бұрын

His book, "Backstage Pass" is incredibly convincing that Mr. Stanley can be a therapist!

@briankann 4 жыл бұрын

He’s clearly a man who has taken in the experiences of his life and learned from them with deliberately honest introspection, and who works (imperfectly, like all of us) to right his wrongs and to pour more gas on the positives he’s been able to see and has taken to heart. It’s refreshing to know of a man in the kind of position he’s created for himself who also (appears to) see his place on the “fame scale” for what it is, and seems to understand that it affords him the opportunity to do a lot of meaningful ‘good’ around him while also having the most fun with it possible - which is contagious, obviously, to millions of Hard Rock fans.

@sandycis2 4 жыл бұрын

I love Paul Stanley! 💖💖💖

@fer66 8 жыл бұрын

What a nice and humble guy, great person and artist.

@timg185 5 жыл бұрын

hhhk20 there’s been plenty of that through the years from all of them! I get why they don’t want those guys in the band but I don’t like the trash talk. Then again to be fair . Imagine what it’s like having interviewers ask every day why Ace and Peter is not in the band !

@siberianhusky5874 4 ай бұрын

Humble? You've gotta be kidding.

@dannyoneil2851 8 жыл бұрын

Paul really speak like a gentleman... he is awesome

@micka4697 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley will always be an upfront honest bloke as you can tell just by reading his biographies and in saying that he is a rock god Im 53 now been listening to kiss most of my life and that wont change whether they exist or not but l personally cant imagine a group called kiss without Paul or gene

@steveclark5016 5 жыл бұрын

He is one of the best vocals in Rock history.

@kennytesta9312 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha what??

@marcsenteney3160 Жыл бұрын

Stop smoking your breakfast!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@marcsenteney3160 Жыл бұрын

7 years later and he still hasn’t got any better then the 70’s

@PURPLE_SHADE_SMOOTHIE 8 жыл бұрын

Well spoken human being. Thank you Paul Stanley.

@BobChomos 8 жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley's voice is the Kiss sound. Without him, it would be a tribute band!

@maddyhoverter 5 жыл бұрын

What about the instruments and other band members that sing. Paul Stanley wouldn't be singing KISS songs without them

@centinela24542 4 жыл бұрын

Yes changed his vocalist and the new is quite good, I don´t think is impossible.

@larsbambi1575 4 жыл бұрын

Kiss is a tribute band! Fake spaceman

@43Aquaman 4 жыл бұрын

Paul cannot sing anymore and he knows it. Why do you think there are plans to replace him. (which I find bizarre)

@natecannon6746 4 жыл бұрын

@@larsbambi1575 Wrong

@terrythompson7535 8 жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley is fucking awesome. End of story..

@43Aquaman 4 жыл бұрын

ok.

@sandycis2 4 жыл бұрын

I believe it!

@jasonmichael3676 3 жыл бұрын

Well said !!

@notakebax72 8 жыл бұрын

He was always my favorite - he is so facinating .... plus he has great hair ! :)

@lessmith727 4 жыл бұрын

Is a wig afraid to say.

@lynphillips2109 4 жыл бұрын

@@blindmelonstubbly it's a great wig. Very natural looking ;)

@Gauntlet1985 4 жыл бұрын

@@blindmelonstubbly That's not a wig, unless it's got weaved in grey hairs... Lol that's his real hair in this clip.

@professorkaos2781 4 жыл бұрын

@@Gauntlet1985 hes bald as an eagle, theres many online photos to prove it

@markwright5223 3 жыл бұрын

@@professorkaos2781 Online photos ....really you think a video with him with hair is fake, but photos with him with no hair are true It's very easy to fake a picture.

@GEricG 6 жыл бұрын

Always comes across as a gentleman.

@tedboeing 3 жыл бұрын

Extremely awesome , KISS will always be my # 1 band of all time . Paul is sensational , GOD BLESS you

@KollinPorkChop 8 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Paul always seems to be a class act!

@Bro-ne9sw 8 жыл бұрын

have u seen this band live? they're shit. sorry m8. respect tht they're Jews. but m8 they suck dick. Paul even says it in this clip.

