Paul Stanley on future of KISS, Gene's best trait, & life lessons

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Published 2024-06-05
Allison sits down with Paul Stanley, the co-founder and frontman of KISS, for his first interview since the band’s final live show at Madison Square Garden. The band has released 44 albums, sold more than 100 millions albums worldwide, are America’s #1 Gold Record Award Winning Group and are the most merchandisable band of all time. He is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a NYT Best selling author, a former Broadway star, an accomplished painter, and an amazing family man. They talk all about the future of KISS and what his role will be as well as what fans can expect in this next era, what he loves most about Gene Simmons, and his life lessons and lasting legacy.


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00:00 - Show Open
00:45 - Warm Open
02:38 - Paul Stanley Interview
05:42 - The Future of KISS
08:08 - Relationship with Gene
12:25 - Any advice going back?
13:20 - KISS Biopic & Doc?
17:33 - Life after KISS & Painting
20:31 - The Origin of the KISS Logo
21:08 - Broadway
23:48 - About Face & Microtia
26:24 - Drive & Athleticism
29:02 - New Music?
30:02 - Vocal Surgery, Bon Jovi & Aging
32:53 - Family & Relationship with Evan
38:27 - Greatest Risk
40:32 - Proudest Moment
43:00 - Outro

All Comments (21)
  • @user-nh2bb1he3q
    The best thing about this interview, aside from it being with my favorite musician ever, is Allison asked questions I had never heard asked before and it only made Paul even more human and amazing to me. I'm not at all impressed by celebrity, but getting to see and hear more of the human side of a man loved by millions around the world is refreshing and, in Paul's case, very inspiring and uplifting. Best interview I've seen of any kind in a very long time.
  • @What11235
    My favorite front man of all time. I was able to keep someone from stealing all their guitars in 1983 when they were unpacked from a hotel van. Everyone went inside the hotel and no one was watching. A guy outside the hotel was going to grab a few guitars and I was able to confront him and stop him. I was so proud to be able to do it. Their music has helped me to cope with some tough times in life. Thank you Paul for all the great music and times!
  • Nothing will ever compare to KISS 1973- 80. It was magical. With the mystique of not knowing who they really were, it made them like gods.
  • I have only ever seen Paul treat fans with respect, including me. He truly appreciates the love the fans have and the opportunities that fans gave him..He has worked hard & stayed focussed when others fell away. At the end of the day , you want people around that make you happy. Thankyou for this warm hearted, genuine interview. Hes a lovely man. ❤ Allison's personality.
  • @robgreen5650
    A wonderful human being, Paul Stanley. Such a great interview!
  • @DF-ee8vt
    The hype surrounding Kiss in the mid-70s became a special part of my life as an adolescent. Most people didn't know what they looked like and there was a mystique surrounding the band. It was part of the magic of being a young American.
  • What an excellent interview. I met Paul back in 1990 for the Hot In The Shade Tour. I was a flight attendant at the time and had to serve both him and Gene. He was the kindest human being and knowing I was a life long fan. He took out the time to chat with me as well as take a pic and sign an autograph. Great job, this interview brought out the real Paul Stanley I wish that everyone knew.
  • @KDragon-7
    Allison... WOW! That was beyond awesome. I am 61 and have been following KISS since 1976. I saw them 17 times up to the 2019 show in Philly. I brought my daughter (19 at the time) to that end of the road show. She liked the songs as a kid and finally wanted to see what all the hoopla was about from her dad (me). After years of bragging, we saw the show in Philadelphia. They literally blew up the stage and sounded great. My daughter was speechless on the way home from the show. When I asked her what she thought, the only thing she said was... "I just witnessed a living legend." She was more thrilled than I was. She has been a concert photographer for 7 years, and she still says to this day that seeing KISS was one of, if not the most phenomenal, shows she has ever seen. Her only regret was not being able to photograph that show. It was a much bigger thrill for me. Absolutely great job on this interview. It brought out the best in Paul. I will be following you...Awesome!! All the best.
  • @AudiophileTubes
    KISS wasn't 'just a band'... they were a joyful musical force that enhanced the quality of life! They made being a teen back in the 70's pure fun and way cool!
  • @whiteonion670
    Paul's words are very grounding , and his head is in the right place . A true role model !
  • @BryantCarter
    I'm a fan of Kiss always, but I always like hearing what Paul has to say in his interviews like this. The guy could be a great life coach.
  • THANK YOU so much for watching. Tune in each week for a new conversation and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a thing ❤‍🔥
  • I don't know this woman and never heard of her before! I just stumbled across this video! But let me say! Best Paul Stanley interview I have ever watched, and I have seen them all! She asked all the right questions, and she was sincere when talking to Paul! You can see she really is a fan and not just someone who did research on the band! Loved it and was just disappointed it wasn't 2 hours longer! 😂😂
  • @sinistermoon
    All I could think about during this interview was how cool it would be to just sit down and have a conversation with Paul.
  • @MD-wk3gj
    Paul led that band further than anyone else ever could have accomplished. (KISS fan since the 70s)
  • @darylmoon1968
    Such a great interview! Paul's right they won. Congratulations to the Kiss legacy
  • @goodwoodBD
    Great interview,Paul was already a likable person but he really seemed relaxed and was very talkative for an interview even. It was like 2 old friends talking. Keep rockin Paul.
  • @VmShpman82
    hahahah thats way too funny how he hesitated when asked whats the best thing about Gene. LOL 🤣😂😅
  • @NoFujiddy
    KISS will always hold a special place in my heart. My first time seeing them was March 29, 2019 in Philly and it was amazing. It also happened to be my first concert ever! Anyways, I’ve been a huge fan for over 6 years and was lucky enough to see them one last time… for their final show ever!!! It was so magical! Not only that, but i was lucky enough to be recorded in the livestream (during the part where “Say Yeah” is being introduced). I am so happy that I got to celebrate my 6th anniversary of being part of the KISS ARMY at their last show. I am forever grateful for being there and seeing Paul giving these amazing interviews is so empowering. Keep rocking!!!! 🤘🤘🤘
  • @terrijovi6100
    What an amazing man!!!! So talented but also humble and genuine. Loved that interview so.much. thanks Allison😘