At least Vinnie did an Eric Carr Tribute this year.

If Vinnie were actually in shape and could prove he could play they'd probably have buried the hatchet one more time for him, but in his current condition? No way.

You can say whatever but Vinnie Vincent played on the most metal albums Kiss ever made creatures and lick it up. Wrote some of the best and heaviest music on Revenge.

Vinnie Vincent Will NOT Celebrate Paul Stanley, either... So, at least it all balances out.

the comments in here are so funny. As if anyone one in here would get back together with someone who tried to sue them 10+ times. Half you clowns would kill the guy who took your parking spot let alone sue you countless times.

Like him or not , Vinnie put KISS back on the map after The Elder

I don't blame Gene or Paul for not wanting to do anything with Vinnie again.

When did Vinnie Vincent turn into Ann Wilson?

Vincent looks like my great aunt Mildred in Kiss makeup.

Creatures of the night, 3/4 of that album is bad ass, Young and wasted, and Vinny wrote Not for the innocent, and that's still my favorite none original Kiss tune, he also wrote unholy. and that was the hardest and darkest tune on revenge.

Paul is right im every way they don't need the headache in kiss

I'm not defending Vinnie or Gene... Gene allowed Vinnie to appear at one of his Vault Experiences. Vinny played his guitar and Gene left him to mingle and stuff ( maybe give out the vaults that the fans ordered). It's on KZfaq.

Vinny/Vicky ran out of cash halfway through the surgery.

How many last tours are there? The last and final tours I remember from the late 90's.

Why is Paul and Gene always "Bashing" their former band-mates? You don't see this with AC/DC or The Rolling Stones? Unreal. It's time to move on here Gene and Paul!

Maybe if someone writes them a big fat check

I just always saw it as a flawed, but ultimately symbiotic relationship. Vinnie was undoubtedly a very talented songwriter. But it’s debatable as to whether that talent would have come to the fore without a band such as Kiss providing him with an opportunity to showcase those talents. Vinnie & Kiss, a promising marriage, but one that was seemingly doomed to fail.

f'ing awesome/hilarious thumbnail on this. I have to give credit where credit is due. Paul would be happy and approve.

Kiss is done imo. Ace, Peter and Vinnie will never get their do from Gene and Paul. Sad. Gene and Paul should retire.

Que Loco y que pena que los tipos talentosos terminen siendo siempre tan complicados, considero que el y Ace fueron los mas talentosos que estuvieron en Kiss por el protagonismo personal de las guitarras de ambos, quienes vinieron despues no los creo talentosos, Bruce recien en REVENGE se puso mas agresivo y aplico mucho del estilo Ace y Tommy por algo nunca llego a nada importante

Why the loop ??????

Me thinks Vinnie got his mother's side of his looks. Great player.

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} ooo cool talks

Would you want to reminisce about the old days with someone who tried to sue you multiple times? i think not!

I think that Vinnie still needs to prove that he can play, shred at any level.

I guess there are a lot more personal reasons for Paul and Gene than we, the fans, will ever know. Sometimes I wonder what happend during the recording and following tour of Lick it up. But I guess thats privat and confidential.

I wouldn't either. She has continually sued Kiss to try and finish her transition.

We love U, Vinnie Vincent. ❤

I only saw KISS once back in the day (82 or 83), and it just happened to be when Vinnie was with them. I recently ran across Paul's book on Kindle. He mentions the L.A. show that I saw, and how Vinnie played so much bullshit during his solo that people were leaving to get something to eat etc. Then Gene and Paul finally couldn't take anymore, and they just came out on stage and pulled the plug on the jerkoff. I had forgotten those details, but Paul hit it right on the head in his book, and it was all exactly what I witnessed, and exactly how I felt at the time. Paul even talk about what a stupid idea the "Ank" was... At the time, I was like "who the F is this guy, and what the F is he wearing?". I'd never want to see that guy again

Auntie Vinnie

So sad. One of the most often touted pieces of advice from people who are successful in any business, not just entertainment, is be easy to work with. It’s not just the KISS guys saying Vinnie is douche..

He at least saved them in the 80s with that one hit song he wrote.

Vinnie looks like a 70 year old grandma

I agree with Benjamin.GO VINNIE!🎸🎸🎸

Wasn't Vinnie on one of the kiss kruise's? If Paul has the final say why was Vinnie on that big boat? Lol

Vinnie Vincent was an incredibly talented guitarist and songwriter. He very well might be the greatest musically and re songwriting. It's safe to say that without him, KISS wouldn't have come back in the 80s. Lick It Up returned the band to relevancy and Paul took it from there throughout the mid 80s. Vincent returned for Revenge in songwriting capacity, which was arguably KISS's best album. The band at the time was certainly the most talented: Simmons actually played bass for the first time in over a decade, Stanley was at the top of his game with his guitar work and vocals, Kulick was terrific on lead guitar, and Singer fantastic on drums. May Eric Carr R.I.P., but not even he could really hold a candle to Singer. Criss certainly couldn't, not even on his best day and Singer's worst. Still, that album wouldn't have been what it was without Vincent. Thus, Vincent's talent then can't be denied. Neither could his mental state or professional instability.

