Ep. 19 - The Vinnie Vincent "In Makeup" Interview from Merry Christmas Party

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

I think he has issues with feeling safe around people. He withdraws when he thinks he's being played or scammed. Desperately wants recognition and acceptance from the Kiss band members like Gene. I think if Gene would take the time to connect with Vinnie, it would help him big time. I'm nobody special, but had a good friend who got really depressed and turned into, more or less, a zombie. I took the time to talk with him and let him hash out what was going on. Helped and encouraged him to fight for enjoying his life again. That was 10 years ago and he is doing great now. We all need help sometimes in life.

[@corvettemustang1]

im sure Gene would SELL him the time but take the time for FREE nope not ever

[@wilsonrawlin8547]

@@corvettemustang1 No doubt!

[@drmidnight680-kz2le]

The music business is a shark tank, everybody will rip you off every step of the way. Black Sabbath sold millions of records and never made any money while the people around them all had mansions and luxury cars payed for with the money they ripped off from Black Sabbath. The album Sabotage is about the music business. Same thing happened to Bad finger and Vinnie.

[@drmidnight680-kz2le]

The music business is a shark tank, everybody will rip you off every step of the way. Black Sabbath sold millions of records and never made any money while the people around them all had mansions and luxury cars payed for with the money they ripped off from Black Sabbath. The album Sabotage is about the music business. Same thing happened to Bad finger and Vinnie.

[@drmidnight680-kz2le]

The music business is a shark tank, everybody will rip you off every step of the way. Black Sabbath sold millions of records and never made any money while the people around them all had mansions and luxury cars payed for with the money they ripped off from Black Sabbath. The album Sabotage is about the music business. Same thing happened to Bad finger and Vinnie.

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

His makeup🎭 proves Vinnie is still dreaming he is in KISS. The year before he said: "I wanted to be wanted". Like a girl. It couldn't work. Vinnie, what an enigmatic person.

[@madometal]

Wow vinnie actually followed through with this party

[@naturalbornscorpio929]

It was all about the tax free money to be made. After all Vinnie has bills to pay and groceries to buy. He has to think up ways t9 groft and empty his fans wallets. At least his remaining fans are good for something $$

[@chrisb5443]

Those 16 people in the audience are psyched!!!

[@angrytroll27]

26:22 David Lee roth just popped in

[@Hawiianlion67]

Lol

[@Hawiianlion67]

I fucking love that

[@MelloGee33]

Stellar.

[@booshting3520]

Credit where it's due, this was great. Some good questions and stories. Probably the best Q&A with Vinnie.

[@JohnnyBeane]

Awesome man! Looked like a great time!

[@purplehouse26]

u should've asked him why is it so hard for him to put a band together and put out an album. since according to him is always recording. where are the albums?

[@kisstory]

Great video! Thanks for doing this for the fans! Awesome seeing VV with a smile. Wish we could have seen him play. Cheers Mike!

[@booshting3520]

226 boxset update. 35 boxsets for everyone who pre ordered in the 90s

[@DrastixLive]

OMGosh!! This is awesome!! Thanks for getting this interview, Very much appreciated!!

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks

[@daleedmisten1281]

It's so apparent that Vinnie treasures (no pun intended) his time with KISS and has such fondness for it, it's such a shame that Paul and Doc can't come to some sort of agreement to let him be involved in this last hurrah....

[@venom-dq4rb]

You are a fucking idiot, Vinnie is the problem when it comes to agreeing to anything, he is his own worst enemy, do you think it is a coincidence that nobody wants any part of him?

[@metallion0738]

You are naive.

[@daleedmisten1281]

@@venom-dq4rb never said he wasn't difficult to deal with, nor am I denying his self sabotaging impulses. Just saying it's too bad he can't be a part of KISS' goodbye. He's still a very integral part of KISStory. Go Fuck Yourself

[@freetob1]

@@daleedmisten1281 Venom, Yeah SO THERE!!!

[@cellblocknine5385]

What was the pun?

