While the starchild writes hes grateful for his rekindled friendship with frehley, he indicates that he has no misgivings about his lack of a relationship with criss. Eddie trunki returned peter criss 1978 solo album when i was 14. I suspect he is making more out of his friendships with the likes of ace frehley and peter criss than is actually there. I have to agree with you that the original band was one of a kind. I have had great times in my life, but last night was really magical playing for a true friend like ed. According to, original kiss drummer peter criss was the featured guest on last nights friday, october 8 edition of eddie trunk s friday night rocks radio show on. When you meet a celebrity, they can either meet your expectations, exceed them or disappoint.
Eddie trunk interviews greg prato for his kiss book take it off 11. Peter criss exceeded my expectations in every way imaginable. Eddie admits that peters solo album was a shock to him and. Not sure, but from that info and the schedule on eddie s site, i think that peter criss is just recording his interview with eddie trunk today, oct 20, and that it will air on that metal show at 11 pm et on nov 28, 2009 on vh1 classic see the schedule on the left side of. Eddie trunk live, which airs on siriusxm radios boneyard channel, and the fmsyndicated eddie trunk rocks, heard live in new york city on q104. I spoke with the man himself to learn about what its like to interview musicians, details on that metal show, and of course, the rock and roll hall of fame. Long island journalist greg prato has written a biographical book on the fox of kiss. Peter criss discusses his book makeup to breakup on eddie trunks show. We had just had our first album put out and we flew out here, was staying at the ramada inn remember that had two levels. His book, the eric carr story, is very refreshing when compared to the tale of the fox which was very sentimental and beautiful, but still lacked certain details of the foxs life. Dont miss the interview that has everybody talking. He was warm, gracious and spent a meaningful amount of time with every fan. December 20, 2018 eddie 1 comment had a huge interview with geddy lee of rush who stopped by my studio on tuesday. Thank you to all the amazing fans for all your love, and especially, the respect you have shared with peter and myself this year.
We want to include everybody that played with kiss to. Genes book is understandably written from him being in the center of everything, because thats what hes like. The band was great and it always warms my heart to play with ace. Peter criss talks about upcoming solo album, autobiography.
George peter john criscuola born december 20, 1945, better known by his stage name peter criss, is a retired american musician and actor, best known as a cofounder, original drummer and vocalist of the hard rock band kiss. The interview that peter criss kiss fans across the world have been talking about is now online. Peter criss emotionally unloads on kiss replacement. Rock icon izzy stradlin was recently at ocean way recording in hollywood to record and mix a new single,baby rann, which can be viewed below. Paul stanley says peter criss has no life, always plays. Psycho circus is the eighteenth studio album by american rock band kiss and the first to involve all four original members since 1979s dynasty though guitarist ace frehley and drummer peter criss only appear on a select few tracks.
Makeup to breakup is a noholdsbarred version of peter crisss experiences within and without a band. They key words in eddie trunk s essential hard rock and heavy metal are eddy trunk s. Your book, sealed with a kiss is a great backstage pass to that classic kiss era and obviously i want to talk to you about your experience but i would be a fool to avoid asking you about peter s book which came out last year. Carr was selected as the new kiss drummer after peter criss departed and took up the fox persona. Hosted by eddie trunk, don jamieson and jim florentine, the series features three hosts interviewing musicians from the hard rock and heavy metal genre in addition to artists and nonmusicians who are metal fans while various segments intervene throughout the. Joining stradlin on guitar and vocals in the studio were rick richards on lead guitar, j. Recording the debut album and the debate between it being a band album or a ace album. Eddie shares many stories from time working at megaforce records.
