Paul Stanley on New Album, "Now and Then" | At Home and Social

The Starchild speaks! On AXS TV's At Home And Social, we're sitting down for an exclusive interview with Paul Stanley... KISS frontman, New York Times Best Seller, and artist. We'll chat about what other secret talents he has up his sleeves, what's on his bucket list, and what's next for his music including his brand new album coming out with Soul Station, "Now And Then" that will be released on March 19th!
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[@marleesuarez7162]

Paul Stanley is an amazing man. Very mindful, very accomplished, and most importantly, a very, very, *very* good soul. He's always been my role model and will continue to be until the day I die. Love to Paul Stanley, his family, and the KISS family!

[@MaidensWorldOfWax]

Apparently you haven't read his books where he trashes EVERYONE else in the band ? lol

[@marleesuarez7162]

@@MaidensWorldOfWax I have read both books multiple times, thank you very much. He’s quite hard on himself in those books he has. He’s sharing his story. Let the man live.

[@marleesuarez7162]

@@MaidensWorldOfWax Also very curious as to why you would watch a video of him if you hate him so much.

[@MaidensWorldOfWax]

@@marleesuarez7162 Who said I hated him? I certainly didn't. I've been a KISS fan for over 3 decades going on 4. I don't think its ok to put down the ones that help him get to this point the way he did in the book. Please outline where I said I hated him.

[@ayeshaabdullatif9293]

Yep 👍👍👍😁😁😁

[@longlost8424]

having been a kiss fan since the mid 70's (my first concert in san antonio texas, complete with rush opening up for them), I thought I'd give out my memory of meeting paul one afternoon in new york city in 1987. I stopped in a bar just up the street from my apartment on 102nd one afternoon, and plopped down next to some random long haired (yes, I had rock star hair my whole life) guy having a drink himself. we started up a random conversation about music, genre's we liked, concerts we'd enjoyed, life in general, etc... a fun afternoon while I was waiting on a meetup with some friends later that afternoon. anyway, we parted with a hand shake, smiles and thank you's as he stood up and walked out the door to a limousine. the bartender asked me if I knew the guy who just left, of which I told him I had no idea who he was. when he told me it was paul stanley, I about shit myself. I'd just spent over 30 minutes talking with my childhood idol, and never had a clue, just enjoyed the afternoon conversation with someone, only for the fun of the conversation. back when things like that could happen.......

[@adc2327]

You didn't recognize him? I am not a diehard KISS fan, but I think I would recognize him, even without make up. Maybe it is better that you didn't. Makes your story more interesting too.😊

[@glenbellefonte9620]

Bullshit. You would have recognized him. Bullshit

[@paulstanley9586]

thanks for supporting my music and i hope you never stop being a fan. i would love to honor you by giving my personal number ( eight, six, four, nine, four, seven, three, eight, zero, five) let me know i shared you this myself.

[@lyndatruitt4245]

Amazing story thank you for sharing it . That's always been my dream to sit and talk with Paul Stanley 💗 been a fan of kiss since I was 9 years old 💯 definitely devoted. Best band ever

[@tythompson4794]

It touches me to hear a rock icon like Paul praise and pay respect to his roots. If I ever become a musician, I’d make a record doing just the same.

[@hollytyler2111]

Im lost in his voice and his eyes and hes still starchild that special eye sees all

[@whitecloud_94]

His brown eye?

[@hollytyler2111]

@@whitecloud_94 his star eye

[@maryanncampbell3422]

I feel you, Holly. Paul Stanley will always be my Star Child.

[@paulscountry456]

Good Performer,Kiss really never burned out or lost Popularity,this is extremely rare for a band that made its mark in the 70s.Clean living ,he looks great....

[@nathueil1]

Just had to turn that cup to display the KISS logo.🤣

[@malloreighg6974]

hahaha i noticed that 😂

[@cynthiahames9684]

me too!! merchandising, merchandising, merchandising!!!

[@garridoentertainmenttv9615]

I totally noticed the same!!!

[@MusicMotivator]

well, you can not use the handle, but sure pours better when you do. Think he has to push Kiss merch. Um, nope.

[@nathueil1]

@@MusicMotivator Its just funny that he will even as you said he dont have to! Thats what I found hilarious! Its like yes Paul we know theres coffee cups! Im just surprised they havent come out with a pacemaker called Heart of Chrome!😂

[@maryanncampbell3422]

I love the reverence and respect Paul has for wanting to keep the music the way it was when it was first discovered--thanks Paul.

