A friend and trusted contributor has lamented the recent nomination of Kiss for inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame saying, “In that same nomination group is Nirvana and the Replacements. Wrap your mind around that. A talentless marketing phenomenon anchored in heavy makeup pitched against the very essence of substance over style. …
There’s a photo going round the net that’s started everyone talking. It depicts Paul Stanley’s feet on stage, ensconced in thigh-high platform shoes held together by duct tape: From: Howard Brown Sent: Sunday, August 01, 2010 11:13 AM To: Kipp, Thomas J Subject: Paul Stanley’s boots Paul Stanley’s boots (click here): “Last night, my pal …