@KollinPorkChop 8 жыл бұрын

Sam Griffin I have had the privilege to see them three times. The band is amazing live. Also regardless if Paul is gay or not, which he is not, I wouldn't have a problem with it.

@teddyleather9079 8 жыл бұрын

+Kollin Pork Chop YES I AGREE!!

@tontoepstein6381 8 жыл бұрын

+Kollin Pork Chop What are you, some kind of psychic? How do you know which way Stanley swings.

@KollinPorkChop 8 жыл бұрын

Tonto Epstein How do you know which way he doesn't?

@gizzykatkat9687 4 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Paul talk all day long. The life experiences he's had are so many and I learn from him. I have such respect for this man he's like a father figure to me.

@stevecal2607 4 жыл бұрын

His Phantom of the opera performance was jaw droppingly perfect he took it to a new level. He is one of rocks few really well rounded musicians whiling to take necessary risks to be the best he can be by expanding his musicality where others fear to go, in other words, dont talk it walk it. KISS was the frontier of Rock, I actually see in my mind New York city when I hear kiss songs, thats when you know their music will live forever.

@ericthomas4447 6 жыл бұрын

"I woke up this morning and I was still Paul Stanley" lmao

@leokimvideo 7 жыл бұрын

Paul was amazing during the unmasked era, great songwriting and singing against a very changing music enviroment. It's sort of sad that there is not that much focus on that era today. Because without that middle act we would not have made it to the final act we see today.

@scottsrush 6 жыл бұрын

leokimvideo unmasked is a great album. Def a little lighter but great writing and playing

@RobertSmith-sq1wg 6 жыл бұрын

FINALLLL??? wtfu lolllllll

@rickwpaperworkmakeschildsu4655 6 жыл бұрын

Saw them at Nassau County Collesium 86 and they were great! Played Led Zep Whole Lotta Love too!

@christopherchuauhang4829 5 жыл бұрын

No doubt Paul is a vital member of KISS. Just like Gene, Ace and Peter.

@ApostleofLoveMedjugorie 4 жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley... A good man...who has overcome adversity, misunderstanding and even physical limitations...his passion, tenacity and dedication keeps him on top...and rightfully so!

@darksaga80 8 жыл бұрын

I've never been huge fans of their music, but jesus man, you have to respect what they've been able to do with their careers. Sold out concerts, multi-platinum albums galore, and the staying power where their music has survived every single musical fad. Gene and Paul are truly remarkable people, even outside of music. They have always have all my respect for them and KISS, just amazing guys and an amazing band.

@kissbliss5080 8 жыл бұрын

Nice interview. I love the black studded jacket. 40 years of Kiss Energy and Kiss-Army-Supporters.

@TRUE_PROPHET_of_CHRIST 7 жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley is WONDERFUL at singing! God BLESS HIM! 👍🇺🇸😀🗽🗣🎙🎤🎸🎵

@belovedconsole 5 жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley is so gracious, so eloquent. And why I keep coming back to KISS, and interviews like this, is because they basically champion self-worth and self-validity. Think whatever you want about them, but they are so positive, over and over. And I don't mean egotistical, speaking of Paul here, I mean, he's saying: DO WHAT YOU LOVE. He even quoted Mark Twain about that. He knows what he's talking about, he lives it.

@josez1 2 жыл бұрын

So refreshing to hear a reporter ask new and excellent thoughtful questions….

@stylewars7039 3 жыл бұрын

Any Paul Stanley interview is always gold , always informative. , witty. , funny and chill 💯🔥🔥👌😎

@Fangsinurface 5 жыл бұрын

Classy and professional as always paul. Long life star child!!

@kevindavis1281 7 жыл бұрын

Paul, you are an influence to many, many people. More than you can imagine!

@garyconner6151 4 жыл бұрын

Ok people he just told you.find what you love to do and be passionate about it.youll never feel like it's a 9 to 5

@katthardin2939 8 жыл бұрын

paul has always been my favorite!!

@lettyguerra371 5 жыл бұрын

The reason for the longevity of KiSS is Paul Stanley's persistence!

@gregorybriceno6987 5 жыл бұрын

I consider Paul Stanley a friendly and talentous guy. It is admirable the way he talks in any interview in any countty. Well done these years. Amazing.