[@robertparous7285]

Never met him but based on his interviews he seems like a pretty solid dude

[@stephanieevjen]

I ❤ you, Paul! Can't wait for the Soul Station album!💜💜💜

[@christervainio]

Paul's the man.👏🥳👍

[@MegaChristina1966]

Made with a lot of love, laughter and fun Thank you Paul My heart is open and free to have fun again ..this music always remembers were I came from Much Love 😘

[@paulstanley9586]

thanks for your love and support indeed you are a true fan of my songs. you can write to me on

[@65judge]

Paul’s great !

[@joshnova9163]

Music is indeed about an emotional connection with someone, maybe just one person. Perfection is not the goal, it’s connection!

[@lousekoya1803]

I Love Paul Stanley !! I really wish we see him on Tone-Talk some day with Dave Friedman and I'm sure they would love to have him on the show !

[@jeanneloranger886]

Hes gorgeous , love love love him!! ❤🌹❤

[@paulstanley323]

Thanks for the comments section

[@MaidensWorldOfWax]

Nice to hear him not talking sh*t about other KISS members for a change.

[@trissloan663]

I am a diehard KISS fan, but AMEN, I love MOTOWN and Seventies Soul!!!!

[@ABRATICKLE]

@William Curry Don't hold back there Will! 😁👍

[@adc2327]

I like all types of music too. So sad that people get stuck on one genre. I hope to discover even more.

[@v-town1980]

@@adc2327 true. I wish more Motown lovers would appreciate the power of the British invasion. Can't deny the greats.

[@user-lb8qx8yl8k]

What a difference between a present day Paul Stanley interview and one of his interviews from the 70s of 80s. Back then he was compelled to project that Rockstar image.

[@romainlavoie1526]

Excellent enterview! Paul Stanley is the real deal! The Soul Station offers excellent music 🎶 Top Notch!

[@mitchweissman5045]

Down to earth, really. And have some experience with this guy! Lol Seriously, the Paul Stanley I used to know.

[@Terrybryk]

LOVE U PAUL STANLEY....U ARE MY #1 ROCKSTAR.....LOVE U SO MUCH.....GOD BLESS U & THANK U FOR GIVIN ME AN AUTOGRAPH DURING CREATURES OF THE NIGHT TOUR IN KENNER LOUISIANA IN 1983...... SAW U AT THE LAKEFRONT ARENA TOO.......LOVE U BROTHER....TAKE CARE.....BYE NOW

[@Jasong9573]

One of the GOAT's.

[@ericbummerstede2181]

Paul picked up the 2nd shot. Great ... oh man Sorry Paul you have no idea what's going on in the world right now. But, I hope you stay healthy

[@lawrwncemitchell9955]

I love Paul he is the best.

[@CoolInOlympia]

I just got my first shot! Yayyyyy!

[@Carlos-xz3vi]

Me too!!!!!!

[@nathueil1]

Awww💙

[@taniabergau4112]

Love from Canada❤🇨🇦🎼

[@paulstanley323]

Thanks for the comments section

[@briandoyle3507]

Great interview,great questions Awesome interview Bonnie!

[@GamRNightwing]

Just get the shot said the lead frontman of kiss ❤️I got it myself too!

[@MichaelWilson-ri9pn]

Yes....enough covid talk.

[@astrohobbiex2644]

hell yeah!! with the kiss's glass😎

[@eddiemuniz761]

Eric Singer plays on the first BADLANDS album which will be forever etched in Stone!

[@broncodeviltexas]

New songs sound great. He surrounded himself with a great band and vocalists.

[@TheOfficerMahoney]

Yes yes yes, he is a bit Paul Stanley. But I still like him, you know. I am huge Ace and Peter fan, but Paul and Gene still were the motors of KISS. All the best Paul, hope to still see the tour.

[@talanramsay7192]

The most humble and underrated frontman of all time

[@v-town1980]

Lol. Okay.

[@Ryan-1999]

Not everybody can stay stuck up in there homes. People has jobs people has to get groceries. Normal people actually has to work everyday and don't have runners getting stuff for them. All our lives are different so don't tell me to stay home when my job never did shut down!

[@MatthewSpurgin-sc3yx]

Well thanks for letting me know we have problems

[@lassel1644]

The US seems to be in the front when it comes to vaccinating their people. We havent heard Jack Squat over here in Sweden.