I bet if Vinnie was to slip Gene a $100 bill Gene would welcome him with open arms.

Vinny had his shot and he blew it, at this point he should be acknowledged for his contributions to the band but that's it,.

For once, I agree with Paul and Gene on this. If he is the only one the door is not open to, that says something, considering their bad blood with Ace and Peter.

VV saved them when people couldn't care less. He was a real songwriter and super talented guitarist. No room for that in this company.

Well I won’t knock vinnie for his part at putting new life into kiss when they desperately needed a good guitarist and co writer. Lick it up album was the life preserver for this band and lot of credit goes to vinnie on that. But after their falling out we all know vinnie has done some messed up stuff. Some im sure we never heard bout with kiss and fans. He’s backed out of lots of promises he promoted and cancelled shows. Granted he’s had personal issues/ conflicts within himself but he pissed off lot of fans over the yrs . That’s the truth. But he will def be remembered for his contribution to kiss , he played great for them despite his own undoing.

That Dubai gig was killer. I don't think the lsd I dropped before watching hurt one bit.

What about Mark Saint John?

I think maybe they should just make a contract for that event and if he signs it then let him play that way there no oh he gonna sue us etc.. Plus Kiss would make lots off that cause there are ppl who are willing to pay to see a reunion with all kiss members

Appears Vinnie left butt hurt to sue that many times,

In my opinion I'm glad they're not gonna allow him even on stage & yeah he's a good guitarist I mean come on! He wouldn't have been there if he wasn't but even with as good as he was he'll never be able to even hold Bruce Kulick's guitar pick. Don't get me wrong I'm a fan of all the era's but yeah Vinnie kinda did this to himself especially seeing as he's sued them quite a few times. So yeah I'm ready to celebrate & I'd love to see something similar to unplugged because it was awesome!! Who knows what may happen but as for me I'm certainly always gonna be a fan no matter what 🤩

Who cares what decisions Kiss makes? They have been a caricature of themselves since Dynasty. Yeah, Vinny was part of two great albums, but Kiss will always be known by the masses as Gene, Paul, Peter and Ace and the greatness that ended with Love Gun.

Its Mrs. Cusano!

A Grand !! Are they freaking out there minds, plus half the show would probably lip-synct for obvious reasons giving there age, and its Not the first time Paul and the band has been caught playing to a backing-tracks, and the phenomena is not new, a lot of bands do that when they come up in age and do shows especially for the more demanding parts of songs and so fourth but at least those bands are honest about it, unlike Kiss, and judging by their track record alone, I'd say that there's gonna be backing-tracks and lip-syncing to some extent, and especially considering there will not be a live show in that way with 15-20 thousand people, its a linked one. And charging people up to that amount of money is outrages in my opinion, no matter how many bombs they have on stage or how long the stream is.

I heard Vinne in an interview recently. At least he admitted his short comings unlike Paul Stanley who blames his short comings on everyone else.

Paul & Gene right on this one Vinnie has pissed in his whiskey More times .

Yet will still play his songs......

From what i have seen, it’s hardly possible for Vinnie Vincent to be playing on anything, let alone a live stage.

Who the hell wants her up there anyways? 😆

Gene and Paul are very protective of Tommy and Eric, they wouldn't want to bruise their ego or upset them by having someone who is in his own character perform on stage

Who cares not interested

i agree with paul

On the 8th day was a christian band Petra's tune. Not Vinny Vincent, and ant member of Kiss

Vinnie was, WAS, once a very gifted guitarist. Now... He's an unpredictable mental case and has generated enough bad blood to flood the Amazon basin. Bringing back Ace & Peter makes sense as they were founding members. Yeah, they were, at times, pains in the rump but they were FOUNDING MEMBERS. I saw KISS with Vinnie twice and he was kicking it. But that was 35 years ago.

Lover's Quarrel

It's Paul & Genes band & I accept their opinions on this & decision. Who am I to know about the lawsuits Vinnie had against them & disagree with the decision regarding not having Vinnie take part in any possible reunion on stage.

Blackie Lawless is slowly morphing into Vinnie Vincent's twin sister.

Vinnie sued them a lot soooooo.

What did Bruce do so wrong?

Vinnie looks great with his makeup on. Vinnie hasn't aged not one bit! Really. Pass the bucket of fried chicken please! And make it quick! LoL.

░▒▓█ Hands UP of the ones that seen KIZZ L I V E !█▓▒░

Vinnie is so talented... A great musician, songwriter and singer !

