Shock Me by Tommy Thayer...

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He's doing it right but...It's Tommy Thayer...Doing a song that Ace was doing...Now Gene really scares me. He want Tommy to be an Ace clone...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VbI5WGmN9q8&feature=related

and closer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZptGZ8Du7Q&feature=related

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I thought he did a stellar performance.

Have you notice how he's also beginning to mimic Ace's stage moves? It's all there: hypnotically moving around the stage; moving the guitar with the notes; puckering the lips. In combination with his playing style (he's always imititated Ace's playing well), he's doing a very good job filling Ace's shoes, or boots.

I've noticed that on this tour the whole band seems to be going for a nostalgic thing (relatively speaking....because KISS is all about nostalgia as it is). Perhaps it's because it's the anniversary, but the resurrection of the Destroyer-era costumes as well as the largely old-school set list (Shock Me and Black Diamond...come on! that's awesome) makes me think they're trying to get back at the concept of KISS. I was really happy to see "Firehouse" back in the setlist. I really hope that they come to Canada.

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Tommy is doing a great job but he should be himself not Ace.

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AceFrehley655 wrote:: Tommy is doing a great job but he should be himself not Ace.

His employers tell him different. Smile

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Well, at least we get to hear "Shock Me" again. And, who knows, maybe they'll start throwing in some of Ace's other tunes as well.

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Cold Gin would be a cool tune to pull out for a live show. Back in the NY Groove would be nice to hear as well, but I don't know that they would do that one.

Basically, KISS right now is all about recreating that classic period live show. Whether it's Thayer or anyone else, they would be hiring someone to play the Spaceman character. Yes, Ace originated the character, but it still is a "role" that someone is playing. I can't say that that is all bad really, although I know where you are coming from.

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Tall Tyrion wrote:: Basically, KISS right now is all about recreating that classic period live show.

Damn straights!

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They should bring Bruce back and make another album that's all I need ,make-up or no make-up.

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Tall Tyrion wrote:: Basically, KISS right now is all about recreating that classic period live show. Whether it's Thayer or anyone else, they would be hiring someone to play the Spaceman character. Yes, Ace originated the character, but it still is a "role" that someone is playing. I can't say that that is all bad really, although I know where you are coming from.

I bet that when Gene & Paul finally want to retire from road work, they'll just draft a new "Demon" and "Starchild" to take their places. Hell, there are enough KISS tribute bands out there, they could hold auditions and whoever they think is the best "Gene" or "Paul" gets to take over. Who knows, maybe the producers of the "Rock Star" TV show are already workin' on this idea!!

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Fat Freddy wrote:: I bet that when Gene & Paul finally want to retire from road work, they'll just draft a new "Demon" and "Starchild" to take their places. Hell, there are enough KISS tribute bands out there, they could hold auditions and whoever they think is the best "Gene" or "Paul" gets to take over. Who knows, maybe the producers of the "Rock Star" TV show are already workin' on this idea!!

Paul has already said something to the effect that KISS would continue without him eventually.

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Tall Tyrion wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:: I bet that when Gene & Paul finally want to retire from road work, they'll just draft a new "Demon" and "Starchild" to take their places. Hell, there are enough KISS tribute bands out there, they could hold auditions and whoever they think is the best "Gene" or "Paul" gets to take over. Who knows, maybe the producers of the "Rock Star" TV show are already workin' on this idea!!

Paul has already said something to the effect that KISS would continue without him eventually.

You mean we won't get to see 90-year-old Paul Stanley in his Destroyer costume flippin' and floppin' all over the place?

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Fat Freddy wrote:: I bet that when Gene & Paul finally want to retire from road work, they'll just draft a new "Demon" and "Starchild" to take their places. Hell, there are enough KISS tribute bands out there, they could hold auditions and whoever they think is the best "Gene" or "Paul" gets to take over. Who knows, maybe the producers of the "Rock Star" TV show are already workin' on this idea!!

