Meeting Paul Stanley from KISS

[@SoCal780]

Paul is the real deal. He has decades of experience to back up his wisdom. Truly a class act.

[@mhermit]

I spoke with him backstage at a non-concert event hosted by our radio station. He belongs on the short list of the most exceptionally kind & humble guys in showbusiness. He cares that you care & it shows in how he treats you. Great guy.

[@markymarco2570]

He can be a big jerk sometimes.

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

​@@markymarco2570 Noone should expect him to be diplomatic all day long.

[@maryanncampbell3428]

He is so patient

[@maryanncampbell3428]

I love his hair!!!!!!

[@ricardoalon3826]

Paul is such a down to earth person 😊

[@maria-lena5919]

Paul has always been level headed & positive. Starchild ☆ Rules 🤘

[@lastcall170]

I can relate to Paul's words so much. So many toxic people came into my life and even hated me for loving KISS. My dad had just passed away in 1976 when I discovered KISS. They helped me cope with life.

[@DrTomMD]

Met Paul at least five times. Every single time a total gentleman, totally grounded and fully engaged. One a surreal one on one in the Pantages theater in Toronto. Very thankful for his books and opening up in interviews. I’ve shared one video in particular with innumerable number of patients who have been helped by his story. Nothing but respect.

[@metalmarty3948]

"People are threatened by success" is bang on. Only jealous people who don't want to better themselves or do anything about it say these negative things about successful bands or people.

[@user-sj7un8qp9b]

One of the most recognizable voices and totally unique voice in the world we all love Paul stanley

[@lauriLokkeni9002]

Love his voice speaking and singing

[@AdrianTori-kc4mn]

Your an incredible person Paul….. it’s true, people want the underdog to fail…

[@RP-gx3tn]

Met Paul at the airport in Vancouver, BC Canada January 30,1999 for the millennial concert. What a nice guy!

[@MD-wk3gj]

As a fan since ‘76 Paul has grown to be my favorite member of the band not just because he’s a great singer, songwriter and frontman for the greatest band of all time but because he walks the talk and is a great role model.

[@stemikger]

The goal for most people is to grow as the human being you want to be. It's no secret Paul has been in therapy at different points in his life and just by this video, he really did the work. I'm so impressed with his wisdom and self awareness, I hope to keep going in that direction. I idolized Paul as a 17 year old kid and respect him as a 59 year old man.

[@martinone9]

I met the band in 1983 on the Lick It Up tour ,took lots of pictures,they were all very cool and nice!

[@paulshamblin6260]

Paul is definitely no idiot. Seems like a genuinely nice guy. Never saw a bad KISS show either. Huge talent.

[@kathyandrews9745]

What a gentleman and so handsome ❤❤

[@Jayhawk9]

This was awesome. So cool to see Paul being so nice and caring. Good stuff

[@johnfaulk7775]

Paul is dropping some wisdom! “Never meet your heroes” doesn’t apply to him!

[@indymudshow]

Well, there is meeting and then theres this. In which person PAID for everything you see here

[@Joe-mz6dc]

He's a kind fellow.

[@Sal-gh1se]

@Mr.Batters510 Meeting happy fans = scraping the bottom of the barrel

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

​@@indymudshow The person who paid: thanks🌹That's why we are watching for free!

[@yvonnefranks2741]

Wish I could have met him. Such a Wonderful feeling ❤❤❤❤❤😊😊

[@skold3878]

One of the nicest guys you will ever meet. A great human being. I'm gonna miss you guys.

[@tamihewitt6562]

Thank you! I've read so many negative things about him from people that have met him. I refuse to believe he's a jerk

[@RonaldWilliams-qh7zc]

Damn you make it sound like as if they're about to pass away or something wow that doesn't sound too good when you said I'm going to miss you guys lol 🤣

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

​@@tamihewitt6562 How many "haters" write, they met Paul? I'm not that gullible either. Besides Paul can not always be diplomatic.

[@shotgunsnare]

Todd , paul is 100% correct , it's great you were able to meet paul , I've met him twice and he was very nice ~ so sorry for your losses -

[@Theoriginalsobertriathlete]

Thank you

[@daleplatino]

Thank you for this. Very cool. I often wonder how I would act if I met him.

[@erichvonglahn5314]

Paul has the best voice in rock. I loved KISS when i was 12, my mom took me to see them and Cheap Trick. Awesome show. Still a KISS fan some 49 years later.