[@christopherkahn6522]

It's nice to see Vinnie happy, relaxed, and joking around like a regular guy. I couldn't make it to his party but thought it was a cool idea and wish I could have gone. I feel confident now that he can continue the momentum.

[@corvettemustang1]

a regular guy ??? he is wearing clown makeup lol

[@davidtrahan3062]

I don’t understand why? This guy “VV” can’t get his act together and just be happy that he is not forgotten…. Just be thankful and kind to your core fans ❤

[@clutch2827]

The ankh is back. I hear lawyers.

[@trissloan2340]

Good point. Paul and Gene probably own the rights to the trademark facepaint. I think Ace said they lease his for Tommy.

[@bearinthewoods3]

The top of the ankh is different...

[@thefonzkiss]

Brad Moulton Wrong. He did wear a cross for the Kruise preparty gig he did but that is clearly an Anhk for this bash thing he did.

[@christophervigil7729]

Forget you, Loser..... .....That IS Vinnie Vincent !!!!!!!

[@RockBlisswithKimchiChris]

Great interview! I'm grad you got the opportunity to put this together. Always nice when a real fan gets to interview someone they have been a fan of for so long.

[@madometal]

I wish Vincent would surprise us and come out with a new album full of shredding, screaming vocals and great songs

[@awrogers3013]

I also wish monkeys just might fly out of my ass too.

[@SrD1D0]

The promoters charge $500 a ticket and can't fork out for 2 mics? The venue is a music equipment rental facility!

[@oskarsalvador7414]

I got my 2 box sets today!

[@naturalbornscorpio929]

"LoL"😅😂

[@icantdrivefiftyfive]

Good interview, nice to hear the stories and not the drama.

[@billjannusch]

Thanks for filming this. It is very cool..Nice interview..

[@garyconner6151]

What's up bill .it's red.

[@chrisbee8009]

OMG he’s still trying to flog his fictional box set !!! Way to go Vinnie 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@andy51300]

This is awesome Thanks Mike!

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

You welcome

[@MikeBoardley]

So where are the guests? And why are there no clips of his performance?

[@Blimpus]

Mike, you are the man. Thank you so much for all you do. Vinnie is a legend, much respect brother.

[@JokersWild70]

Yea, he's a legend at ripping people off! You're absolutely right.

[@JohnDoe-nj3vj]

@@JokersWild70 He has the market cornered on ripping people off.

[@TheJoeWentzProjectTV]

I've always thought that Vinnie, was a phenomenal musician. I'm happy for him. He's living life and playing music. He doesn't have to prove anything to anyone. Good for you, Vinnie...keep rockin' my friend. 🤘🎸🤘🎸

[@metallion0738]

He ain't shit anymore and cannot play like he use to.

[@1979GenXdude]

MetalLion 07 He wasn’t that good compared to guys like Paul Gilbert or Nuno Bettencourt. Poor technique and only fast playi...eh...grating is a better word.

[@metallion0738]

@@1979GenXdude . I agree with you, and he's no Jake E. Lee or Randy Rhoads either bro.

[@1979GenXdude]

MetalLion 07 He wish! 👊🏻

[@graemeallen6425]

Fantastic Interview, well done Mike..

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks!!

[@aceeg69]

Dude not having 2 mics is annoying you can't hear anything?

[@THECLARENCES]

This fact you cannot deny: KISS released SEVEN singles co-written by Vinnie!!! xoxo The Clarences

[@JokersWild70]

This fact too you cannot deny: Vinnie is a fucking thief.

[@THECLARENCES]

@@JokersWild70 What did he steal? xoxo The Clarences

[@JokersWild70]

@@THECLARENCES Money from his fans for his bogus "box set." You don't know much about Vinnie do you?

[@THECLARENCES]

@@JokersWild70 Oh yes, the fabled "Box Set" that he has been promising his fans for YEARS. Yeah, he is pretty sketchy. xoxo The Clarences

[@naturalbornscorpio929]

Live in the now like most people do its no linger 1983-1988.

