Why Do These Rock Bands HATE KISS

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[@harrykain285]

I hate them, always have,they are terrible musicians and Gene is a narcissist

[@jameslanclos568]

12:25 - You can tell that Paul thought Richard was speaking about him and Paul was thinking about what to say. But when Richard dropped the Steven Tyler bomb...he didn't know what to say because he thought that he was being praised as a great singer !!! PRICELESS! LMFAO !!!

[@erniegutierrez410]

I heard Joe Strummer also disliked Kiss

[@jameslanclos568]

@@erniegutierrez410 When they came out in 1974, I was 19. Most of their fans were bubble gum chewing kids, who were still in their comic book and cartoon years. Their music is mediocre at best and the only record I bought was a 45 rpm single "I Was Made For Loving You" with "Snowblind" I believe on the flip side. Without their costumes and makeup, they never would have made it. They tried to ditch that stuff but quickly got back into their clown outfits.

[@juanconnor8224]

Good, bands I never cared for...

[@bayleyaustin2202]

I don’t think Slash HATES KISS! He’s been seen wearing KISS shirts several times and he’s friends with Ace Frehley and sites him as an influence. I think, like Axl, he just prefers early KISS and not so much their later years

[@sicfrynut]

if he likes Ace, then Gene is no friend of his.

[@joshburns6625]

Or maybe Slash is still a Kiss fan, but doesn't like Paul.

[@annwilkiemeyer3433]

Slash never Hated KISS. He Loves ❤️ 😍 💖 them 0:48

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

Slash clearly said in an interview: he is more an old KISS fan now, than he was then.

[@theuserthatishere]

yeah but this bullshit channel knew you and I would reply to this,, so they create lame titles that get folks to reply so they make $ while sitting in momma's basement. the world loves dirty laundry

[@lionheartroar3104]

For whatever its worth I ran into Gene Simmons in a parking lot in San Antonio, Texas. He couldn't have been any nicer.

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

He’s a nice guy

[@quinetastic]

😮​@CassiusMorrisOfficial 😮I don't know. Simmons kind of has a reputation as a *massive jerk*😊😕

[@seancowhie6951]

Just because you meet someone in a parking lot doesn't make them nice

[@smokesletsgo2374]

Ive heard Gene is a nice guy that pretends to be a dick. Paul is a dick that pretends to be a nice guy

[@brianbronski4356]

@@seancowhie6951Sound kinda jealous lol

[@robfdavis]

Nikki said Gene dresses like a clown , wrote some good songs a long time ago , I’ve heard he’s called him a mediocre musician and a poon hound . The funny thing is add junkie to that list and he’s described himself .

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[@Pumper_of_Maws]

Nikki saying Gene Simmons dresses like a clown, says he’s a mediocre musician and a junkie This sounds more like a projection than an actual criticism of a man who never so much as got drunk, wrote some of rocks greatest songs and bass lines, and as for the clown comment… let’s just say Kiss looked cooler in spandex and makeup than Motley Crue ever did

[@robfdavis]

@@Pumper_of_Maws Nikki never called Gene a junkie . I said if you added junkie to everything he said he would be describing himself . Sorry if I worded that strangely.

[@romeokoroma3341]

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[@romeokoroma3341]

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[@PirateLeota]

Paul Stanley talking about Slash airing dirty laundry is rich, given his own mudslinging with his former band members.

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[@wavular]

Paul is a phony.

[@warriorv9359]

That's only one reason why Stanley's a putz

[@ajirish795]

He's also a " fairy" 😂

[@davidjoseph4]

Stanley is a hypocrit

[@daveb8449]

Slash is probably a huge Kiss fan.

[@YouTube.Algorithmic.Nonsense]

He is. He's said how he and Steven Adler used to skip school and rock out to KISS albums at Adler's house. This is covered in the video, but Slash, who was Saul Hudson at the time, even auditioned for KISS after Ace Frehley left the band. You don't audition for a band that you don't like and respect. Slash also got up on stage with Rob Zombie, Tommy Lee, Gilby Clarke, and others to perform KISS songs when KISS was being honored on VH1 Rock Gods. Another interesting note is that Eddie Van Halen really wanted to take Frehley's spot in KISS when Frehley quit, which was also around the same time as the 1984 album release and when EVH was feuding with David Lee Roth over creative direction. Gene Simmons actually talked EVH out of it and told him there's no way he could leave a band at the peak of its popularity, which he also founded. Gene urged EVH to stick it out in the band. I've heard Paul Stanley consistently say that Slash was a really nice guy who was very talented. Paul said Slash was only 17 at the time and they felt like he was just too young and inexperienced and they weren't sure he could handle the pressures of a grueling world wide tour at that point in his life. What the video doesn't mention is that GNR actually wanted Paul to produce their debut album. Paul said he really liked the GNR demos and wanted to make some minor changes, but it pissed GNR off so they went with a different producer.

[@kiillabytez]

Is it that obvious? Les Paul? Sunglasses? Playing style? A more Hard Rock/less Blues approach to his songwriting?

[@Bigfrank88]

He’s a much bigger Aerosmith fan.

[@robfdavis]

I saw the tour with Aerosmith here in Indianapolis. Having KISS open was a mistake. They put on one HELL of a show . We were all exhausted and our throats were raw when Aerosmith came out and did their garage band act . Boring as could be . People chanted KISS , some left , most sat back in their seats . I don’t remember if they said good night, I do know the band left the stage and never did an encore .