[@patrickshannon4516]

I think Ace was kiss best guitarist and vocals after he left the band they were always just okay after that, but when he was in the band it was just better.Ace was a better singer than Gene or Paul.

[@johanragnarsson9310]

Had not has. Anyway he's one of the greats!

[@Sal-gh1se]

@@patrickshannon4516 Ha ha ha ha ha

[@bocaunicogrande4292]

Yes it is

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

​@@patrickshannon4516 ¿Ace was a better singer? Ace was/is no singer at all. Paul and Gene had to push him to sing his own songs. But he didn't want. That's why Gene did the vocals on "Cold Gin". And when Ace is singing it's really monotone and comical. No one knows how they "improved" his voice on the new album.

[@jayfry-tv]

Awesome you had this experience!! ⚡️⚡️

[@jayrichardson4351]

Paul you rock! 🤟Excellent answer to negativity. 👍

[@michaelwhitton8226]

Paul Stanley is a great human being .

[@michelles904]

Thank you for sharing your experience with Paul. So wonderful!

[@Theoriginalsobertriathlete]

❤

[@cyclonesfan9169]

Paul is absolutely the greatest.

[@DannyGautama]

Detroit Rock City is such an epic movie. Love KISS! Paul is so inspiring.🩷

[@Romans219]

I love Paul Stanley! Great voice and a great man! I started buying KISS albums in the grocery store after hearing Dressed to Kill.😊

[@rayheflin5473]

My brother Scott Leftwich met Paul at his art exhibition in Greensboro NC. a few years back. Scott is the biggest Kiss fan alive!!

[@kirazinn]

So lucky to meet Paul👍🤟

[@dirkmcgurkin1272]

Luck? Money.

[@kirazinn]

@@dirkmcgurkin1272 yeah can't deny that

[@dirkmcgurkin1272]

Ace is coming to little old Marietta Oh in July. 3/4 of a mile from where I live. I begrudgingly bought a ticket. But it's Ace! I gotta go.

[@kirazinn]

@@dirkmcgurkin1272 nice have fun 👍 he a great guitar player

[@Christine16425]

​@@dirkmcgurkin1272I don't understand why money ? ( I'm french.) Thanks⚘️

[@ArtMonkey5150]

GREAT question. We need that wisdom especially from a Rock Icon 👈💯

[@Theoriginalsobertriathlete]

Yes we do

[@funwithfood7451]

Got to give Paul Credit, and each one of the band members. It’s all about the music and they say it’s all about the girls too and the music but mainly as you see here they really are levelheaded individuals who have an intense love for music.

[@GregoryWarner-bp3mg]

Very beautiful....wonderful man

[@musicman257]

Paul is such a humble guy

[@mungofinalfi4480]

I misread that as horrible...

[@Sal-gh1se]

@@mungofinalfi4480You should get some glasses then.

[@siberianhusky5874]

I hope that was a joke.

[@TwistedRiffster]

No his is not

[@siberianhusky5874]

Paul Stanley is humble like Vince Neil is rail-thin.

[@majadutrieux3569]

Paul 😘

[@bartobruintjes7056]

Paul is very humble.

[@indymudshow]

I would be too if someone just paid me 100k for a 5 min chat and some autographs

[@bartobruintjes7056]

@@indymudshow Did he?

[@indymudshow]

@@bartobruintjes7056 dude this is a private vip meet and greet guitar package..you really think he did this for free? He sells them on his website lol

[@patriksweden9203]

@@bartobruintjes7056 pay for a meet and greet. the cheapest package was 1,100 US. 950 Euros.

[@Sal-gh1se]

@@indymudshow That’s a lie. How much do they charge for a “mud show”?

[@diaznelly686]

Great Paul Stanley ! Beautiful men all days

[@Toastmalone6192]

Legend

[@Ticonderous1]

Wow , Paul was really interested in talking to you man , so many times they get shit for being like robots with the fans .. That is so awesome .. Glad you had this experience...

[@jamesgossweiler1349]

This man is rock and roll royalty.

[@coreysmorgan8488]

Paul seems like a sincerely nice man

[@Alextheb3st]

What an amazing guy Paul is!!!

[@Skin-deepInk]

Gotta love Kiss!!

[@DannyPepprs]

Long live Paul Stanley and KISS

[@timmyjones1921]

I was just thrilled to see Paul Stanley & Original Kiss Member's In My Younger Years It Meant Every Thing To Me , It Was a Rock Dream Come True.