[@MICHAEL-sr5ni]

Also it would be cool if this interview set the stage or laid the groundwork for a Vinnie and Ace collaboration. Mike in Tampa.

[@garyconner6151]

Never say never.

[@PROWLERS1]

This is cool! Glad to see Vinnie is back. Obvious question now is... When will he have a full band, full set list and scheduled shows?

[@garyconner6151]

Vinnie and Eric was creatures of the night album.gene and Paul should be kissing his ass.he wrote and played most of that album.

[@PROWLERS1]

@Drunk Captain Sounds good. I wish Vinnie the bust of luck. He is an amazing talent.

[@ingleringlet-snipps3rd449]

Thank you for this interview. I liked it and subscribed!

[@keirzeiss2069]

Hi Mike! Kev here from Dunedin, New Zealand...thanks so much for this amazing video!!! Excellent stuff!! Thank you so much Vinnie and you too Mike. Merry Christmas!

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks for watching!

[@MICHAEL-sr5ni]

This was amazing! Mike did a great job on helping Vinnie be himself in a public setting. I hope this video and some of your others will help shut down the critics of Vinnie, because they obviously have no clue what they've been talking about. Long Live Vinnie! And I can't wait to see what's coming next from him. Mike in Tampa

[@haroldopereiradasilvaporto4216]

I watched the kiss with Vinnie in Rio de Janeiro in 1983. 200,000 people...

[@weilandiv8310]

Great video, Mike. I must ve watched it 50 times!

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks for the kind words! So glad you enjoy the interview.

[@davidsolinski2988]

I think he's getting his shit together because he just may be involved in the last KISS show

[@johnanthony7728]

David Solinski I agree, I think the last show will be every living member and play rock and roll all night

[@JohnDoe-nj3vj]

@@johnanthony7728 Oh man.😴🤭

[@hughjirekshun8259]

That would be awesome especially if they have Eric carr playing along on screen or something, but Vinnie at least should be acknowledged even if it's only on that one last song

[@metallion0738]

I doubt Gene and Paul would want something to do with this wierdo.

[@jondunmore4268]

In his head.

[@jettschenker]

*Is **-she-** he going to be the new guitarist for Corey Feldman?*

[@moonriderfast1210]

No because Corey is way better than him on guitar Corey is a musical genius

[@reubensane5539]

I just have a feeling that he can’t play anymore his chops are probably completely gone this is what I suspect. If this was Yngwie Malmsteen being interviewed he’d be sitting there w a strat on his lap noodling shredding and doing arpeggios the whole time he was answering questions I guarantee you

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

He played quite a bit at this event but sadly I wasn’t allowed to film that part. But, I can assure you he can play great still.

[@reubensane5539]

@@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365 that’s good to know. That exposure of him playing well today I think will only help him

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

I agree, although right now he likes the mystique around these events and I understand that as well.

[@lrn_news9171]

Same with George Lynch

[@mcpeko]

Great to see the box set prototype like that! So glad The Younger Generation recordings will be included.

[@strtngfrsh]

Don't get your hopes up, it'll never be released and if there is a pre-order I'm warning you and everyone else DO NOT do it.

[@naturalbornscorpio929]

Its just a box ..or maybe he has a set of (empty) boxes.

[@thesundog8833]

Mike does a great job at sharing his Rock and Roll Experiences for us that couldn't take part. It's a really great and selfless thing to do. Some people don't like it but I'm one of those people that films concerts and enjoys watching filmed shows, especially Mike's videos. If we have the technology, why not use it! That would be like somebody saying "Stop texting and just mail letters!" Foolish.

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks! My rule (when I’m at a concert) is I only hold my phone chest high. (A) I don’t want to block others view. (B) I don’t want to watch part of the show through a phone. Glad you enjoy my videos!!

[@mcpeko]

@@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365 Great idea! I've thought about something similar, but not put it into action and words like this. I like it.

[@bosley5614]

Only 1 microphone????

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Yeah.....I requested as second one but surprisingly they didn’t have one on hand. Had to make do.