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[@yettiman2817]

I saw 4 band concert in Toronto back in 89. It was Faster pussycat, Slaughter Whitesnake and KISS. KISS filled in for a band i cant remember and whitesnake because it was last minute, no pyro,bombs,etc were included. And Whitesnake demanded top billing. That was a fatal mistake. After the 3rd encore.. yes 3. Paul Stanley walks out and tells everyone thats it cuz Coverdale is having a fit. KISS blew them off stage and by the end of Vais solo the place was half empty

[@martiniguy7877]

That’s an emotional response due to your band getting upstaged by a better band. Aerosmith was great, kiss was great. Sorry Aerosmith was the better band.

[@jonstreng7850]

@robfdavis Amen brother. I saw that same tour in Detroit and man I thought the same thing. It was my first time seeing Aerosmith. I was pumped to see them. Had heard so much about how much energy Steven Tyler had. He did match Paul Stanley as far as moving around. Joe Perry played better than Tommy Thayer. Ace Frehley was not at the Detroit show. But your right 👍. My God! Aerosmith had no pyro or anything!!! It was visually boring and they did a shorter set. Never had any interest to see them (Aerosmith) again.

[@rrdream2400]

Aerosmith was hit or miss in concert in the 1970's but their records and songwriting were on a totally different level than KISS.

[@e.m.p.5318]

I like kiss better than all these bands but at the end of the day couldn't give a fuck about any rockstars opinions or comments. They aren't role models. Just people who are paid to play music.

[@alexrivera633]

Yeah at this point who cares people should just enjoy or hate the music I love Guns N’ Roses music don’t matter to me if slash likes or dislikes kiss

[@christophermerlot3366]

I used to love KISS. Then I turned 11.

[@richardpierce7819]

Yeah me to. Then I discovered Steppenwolf and Grand Funk

[@christophermerlot3366]

@@richardpierce7819 For me it was when my former brother-in-law played me Judas Priest and I thought oh...

[@johnweyers2685]

A cartoon band that sounds thin. Yeah, they suck. 😎

[@MrJAKE74]

If Aerosmith puts their music first before the show then what was the excuse when kiss outperformed them musically and the show was incredible when they played together

[@GroundDragonIII]

My first CD ever was alive III. Paul as a vocalist is underated imo.

[@MrMusic4676]

Paul Stanley is not underrated - he's one of the most popular, loved and richest rock stars out there.

[@KISSHOOTERS6969]

I saw KISS and Aerosmith in Indianapolis. KISS opened and as soon as KISS was done people started walking out trying to give their seats away to anyone that would take them.

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[@robertkiley8444]

I guess some people just like fake music and a show.They don't like to actually hear a guy really sing and actually do his own acrobatics. Don't know what to say to that.I guess there's a lot of people that are into the whole show. Because it's been proven that they don't even sing or play.The instruments anymore as much as they used to probably in the 70s.There's a time when you gotta say hanging up it's over. Is Aerosmith actually plays their instruments and Stephen Tyler actually still has a good voice. He doesn't need to have recordings. So I have no idea why people would leave after kiss. If you're a big kiss fan I don't mean to bust your a** but I mean, what's his face It

[@EricMSmith1971]

Same situation in ATL. KISS blew up the place and then 1/3 of the people left and there was Aerosmith on a stage absolutely engulfed in smoke, debris and an uninterested audience! Lol

[@regiment6541]

@@robertkiley8444I guess you didn’t know that KISS for DECADES has had a hard-core following 😒

[@oisinduncan2247]

@@robertkiley8444 Ik Paul sang to a track on the end of the road tour, but they all played their guitars, bass and drums ( I believe the piano for Beth was a 50/50 thing, Singer sometime played or didn’t. Also Steven Tyler uses a track to hit those high notes, like on dream on…. Which is fully understandable

[@garybrigham9538]

Axl Rose is the biggest piece of S#it in rock music. And living off one huge album and a double album that sold great off that debut but is a mixed bag. Then they burned out

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[@johnconnor7131]

3 huge albums.go sniff genes queefs

[@BrandonG-bo9eq]

GnR sure has put out little product in the 35 years they’ve been together.

[@Bigfrank88]

Guns 3 albums you mentioned are better than KISS entire discography.

[@sherilynkd]

I saw KISS 3 times in the mid to late 70’s. To be honest I had no idea about them the first time and stood about 15’ from Paul. I found them to be fun, a bit frightening (the blood stuff), entertaining with always a memorable show. I thought their music was good.

[@jimmycollins7928]

GNR can say what they want. At least KISS never threw a hissy fit and walked off stage.

[@BraydenCannon]

I doubt KISS is above doing that they are def rock divas

[@richbrake9910]

I think some musicians were envious because KISS was not the most musically talented, but were creative geniuses who ripped out their heart on stage and handed it to you. This may have bothered some. Not many people can play a guitar like Santana, but no need to bash KISS. It's just so unnecessary.

[@mtnvortex]

I'm not so certain that "genius" played a role. I'm far more inclined to believe that some nepotism was in play...like someone had an "uncle" in "the biz". I know...sounds crazy, huh?

