During a recent interview with Jeff Gaudiosi from MisplacedStraws.com, Evan Stanley, son of Paul Stanley and frontman of AMBER WILD, was asked about the possibility of him taking the reins of a revamped KISS after the iconic rock band’s last live performance in December.
Evan responded: “No. It’s the funniest thing. People keep asking that constantly, and it’s, like, dude, you can look at like a thousand interviews where my dad says it, Gene [Simmons, KISS bassist/vocalist] says it, I say it, Nick [Simmons, Gene‘s son] says it. It’s, like, no. That’s my dad’s thing. I’m busy with my thing.”
“I appreciate it. I’m grateful for it. I love it. I’m a fan of the music. I’m a fan of the show. I’ve gotten to have a really unique and very wonderful life as a direct result of it. Do I wanna put the makeup on and be ‘Baby Paul‘? F**k no. I’ve got my own thing going. And that’s not a knock — I think there’s someone out there who probably would wanna do that and would probably do an amazing job. But it’s not me. I’ve not spent my life trying to be that. So, no — I’ve got too much other stuff going on.”
After touring for 50 years, KISS played their final show in Madison Square Garden on December 2nd, 2023. However, this doesn’t mean the end for the band. KISS will be transforming into digital avatars, created by Industrial Light & Magic, allowing them to continue performing and pushing the boundaries of rock and roll. This new era is a partnership with Pophouse Entertainment Group and will include immersive avatar-powered music concerts.
The band members are excited about the opportunity to immortalize KISS and take their brand to new heights. Alongside the avatar shows, KISS will also continue with other ventures such as a KISS museum, cruises, a movie, and a cartoon show.