[@bosley5614]

@@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365 Thanks for replying. That is surprising, sheesh. Great job with the interview though!! I love this Vinnie Vincent stuff. I wish I could find a video of him shredding (a recent one I mean).

[@ronaldvlcek9022]

An extraordinary musician. Thanks for posting the video.

[@MrJAKE74]

Nice job Mike. Great interview

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks!

[@BobNSuch]

I actually really enjoyed this interview Mike. Good job

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks!

[@billwang5462]

Great interview 😘

[@rodneywilson5256]

Nice interview. Well done thank you both

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jondunmore4268]

Wait, this was just done in Dec 2019? In Vinnie's *ankh* makeup? I smell a lawsuit comin' like a train on the tracks... and Gene and Paul are driving the engine...

[@leroyhung4737]

i wonder if he has to pay PS and GS a royalty to wear the makeup 🤔

[@jondunmore4268]

@@leroyhung4737-- Of COURSE he does. They own it! And if he wants to make money by wearing it, he's got to pay them licensing fees. But being Vinnie, he's just being his usual asshat self and wearing it illegally, until KISS send him a cease and desist edict. Or take further legal action. The man's a psychological, sociological, musical and legal HOT MESS.

[@strtngfrsh]

Gene and Paul won't do anything legal about it for two reasons: 1 - It isn't hurting the KISS brand, it isn't like Ace or Peters makup. They haven't used or wanted to use his makeup since the Lick It Up days. 2 - Vinnie has nothing, you can't get blood from a turnip. It would cost them more in time and money than they could ever get back from Vinnie because he doesn't have it and never will. Except for a handful of core fans everyone knows his game and to stay away from him. I'm actually surprised he's still got 65 people willing to see him but that won't last forever either, he never changes and eventually they'll all see it.

[@jorgerodriguez85]

I had a hard time with clarity of the audio. I guess I'll have to try again with headphones.

[@mcpeko]

I've watched it once. With headphones. Heard everything well.

[@robertschalch9874]

Had the same problem.. Mike's voice is very "bassy". Made it difficult to hear the questions.. otherwise outstanding!

[@justinandsheba]

I had a hard time understanding him even with headphones on.

[@freetob1]

@@robertschalch9874 Outstanding, I Agree!!!

[@MelloGee33]

Holy crap. He's wearin' his old KISS makeup in public. God forbid! How long before Simmons' lawyer sends Vin a cease-and-desist order? 😂

This video would've benefitted from a little more room echo, reverb, background noise, and mumbling. Oh, wait...

[@MattSmithMe]

The sound and video quality are only marginally better than a drunk dad at Disneyland.

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Sadly the day of the event there was an issue with the GoPro camera. Luckily, we had a backup audio file!

[@keithjohnson1621]

Vinnie SAVED Kiss! The songs he co-wrote kept them relevant instead of them becoming dinosaurs.

[@KombatRealm]

As nice as that sounds, that's kind of pointless to say. He was in the band and making killer tunes but no one gave a shit. It wasn't until they took their makeup off that people started paying attention again. Taking the makeup off saved them and got them attention again. But to say they were relevant again is a bit of a stretch. As they were followers. Not leaders. They were lumped in with all the other 80s hair metal bands. When you think of that music and decade, Kiss isn't one of the bands often mentioned. To be honest, the reunion in 1996 is what really saved kiss. They were reduced to clubs and struggling until then. It wasn't until alive worldwide when the world finally give a damn about them again.

[@javtimestwo]

@Keith-Vinnie was a great songwriter and the songs he brought to Kiss are among the best songs from the 80's version of Kiss. As a songwriter Vinnie was outstanding and he helped extend the career of Kiss. Too bad he was unable to remain in the band for many, many years.

[@thesundog8833]

Helps to have a good soundtrack to strip to 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@kerribraddock4454]

When this interview first starts, Vinnie looks like he doesn’t know where he is. Why is he wearing the make up. Is he trying to cash in on his past or mage. Having said that, there’s no doubting his talent not only as a guitarist but most definitely a songwriter.