[@patrickshannon4516]

Ibanez Iceman and schecter avenger are my two favorite body styles on guitars like to get a Ibanez Iceman with Floyd Rose and sustainiac switch and active EMG pickups Black with gold hardware. Also like like BC Rich mokingbird.

[@maryanncampbell3428]

I love this guy SO very much ❤❤❤❤

[@Adam_K_W]

Gotta say, it's pretty cool to realize that when you ask Paul a substantiative question, he will go on an elaborate and give you his thoughts. Imagine the volume of general "Yes/No" questions he gets asked by fans that he's heard a million times. Gene is the same way, he will carry on an intelligent conversation given an opportunity to do so. Well done.

[@Theoriginalsobertriathlete]

I appreciate this when I’ve met my favorite musicians. I don’t ask him the standard questions that they get asked 1 million times. I asked them thought-provoking questions to really learn about the person. I appreciate you seeing this.

[@MrLaverybugsy78]

Not a Kiss fan but i read/listened to his audiobook with him narating (highly recommend) and its one of the best books ive heard. I went from a Paul Stanley hater to thinking hes actually a really cool, generous and caring man and personally think eithout him, Kiss woulda split years ago. Top bloke!!

[@MrLaverybugsy78]

Also like to add, hes done nothing wrong why i disliked him, it just wasnt cool to listen or like Kiss when youre a GnR, Aerosmith n Led Zep fan. Idiotic I know but thats the way it is. Still dont like Kiss though 🤣

[@totallyfrozen]

I’ve always been a KISS fan. Paul is my daughter and my favorite member. I like Ace too, but Paul’s my favorite.

[@HankFinkle11]

I don’t know….whenever I’ve met my “heroes,” they’ve been cordial and polite. Case in point…Gene Simmons around 2010. I met him at a KY Derby event and he couldn’t have been more cordial. (not that he’s a “hero,” only a well known celeb).

[@anonanon526]

As much as I'm not a KISS fan exactly, Phuck Paul is a bloody nice guy and he cares. Every interview or conversation he has, he speaks great wisdom.

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

Paul: "I don't know. I really don't have much to say... "So nice, humble! But Todd had a good question. About "negativity". Paul avoided the term "hate". In the social media. It's too negative. But he is right about "jealousy".

[@tinawillits8223]

I've met many many of my heroes and loved them all!;) All sweet to me n kind! Even Paul!

[@ArronP]

yeah he seems like a down to earth person and obviously can play guitar very very good ... I'd like to see a pic of what he wrote on the guitar

[@Theoriginalsobertriathlete]

email me [e-mail] i will send it to you

[@scottweems7420]

Paul is loaded with wisdom

[@samus4040]

Awesome dude and awesome, dude. 😎🎸

[@Natalie-rc4cx]

I totally understand what this guy is seeking.He is after some life advise and I think people hang on to such advice from celebrities rockstars actors etc as we see them as successful people, that they must know the secret of life/ success as they have " made it". However they are only human too and no doubt have made mistakes.

[@Sms68]

Legend !

[@downtown4028]

First album I remember purchasing was Rock and Roll Over.... been playing guitar for over 45 years now.

[@s.f.morris7331]

one of my favorite albums. but ya know when I was a kid I never really understood what most of all of thier songs were really about. now as an adult im shocked because almost every single song is about sex. except ace frehleys songs are more of drugs and alcohol

[@downtown4028]

@@s.f.morris7331 I do not like the word content of many songs.. it is the sound of the music that motivates me to enjoy and inspire. Rush spoke of the "tongue and cheek", though crude... grown out of that era and graduated into solid sonic sounds with meaningful story telling.

[@Sal-gh1se]

@@downtown4028 Snort…

[@raymorrow170]

@tdowntown.AND STILL NOT GETTING ANY ARE YOU.? LIGHTEN UP.! LIVE A LITTLE.!

[@downtown4028]

@@raymorrow170I am a saved man... I will be in paradise one day. If not getting anywhere means putting up with a little chatter and trash... so be it. Lighten up and be happy.

[@alyssaakridge9362]

❤ Paul I want to meet him

[@leeannledford7438]

OMG to meet Paul Stanley! Be still my heart.

[@Mark-sq3xp]

Pay the 💰 and you could meet him to

[@Christine16425]

​@@Mark-sq3xpI'm french, i love Paul but he's already very rich ? How do you know that ? I don"t like this mentality😞

[@Mark-sq3xp]

@Christine16425 because in order to do a meet and greet at their concerts you have to pay for the package deal, which is thousands of dollars. I'm a KISS fan as well, but I learned a long, long time ago that Gene and Paul are only interested in their fan bases money. They have been ripping off their fans for decades.