[@Lockfreak123]

​@@mtnvortexNepotism can only get you so far. Maybe it got them on stage, but their creative genius was what made their shows so much better than everyone else's and it's what kept people coming back.

[@old-fashionedcoughypot]

4:01 Gene "Ol' Pube-head" Simmons

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[@kiillabytez]

Don't be racist lest you get your account banned by KZbin ToC.

[@CreekTribe]

I'm a KISS fan, and I can understand people's disdain for them. They are more entertainers than anything, but to say that they are not musicians is kind of an unfair statement. In 1978, each band member released a solo album. Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley had the best ones. Paul Stanley's was bluesy with a lot of guitar rifts, not only from his own playing but guitarist Bob Kulick as well. Aside from his music style, Paul Stanley could sing like it was nobody's business. When he does his solo tours, he disassociates himself from KISS. And let's face it, not too many mainstream artists had the privilege of performing Phantom of the Opera in Toronto. Ace Frehley's guitar playing was a bit weird, but he was technical for that time period. He also had a successful solo career after leaving KISS. Peter Criss was a bit more mellow. His inspirations definitely lie with big band and classical music--something you would listen to while doing your math homework. It's calming and laid back. I wasn't too impressed with Gene Simmons' solo album. It seemed to be a bit more of a 'Beatles inspired' KISS album, rather than his own personal style of music. KISS held their own during the 80s--after taking the make-up off. They had a great drummer and lead guitarist. It definitely benefitted KISS because Paul Stanley knew how to pick good musicians.

[@SquirrelDarling1]

Interesting how they all are looking like a hip grandmas, especially Steven Tyler.

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[@maniac1075]

Name a 70s 80s rock band these days that doesn't? Lol

[@Mitch_NZ]

This is why I don't care to read comments or care for other peoples opinions on my favourite band. It's stupid.

[@grahamjarman]

weird how people get mad when u dont agree w them, bc its perceived as an attack. but i dont like kiss much lol

[@TJR-ClassicRockCorner0124]

Aerosmith played with Britney Spears and I found it blasphemy. Rush and Styx on the other hand opened for KISS and loved the experience. Rush had issues with Aerosmith and refused Rush a soundcheck the 50 shows they did. Styx upstaged Aerosmith in 1977 and Aerosmith fans threw M80s at Aerosmith after Styx mopped the floor with them. In fact Dennis DeYoung said opening up for KISS was the shot in the arm to help The Grand Illusion album explode and John Panozzo was influenced by Peter Criss to have a drum kit move to the center of the stage and Styx used rising platforms on subsequent tours.

[@rrdream2400]

KISS recorded that horrible disco song, that's worse than playing Walk this Way with Britney. Although "can you get enough of me?" was a funny line.

[@TJR-ClassicRockCorner0124]

@@rrdream2400 Are you mad as in bonkers? Aerosmith are sellouts. I lost all respect for Aerosmith and when I hear them now I turn off the radio. Steven Tyler as a judge on American Idol? Geddy Lee would not resort to that nonsense and neither would Roger Waters.

[@davidbailey6397]

Geddy pretty much said that KISS taught them HOW to be performers . They loved touring with KISS . They hated touring with Aerosmith and Geddy said as much in his book.

[@TJR-ClassicRockCorner0124]

@@davidbailey6397 Even Dennis DeYoung shared the stories of how KISS subconsciously helped Styx bring more theatrics into their stage show. John Panozzo used a moving drum riser on The Main Event 1978/79 Tour for his drum solo which would see his kit move to the front of the stage (he saw Peter Criss with one when Styx opened up for KISS in 1977 and was floored) and JY And Tommy Shaw stood on a riser which rose as they rocked out the ending of Renegade after John’s drum solo and Chuck Panozzo joined his brother at his riser. Dennis DeYoung had his piano rise as he played his intro solo on Lady from underneath the stage to above his keyboards. He even said KISS should have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame based on the ability to perform in platform boots alone and their combination of rock and roll and theatrics.

[@Bigfrank88]

@@TJR-ClassicRockCorner0124Bro, I’m the furthest thing from an Aerosmith fan but KISS are the biggest sellouts in rock n roll and they’re even proud of it. So Gene appearing on celebrity apprentice is rock n’ roll? You think appearing in Scooby Doo cartoons isn’t selling out? Nothing says rock n roll like slapping your name on mediocre restaurant chain, I’m sure Roger Waters loves that idea.

[@RobbaKeef]

Crazy that you would get fired from Prince's band if you even had a joint and he died from narcotics...!

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[@Dandelion0962]

Hilarious!

[@jakejp74]

WHY HATE?? ROCK IS SUPPOSED TO BE FUN AND EXCITING AND THAT'S WHAT KISS IS

[@johnconnor7131]

Kiss suck

[@Wishes890]

KISS. They opened up a new world for many millions of young fans. Escape into a fantasy land full of sight and sound. Their music wasn't brilliant but it got the job done. Congratulations to KISS for being highly successful for 50 yrs!!

[@gellee8511]

There are two types of people on this Earth those that don't get Kiss and those that are jealous. Why not add up the $ money $ Kiss has made in the last 45 years. Add up the fans they have all over the world. . And count how many songs and albums cassette and 8 tracks they have produced. Add up the live shows Kiss has performed. And finally Add up the years they managed to stay together without reports of drug or alcohol overdoses. II rather have a Kiss ticket than tickets to see all the bands that said negative things about a band that I bet they at one time bought an album or went to see them live. ... Hypocrites they are.