[@NightWarriorAlive]

If he was, it's because he's transforming into the Anyk!

[@scottseymour886]

Wearing makeup....? cashing in on the past?...like Kiss.....yeah...probably

[@metallian2952]

Talentet guitar player...........let's say it's a matter of taste, talented song writer.......Absolutely, KISS should have kept him as an outside songwriter.

[@anaussieinjapan]

Why do KISS still wear makeup? That's because most people don't know the faces under the makeup, the general public just know the characters.

[@oliverphilippe4703]

Kerri Braddock he is a good musician

[@jimilove7773]

Thanks any guitar footage?

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Unfortunately, no. No one was allowed to film his performance segments.

[@jimilove7773]

@@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365 Thanks again!

[@oskarsalvador7414]

Any updates on my box sets? The USPS is caught up on deliveries now that holidays and weather has subsided.

[@Chickenbrain269]

Who knew that Karl Malden was such a great interviewer?

[@rickr2029]

@Tod Shinerod your right Karl Malden is a superb interviewer. Ya know, he got those skills from his years of acting. No, but I was trying to figure out who he resembled with that nose and it is spot on. !

[@raaawkstaaar]

or Mr Magoo

[@TroyCorreia]

I wish the audio was better on this. It was hard to hear in parts and at times when I cranked the music up, there were some heavy bass tones playing in the background that interfered with being able to her the audio. Cool to see and hear...

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

I wish the audio was better as well. The original audio was compromised and I had to use a backup audio track we recorded. I’m glad I had the backup audio track.

[@deansternberg2265]

@@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365 It would have worked better without the mics. You guys were loud enough just talking. This is unlistenable.

[@TwistedSMF]

Probably can't do it for budget reasons, But I wish he would do more of these. So more can get a chance to see it.

[@javtimestwo]

Vinnie charged $500 for this event. let's say 80 people paid, that is $40,000. the money is there when you charge outrageous amount of money

[@thefonzkiss]

Javy C There were around 45 people there.

[@JohnDoe-nj3vj]

Not telling people how to spend their money, but WTF.

[@trajanleatherworks1816]

Thanks for sharing, Mike!

[@goosegutz]

Can he still play lead guitar? why was ther no footage of him playing?

[@javtimestwo]

i'm waiting for that footage(as patiently as possible) it is nice to hear Vinnie speak but Vinnie had fans because of how he played guitar. i hope someone shows footage of him "shredding" from this $500 event

[@thesundog8833]

There is NO playing footage from the event, according to Mike. Vinnie would not allow it. If you want to see the show you have to go to the show. That's like a friend inviting you to the movies and you say Naaa, just film it for me. Marketing!

[@samhariss6711]

@@thesundog8833 its really not like that, its like a friend inviting you to an old movie that for some reason thinks its worth 500 dollars, and you dont even know if the film will play

[@javtimestwo]

@@thesundog8833 that is just ridiculous. Vinnie is a nobody. he has Kiss fans from a time when he was in Kiss decades ago. the guy is literally starting from the bottom and he wants to charge fans $500. prices that are charged by bands that sell out arenas/stadiums, have many hit songs on the radio, etc..Vinnie has none of that yet he wants to rip off fans with insane prices. UNREAL! the guy has a lot of nerve. this is 2019 where video access is common. not like the 80's when bootleg concerts were much more difficult. you see where i'm going here

[@thesundog8833]

@@samhariss6711 good point, really buyer beware since he won't advertise the product he is selling. And he even said it's like when he was a kid and people would come over and he'd basically make them watch him play. 🤷🏿‍♂️ But he has to do things like that for people to come see what he's all about. He's selling a box of mystery for a lot of money really.

[@Filmcode]

So wait I watched the whole thing (it was excellent) -- what was the question where people gasped?

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

When I brought up Slaughter

[@EdubertoPalitroke]

@@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365 I thought it was about him going her, honestly.

[@mcpeko]

I was wondering about that too.