Vinnie had the opportunity of a lifetime when he played with kiss he fucked that up then gets his own band highlighting his name and he fucked that up Vinnie is his own worst enemy he has serious issues going on in his head until he deals with those issues he will never become the musician that the members of kiss are

Are you sure that’s Vinnie Vincent? That looks more like Vinnie Vincent’s mom. Or is it his grandma?😦

Don't balme hom one.bit....Paul is the man!....Peace and happy holidays dude!

Vinnie added life to their sad assume clown show. kiss died when Ace left

Kiss is Vinnie Vincent Berries and Juices only

Gene is correct but Vinnie is having way to many issues to do anything now. I wish Vinnie the best and want him to get better but i think he should be loved as one of the family just do not ask very much of them.

First song on Lick It Up: "There were just some things that Vinnie couldn’t play. His sensibility was often too melodic for the band’s style. Vinnie was always struggling to find his place within Kiss, both musically and personally. As I recall we brought Rick Derringer in to take a pass. Moments like this were difficult for Vinnie, but the attitude all of us maintained was that the quality of the record would always be a the priority rather than anybody’s ego" Now I'll brace myself for the fanboy attack defending Aunt Vinessa lol

That's ok...he doesn't need you to paul

Can't say I blame Paul or Gene for this one.

Fine, I just want to see a Vinnie Vincent tour of any kind.

The lawsuits are part of their history. So Vinny lost them all. Nothing illegal or immoral. If the lawsuits are wrong, meaning illegal or something, Kiss can surely take action. Vinny "worked" for Kiss. Any person has the right to sue an employer. As ugly as it is, it is not wrong. Also, if Gene does not want to get sued again, that is a very very valid point. There are many legal safeguards that can protect Kiss. I 100% understand where Gene is coming from. My point is that he needs to look past the ugliness of the lawsuits and at the entirety of Kiss. Why decide to intentionally keep something great from the fans and the end of their AMAZING legacy? Vinny will not be there because Paul and Gene want him there, he will be there because people that support Kiss want him there. Does Vinny deserve to come back for a few spots? No, not in my opinion "if" I was in Paul and Gene's position. I agree with their points. Should Vinny come back? Yes, because the people that are Kiss fans want him there. Also, it will make the final tour that more special. Vinny needs to step up and face that his lawsuits really hurt the band and his relationship to it. He needs to find some lawyers that can protect him from whatever wrong he somehow thinks was done unto him and offer to sign any contract prohibiting from being sued, and require him to pay dearly if he does decide to sue again and lose. This is business.

VV fucked up that comeback of his pretty bad.

If it weren't for Vinnie Kiss would have went out of business

Vinnie never signed his contract because they were only paying him $550 per week, and screwed him on royalties even though he made a huge contribution to their survival and success in the 80's. Vinnie just wanted to provide a house for his family and just wanted a nicer car... Gene and Paul are worth 300 million combined now off the back of people who kept them alive. Vinnie had every right to sue them.

Vinnie brought punch back to KISS. Paul acts like a little...

Now that is just SHOCKING!! Not.... Vinnie has pretty much earned the worlds worst reputation in many ways and Paul has seldom been one to suffer a fool.

Vinnie played on the two best Kiss albums Creatures and Lick It Up....coincidence?

40 sec intro too long

Maybe he should stop slamming previous members and take a look in the mirror cause that star has faded!!!

I can't argue with Gene not wanting Vinnie onstage, but if he felt that way, why use him on the "Vault Tour" ?

I can't help but seeing a badly aged Kate Bush with the Ankh makeup.

Lick it up is one of the cheesiest songs in the KISS catalogue, it's no loss to leave that song in the past, it belongs left in the 80's

Qué lástima que la gente con talento sea tan sofisticada.

Put there difference aside for the fans would be cool.

Vinnie was a great songwriter, but he brought this on himself. I don't know if anyone would have anything to do with him anymore. Which is sad really, he had a lot of potential.

They should have hung it up in 77

It's hilarious to see KISS fans mocking a man for appearing womanly. You guys are crazy ironic.

vinnie drank the kool aid ......... never drink the kool aid

Hate Vinnie all you want,even though he's a very creepy fellow,he's a big part of kisstory

the only people who matter are the original 4. period.

Paul’s career was over until Vinnie shows up with killer songs, chops and stage presence .

Ok

I am a big Kiss fan and willing to see them for who/what they are. The band is only a tribute band much like bar bands who form tributes to their favorite group. Not sure why any fans are attending their shows now. I will not play that amount unless Ace and Peter are there. It seems Gene contributes nothing to the band except live shows and of course expecting a paycheck from the fans. Possibly....Paul doesn't want Ace and Peter due to their immense popularity even out of the band. We fans want Ace and Peter back. Paul's ego evidently can not handle having to share the stage and the fact they have a large fan base. When he is questioned about them returning he replies with some lame political correct b.s. answer. Evidently the band is really all about Paul and his delicate little ego....screw us fans. WE DEMAND ACE AND PETER BACK WITH KISS.