[@Passenger1308]

Sorry but Aerosmith is WAY better than kiss. Their music is amazing and performances are way better then KISS. Better stage presence, better vocal and playing, and just a better band overall!

[@brycev.5170]

As a person who goes to concerts a lot i didnt even like KISS until i saw them live. I didnt grow up with their music and liked some of the bands inspried by them more. But paying the same money to see KISS vs someone else at an arena, KISS has always been the best bang for the buck when it comes to concerts.

[@stefanssmellsvictory105]

Why? does the music sound good, or did you really like the makeup and fireworks?

[@brycev.5170]

@stefanssmellsvictory105 honestly I loved the explosions, moving platforms, makeup, fire, blood, confetti, and Pyro it's such a good show. Like I said I didn't even care about their music growing up but I like a handful of singles now

[@doctorskull8197]

Tried very hard to appreciate KISS but just can’t. KISS’s appeal is juvenile.

[@KarenTraster-tk7qw]

BOOM! Pre-sophomoric.

[@danteshollowedgrounds]

Hell, for good reasons obviously and I HATE Gene Simmons too that dude is bad news I don't care what anybody says I only liked one song from them anyways literally.

[@chadmiller4601]

That's why in 2023 Slash played a GNR show wearing a Kiss t-shirt. Kiss is one of America's biggest and most successful bands. And it is the music that had to also be good or the make up alone would not have taken them 50 years. Gene is an underrated solid bass pla lovs or hate Kiss influenced tons of bands.

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[@jguitarz1]

Yet The Bee Gees, had twenty-nine Top 40 hits, fifteen Top 10's and nine number ones and KISS has had 0 number 1 hits and only 2 in top 10. KISS is and was one of the most overrated bands of all time besides The Beatles.

[@John-k6f9k]

Guitar players tend to like Kiss. I've seen videos of guitarist ranking their favorite Kiss riffs. I play guitar and a lot of Kiss riffs are more complicated than the detractors think they are.

[@kiillabytez]

Remember GWAR? I barely do neither.

[@kiillabytez]

@@jguitarz1 Shows what you know other than statistics. The Beatles hold the record this day for the most records sold. Even in 2024, people STILL buy their records and recordings, and their original Capitol label LPs are highly sought after especially the "Butcher" cover. Overrated? You wouldn't know good music if it poked your ear out.

[@WilliamBeaver-tb9nt]

I don't hate kiss and never have,so it's not everyone.

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[@travzimmerman1340]

No, it's everyone.

[@kiillabytez]

@@travzimmerman1340 Everyone who doesn't matter?

[@viktoriyagereluk8463]

@@kiillabytezEveryone with zero brain damage and functioning ear drums.

[@kiillabytez]

@@viktoriyagereluk8463 So, people who aren't like you then. Gotcha.

[@cob2076]

I wonder if all these bands complaining about KISS theatrics hate Alice Cooper too 🤔🤔

[@rrdream2400]

probably not, their musicianship was more on par with the theatrics

[@Bigfrank88]

Alice Cooper made good albums though. Kiss have one noteworthy album and it’s a fake live album.

[@thomaslance5428]

A bunch of old dudes acting like children...but it seems to be more Kiss as children. I wish we could take the Tardis back and lock away 80s, etc, Gene Simmons and never let him out lol. That's not fair, keep the 80s. I prefer 70s Kiss, but 80s Kiss isn't terrible.

[@kentiner63]

I agree with Carlos

[@dhenderson1810]

What, the guy who puts his name to a band yet doesn't sing their songs?

[@gregbors8364]

KISS wouldn’t have made it without their shtick (and good for them for coming up with that). But what really turns people off is how ridiculously they market and shill stuff to their fan base. I mean, who doesn’t want to be buried in a KISS coffin, amiright?

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[@tinaburdo7739]

Simmons is a total, shameless huckster 24/7 and an A-hole from what I hear. Jamming your merch down my throat is Such a turnoff.

[@kiillabytez]

Kiss coffin? I want one! Don't be mad at them because YOU didn't think of it first. Besides, It was the music that gave them longevity, not the costumes. You can't see a costume on the radio, dummy. If they didn't wear the getup and not have the stage show, they would just be another Rock band, but it was their show that separated them from the crowd and that made them famous. So don't hate on them because they did it all first.

[@gregbors8364]

@@kiillabytez KISS Coffins: The Hottest Coffin in the Land

[@kiillabytez]

@@gregbors8364 Now I want one more than ever now!

[@hailholyqueen]

It's hard to imagine anyone playing (of all genres) rock and roll looking down on kiss. In the words of the great paul stanley, "we're not painting the Mona Lisa."

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[@MarkMay-cr6bv]

No, they're finger-painting.

[@hailholyqueen]

@@MarkMay-cr6bv let me guess, you're a guitar player.

[@tvbnine793]

@@MarkMay-cr6bv Elmo loves finger painting

[@romeokoroma3341]

⁠ for your next video can you please do how Rock artists inspire and influence by Bob Marley.