[@MaterLacrymarum]

The box set is never coming out. Just lots of excuses. 15 CD's? And on Vinyl? 😁

[@UFOandAlienChannel]

Great interview, and Vinnie is very cool here! This reminds me of how great the lick it up album is!

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks!

[@vestel777]

My question is - Will Vinnie EVER release His Signature Double Flying V guitar out to fans who really want one of the Double V Guitars???? Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Joe Bonamassa, all have signature model guitars. Fans would LOVE to have a Vinnie Vincent Signature Model Double V guitar.

[@lrn_news9171]

I always wanted one but knowing Vinnie he'd probably sell them $15,000 for cheaply built ones, hasn't this happened already?

[@TheScars98]

Oh my god!!!!! I love this so much! Vinnie Vincent is such a nice, compassionate person. Love him to the moon and back!!!

[@JokersWild70]

Yea, it's so great how he constantly lies and rips people off. Very refreshing!

[@naturalbornscorpio929]

Ha' ha' your being funny ..how clever 'LoL' He basically wants everyone to feel sorry for him while small groups of fans pay to upgrade his life style and at the same time finance any future projects he may or not do. I bet he spends most of his time thinking or scheming of ways to capitalize off his fans. I don't find Vinnie to be genuine or sincere. He knew it was now or never. With "KISS" doing there EOTR Tour this was his last chance to cash in and take full advantage of any fans he may have left from either "KISS" or "The VV INVASION" and perhaps he may have found a way? Just think ..if he does 4 events like this every year mixing it up he may do quite well financially along with his over priced merchandise.

[@JohnDoe-nj3vj]

@@naturalbornscorpio929 I agree. And his fans are complete sheep.🐑

[@ruedigernassauer]

Vinnie, now please come up please with a new album! There is already enough demo material to be worked over. Just do it!

[@Hawiianlion67]

26:22 is the only reason I come back

[@frehley814]

It's from the Runnin' With The Devil song I think

[@vandeIa]

LMAO THANKS

[@rirchardrubio5621]

He wore the Make up in the mid 90s in a small show around the time Kiss got back together in 1996. Check it out.

[@darrenmccolm4577]

Great Job Mike!!!! Thanks a bunch!!

[@crappysockpuppet]

Has Vinnie lost weight? He looks healthier than some of his previous videos. I hope he’s doing well and in a good place in life. Thanks for posting.

[@AlexThorn]

Agreed

[@TheOfficerMahoney]

He sure looks good. Tour ready but he will not tour or do new music as he is afraid and cannot do it

[@crappysockpuppet]

In the music business it’s hard to trust anyone. I have no doubt there is a lot of anxiety that goes with being famous. Vinnie went away from the music business for so long and with good reason.

[@timjonesvideos]

He should treasure those last 50 fans, 3 of these events a year and he could get by. But how many times can he go to the well with these? Still think he is going to have to put a band together and get out and play at some point..

[@kingjames8926]

Theres some people who just want to be envolved with kiss one way or another.

[@grobbler1]

The tide comes in for all of us, but.... the tide has come in.

[@meatwad1]

Between selling his plasma, mowing Mark Slaughter's lawn, having bake sales and signing autographs with the likes of Eddie Munster, he's probably able to eke out a living. But if all else fails, he can still buy a pile of guitar picks, tell his fans he used each one on the Creatures tour and sell them for a grand apiece to anyone dumb enough to buy them.

[@alicewhitelhpw7517]

Oh Vinnie Vincent. I thought he was dead. Good to see he's still alive & bigger than ever 🤘😎🤘

[@daveskritterkingdom]

LOL

[@kevinr.3542]

You have missed a lot of weird Vinny drama. pant suits, box sets, etc

[@booshting3520]

By next year the boxset will be 200 cds and 5000 vinyl

[@crystalc2612]

Great interview👍. Thanks for sharing

[@woosta1]

Mike, this was a STELLAR interview! The only thing is you gotta get that microphone issue under control. Otherwise, great stuff!

