BOB KULICK - Forever Larger Than Life 1950-2020

A year ago today my brother Bob Kulick passed away. For his one year anniversary, I’ve created a loving video tribute. At the end I share his final resting place. Bob Kulick's life and career was “Forever Larger than Life.”
Many people don't know Bob's history. Here are just some the groups and artists that Bob Kulick performed with:
KISS, Paul Stanley, Meat Loaf, Alice Cooper, Tim Curry, W.A.S.P., Balance, Diana Ross, Lou Reed, Skull, Blackthorne, Motorhead, Dave Grohl, Lemmy Kilmister, Chris Jericho, Billy Gibbons, Dee Snider, George Lynch, SpongeBob, Graham Bonnet, Michael Schenker, Vivian Campbell, Frankie Banali, Triple H, Vinny Appice, Billy Sheehan, Rudy Sarzo, David Glen Eisley, Chuck Wright, George McCrae, Skull, Blackthorne, Murderer’s Row and more…
Here are some of full length videos with Bob Kulick:
Paul Stanley - New Haven, CT 1989
• Paul Stanley - Live in...
Balance - Breakin' Away
• Balance Breakin' Away ...
Murderer's Row - India
• Murderer's Row - India...
Kulick Brothers - KISS Kruise VII
• Kiss Kruise 7 VII - Bo...
Here's some great resources on the Web about Bob Kulick:
Bob Kulick Discography: www.discogs.co...
Bob Kulick Metal Archives: www.metal-arch...
Bob Kulick Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.o...

[@atlantaschoice]

I’ve been a Kiss fan from day 1….I was a school mate of Stanley… I’ve seen them many times over the years…. I especially enjoyed the Kulick brothers…this is a KISS FAMILY… we are all part of the KISS 💋 FAMILY…. Pease to ALL that have contributed their share to KISSTORY…

[@dkny7998]

Thank you for sharing your brother's legacy. So many great songs and memories

[@TheGuitologist]

Bruce, my condolences. Bob's playing on WASP's "The Crimson Idol" is a revelation. I included him in a tribute video of my own.

[@larryshepherd5380]

Bob's guitar playing is so amazing and you can tell a Bob K. Guitar lick. Great job Bruce.

[@rickdeckard4348]

Thank you Bruce for sharing these memories with us.

[@EpictheEpicest]

R.I.P. Bob, phenomenal musician and guitar player. Us fans will remember him and continue to share his music.

[@themechaniacal1558]

Tearing up, dude. Life is a roller coaster and ends in death for us all until that Day. Rest in eternal peace, bro. God bless.

[@iopensopositivo80]

What a good guitarist your brother was. Greetings from Colombia

[@thepavementendsnow1901]

Very touching Bruce, thank you for sharing… RIP Bob🎸

[@briandaniels2126]

When my Mom bought me the Peter Criss solo KISS record I opened it and the Paul Stanley solo KISS record was inside.When the needle first dropped on the vinyl I was blown away.Mind you I was only 5 years old but still,Bob's guitar playing blew me away.Not paying attention like kids sometimes do...I didn't actually read the album credits and liner notes till some years later in my teens and realized it said Bob Kulick was the guitar player on the Paul Stanley album.All I can say is it must have been fate that the Peter Criss album jacket I received had the wrong album in it.Because of how much I loved Paul's solo record and how many plays it got over the years it is no surprise that Bob's playing on that record ended up shaping some of my own lead and rhythm guitar playing.After years of being a KISS fan I finally saw my first KISS concert in 1990 in Richfield,Ohio at the now debunked and torn down Richfield Coliseum on the "Hot in the Shade" tour where I finally saw Bruce Kulick play live in KISS.Though I had known Bruce & Bob were related I didn't really know how exactly but I noticed little similarities in their playing styles at that show through my memory of Bob's playing on Paul's solo album and being there hearing Bruce live.Watching this video there was a lot of Bob's work I had no idea about including on W.AS.P.'s "Crimson Idol" record which I have and am a huge fan of.Thank you Bruce for putting this tribute together for your brother showcasing his life's work and what an amazing,hard working musician,producer,friend,brother and person he was.I'm certainly very glad that I got turned on to his playing because of being a KISS fan and at such a young age.I would not be myself or the musician I am without certain records that influenced and effected me early in life and Paul's solo record as well as your brother's great guitar playing are two things on that list.May Bob Kulick rest peacefully and ROCK ON for eternity!!!!!