[@charlesbronson4282]

saw KISS "open" for Aerosmith twice that tour...and both times, the same thing happened. As soon as KISS left the stage...half the audience started making their way for the exits. By the time Aerosmith ripped into their third song...the venue was less than half full. Or should i say "half empty

[@TherealHazlett]

Kiss isn’t a band, they’re a product, a gimmick.

[@MyName-yl2nc]

Kiss is trash below mediocre

[@jlobiafra]

Did paul Stanley really with a straight face call slash's look as a "cartoon costume"? 😂

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

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[@johngalush8790]

Yeah. The kettle calls the teapot black IG

[@MickC2167]

Not a big fan if Stanley's tendency to criticise just about everyone and go on like a bitter old queen, but in this case, I get it. Slash was bagging out Kiss as a cartoon band. Stanley's point was that after all this time, Slash going on stage with old jeans and a top hat is nothing more than a costume as well. I agree and have always thought the same thing. You see multimillionaires going on stage dressed like hobos in torn clothes and to me, it's no less of a costume than Kiss. It's an image.

[@Dandelion0962]

Those torn ragged looking jeans are expensively worn.

[@kiillabytez]

@@MickC2167 The difference is, Kiss changes their costume every tour because they KNOW it's a costume. Slash has been sporting the same hat sunglasses and cigarette for over 40-years, and doesn't think it's a costume. We get it, it's a look, but people remember his look more than his music.

[@joebruzzese9288]

Paul should talk, he is a cartoon period. I like Ace Frehley's songs now that is Kiss, Paul is a good front man but he is flaky too arrogant.

[@kiillabytez]

Yet, it's his flaky arrogance which makes him an incredible Front man.

[@kiillabytez]

It just seems all these band just hate them because Kiss is still a household name, and they're just jealous of the band.

[@DAVYMAC]

Killabytez True from you! I have noticed all metal bands (fans mostly) are extremely jealous of Kiss!

[@kiillabytez]

@@DAVYMAC I grew up on a lot of music and know that not everything is right for everyone.

[@thebikewatcher9819]

Motley Crue yes, the others in this video are definitely NOT jealous of KISS, whether they're better than them or not.

[@rrdream2400]

how so with Aerosmith? If they were jealous or threatened by them why would they want Ace and Peter to be in the band when they toured together? Most KISS fans wanted the original band and that would have been more of a threat, not less. And saying their music came 2nd and was more like a soundtrack to the show is pretty accurate and not necessarily and insult.

[@kiillabytez]

@@rrdream2400 The original lineup had the greatest compositional energy. Performance wise, all you need are Gene and Paul for the vocals.

[@stuartday1330]

I hate Kiss because with the exception of the song I Wanna Rock and Roll sucks. Everything sucks lol Santana is 100 percent right. I enjoy entertainment i like ICP, but I wouldn't call them artistic music.

[@Ingwerbrot]

Why should I hate KISS?! They’re amazing, they produced so much good music back then, in my opinion they’re now just too old for performing on stage etc.

[@kiillabytez]

Just like Judas Priest. Loved them back in the 80s early 90s. I just can't listen to their newer stuff.

[@Ingwerbrot]

@@kiillabytez yeah right! I think that’s what bands going to be after years, I think that’s common

[@linferguson8702]

Santana is a legend. He has a right to comment about other musicians. Vince Neil is a murderer who should rot in hell…

[@sinnerboy6009]

Hate kiss love ace frehley

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

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[@brickson98m]

Yeah, KISS is washed up. They made some good songs back in the day, but that’s about it. Then they want to continue talking shit about all these amazing musicians. Especially Gene. He loves making insensitive comments about tragic events or hard times. Obviously a man with an attitude like that either got around tough times by refusing to hold any compassion, understanding, and kindness, or he’s just had it pretty damn easy for most of his life. I prefer every other band on this list over KISS.

[@ronaldsmith2965]

Kiss should have stopped a long time ago. My favorite period is 1973-1975. I will give Destroyer a break, but only because i was 9.

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[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Why? They continued selling out concerts so there’s really no need to stop.

[@kiillabytez]

After their Solo albums, I kinda lost interest. Psycho Circus was the last album I bought from them.

[@dennisromario7879]

imo the original lineup really peaked during the reunion tour at 1996-1998 tho

[@kushking420]

I don't care much for Kiss, imo the only two musicians in the band are Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley. Aces riffs are pretty good, and Paul did a lot for the band, and pretty much wrote everything for Gene and even played most of the bass tracks in the 80's. Gene is a douche

[@mooch514]

Without kiss. Motley crue ripped everything off kiss

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[@sicfrynut]

Kiss stole the makeup idea from the New York Dolls. without the makeup, Kiss doesn't become the major hit they were in Japan in the early / mid 70's. they and their manager bill aucoin were broke after the 3rd album. the japanese love Kabuki theater which has the characters wearing makeup to represent characters. in 76 somewhere in radio land , Beth was played by mistake and garnered enough requests to put it on radio playlists and that (along with Alive! being released) helped push their record sales well above prior album amounts.

[@mooch514]

@@sicfrynut kiss didnt steal the idea from anyone. They were inspired by other bands. No one looked or sounded like kiss. They also took live performances to another level with pyro. After alive, kiss took off and never looked back. In japan in 77, kiss broke the beatles attendance record for most nights played. The rest is kisstory!