Please don't give them any ideas

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KISS without Paul...? angry

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007 wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:: I bet that when Gene & Paul finally want to retire from road work, they'll just draft a new "Demon" and "Starchild" to take their places. Hell, there are enough KISS tribute bands out there, they could hold auditions and whoever they think is the best "Gene" or "Paul" gets to take over. Who knows, maybe the producers of the "Rock Star" TV show are already workin' on this idea!!

Please don't give them any ideas

Y'all are my witnesses now, I came up with this idea first, so if "Rock Star: KISS" turns up on TV within the next coupla years I am filing one HELL of a law suit and I'll need some backup!! Laughing

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AceFrehley655 wrote:: Tommy is doing a great job but he should be himself not Ace.

It's not about individuality...it's about recreating KISS in all it's glory, including the smallest nuances...

They're paving the way for KISS to be a travelling, "Broadway" type experience where all four members are replaceable "team members"...to keep KISS going as long as people pay to see it...

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Fat Freddy wrote:

007 wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:: I bet that when Gene & Paul finally want to retire from road work, they'll just draft a new "Demon" and "Starchild" to take their places. Hell, there are enough KISS tribute bands out there, they could hold auditions and whoever they think is the best "Gene" or "Paul" gets to take over. Who knows, maybe the producers of the "Rock Star" TV show are already workin' on this idea!!

Please don't give them any ideas

Y'all are my witnesses now, I came up with this idea first, so if "Rock Star: KISS" turns up on TV within the next coupla years I am filing one HELL of a law suit and I'll need some backup!! Laughing

You came up with nothing! angry

I told my uber-KISS-geek buddy back when they first put Peter's make up on Eric that Gene was heading in the "all new members" direction...he didn't start beleiving me until the last couple of years...

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Shawn Of Fire wrote:: You came up with nothing! I told my uber-KISS-geek buddy back when they first put Peter's make up on Eric that Gene was heading in the "all new members" direction...he didn't start beleiving me until the last couple of years...

Shoot. Well, there goes my Get-Rich-Quick-By-Suing-Gene-Simmons-and-KISS-Incorporated plan, then. Sad

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Yea, I'm pretty sure Gene is quoted somewhere saying something to the effect of KISS is more than just a band anymore. It's like a corporation and as long as he's running that corporation, it doesn't matter who is in the costumes, playing the "characters" they've created. KISS can live on forever.

Don't worry Freddy, I haven't heard anything about doing a reality show to get replacement members yet, so that idea is still all you.

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Honestly, Fred, send Gene an email about it. He answers alot of his email on his website.

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spectrefate wrote:: Honestly, Fred, send Gene an email about it. He answers alot of his email on his website.

Hearing from Gene would be cool, but honestly I'd rather get an e-mail (preferably one with pictures in it) from Shannon Tweed. Laughing

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Fat Freddy wrote:

spectrefate wrote:: Honestly, Fred, send Gene an email about it. He answers alot of his email on his website.

Hearing from Gene would be cool, but honestly I'd rather get an e-mail (preferably one with pictures in it) from Shannon Tweed. Laughing

Gene charges you to read his e-mails.

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Fat Freddy wrote:: Hearing from Gene would be cool, but honestly I'd rather get an e-mail (preferably one with pictures in it) from Shannon Tweed.

Shock Me by Tommy Thayer... Shannon-tweed_03

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spectrefate wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:: Hearing from Gene would be cool, but honestly I'd rather get an e-mail (preferably one with pictures in it) from Shannon Tweed.

Hell-oooooooo NURSE!!

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Hot diggity!! I'm awake now!

Ahhh Shannon Tweed. She made some of the best-est soft-core porn of the 80's. Cinimax owes her a debt of gratitude.

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MetalGuy71 wrote:: Yea, I'm pretty sure Gene is quoted somewhere saying something to the effect of KISS is more than just a band anymore. It's like a corporation and as long as he's running that corporation, it doesn't matter who is in the costumes, playing the "characters" they've created. KISS can live on forever.

So has Paul. Also, in Classic Rock (UK) magazine last year, Gene was asked if he was replaceable in KISS, and he said "Absolutely!"

KISS isn't a band anymore...it's a bRand.