Kiss front man paul stanley goes into detail about the state of his relationships with his fellow kiss cofounders, drummer peter criss and guitarist ace frehley, in his new book, backstage pass. Do you remember the first time you came to this hotel. Raven, tt quick, manowar, overkill, kings x, prophet, icon and ace frehley. Eddie trunk interview peter criss recalls kiss farewell. Peter is a guy that wears his emotions on his sleeve, and i. The end was real emotional it seemed not only for peter but also for many fans. Peter criss reunites with ace frehley at eddie trunk s 30th anniversary party. Paul stanley on art, kiss, and loving life paul stanley, founding member and lead vocalist for the classic rock group kiss, has an art show at wentworth gallery in short hills, nj on april 28. On the line with eddie trunk journey of a frontman. I am one of your big fans i was the one that told you about my face book group peter criss catmans lair well it is now growing by the day. Peter criss says he was devastated when ace frehley. If peter got serious for one minute he could have secured the rights himself but no cocaine was calling. There were some interesting stories in there about you, to say the least. Below is a video i shot of peters interview with eddie trunk at the event.
Eddie trunk interview 2019 origin of kiss paul stanley feud. Heres the link to my interview we reference with his friend eric mcconnell. Com is the exclusive online home for eddie trunk and the place to hear the replay online worldwide of his conversation last week with former kiss drummer peter criss. Original kiss guitarist ace frehley was guest on eddies april 27th episode of his. Eddie trunk interview peter criss recalls kiss farewell tour part 2 resurge and get in the best shape of your life please support this.
We covered so much with him and actually way over shot the episode, so i am curious myself what makes the cut after the editors got their hands on it. The first five minutes of the interview are missing. The other two by guitarist ace frehley and drummer peter criss go from being questionable to absurd. Peter and gigi criss as well as the webmaster of would like to wish ev eryone a very happy and healthy holidays and new year. The first time was with paul stanley, gene simmons and peter criss. Original kiss drummer peter criss was interviewed on the october 23. Peter and paul, though the relationship is almost nonexistent since a long time, in the start they shared the room together and still you could feel some special respect of paul, although he hides it behind anger and probably a lot of jealousy.
And then he says paul and gene are using the makeup to attract the casual fan. Heavymetal evangelist eddie trunk holds court in houston. Kiss manager doc mcghee says that all the former members such as ace frehley and peter criss have been approached about taking part in the iconic groups final concert kiss announced over the weekend that it will play its lastever show on july 17, 2021, in new york city heres the statement. Im sure that im not the only person who feels this way, and for that. Released in december and available on itunes, baby rann was recorded and mixed and videotaped in ocean ways renowned studio b. Eddie trunk has been sharing his love of hard rock and heavy metal with fans for more than twentyfive years. It documents his whole life, from a little lad banging on his moms pots to a grown man playing venues to millions.
Peter criss says he was devastated when ace frehley broke his heart. Peter criss reunites with ace frehley the only official. Did you get to read peter s book makeup to break up. People are curious to know why you dont get on vh1 classics that metal show with eddie trunk. Amazing response to last nights premiere of the peter criss episode of that metal show. Here, trunk reveals what the status is of ace frehley and peter criss. Ace frehley reveals a bold separation claim between paul. He is the host of vh1 classics that metal show and is also heard on two weekly radio shows.
Eddie talked to peter criss live on the air on may 21, 2004 about everything going on with him and the band and much more. I never throw or give them out because its just not like that so we really felt like theres something we gotta do and eddie came in one day and he said heres a big bag. Gene simmons open to reuniting with ace frehley and peter. This is a must hear interview for all peter criss kiss fans.
Someone who only knows detroit rock city, rock and roll all nite, and beth, and then upon seeing the current lineup with tommy and eric walks away thinking they. Paul stanley doesnt want peter crisss sense of anger. I was live tweeting last night with many while it was on. Some pressings featured a lenticular cover that alternates between a black kiss logo and the album title with pictures of a clown and the band members, while the. That metal show is a talk show that premiered on vh1 classic on november 15, 2008 and ended on may 9, 2015 with a span of 14 seasons. This photo of peter was taken after he appeared on the annual merry kissmass show with eddie trunk in n. In the interview, trunk himself seems to acknowledge that ozzy does his own vocal melodies, yet doesnt seem to understand that this is a part of music composition. Filthy riffs from kiss drummers tellall the catman dishes a heaping, entertaining pile of dirt. Criss established the catman character for his kiss persona. Going into this coffee tablestyle book you need to understand that it is semiautobiographical, and every entry is heavy on references to trunk s own experiences with the artists being profiled.