[@martinportelance138]

The looks, the sounds, the stage, the fantasy... Come on, let's admit it: Without Kiss, heavy metal wouldn't have been the same.

[@mooch514]

@@martinportelance138 exactly. Kiss was important for what was to come in the 80s. And kiss was cool and fun. Nothing wrong with that

[@marissadower-morgan3313]

Gene Simons is from the generation of silent denial and drinking away or praying away your problems . The truth is each generation has their own approach to mental health .

[@BrandonG-bo9eq]

I like Kiss just fine.. it’s Gene Simmons I can’t stand.

[@Unleashedraider1985]

Bob Dylan sucks

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

I waited 20 years

[@loki3292]

Gosh, between Carlos Santana staring at his feet the whole time in two chord hell, Motley Crue playing so poorly that people think they're playing to tracks, Guns N Roses struggling to get through 30 year old songs, and Kiss lip synching the old chestnuts everyone wants to hear; I don't know which show to avoid first... Probably the Bob Dylan Gospel Explosion... yeah... Couldn't pay me enough, lol.

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

👀

[@sicfrynut]

@@CassiusMorrisOfficial carlos santana is in 2 chord hell ? seems loki hasn't spent much time in the late 60's early 70's. ( he may only think santana was from the 90's.)

[@Daniel-kx4sy]

Funny enough, Santana and Bob Dylan are the only 2 worth seeing. The only real artists in this list.

[@gib59er56]

I dislike all of these bands and find it funny that they are tearing each other apart. The only band here worth my time is Aerosmith. They are probably the best band to come to kick ass on stage in every arena in the country.

[@bjarnejohansson8415]

KISS makes all other bands look ridicilous 💥💥💥💥🥁🥁🥁⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@gregensel8616]

Kiss 💋 is American Band & very influential to people that Rock & Roll 🎸🇺🇸

[@faizalmusa3863]

I don't like anything about Kiss.

[@pawlpoche8736]

Everyone hates kiss because the music fucking sucks

[@sicfrynut]

just because you enjoy talking to yourself in the rain doesn't make you a music critic.

[@jamesclark6142]

Gene Simmons voted for trump (lower case intentional). That says all you need to know about their character.

[@Bigfrank88]

Also check out his NPR interview

[@dhenderson1810]

Democratic country. You can vote for who you want.

[@evanpenn1]

I don't hate Kiss because I never was forced to listen to them. They barely got any radio airplay. Their only real hit was Beth, and that is not only their only good song, but it's a great song. I only hate bands that I had to hear all the time when I didn't want to.

[@ericburdon6148]

We have to be honest, would early kiss have become this big without the make-up and extravagant stage show? I seriously doubt it

[@kiillabytez]

I dunno, First time I heard Rock And Roll All Night, I had no idea what they looked like. I thought the Rock And Roll Over cover was an artistic choice. Had no idea what they looked like before I clicked with their music. In other words I was a fan of their music first.

[@2373411]

@@kiillabytez Same with me. I listened to the live on cassette over and over, had no idea what the looked like.

[@kiillabytez]

@@2373411 Fun fact: Kiss Alive was a studio recording and the audience was added post production.

[@jeanclaude7018]

Their "music" alone would have never endured. Such empty calorie junk rock compared to the Boston, Kansas, Rush, etc of that time. And those guys were not trying to be star personalities either. It was about their MUSIC. Most people barely know what the members of those bands looked like but the music is totally timeless.

[@kiillabytez]

@@jeanclaude7018 The mere fact that you're commenting here proves it has endured. No need to be salty about it. Haters gonna hate.

[@Patrick_0n]

I saw Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, KISS, Judas Priest, Uriah Heep and a bunch of others (still waiting to see GNR) and I found KISS boring. More flash than actual good music...Santana just sucks and Sixx is a piece of garbage.

[@kiillabytez]

You seem very outspoken of bands you think suck. My guess is you've never really been to a Kiss show, and I promise you, it IS a show, not just a concert, but an experience. Boring? You must have been drunk, passed out and missed the show, because they are anything but boring.

[@die2no]

Interesting Black Magic Woman was used in Detroit Rock City

[@pauljams6565]

They have NOTHING to prove‼️✨🎶

[@jacksonmarshallkramer5087]

Kiss can't out do Aerosmith. No f way.

[@BraydenCannon]

Aerosmith is one of most defining rock and roll bands in the history of rock n roll When I think of rock n roll, I think of Aerosmith first

[@robertlobato2259]

never took kiss seriously....still dont

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

😂

[@cactitiger]

Why?

[@petskup4]

I took music videos seriously.. When I was 10-12 years old.😊

[@kevinchandler179]

Original lineup only great, and Peter and Ace carried them and made them famous!!!! Fuck Paul and Gene

[@t.b.player7102]

Carlos Santana is the most overrated guitarist in music. He's good, but not the guitar god he's made out to be. He came on the scene at the right time, built his legend there, and never lost it. Had he come on scene today, he'd be forgotten in a week.

[@KISSHOOTERS6969]

Who are those guys wearing the Catman and Spaceman makeup?

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

😂

[@jasonhitchcock8911]

Cheater Criss and Fake Frehley.