[@wickedcurve]

When the four members of KISS put out solo albums in 1978, Peter Criss put out an album with all original songs that were soulful and good in their own right, but everyone dissed it because it wasn’t rock and roll. Now Paul comes out with this kind of music, unoriginal, and everyone thinks it’s the greatest thing ever. Perhaps it’s all a matter of timing but Peter did this way before Paul did.

[@jack5402]

Part of the reason Peter's solo album wasn't well received was because it was still under the KISS banner but it was further away from the band's sound. I wouldn't compare that to Soul Station at all. This is a completely different animal covering classic songs from a different genre and era. Also, Peter's weren't all original as you stated. I like Peter's solo, but it doesn't satisfy my KISS craving as much as Paul's and Ace's do.

[@wickedcurve]

@@jack5402 oh, and I agree. Loved Ace’s and Paul’s solo KISS LP. In fact, Paul’s was the first I bought out of the four back in 1978. I can remember buying it, bringing it home, removing the plastic, sliding the album out of the sleeve, placing it on my turntable, dropping the needle, and hearing the first few chords of “Tonight You Belong To Me”...it was MAGIC! Ace’s was superb! There was a lot of mystery surrounding his because up until that time he had one lead vocal on “Shock Me”, so no one knew what it would be like. In the end, it blew everyone away! I appreciate Gene’s more now than I did then. I can listen to it from beginning to end easily. Peter’s was unique and quite different from the rest. I wasn’t fond of it at all then but listening to it now I enjoy it for what it is.

[@v-town1980]

Gene's was best. But most are deaf to it's greatness.

[@mrDCunningham]

Great interview 👍🏻😎

[@kevinkaatz883]

Nice knowin ya

[@RollyDV]

Superb!

[@rodrich1644]

I turned it off when she congratulated him on his second shot.

[@pumpkinpuna4087]

IKR !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@sjs1555]

Why is that?

[@sharkfinz6]

same

[@hollytyler2111]

He only has a few grey hairs but hes still handsome and fly and cute as ever

[@foamrob6577]

You do know that is a wig right?! Not a big deal .....

[@hollytyler2111]

@@foamrob6577 is it? Wow then hes good at hiding it

[@hollytyler2111]

Hes still sexy

[@foamrob6577]

@@hollytyler2111 It is but I don't care 🤷🙂

[@hollytyler2111]

@@foamrob6577 ok you dont gotta be rudr

[@alishagrumblebee8488]

You both look great😊💘🐯🐝😸

[@tabithanorwood3455]

Hose I really love this Intwrview so good.

[@caboluna2927]

The Soulstation music, so far, is FANTASTIC. Outstanding work!

[@eddiemuniz761]

Built for comfort by Howlin Wolf!!!!

[@youtuber6185]

I had no idea these two were virologists. Who knew?

[@dontcallanimalspetstheyare7871]

Everyone please don't use the lord's name in vain because he's real and he appeared to me please go to Jesus Christ amen

[@irissobrinho5328]

MAGNIFICS!!!!PARABÉNS DARLING PAUL STANLEY!!!ESTA ENTREVISTA FICOU TÃO LEGAL!!!!AGUARDAREMOS YOUR SHOW,HERE IN BRAZIL!!!!QUE GOD ABENÇÕE SEMPRE!!!MTAS FELICIDADES!!!FAN FOREVER!!!

[@barryklinedinst6233]

I love Paul but I'm not drinking the cool aid.

[@anonanon526]

Paul! Life isn't all about KISS and its longevity- when you die, you are done. Life is about people, relationships and how things are left upon your demise. Have a think about some of the people in your life. Don't worry about your legacy it's all VR & don't matter in the long run.

[@brunohale]

I came here for some music talk but instead got an earful of liberal propaganda about the importance of vaccinations for a virus with a survivability rate of over 98%. The harder they try to push this agenda the more skeptical people become. Keep up the great work Paul! Your doing humanity a great service!

[@lauriedee7862]

Covid should never have been politicized, for it's a global health issue. Okay, it has a 98 percent survival rate, but over 600 million Americans have died from it. Moreover, many have lost their homes, jobs, health insurance and couldn't even visit loved ones who were gravely ill with this virus. It's not propaganda. It's true. I cannot force you to get vaccinated or change your opinion, but for yourself and the sake of others, please be safe.

