The Days of Lore

KISS WEEK! Me and Paul … and Gene?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009 | musiX | No Comments

It’s as if Geraldo Rivera taped this show 20 years ago specifically with my adult self in mind. The unlikely lineup of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley—who look like pasty Barbie dolls—and Willie Nelson took the stage together as Geraldo lasciviously probed them on who pulls in more tail on the road. Just kidding.

Gene discusses having his first child (longtime girlfriend Shannon Tweed would give birth to their son Nicholas within a few months of the show’s airing), AIDS, and the origins of “Plaster Caster.” Willie talks about life imitating Honeysuckle Rose before leading the crowd in a singalong of “On the Road Again.” And for this, Geraldo Rivera, you are brilliant.

Tomorrow: KISS WEEK continues with a review of tonight’s Portland performance at the Rose Quarter. And stay tuned for a look at the bands KISS has covered in its 36-year career. Hint: They’re far outnumbered by the hundreds of Smelly Tongues, Kvikksølvguttenes and Nirvanas that have paid homage to KISS. Plus much more …

Tags: Gene Simmons, Geraldo, KISS WEEK, Paul Stanley, Willie Nelson