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

100% agree. Unfortunately there was no other mic available (in a studio!?!?) and no small mic stand. Go figure. I tried for about 15 min but didn’t want to keep Vinnie and the group waiting any longer. But I agree.

[@MrGrand2000]

Same old stories from 40 years ago

[@george25199]

As Long as people pay to hear them he will keep telling them

[@gordash1443]

audio is unbearable ....

[@Fireglo]

You get what you're given. If you wanted perfect sound you should have showed up with your thousand dollar recording equipment. Be grateful that someone recorded the whole thing and put it up for everyone to see.

[@gordash1443]

@@Fireglo Ok Never watched it because it's shit quality . so there's that . Hence my comment .

[@george25199]

@@gordash1443 Was going to comet the same thing put the mic closer to his or hers face

[@gordash1443]

@@george25199 HAHAHA

[@danderson9636]

Where is VV shredding

[@JohnDoe-nj3vj]

@V Ghost 😂😆🤭

[@madamefeast4824]

Gotta pay money for that apparently. Being its 2019 and every single musician in the world who enjoys to perform just puts it up for free on Facebook, Bandcamp, KZbin. I love playing and enjoy showing people my songs... But you gotta pay $500 if u want to hear VV play... Huh..

[@rjc7289]

Vinnie promised those who back-ordered his box set that each person would receive 2 copies. We'll see if he makes good on his promises or continues bullshitting everyone.

[@djsichuan3303]

It's never coming out, face facts

[@chisel5]

very cool cheers for this

[@doug9116]

Awesome Mike. You have a dream job man.

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

I’m really an accountant....you still think I have the dream job? Lol

[@doug9116]

@@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365 nevermind.. lol

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Lol

[@YouDummy]

Surprised he showed up for the interview

[@vandeIa]

45:43 yah

[@kissfaq]

Well done Mike.

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks!!

[@jarredwalker9919]

I watched this entire video and I genuinely feel bad for the people that went to this. They seriously seem brainwashed and will believe anything Vinnie says. I am legitimately not a Vinnie hater like a lot of other people, but for anyone to think this is anything more than a cash-grab is delusional.

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Thanks for watching. I agree this type of event is not for everyone. Saying that, it’s (IMO) a much better value than most M&Gs which usually last 2-5 minutes and could cost as much or more. In any case, I respect your point of view. Thanks again for watching!

[@fentondilbury4272]

It's an incredibly limited market, based on decades of fandom. As far as I know, no-one was promised something that wasn't delivered. If you could get this sort of deal with one of your musical Idols, do you think it would be outrageous to pay this price for a ticket? I'd suggest the value proposition for these fans was off the scale, in their favour.

[@tcconnection]

@@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365 You are so professional, unlike many that comment. It is soooo appreciated.

[@taskmaster65]

Listen to him talk about how expensive the box set will be to produce. He was inspired by Gene and thinks he can sell collections of his old demos for $2000 a piece. But if you already ordered the box set for $125 thirty years ago and got completely ripped off, he'll sell you TWO box sets for $5000. He's always thinking about "the fans", he just loves the fans!

[@JohnDoe-nj3vj]

☝️ Bravo... 👏👏👏👏

[@pattondiorama7136]

Does he even still have the list of "customers" who preordered this sham? Half of them are probably deceased.

[@raaawkstaaar]

@@pattondiorama7136 why would you assume that; most living KISS fans are younger than Vinnie?!?!

[@pattondiorama7136]

@@raaawkstaaar 🤣

[@naturalbornscorpio929]

Vinnie likes to throw shit against the wall just hoping something will stick.

[@phyllispollack1]

Vinnie, If you and Jeff Scott Soto are going to do rehearsals, you might as well do more gigs, and come to LA. The haters are in the minority. Please come back and play for the people that love you here.

[@pauli.vanili]

Phyllis Pollack .....so is a “hater” someone who he has ripped off in the past? I’d like to know your criteria for it.

[@phyllispollack1]

Pauli Vanili What are you going to do? Attack Vinnie’s fans for the rest of your life? Get a life.