[@chuck0110]

What an amazing musician & human! Thank you for all the music, Rest In Peace Bob 😔

[@ronnythompson9115]

Bruce and Lisa, Thank you so much for putting together this mini video biography of Bobs life. Very interesting. He seamed like a very humble hard working musician that will live forever in the tracks of musics history.

[@wolfmanmark6773]

I know a lot of work must have gone into the making of this. Thank you so much Bruce and Lisa.

[@clerictamer]

Thanks for sharing this. Larger than Life had such a big impact on my playing. What a talent.

[@davidd.6448]

Balance was a very underrated band! May your brother rest in peace Bruce, many thanks for all the wonderful music.

[@seangiuliani2552]

Oh yeah. Crimson Idol!!. It's one of the few albums of that type I still occasionally listen to. Blackie at his best . And Bob was there. So cool.

[@MrAnofele]

Didn’t know the long and glorious story of Bob, thanks for sharing with us and made my day better

[@michelecavallaro5776]

Thanks Bruce and Lisa to sharing this great story with us... Bob will be always remembered with Love for all his fans. The 5th Kiss member ever! R.I.P. Great Bob Kulick.

[@gilliantracy7991]

I'm so sorry for your loss Bruce! Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories of Bob!

[@GenkiSugiru]

Hey Bruce, I saw you play live with KISS several times in Tokyo and the US. I also saw you play with ESP in a music school in Tokyo one rainy weekend day. I'm a long-time fan of both your brother and you. Bob was a tremendous talent: musician, writer, producer. This video is wonderful, and it taught me aspects of Bob's career that I wasn't aware of before. What a loving tribute from you to your brother. Thank you for making this for us fans. May Bob rest in peace, and may you keep rockin' for many more years.

[@If6turnsouttobe9]

This is excellent learned i was listening to Bob alot more often than i knew. What a life... RIP

[@ClassofEighty2]

Wow, what a great tribute to a great American musician and also a history of American Rock and Roll.

[@Mtl3944]

Thanks Bruce. What an amazing tribute, from brother to brother. Just perfect.

[@markroberts2406]

What an incredible video! So much life and so much music! Thank you Mr. Kulick for the music!

[@vikkibarron6741]

Great tribute to a great guitarist and great man! Well done Bruce!

[@chriswright6425]

Such an amazing life he lead! Thank you Bruce and Lisa for sharing it with us and all the joy both you and Bob brought the world. God bless you and your family.

[@Jr-sn7qd]

It's hard to lose a loved one even harder to talk about it. Thank you for sharing and God bless to your family.

[@tonyatkinson4496]

Beautiful tribute. I used to play softball with Bob in Studio City. What great fun it was.

[@markbirchette8740]

Bruce, that was beautiful! I just buried my 38 year old lil brother from MCL Leukaemia with a mutation Thursday. Bone marrow transplant failed, transfusions failed, platelets failed, Chemo, etc. Failed. He wasn't just my little brother, he was my best friend and confidant. I just had it hit me like a Mack truck today. I'll never hear his voice on the phone saying, yeah come on over. He went with bravery,dignity and a wonderful sense of humor, he made me promise to tie two Mylar Ballon to his Urn. One said, GET WELL SOON, the other FEEL BETTER SOON. So Chris David Bird, same mom, different dad. Went out Flippin the CHRIS BIRD (PUN 8NTENDED) TO THE WORLD with his humor. I personally know your loss. Also this Father's Day marks the 18 year of my second oldest son dying in my arms from a motorcycle wreck so bad I had to have it closed casket. 🙏🍻To Our brothers and loved ones gone all to soon. Cheers! From, the Rockies of Utah.🍻

[@landslug]

Sorry for your loss.. if it helps, always try to remember those balloons 👍

[@puttyputty123]

Enjoy life for both of them, my friend. Somewhere, somehow I firmly believe you will see them again.