@paulsimmons5726 7 жыл бұрын

One of the greatest singers that rock has ever produced. Always honest and sincere. Continued luck to Paul!

@thsr592 8 жыл бұрын

Paul's so smooth n articulate

@mikeobrien6704 2 жыл бұрын

Paul just seems so much more humble as he's aged. Great to see.

@wrinkleneckbass 8 жыл бұрын

Say what you will, Paul and Gene have an incredible work ethic and paid their dues over all these years. As much as I love the original lineup, I don't blame them for kicking out Peter and Ace in favor of guys who were more reliable. It gets very tiring to work with people who are lazy, addicted to drugs or booze, non punctual, etc.

@lettyguerra371 5 жыл бұрын

Exactly! People need to put themselves in these men's position . If you have a business of any type, a d you want to be successful and you have partners, would you keep partneres that are bringing down your business? Would you keep a liability that will destroy your livelihood? Ruin a d waste all your hard work and capital? Of course not! Ace and Peter rode the gravy train longer than they should have, and should consider themselves very fortunate!

@65drummer1 4 жыл бұрын

They all had their "rocker" moments but paul and gene kept their ssshhheeea together while ace and peter never pulled out in time. It takes a lot more work to know when to stop and many never do. I miss the old lineup and will never forget the sound they made together but you can't force someone to change, they have to want it. I'm just glad they still perform as many groups work until they're rich and then disappear.

@wb6162 4 жыл бұрын

Geddy Lee of Rush has testified to that for years. KISS taught Rush what it takes to make it as a band

@garyconner6151 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you know all about it.

@SECRETSINTHEINKWELL 8 жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, both have very good views on life.

@rikkuwolf4166 8 жыл бұрын

Oh. My. God! This is beautiful!!!!! How many stars do you know that would feel this way? About all of it? This is beautiful.

@gromek6936 7 жыл бұрын

A very down to earth guy, with a good healthy sense of humour!

@andrewheredia8049 5 жыл бұрын

Humility!! Thank You, Mr. Stanley and The Rock Band Kiss!! Class Act All The Way!👍🎸🇺🇸

@frankieshankly703 8 жыл бұрын

Stanley is a true gentleMan

@erichimes3062 5 жыл бұрын

Frankie Shankly, this position I’ve held: it pays my way, but it corrodes my soul. I want to leave( you will not miss me). I want to go down in musical history...

@anthonyhfe6450 Жыл бұрын

So humble. Like Geddy Lee. Speaks so accurately and gives his best to answer every question as he knows people watching this DO really care about Paul Stanley. Like Geddy Lee, he's so humble but a total madman at his craft - the real deal. A hardworking, passionate musician and vocalist. I'm totally inspired. I admit I didn't take Kiss too seriously as a teen but I did like their music. I found myself liking their music in the seventies, the eighties, the nineties, etc. and they're still here. Nobody ever heard a Kiss song come on the radio and said: "Change the station". We always said: "Crank it!" I realized early on there are some serious musicians behind that makeup. The makeup wasn't the show. The makeup added to an already great show and made it larger than life. Rock on Paul ! Rock on Kiss !

@michaelclyburn5858 6 жыл бұрын

Paul is so well spoken. I’ve always liked him. God bless you Paul!

@duncansutherland47 4 жыл бұрын

I just saw them in the Barkley Center in Brooklyn. They were the best rock show I’ve ever seen!! They are better than ever!

@rdo1231 8 жыл бұрын

Love Paul - always have, a big influence indeed - thanks for this great interview

@ThomasJamesAlford 8 жыл бұрын

It's funny to hear his real voice! Paul had the best range of the four of 'em, and he didn't always sound like the same person from song to song

@3to1media 5 жыл бұрын

What?

@infoguy1978 8 жыл бұрын

this is the first time i have heard paul address the gay rumors in a rather lengthy fashion.

@kimberlyvalera4018 7 жыл бұрын

Paul is my favorite member in the band so if he ain't in the band there is no Kiss...

@paulstanley6853 3 жыл бұрын

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@flyme2themoon720 4 жыл бұрын

I have a new outlook on Paul.Very much a together guy and thinks before he speaks.Awsome career and has done only a few can.Very fortunate guy..has lived his life on his terms only and that's inspiring..