[@pauli.vanili]

Phyllis Pollack ...wow, you really have some issues, where have I attacked vinnie fans exactly?! I merely asked you a question.

[@thefonzkiss]

Phyllis Pollack JSS said the other day that he isn’t working with VV in any capacity. It’s just more fantasy from VV.

[@oskarsalvador7414]

Never let the person you are interviewing take the microphone. Thanks for your work, Mike!

[@mightyminx6653]

If by a small chance Vinnie reads these. Vinnie This is the way we like to see you . Outgoing , honest and you dont look like a scared mouse.. If you want to keep building your fan base and start winning over some of the fans that are rude to you.. Seriously do a video with a honest not overacted apo;ogy the fams need something cause they feel you lied to them and stole from them ... I know you can say you didnt do any of that but...... They are the ones that are gonna make these last 20 or more years go by fun and memorable.. Ive always admired you and you honestly seemed like a very honest and nice person th first time i met you in Denver for the Kiss Lick it up tour... Amyways your going in the right direction

[@rayinfante677]

....all right MIKE !! congrats...great interview-- V.V. Rules.....

[@d2drums68]

Mike! Wheres the live shreddin' vids?? WE NEED A CHRISTMAS PRESENT!!!!

[@kenvorland]

please come back with more killer music awesome video

[@oskarsalvador7414]

Did the boots sell? How much?

[@kajalver5743]

How was his playing?

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

Honestly, great. If I closed my eyes i would have thought it was 1986!

[@JohnDoe-nj3vj]

@@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365 That bad?

[@EarlFaulk]

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[@31wozza]

really good cheers

[@lyleziska8958]

Vicky vincent

[@naturalbornscorpio929]

If Vinnie was a good musician he would have at least a dozen records out there and if he managed to become successful after his jump start in "KISS" he wouldnt be riding on the "KISS" coat tail today. There are millions of talented musicians from all over the world, Vinnie had a a 18 month stint or blip in "KISS" and a 2 year solo career being a warm up band. What gas he done in the last 36 years besides rupping off fans, bei g arrested for beating up his ex wife, scamming people for undelivered merchandise, cancelling events or gigs, making & breaking promise after promise?

[@markgrant1302]

It's interesting that Vinnie allegedly can still play with no proof of it anywhere. Any clips of him playing from the last couple of years what he displays is beginner level ability. On a song as easy as cold gin he looks completely lost and infact derails the band during a transition. Not even 5 seconds of footage is out there anywhere where he appears to have a clue as to what he's doing. You claim you saw and heard it. You shot video there, prove he can actually play, prove he can still shred. It won't happen, because it didn't happen. Let me guess Vinnie didn't allow filming of his playing or leagally obligated no leaks or some BS.

[@MaterLacrymarum]

I just watched a live performance from a year ago - Vinnie looked like he'd rather be anywhere else. Just lost the entire time, and playing very average rhythm guitar. Sad, but it seems to be the reality - for whatever reason, he's not the same guy.

[@SonicVR12]

I know several people who have attended these parties. Rest assured he can still play...and still shred. I'd love to see and hear as well, but I have complete faith in my friends who have been in attendance. One, Simon Flores, described it as "primal"

[@michaelstephen819]

Hey Mike, where is your accent from? Sounds like a mix of Northern Ireland, England and US

[@michaelstephen819]

@Abe Froman Hailing from Belfast myself (many moons ago) I can hear a definite NI twang in there. That said, there's a lot of Ulster-Scots in the US East Coast speak.

[@therockexperiencewithmikeb8365]

I’ve lived in the NYC area my entire life. I’ve had many people over the years tell me I sound like I come from Boston. I don’t hear it, but so many people who don’t know each other have said it to me over the years so something must be there....lol

[@PositivelyGodless]

There's like 4 people there...

[@JohnBGood-ry9wj]

I'm sure there was 6. 😁

[@PositivelyGodless]

@@JohnBGood-ry9wj well played...but that would make it sold out.