[@funzjag]

I'm sorry for your loss Mark . May your beloved brother 💐🙏REST IN PEACE🙏💐

[@martymartin2894]

I feel your pain my beautiful sister was murdered by her abusive boyfriend almost 6 years ago. There is an emptyness in our hearts that wont ever heal i dont think.

[@stevenschocket1658]

Wow ....im glad too read your story! Stay Strong (ER) !!! ROCK IN PEACE !!!!

[@michaelfrazia4569]

great job...the diversity of a career started in a bedroom in queens. as a fellow queens guy I can appreciate it...what a career..what a life...this was a beautiful tribute

[@bradking1107]

Way Kool.I heard him play some of your licks,or maybe it's the other way around! Big hugs, hope you are well God loves you deeply Shalom 🤗🐼❤️✝️💐 Philippians 4:8 u jamm🤟✌️

[@charlesharper7292]

Thank you FOREVER, for introducing me to a most powerful and worthy musician I never knew, or though I never knew. I know his music, these songs but was never aquatinted with your brother. Thank you again. Your brother and yourself are AWESOME!

[@zikkicharade]

One of the best things ever happened to W.A.S.P.

[@JupiterFerrari]

This was very enlightening for me. Thank you for sharing your memories of him with us.

[@theritchie2173]

RIP Bob. I only knew him from the Meatloaf connection, amazing to see everything else he did in a long and distinguished career.

[@cdkimpan]

One of my favorite guitarists, a real genius! ps I had the privilege to meet him in person back in 2014 when he played with Balance, a really nice guy. R.I.P Bob

[@babyscream]

The work he did on The Crimson Idol was just insane, huge huge huge guitarrst.

[@brianswelding]

What a beautiful memorial ❤🙏

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

Omg I had no idea he passed, Peace, Be Still

[@gmrios]

Bob was a Cats' Cat. One of the best. He knew exactly what to play for the songs. What a resume' for crying out loud. Wow. just amazing. He's a true legend and so is Bruce. Fantastic tribute.

[@takka3115]

what a awesome tribute bruce !!! R.I.P bob kulick thanks for everything .

[@mojo_plasma]

This was flippin awesome. You're a good brother! Makes me wish I had know more about him in his prime. I pray Peace for the family.

[@jimilove7773]

Much love to you and yours. + God Bless! Thanks! I met him at ralphs in La '91 or so, he was buying a bag of potatoes.......He chatted w/ me for more than half an hour in the parking lot! Saw him on the Paul club tour and again w/ Blackthorne in a club in Calabasas. Knew it was not ace on side 4 of Alive 2 save Rocket ride, I love his playing as yours. He alsao cowrote ''Now that your Gone'' from Genes Ahole album, one of my fav songs!

[@aland.549]

Thank you for sharing. It is great to hear music history and about musician's struggles on their way to achieving greatness. RIP SUPERSTAR.

[@Duster440]

Wow... Bruce has a great voice for narration. Both Bob and Bruce are some of the most underrated players. Rest In Peace Bob Kulick.

[@brettburow2367]

What a great tribute to your brother. His music will live on forever.

[@rustykangaroo8854]

Amazing tribute, and what he deserves. What a player!

[@edhill4486]

This was a beautiful tribute to your brother Bruce. May he rest in peace, and God bless you and yours.

[@RR-qw6gu]

Thank you for allowing many of us into your lives. That was a beautiful homage to your brother. Thank you 🙏

[@peterdiamantakiou]

That was a beautiful tribute to Bob by Bruce. I was Facebook friends with him and enjoyed his posts etc.Can't believe 1 year has passed..RIP my friend..❤

[@patrickfarley8036]

That was very a cool thing to do for your brother and very well done. Yet, one more bit of masterful artistry from the Kulick Bros. Peace.

[@dwightrenfield2241]

So glad I came across this! It's just fantastic. My first exposure to Bob was when I saw the bootleg footage of the solo Paul tour. He was freakin' fantastic. Bruce, you were the best guitarist for Kiss after Ace. Hands down. If only they had hired you right after Ace quit instead of dorking around with other guys. Regardless, your time with the band and your work is memorable and, in my opinion, monumental.

[@ravenstrange8466]

Bob was and is amazing. What an incredible musician

[@CynHicks]

Your brother was no doubt a great dude. That's how he got so much good work. Being a great musician was just a bonus.