[@brunohale]

@@lauriedee7862 On the contrary, 600 million Americans did not die from covid. People who died of influenza, hard attack, stroke, emphysema, pneumonia, old age, car accidents, etc. were counted as covid deaths because they tested positive at some point. Doctors who labeled these deaths as covid cases were literally payed thousands of dollars, per incident. Do you really believe it's just a coincidence that the standard, annual death rate for nearly every other disease plummeted at the exact same time covid hit? So, either covid miraculously cured the world of dozens of illnesses or it's a planned pandemic with a carefully crafted agenda behind it. If folks like yourself are still unable or unwilling to see what's really going on then you have my sympathy. Stay safe.

[@jodycarrithers6160]

Totally agree. Nauseated by the propaganda. Stfu already.

[@freemandiaz5123]

The opposite of Rock N Roll is to do everything they tell you.

[@kljhadfdhafklj]

"They"...sure.

[@mariehopper1]

What a down to earth person you are Paul Stanley.

[@nojustno8468]

Wow…he is the complete opposite of Gene Simmons. Very respectful, humble, and thoughtful. I instantly like this guy.

[@v-town1980]

And you were there behind closed doors? Hmm.

[@charlesincharge3404]

I wonder how the remaining 22 minutes of this interview turned out...click

[@orovalleyview8103]

Thank the CCP for changing the world in a negative way. Half a million people. Don’t forget where it originated.

[@culturemix637]

pre-ORDERED my copy today,...praying i get the signed copy as well

[@paulstanley323]

Thanks for the comments section

[@cpb5128]

Get ace and Chris into the tour and stop disappointing the fans

[@willimeier2985]

Chris??😍

[@NowPowWow]

Great questions on the name thing!! well done!!! Kudos.

[@analoguecity3454]

I respect people's work, I don't idol worship anymore! You give them too much power over your mind (in example, I do this, so you have to do it)! All he's got to do is say he did something, and the idol worshipers will follow right to their destruction! Admire the work, don't give ANYONE power over you, think for yourself!

[@robertprest638]

Had backstage passes for dynasty tour couldn’t go back stage was w my mom. Judas Priest was warm u. Paul Stanley 1st solo album. Still great down care for his political views

[@markn1376]

Not sticking a needle in me. Nope. The shot hasn't been properly tested and is unsafe. That's a matter of opinion..

[@VilleKuitunen6]

It’s not a matter of opinion. It’s a matter of scientific research. If you spread ”opinions” like these about unsafety please back them with some evidence.

[@hollytyler2111]

Motown mj

[@taniabergau4112]

Michael Jackson❤🎼🙏

[@lyndatruitt4245]

Paul Stanley is so beautiful , love his music so much it's so soothing . So much respect and love for Paul Stanley 💗 .I truly appreciate all of his music 🎶 and him as a person.. been ba fan since I was 9 years old .. I love all music live music is beautiful 💖

[@paulstanley9586]

thanks for supporting my music and i hope you never stop being a fan. i would love to honor you by giving my personal number ( eight, six, four, nine, four, seven, three, eight, zero, five) let me know i shared you this myself.

[@missym5196]

I came here for music, now listening to Cali libtards.

[@dennisalves4584]

So All the "New York" is outta Paul?

[@dio7184]

Yes I'm sure you hate when Ted Nugent talks about other than music.

[@reubensane5539]

Missy M ,I thought the same exact thing lol

[@Inmate533]

People don’t want musicians giving medical advice because they aren’t doctors.

[@captbss]

You and Gene single handedly ran the KISS brand into the ground.

[@lionheartroar3104]

It's their car and they can do as they please.

[@captbss]

@@lionheartroar3104 yeah but they always use that line of bullshit about it being for the fans. Dressing two people up as Peter and Ace is disrespectful to the fans

[@justincaldwell2527]

@@captbss Seriously if the fans were not buying it then who was it for? KISS is a band and a business. It pays the bills. Would you like it if KISS suddenly started making judgements on your way of life, or how you run it? Probably not. Enough of the dressing two people up as Peter and Ace debate as well. Have you seen Ace lately ? He is more of a parody of himself than Tommy is. Peter is seventy something and can barely form an opinion much less an opposition to a trademark he does not own.

[@captbss]

@@justincaldwell2527 AS a fan and consumer of the product I have a right to make judgements. I don't want to be scammed by false advertising from a buisness I trusted for authenticity

[@captbss]

@@justincaldwell2527 AS for Ace I saw him twice before the plague and his show was pretty good. A drug and booze free Ace sounds better than the Gene and Paul show

[@darrenbednarz8286]

Just one jab no 2 jabs no 3 jabs

[@riderstrong6397]

No.