[@tetraspirit13]

Clowns

[@johnxu1823]

@@jasonhitchcock8911 lol

[@MeatbagYourBuddy]

Paul and Gene are clowns man. The early music was fun! Maybe it’s because I got into their music as a kid but The first record to love gun I generally enjoy.

[@garrettedwardspears]

Carlos Santana is a fantastic guitarist, but if he can't understand that there are different ways to make music, then he needs to grow a brain.

[@AshtonRogers-se1zj]

Slash....I just want you to know that I feel ya,bro. I hate them too. Everything about them. I just am not getting it. Why dress like that and play like this!? How does one rock n roll all night,AND party everyday!? When are you supposed to sleep,huh!? Why the disco album!? Nevermind. I think I'm pretty clear on that one,actually. ....yeah,Kiss sucks.

[@mexicantacoman2111]

My question is why cant u be both an entertainer and a musician. Like bro i think carlos santana is just jealous lol.

[@BammnDan]

Santana is right. G Simmons is a Complete PR&CK

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

😳

[@Ingwerbrot]

Wrong

[@BammnDan]

@@Ingwerbrot What do you know, really? Again, Santana is correct.

[@Ingwerbrot]

@@BammnDan do you know the history of kiss

[@BammnDan]

@@Ingwerbrot I wouldn't have commented if I didn't.

[@billycain9890]

You're just wrong and telling lies slash loved early kiss into this day is friends with Ace frehley

[@AGHORNATH18]

Paul Stanley looks like an old woman.

[@sicfrynut]

and steven tyler doesn't ??

[@bdso9593]

Dylan worked with Gene writing songs. Dylan has stunk since the 80s. Even he himself has suggested this.

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

😂

[@lionheartroar3104]

Dylan's peak period years were over by 1980.

[@Dandelion0962]

As “Bob Dylan” name.

[@shinybeast8946]

Nonsense.

[@gregamerson9172]

Bob was an excellent lyricist but he's as tone deaf as my cat

[@dancahill9585]

Funny you mention GnR, Crue and Aerosmith, groups that other bands hate because they are punks who are horrible if you are on the same bill as them. Rush talks about Aerosmith not allowing them to have sound checks, Metallica had their problems with GNR refusing to go on after Hetfield was burned by pyrotechnics, and Crue was just out of their minds on drugs all the time. On the other hand, Rush has had nothing but praise for Kiss, saying the band and their crew bent over backwards so Rush could put on a good show as an opener.

[@thebikewatcher9819]

The question should be..."Why do people even listen to KISS?"

[@kiillabytez]

Because all the guys wanted to BE Kiss and all the girls wanted to FUCK Kiss. They definitely and obviously influenced more musicians than you have.

[@sicfrynut]

ever listen to disco ?

[@dannyjorgenson7303]

Ace Frehley

[@kiillabytez]

The real question is, why are you so indifferent about other people's taste in music, also exactly why are you even here?

[@kiillabytez]

@@sicfrynut Great bands are allowed to make a mistake or two in 50 years.

[@kimberlyford489]

Kiss is legendary & great! These others need to just leave them alone

[@bigdoodeee2.078]

Santana OVER KISS

[@damo7776]

People. Can't we all get along. Play nice. 😂

[@SuperFlanders123]

Yeah,good luck to them... Uhh,nope.

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

😂

[@TheColdrush22]

Dude. I just found you again after 10-15 years? I LOVED Creatures of the Net and the one after that (was it the Cassius Morris show back then? Ari Shaffir, Joey Diaz, Ace Frehley, etc.?). It has been forever, and I am super happy to find your content again.

[@anakina1]

Fans always speak loudest. Kiss has plenty.

[@jeanclaude7018]

Speaks to the IQ level of plenty of Americans.

[@zephhalo]

It's a well known fact that most bands that have gone on tour with KISS, were treated very well and have HUGE respect for them. This video brings up some small hiccups that very few bands and performers had with KISS. Aerosmith is a legendary band, but they can't compete with a live KISS show. The only bands that could compete with a live KISS show, would be: VH w/DLR (77 - 84), RUSH, Post 2000 IRON MAIDEN with their giant, theatrical stage show, maybe ACDC in the mid 80's..... Maybe Queensryche Operation Mindcrime Tour..(88) I can't think of any other bands that can compete.. and this includes every current band that's out there today... not a chance.. and..Yes, for KISS, the music is secondary to the show, but that doesn't mean the music sucks. KISS had far more than a gimmick. They had two of the hardest working Rock Stars in the history of Rock Bands, solid, anthemic song writing, multiple platinum albums and 4 guys singing lead vocals in their concerts.. along with live harmonies being sung as well. Name one Rock band, besides the Beatles, who have all the members singing lead vocals in their concerts. Oh.. and I forgot to mention 24 studio albums and a 50 year career.. which, right there, puts them in the upper elite of all Rock bands for all time.. so.. yeah.. there's a lot of jealous haters out there for sure.. When you dominate like KISS did for 5 decades, I guess it's like Stanley said, "The greatest revenge.... is success.."

[@KarenTraster-tk7qw]

So what does Gene Simmons fluffer tool side gig pay nowadays? Van Halen and AC/DC light years above your eighth grade idols. Neil Peart is amazing but Russia is a band is without a doubt the most overrated group in history. Every fucking song sounds the same thing iron maiden and Queensrÿche are a completely different genre and crowd. As a harsh but accurate generalization, kiss fans don’t know jack shit about music.