[@littlemark01]

We will miss him! Great career, great player! Long live his little bro'

[@bradsutorka4747]

Bruce, so touching and informative. God bless you and Lisa for keeping Bob’s memory alive. Thank you!

[@roachrip]

Amazing.., he played on all my favorite tracks! So talented .

[@SamuelLove]

Beautiful tribute. I think it's cool his work pops up in so many place. Sorry for your loss Bruce

[@kisserasimmons8539]

I'm from Argentina, I met him personally at KK7, and I was able to talk a bit with him, although my English is not very good ... I told him that he played with his soul ... he smiled and gave me a hug ... then I saw him again another year at the KK preparty and he recognized me when I said:- hello, man who plays with his soul! he answered me: -is it you? Hi! he smiled and gave me another hug ... his smile from him and his music I'll never forget them ... they really sprouted from his soul! May you be at peace Bob!

[@ritchelltalentscout8578]

This is a wonderful tribute 💯🙌🏽

[@mysteriowc]

Love you BRuce, I know what it is like to lose an older brother and mentor

[@renevancity]

amazing guitarist, who impacted music more than most will ever know

[@57clc]

Bob's guitar work on Larger than Life has been a favorite of mine since the day I heard it. Straightforward, classic, rock guitar, badass guitar! I always thought that Neil Schon channeled Bob's Larger Than Life solo's on Journey's Stone in Love. Great video tribute to Bob. Great guitarist.

[@jeremymiller7793]

I loved this and I learned a lot. R.I.P. Bob Kulick

[@johnyakel2816]

Condolences on the loss of your brother Bruce - thank you for producing this tribute - it introduced me to Bob Kulick, an excellent musician that I would not have known about otherwise.

[@sheldonbergenheier4179]

Awesome job Bruce. What an amazing tribute to his amazing life.

[@Mick-T]

A great and loving tribute. Thanks for sharing Bruce .

[@frederickwhite6416]

Wow, a great tribute to your brother. I'm racking my brain to figure out the last time I saw him live. My little brother will know. I'll turn him on to this, well done.

[@Catholic17]

I remember when you were part of Kiss, you are my favorite band member

[@tommyfromdetroitmi123]

Bob wrote very tasty guitar riffs and we'll thought out solos....I loved His playing..... Well done Bruce! Both you and your brother have inspired me as a guitar player through the years.... Thank you both from the bottom of my heart. R.I.P. Bob!!!! We miss you!

[@TheMightySynchromess]

WOW. Great tribute to your Brother. When I was buying 45's in the 70's I loved George McCrae's single 'Rock Ya Baby'. Probably because of the great vocals but also the guitar work of Bob. Had no idea he was such a musical FORCE in all the music I listened to thru the years. Bless you and your family. So SORRY for your loss.

[@JohnnyBgood548]

An incredibly awesome tribute to your Brother! Thank you!

[@tomasturbado9365]

I respect and deeply admire the KULICK brothers!Thank you very much BOB for your LIFE,you made me happy with your music!I LOVE YOU BOB!Spain loves you and will always remember you!TE AMO BOB!GRACIAS BOB!Thank you Bruce & Lisa!!!LOVE MUSIC!!!LOVE KULICK BROTHRES FOREVER!!!

[@nicolasrage666]

Nothing but mad respect to Bob Kulick! Excellent tribute, Bruce and Lisa.

[@eltoro969]

Bob was an eccentric and most brilliant musicians are.

[@FOAMProductionsFilms]

Had the pleasure to meet Bob and Bruce multiple times. Both quality human beings and amazing musicians who always had time for fans. Anybody that would thumbs down this awesome tribute Bruce did for his brother is just a terrible person. SMDH

[@randychambers1704]

Such a wonderful tribute. Glad to have seen this and to learn more about him.

[@CraigArndt]

You both are so talented. My condolences on the lost of your brother. I'm so glad you did this, I can't get over what Bob was involved in and how influential he was to music. Little did I know the KISS albums I listened to as a kid, had the same wailing guitarist on Sweet Victory that I watched with my kids. Fantastic... HOLD IT! He played with TDK? Damn, Lemmy and Todd? Incredible.