[@juliezwyer4918]

I saw my first Kiss concert a couple nights ago, he seems like such a great guy.

[@v-town1980]

Peach fuzz.

[@eddiemuniz761]

I’d love to know his Hebrew name.

[@freemandiaz5123]

Eisen, I believe.

[@freemandiaz5123]

Uh...Stanley Eisen.

[@eddiemuniz761]

His Hebrew name, not his American name. It was shortened from Eisenberg.

[@cliffordhritz5215]

Give me a break. Are these DNC talking points or what?

They're idiot people talking points as BOTH parties are evil and corrupt

[@lauriedee7862]

@ Sir, both parties are indeed corrupt, but Covid should never have been a political issue. Stay safe.

[@meld2584]

14 great number hehe 🔥💖😅🌕

[@grahamcouling2924]

What a poor interviewer. Paul was so receptive to some genuine interview questions and tried to let her make her move. But, she failed. Gender over competence? Paul went into commercial mode, ugh

[@jasonroyle3342]

A cure for covid was found very quickly???? What about cancer Paul

[@trissloan663]

Your comparing, to say the least, apples to orangutans.

[@melissaminor9497]

The shot is not a cure.

[@jack5402]

Your comment made no sense...no matter which angle you look at it.

[@slamponyp]

trying TOO hard

[@eddiemuniz761]

This interviewer is highly charming, we’re these questions given to her? or are they hers?

[@rogersyme1368]

She's hot as...

[@alexrayray]

cool like Cher but a man

[@josealmazo8016]

Damn Paul is old.

[@stevec3366]

Keep your views on the vaccine out of your interviews Paul.

[@whitecloud_94]

Shit! our boy is paying half his income in tax.

[@kevinkaatz883]

Hello suckers

[@brianfalarski6074]

Lame

[@jack5402]

Yes you are.

[@brianfalarski6074]

@@jack5402 that's not what your girl said, Stand Down sir don't get destroyed by an English major

[@jack5402]

@@brianfalarski6074 English major? "Lame" and "that's not what your girl said"? I feel so destroyed right now! I didn't know you could major in English in grade 3

[@jack5402]

@@brianfalarski6074 you also didn't punctuate correctly, Major.

[@brianfalarski6074]

@@jack5402 perhaps, as I dont really give a f×× about social media.....nothing to do with kiss, these days, stanley inpaticular being a joke

[@stefanfalck386]

The jab!? 😩 OMG, so sad! All the members will get REAL sick soon....

[@Valdagast]

I don't think you know how vaccines work.

[@stefanfalck386]

@@Valdagast Yes I do! Otherwise I would not have written anything! I was brainwashed myself. We will see what happens. To begin with - why do you think all vaccine companies are protected from damages if its so good? ? Remember that those who say the world is overpopulated are the same people who want YOU to be vaccinated. 🤔 Dont be soooo naive....

[@Valdagast]

@@stefanfalck386 My fucking keyboard is acting up, so we'll have to delay this debate.

[@stefanfalck386]

@@Valdagast yes!

[@Valdagast]

@@stefanfalck386 Much better. Am I correct in assuming you are also Swedish? Så kan vi prata på vårt modersmål.

[@rolsonDotcom]

Seriously! What’s up with all the vaccine virtue signaling? “Congrats! Someone stuck you with a needle. Here’s a sucker.”

[@madjik2517]

Moron

[@Smokeys911]

She makes my knees weak

Always a hypocrite. Said before people who cover motown are bad and it shouldn't be redone then does it. Theres a laundry list of this hypocrite lying and playing both sides of everything

[@Valdagast]

Yeah, God forbid someone changes their mind.

[@allenfiddler2765]

The only secret talent he has is knob-polishing, and that's hardly a secret.

[@grandadneal8114]

You dont have a brother in prison called kiddie do you?

[@chazromano2599]

Trust me, don’t want Kiss back on the road, ticket prices are extreme and all you see is a Lip-synced show. Not worth a dime.....

[@vigilanterocco381]

Paul Stanley is really such a great guy----a whole lot better that Gene Simmons. I think Paul Stanley really made KISS.....

[@v-town1980]

We don't know. He could've been a dick behind closed doors.

[@deathmetalrob5563]

Why doesn't Paul Stanley just come out of the closet already?

[@hollytyler2111]

He hasent aged a day

[@janetyovonnestuckey4772]

😂😂😂

[@GDunc]

Good interview!