@DMDvideo10 6 жыл бұрын

That was fab. Kiss was why I started playing and singing. Paul was my biggest inspiration!

@hugocortes3680 5 жыл бұрын

What a wonderful man with his family!! :) Just like my parents, classic people!

@eds1994fatboy 6 жыл бұрын

I saw them in Indiana March 25 1975 ....and was just amazed.They just released Hotter Than Hell.....and the rest is history

@TheTrunk60 4 жыл бұрын

I hear you brother..I saw them 4 days earlier Mar. 21 1975 The Beacon theatre New York. Changed my life & correction...the rest is KISSTORY. LOL

@haileytriest7439 8 жыл бұрын

Seems like a cool guy

@bradleymonroe6443 8 жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley has the great guitar riffs and thrilling high pitched singing with a true rock style spinto tenor voice. A great way to Rock and Roll All Night and Party Everyday. He is a great music liker.

@mackette54 5 жыл бұрын

I impressed, not a kiss fan, but impressed with Me. Stanley

@thehouso 4 жыл бұрын

I saw them on the tour he was on in this interview, They were perfect and the lighting was Pink Flody esc.

@lozarok 8 жыл бұрын

Paul is a champ !

@JoeyP322 8 жыл бұрын

Great interview... He's an intelligent man, musician and an incredible song writer... I bought "rock n roll over" back in the fall of 76, I went to the store to buy "destroyer" but it was sold out... Unbeknownst to me "rock 'n' roll over" had just been released... That's still my favorite album and since that day, Paul to me, has always been Kiss...

@metalpunk9519 4 жыл бұрын

Got to love this guy, no matter how famous or how Rich he is he has never forgotten his humble beginning,and always saying with a plan you can do this too!Thx Paul:):)

@shawnglass108 5 жыл бұрын

I think Paul actually understands that neither he or Gene could be replaced in KISS. He is just too humble to admit he knows it.

@smartprocesssolutions748 3 жыл бұрын

Grew up with Kiss and other greatest bands ever, and these guys are testament to Rock and best rock concert to go to. I sat 1st row in front of Ace Frehley, amazing!

@54jeanmarie 6 жыл бұрын

Adore this man. He is humble despite his phenomenal level of success.

@louisgauthier1889 8 жыл бұрын

Great interview!!! Paul really comes across as a class act.

@CincinnatusPublish 4 жыл бұрын

I love his interviews... He's gotten better with age.

@hy-ed3ts 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for great interview, but no one can be replaced by Paul Stanley having great talent, who has been loved by Rock God.

@dzinelu1916 5 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure to hear him speak. Great roll model for young men growing up.. always respectable in everything he does.❤

@treetopflyer522 4 жыл бұрын

Wow. I was never a fan of KISS (music not my style) but watching these interviews gives me a huge amount of respect for them.

@smoovegittar 8 жыл бұрын

He looks great and happy to see him enjoying success!

@hadleymanmusic 4 жыл бұрын

It was the guitar sound made me get electric in 77. Then all n all its you guys always workin that keeps me a fan, professionals that need no proof.

@shapeshifter8986 8 жыл бұрын

I love such interviews. Espacially when there is one of my childhood heroes.

@jimmyfreeman5714 5 жыл бұрын

The front man/ master of ceremony, Mr. Paul Stanley! He's up at the top, really he defined the art more than most!

@justsusan8606 4 жыл бұрын

Kiss! THE BEST ROCK BAND EVER!!!!! I love you Paul Stanley!!!!!❤️💋

@ShaneHerald 2 жыл бұрын

man Paul's a hero of mine man ...all the guys in kiss ....god id love to just kick back and hang out with those guys ....their music wuz such a big part of my life ....you wanted the best you got the best ..KISS!!!!!!!!!!! lol....man i love that band ......

@smfletcher1944 8 жыл бұрын

Paul is up there with Mick and Freddie in my Holy Trinity of Rock frontmen

@DKomnicide 8 жыл бұрын

Liam gotta be up there

@damnwicked666 8 жыл бұрын

+SM Fletcher He's above them in my book.

@harrisfoster1066 7 жыл бұрын

Justin Hayward...any questions...poor guitar player, lousy singer....