[@adamweston4152]

As a 50yr old man I'm saddened to say that I've never heard of Bob before but I'm blown away by his career and talent and this is a wonderful tribute to him and his work thanks for taking the time to make this amazing video.

[@RobertoLombardiActor]

Absolutely beautiful tribute to your mega talented brother Bob. Kudos to you both, Bruce and Lisa.

[@donny-o6456]

I think this qualifies you as the best brother in the world. That was beautiful, and very informative and entertaining. Bless your heart, Kulick

[@bigshowradio_550]

Such a cool and revealing look into his life and work. Learning how his threads are woven into the fabric of the Americana tapestry of Rock history is extremely exciting. Thanks for this visual history of Bob. #brothers

[@robertwallace6492]

What an amazingly beautiful, and extremely loving tribute from one brother to another. ⚘❤⚘🖤⚘💜⚘ Your brother would be beyond touched to see, and hear such a beautiful expression of love that you so kindly shared with all of us. ❤💜❤ May God continue to lovingly watch over your Dear Brother, and may he Rest In Peace until that day when you, and those who now mourn his majestic musical Earthly presence are to be reunited with him once again,...it is promised. ❤

[@kathymason9730]

Great tribute. He also played on W.A.S.P. Still Not Black Enough. Great guitar player. So sorry for your loss.

[@rmmccarthy1240]

Beautifully done- you're a fine brother.

[@jacktragic6917]

Killer feel for ripping leads, fills, and helping bands make it through awkward career moves. You brought the balls..

[@lauriecarter8931]

Bob was so talented amazing tribute never heard of Bob before this what a great man with all that he achieved really amazing you must be so proud of your bro thanks for the story I really enjoyed it.

[@RandyWillcox]

What a beautiful tribute. What a trip seeing him playing that B.C. Rich Bich with Diana Ross on Carson. A guitar synonymous with the metal scene of the 80s on stage with the original diva of Motown and pop! 🤘🏻

[@EJBGuitar]

What a wonderful tribute to Bob that you and Lisa have made, Bruce! Fantastic just like Bob’s playing.

[@basicmidwesterner]

Thank you for sharing such an intimate look at this amazing musician and person. Sending you guys comforting vibes as you continue to grieve for the loss you feel ❤

[@michaelmclendon7698]

Met Bob on the Tim Curry tour here in Tampa in 1980 and he was very nice and gracious and answered all my silly fan questions. Made a lasting impression on me as one of the nicest rock stars I have ever met. Great tribute to him and the great music he contributed. well done ,Bruce

[@dawnconner9209]

I first met Bob in Detroit while he was touring with meatloaf. We stayed in touch until the late 90s. Rip. He was so kind and sweet.

[@ColoradoOwl]

Beautifully done Bruce, a true tribute to your brother whose talents will NEVER be forgotten. You 2 are forever bonded in brotherhood that can never be broken. May he rest in Rock and Roll peace!

[@chrisnurse6430]

Man what a beautiful story and tribute. ❤️

[@cpfs936]

It's weird thinking about Bob's baldness being a problem earlier on, when I'm so used to seeing him bald that hair just looks out-of-place on him! I used to think of him as the guitar version of Tony Levin-if you saw a bald guy with a 'stache and he wasn't playing bass, it was probably Bob. A beautiful tribute to a guy (not unlike Hunter and Wagner) that many more people have heard than heard OF!

[@XooXXooX]

Wow, I wasn't even aware Bob had passed. What a legacy. Jam on Bob!

[@michaelcollins6134]

A life well lived, an amazing tribute

[@e1ay3dme12]

Bruce---this was wonderful. I'm convinced that you were very blessed to have each other. Thank you so very much for posting this.

[@theberrybest]

What an incredible journey. Thank you for sharing that.

[@donellmuniz590]

There's an old song from the mid 70's, but I don't know who did it. It goes, "If there's a Rock n Roll Heaven, you know they got a hell of a band". It's gettin' bigger and better all the time.

[@sanderberkvens6270]

Thank you so much Bruce and Lisa. Made out of a deep love and eternal connection, so respectful. Goosebumps and teary-eyed. R.i.p. Bob..