[@Mark-sq3xp]

@Christine16425 don't get me wrong. If someone wants to spend that money and do that, it's their money they have the right to do so. I could, but I wouldn't waste a penny on those fraudsters now.

[@TheBent139]

My ex banged him in the 70's. And didn't pay a dime for it. She spent several weeks on the road with KISS. It was hardly the wildest thing she ever did. She always got whatever she wanted.

[@MrMustard2U]

I want to meet Paul...

[@lonewolf1053]

Say whatever you want about Paul or KISS ...Paul hopefully shut down some loudmouths with his genuine interaction with this fan....👍🤘

[@octobersun221]

Paul is amazing. His book is by far the best KISS book because it's so revealing.

[@PNWdude777]

So humble❤

[@warthogA10]

🤨🤔

[@patriksweden9203]

pay for a meet and greet. the cheapest package was 1,100 US. 950 Euros.

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

​​@@patriksweden9203 This event was not a simple "meet and greet". And of course, you have to pay for the licence to show your video afterwards.

[@bumpofdeath666]

Yea he does best rock in voice he's also mostt humble man I ever seen that make u really think and the reuion tour and forever 99 before entersandam slaughter and kiss slaughter in moses lake wa may 24 quit roit yes its free. 2024.

[@mooch514]

Paul is still a shy and reserved person.

[@warthogA10]

😂 There is absolutely nothing "shy" or "reserved" about him. Perhaps in public interviews... No, he's not a "horrible" person by any means, but he is certainly not someone who makes you feel like your gently skipping through a beautiful meadow of flowers in any business setting... He is an extremely dominant entity in those environments, and *do not* cross or upset him. ... because he will chew you up and spit you out.

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

​@@warthogA10 It sounds realistic what you describe. Paul once said: the "Starchild" is in me. So he still is hypersensitive, shy, insecure, innocent like a little girl💃

[@richardwarfordjr.5622]

What a great person Paul is 😊

[@patriksweden9203]

pay for a meet and greet. the cheapest package was 1,100 US. 950 Euros.

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

​@@patriksweden9203 Peter charged hundreds of $ for an autograph, and then extra for a photo at the drums. But he didn't want to speak (ppl payed only for the photo, not to speak!). So he could make more photos and more money. The video was on KZbin.

[@noeditbookreviews]

Take a deeper look into Paul's answer to addressing negativity. "You've done nothing wrong. It's them, not you." This sometimes can into- You don't make mistakes. We can blames someone for anything we don't like." That's a perfect reflection of how he paints himself (and everyone else) in his book.

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

Not really. What you confuse are rational discussions with "negativity". Paul said: "there is nothing wrong with fighting". And he is his own harshest critic. Read his book📖 and learn more. Do you really believe a dumb*ss who only blames others could ever become that great, bigger than life? But "Negativity" comes from the 😡haters. Who insult and agitate... And Paul is right: "You've done nothing wrong". And he has done nothing wrong. THE HATE IS IN THE HATER🐍 They are not interested in your "mistakes". No, they want to humiliate and annihilate you psychologically as a person. This has nothing to do with "Who made a mistake at work?"

[@Phuck_Yew]

You drive us wild We'll drive you crazy

[@daveb8449]

Paul Stanley is a good guy.

[@s.f.morris7331]

I cant imagine how awkward and difficult it must be to find the right words for a celebrity to say to a fan that shares like this. not that it bad but fan after fan back to back night after night. they want to say so much to you and let you know how much youve been in their life they feel like they know you and if you dont share the right words or are stand offish our your demeanor doesn't fit what they expect then your an arrogant jerk or whatever cause then that fan if they didnt get the reaction they wanted or needed then they slander you online and/or any chance they get when it comes up to say how bad of a person you are. and the celebrity knows this because its the fans that keep them at the level they want to be and they dont want to loose that momentum or all that work they put into their career. you can tell this guy loves KISS and so do I. my band has opened for alot of huge bands I looked up to so much and had posters of them on my wall and I never knew what to say back stage to them and tried to be all cool like it wasnt a big deal but inside that 15 year old kid was flipping out. I just get it is all im trying to say and glad you got to meet Paul. I wouldnt know what to say to him id probably just faint knowing how much this band means to me too.

[@nonhuman7562]

I WANT THAT GOLD IBANEZ ON MY WALL!