@pyyktodd 7 жыл бұрын

He sings perfect for his style and plays great guitar, and if he is so bad , explain how he has been playing and touring huge arenas since 1974.

@Appleblade 3 жыл бұрын

Grew up with KISS in the 70s... still listen to them now, most every morning, amazed at their great songs... Black Diamond, Parasite, Rock Bottom, so many great songs with fun guitar, fun drums, great vocals. KISS is the best!

@geraldevans3280 2 жыл бұрын

She, I want you, Nothin’ to loose… Love Gun….. the list is amazing!

@mikebenoit158 5 жыл бұрын

Paul you are real that's what I always loved about you you kept the band going

@banditgrovmalet 8 жыл бұрын

As stated before, great interview! Very personal and different from many other clips on the tube. Well done!

@manuelleyba4858 7 жыл бұрын

Paul+no drugs=years of success!!!

@thelapander 7 жыл бұрын

Love this guy.. Total class act

@MobiusBandwidth 8 жыл бұрын

very nice interview. humble guy considering all his success.

@henkschouten3674 6 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring personality and a great middle finger to all ageists. In my 50s now and realize there are no limitations to what you can (still) achieve. DO IT

@patrickmeyer8432 8 жыл бұрын

KISS without Paul ? Are you kidding ? If yes I'm gone too

@billjannusch 8 жыл бұрын

Very cool interview!! I have always loved Paul's song writing, rhythm guitar, and most of all lead vocal performances in KISS( I am a massive Gene fanatic too!!), and I have been so thankful that they have continued to kick ass this long..I have been lucky enough to have seen KISS live many times with and without the original line up and various incarnations, and have been a huge fan since 1980!! I also got to meet Gene , Paul, Eric, and Bruce years ago and it was amazing..KISS has been a religion to me along with Black Sabbath as well!!

@garyconner6151 4 жыл бұрын

Me too.add.rush and dream theater.

@oneeyeddog3045 6 жыл бұрын

Well educated and wise man! Class act!

@erindinneen9653 8 жыл бұрын

Great interview. really enjoyed it.

@joeguzman3558 Жыл бұрын

Some people love Paul some people hate him but no matter what he's been a successful story he's the living example that in this nation if you believe in what you do and never give up you can accomplish something - I was a young boy when kiss debuted and I always have love them - God bless and protect Paul Stanley and his beautiful family.

@portal2passion 8 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love Paul's leather jacket !!!

@russburton7660 3 ай бұрын

I Have Been To KISS Concerts Several times and Have seen other Performers Too But Can Honestly Absolutely No One Holds A Candle To A KISS Show when it comes to Rockin The House their Absolutely incredible

@SchGtr 8 жыл бұрын

now that's a great interview.

@thsr592 8 жыл бұрын

One regret, never seeing kiss in the 70s

@robinlove2729 6 жыл бұрын

THSR so sorry u didn’t get to see that magic!!!

@LD-qj2te 6 жыл бұрын

THSR I saw them 1976 in the alive tour was awesome

@JohnnyRecently 7 жыл бұрын

Great interview. Kudos to the interviewer and his insightful questions. He doesn't feel the need to make his fame on the shoulders of a giant. He ferreted out outstanding answers by Paul. And Paul? A successful wise man. This interview was about life!

@DeangerSmith 7 жыл бұрын

Big love to you Paul \m/

@richardlawson6787 7 жыл бұрын

probably the bass of kiss right here! the most intelligent,well spoken,kindest,if not the the most talented,musically, of kiss,paul is most definetly the core of the band...bless you paul for giving us this gift!!!

@milton57607 8 жыл бұрын

Success (Paul Stanley ) Very Good Interview ! ,Great Interview !!!!!!

@brottarnacke 8 жыл бұрын

If you believe that you can make it big if you try your very hardest, doing what you love, then you're not BLINDLY believing in yourself.

@chericoffman6321 2 жыл бұрын

Paul can still make a girl’s heart skip a beat or two.

@reneelouiseazzopardi2073 Жыл бұрын

Very true and young ones too!

@BARBARALHASS 3 жыл бұрын

Paul Stanley is wonderful for his kids . Any of us can artist , music carrier, etc.. but special kind Dad to make this top passionate. From Ludington Michigan USA 🇺🇸