[@Robyn-l7v]

I wasn't really a KISS fan. I was more of an Ace Frehley fan. Paul wasn't ready for Axl. Pauls solo album was crap.

[@MrGod1973]

They are all jealous !! KISS was and still is the best !!!

[@kiillabytez]

"You wanted the best? You've GOT the best!" The most famous line in Rock history. All these other bands are just jealous that they don't have a catch phrase other than, "Is the show finished yet?" I remember on their albums always at the bottom over every flip side of the jacket: Kiss plays Gibson Guitars and Pearl Drums because they want the best!

[@johnconnor7131]

​@@kiillabytezkiss suck as do there fans.gene is known to release queefs on stage

[@jimilove7773]

Kiss are one of the best! These lil' pieces of music trash are a bore!

[@hugolarsson4589]

AEROSMITH MENTIONED 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

😎

[@kiillabytez]

Tyler looks more and more like the Crypt Keeper every year.

[@duncanmac2195]

Well one Gene Simmons is a total goof.

[@SHOUTband]

most of those people dont really hate KISS anymore or might even never did it seemed like a thing everyone just had to claim at one point to look cool lol even slash now can be seen wearing a KISS shirt very often.

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

👀👀

[@dianabeat1972]

Slash apologized and they settled their differences.

[@kiillabytez]

A lot of people who don't even listen to Kiss say they hate Ace Frehley, not because of his playing but because of his look. My cousin once found me listening to Destroyer and he points at Ace and says "He's gay." So I asked him which one, and he point at Ace again and just says "That guy." He didn't even know his name or what he played, he just didn't like him because of his look. I guarantee he got more poontang in a year than my cousin got his entire life.

[@dakidd729]

Gene and Paul, always crying out as they strike you.

[@cju5150]

😂 I get it!! Well.played!

[@dorothyfromoz6360]

Kiss is commercial, no substance. They’re good at making money, but it’s ridiculous to think anything more than that.

[@austake]

how about doing a video on the bands that hate G'n'R..........Should last about 10 hours!!!🤣🤣

[@raymondgillespie3529]

Put me down as a hater

[@SN-nh6pq]

I worked security on the Aerosmith/KISS tour. Reading comments about KISS opening & after their set crowd leaving not waiting for Aerosmith is the biggest bullshit I have read. From the start of the tour in August through the end of that tour in October both bands had solid crowds. Nobody left etc etc

[@soyboy2238]

Don't say nobody. I was there. I left.

[@gregamerson9172]

If I hadn't rode to the show with a friend Ida left to. They best part of their show was Tyler busting his ass trying to do his little flip. I've not given a f**k bout Aerosmith since

[@SN-nh6pq]

@@soyboy2238. lol, sure

[@Bigfrank88]

Well KZbin comments are mostly bots so not surprising

[@soyboy2238]

@@Bigfrank88 So, bots are saying people left after KISS and didn't stick around for Aerosmith?

[@harrypothead42024]

I hate kiss because kiss fucking sucks

[@rickradix7464]

What the real rock fans said in the 70s was KISS Sucks. And they still do.

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

😂

[@EdwardPigg-ji4yy]

KISS doesn’t give two flips about what anyone else thinks of them or they wouldn’t have done what they did when they were starting out!

[@robbaxter60]

Ok I used to be a massive Kiss fan before they became caricatures of themselves and are basically a tribute band at this point that being said not one of the bands or “artists” on this list are anything to write home about. They all play the same 4 maybe 5 chords over and over again with the same basic melodies and the same time signatures. GnR are grossly overrated Sanatana really isn’t that good he’s just good at combining styles. The Crue are as basic as basic gets, Dylan has always been just awful and Aerosmith is just Aerosmith same songs with different lyrics. Early stuff was good by Aerosmith still very basic in the grand scheme of things though.

[@CassiusMorrisOfficial]

👀

[@kiillabytez]

SOMEbody sounds bitter and jealous.

[@dhenderson1810]

You do realise that there are only a handful of chords in music. So you can't really play many more than four of five of the same chords anyway.

[@kiillabytez]

@@dhenderson1810 There are 7 notes to a scale. Of those 7, there are corresponding chords. Of those 7, there are major and minor scales. Of those, there are suspended, augmented, 7th, 9th, diminished, etc. To say there are only a handful of chords is like saying there are only a handful of grains of sand on a beach.

[@robbaxter60]

@@kiillabytez glad you got to that before I did. I was gonna start in on modes and shit like that. And to the earlier reply yes I am a bit bitter, never jealous though. But I’m bitter for different reasons than you might think. Yes I studied music for a long time and tried to perfect my craft as best as I could while also trying to write more complicated and longer musical pieces in the style of Genesis & Dream Theater. More bitter because most of the bands that make it big can barely tune their instruments let alone play more than a few basic chords while whining about their feelings these days. The bitterness comes in that bands like Dream Theater or Yes (before they were also a mere shadow of themselves of course) aren’t considered as popular as Kiss who again only know about maybe 6 basic chords with the same time signatures all talking about getting laid. Those who worked harder should get the recognition. That being said the best musicians in the world are the ones you’ve never heard of, ie session musicians.