[@JennyGirl4Life]

Paul speaks facts here only miserable & unhappy people speak ill on other people & that is their problem not ours so just keep living & leave those people behind because that’s what I do, I have loving boyfriend, friends & family in my life & left the negative ones behind that are strangers now that I don’t know…great meeting ☀️🌊🏝️

[@assolfan]

Cool

[@chrissharkey9644]

Awesome! Is Paul in recovery himself?

[@shanester1832]

I don't think he's ever had problems with anything.

[@Sum-Ting-Wong71]

He still takes it in both holes.

[@trollsandfools]

Good for you. Paul is a gentleman, but with saying that, Paul looked a bit uncomfortable. I've met him a few times.

[@juhpaa]

I think difficult topic, talking suicides maybe made him little cautious.

[@NightWarriorAlive]

Very cool, thanks! Allstate Arena, I was there too.

[@Sayres434]

Well said Paul

[@user-yb4rp3dc6z]

Everyone should see this a rock legend taking time like this to talk heart to heart with someone Paul is a example of what people should be he grew up with challenges to he so down to each most other people wouldn't give time of day this is what it's about here tells u everything u need to know about him great man

[@patriksweden9203]

pay for a meet and greet. the cheapest package was 1,100 US. 950 Euros.

[@marck8899]

@@patriksweden9203And if one can afford it, so what! I’ve met all the original KISS members a couple times and didn’t have to pay, but also not afforded “quality time” to really speak with them on most of those occasions due to them being kind and them greeting hundreds of us waiting patiently for our chance to meet our Rock and Roll heroes. They are simply overwhelmed to give that kind of attention unless a more intimate connection made available, and this is one of those more intimate moments they scheduled for those who want to do so.

[@Theoriginalsobertriathlete]

Agree

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

​@@patriksweden9203 That's what Paul was talking about: jealousy! Noone would pay a dime to see you🐍

[@AndrewGrey22]

Yeah Paul's right. Other people are the ones with the problem.

[@ronbaker8383]

I have met the best band on earth Nazareth

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

But Todd Crandall met the best rock singer in the world! And the sexiest💋 man alive: The one and only Paul Stanley. KISS❤️

[@robertkise]

Nice looking Iceman.

[@ShawnGilmer1]

Paul come to Texas frightmare in dallas tx

[@keviningles5580]

Hes a rock star . Strutter mr speed. Loud

[@drumrooster]

Remember kids 99.9% of people want you to fail and enjoy watching.

[@spaceman87186]

Yes Paul is a great guy and understands ,if you read his book you know he spent a lot of dough on therapy and tiffany lamps.

[@magnusvanttinen7855]

Nice!

[@leonardlinko6187]

To answer your question about negativity, people with negativity fall by the waist side. If you where listening you would have known!!!

[@Theoriginalsobertriathlete]

I did listen

[@roberthaizlip4057]

Who's Todd Crandell?

[@Theoriginalsobertriathlete]

Www.toddcrandell.com I am just a guy who got off of drugs over 30 years ago and and taking my blessings to form Racing For Recovery to help others

[@MatChew75]

I'm sure he was throwing peter and ace under the bus at that time as well. I'd much rather meet peter and ace than the other two Schmucks oh whoops that's one of them right there. Ace's music just blows away.What kiss couldn't do anymore. And you know, it just grinds Pauls and Gene's gears.I love it. Enjoy Paul. And honestly I think peter and ace are more content and more laid back in their lives and with better women than the other two. And then they're both in better places than they've ever been.God bless them , #3 & aceinthehole

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

If you want to meet Ace and Peter: Why on earth are you then interested in watching and hating 💚Paul?

[@Theoriginalsobertriathlete]

He did not say anything negative about them

[@shanemartin8904]

I must admit i wondered how PS copes with the terrible things people say.....daily, by the minute. I guess you have to remove yourself from the equation...leaving THEM!

[@TetianaSimmons]

Стенли,Ти-гадость!-Больная.Ти так Всем представляється мои родственники.😢

[@rongriesbeck294]

Gotta give paul credit for being personable with fans very cool genes the only member I have a problem with

[@mungofinalfi4480]

Yeah, he's got very cool genes. : )))

[@MasterSumai]

Watch out Gene will charge you for Paul's autograph!

[@heyjarrod]

What are we watching here?

[@ErikShen2907]

Gene would have charged him at LEAST $ 5k!!

[@spazio325]

Quanto ele cobra?

[@stepanbandera5206]

Is that really Paul Thtanly or one of them imposters?

[@Theoriginalsobertriathlete]

It is Paul Stanley