Gene simmons visits a comic book store black metal, heavy metal, gene simmons kiss. This biography offers detailed information about his childhood, life, works, career and timeline. The film focuses on lestat cruise and louis pitt, beginning with louiss transformation into a vampire by lestat in 1791. May 19, 2016 its one thing for paul stanley to take kissmate gene simmons to task. Jan 11, 2014 gene simmons and paul stanley talk shop. I have always liked kiss because they are larger than life, fun, and highly entertaining.
The interviewer wakes up and jumps in his car to try and find lestat. Well, turning the page doesnt mean throwing away the book. I caught them in concert during their last final tour, too, back in 2000. We, and louis, meet about a dozen other fanged ones during the course of the novel. Paul stanley reflects on his life in kiss and the end of the road tour, sharing his thoughts on gene simmons and the thought of ace and peter playing. So, tell me what its like to go from where you were for 30plus years of being the heart and soul of kiss, and now to turn the page as a solo artist.
Although one of the characters in interview with the vampire begs to be transformed into a vampire, and eagerly awaits the doom of immortality, the movie never makes vampirism look like anything but an endless sadness. And we got to ask rock legend paul stanley what his five favorite films are. The women and the great times im very, very lucky to have experienced that. Rock confidential conducted an interview with 80s dancepop artist samantha fox, who dated paul stanley for a brief period in the late. Interview with the vampire could fit into a few genres, if you want to get really specific. Just as the title of the book implies, an unnamed boy sits down to interview the vampire. When i showed paul the cover he said to me, you also interviewed my son, evan. Paul stanley opens up about his tough childhood and living with a rare ear condition. Interview with the vampire that was not in the book. The interviewee, louis, tells his interviewer about his early lifeand early deathin louisiana in 1791.
Kiss frontman paul stanley has shared that he was drawn to stardom. Claudias story is a graphic novel adapted from anne rices novel by ashley marie witter. Interview with the vampire is a gothic horror and vampire novel by american author anne rice, published in 1976. Not one to miss an opportunity to get a five favorite films interview with rock. And paul stanley fired back, telling a syndicated radio show that he enjoyed watching people walk. Kiss icon paul stanley faces the music part 1 youtube. The vampire chronicles are very different in its portrayal of vampirism. Interview with the vampire the vampire lestat the queen of the damned by. Interview with the vampire is a story of immortality, loyalty, and detachment.
Even if you like the rock band kiss, and the bratty superhero antics of its founders, gene simmons and paul stanley, their appearance at the end of john varvatoss show in milan qualified as a cringe moment. Paul stanley of kiss is a on conference call right now with the print media. Kiss frontman paul stanley discusses his new book backstage pass which details at how he deals with downfalls, being a father and lead making money as an artist. Vampires throughout movie history have often chortled as if theyd gotten away with something. Kiss iconic singer and guitarist paul stanley had a recent interview with finnish kaoos tv and revealed what he thinks about his future music career. I leaned against the end pillar of the gallery, my head touching the soft tendrils of a jasmine which grew there in a constant battle with a wisteria, and i thought of what lay before me throughout the world and throughout time, and resolved to go about it delicately and reverently, learning that from each thing which. The main plot surrounds three individuals brought and held together by the bond of immortality. Kiss paul stanley talks about keeping fame in perspective in a. Paul stanley on his insulting first meeting with gene. Paul stanley is very clear in his quotes that he really took a. Extra tvs adam weissler at home with kiss frontman paul stanley. Interview with the vampire, the feast of all saints, tale of the body thief, lasher, taltos, servant by anne rice. Catch pauls interview with dan rather the big interview on axs tv at 8. A life exposed paul through all you rock stanley the heart of kiss all in own rifgt great musicians despite difference it still works very.
Catch paul s interview with dan rather the big interview on axs tv at 8. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading interview with the vampire the vampire chronicles, book 1. Christine sixteen is a song by american hard rock band kiss. A summer rain had left the night clean and sparkling with drops of water. Artisan news service has uploaded a video interview with rock hall inductees kiss. Interview with the vampire is a 1994 american gothic romantic horror film directed by neil jordan, based on anne rices 1976 novel of the same name, and starring tom cruise and brad pitt. Apr 07, 2014 paul stanley and the heavy metal band kiss made it big more than four decades ago and he just put out a memoir called face the music. In cold blood 1966, john gardners grendel 1971, stephen kings carrie 1974, and anne rices interview. Stanley stops by the couch to talk about the book which is loaded with personal. The dustup flared when aerosmiths steven tyler dismissed kiss during a radio interview in florida as a comic book rock band with spackled faces and a couple of hits. Paul stanley is the charismatic front manlead vocalistrhythm guitaristsongwriter for hard rock super group kiss, best known for his wailing vocals, highenergy onstage antics and appeal to female fans. In face the music, paul stanleythe cofounder and famous starchild frontman of kissreveals for the.
Paul stanleys most popular book is the magic strings of frankie presto. He is the writer or cowriter of many of the bands highestcharting hits. Stanley stops by the couch to talk about the book which is loaded with personal revelations, feuding band members and tons of female conquests. This summary of interview with a vampire includes a complete plot overview spoilers included. Q i see youve got a syracuse connection on your latest album. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Kiss frontman paul stanley revealed he pursued fame because of a congenital deformity in a forthcoming interview with dan rather. After the rights had been sold to knopf, anne rewrote the book, adding the entire theater of the vampires section and bringing lestat back after his supposed death by fire. He gets in his car to try and find lestat, but as he is driving on the golden gate bridge, lestat. Rather on the big interview, stanley spoke candidly about how fame. Paul stanley on his insulting first meeting with gene simmons video by lisa capretto kiss singer and rhythm guitarist paul stanley and bassist gene simmons are both known for being outspoken and having big personalities, so when the bandmates met for the first time more than four decades ago, they didnt quite have a breezy, instant connection.
I am paul stanley author of the the book face the music. I am paul stanley author of the the book face the music, musician, author, cook, painter. Considering how many people he meets on a daily basis, it was awesome to know that paul. For an inside look at what kiss is all about, we spoke to singer songwriter guitarist and founding member paul stanley. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene. The full new paul stanley puma line includes footwear, apparel and accessories covered in eyecatching animal prints and glam rock inspired details. Kiss frontman and cofounder, paul stanley, reflects on an incredible 40year.
Kiss front man paul stanley has written the memoir face the music. Interview with the vampire the vampire chronicles, book 1 kindle edition by rice, anne. Interview with the vampire by anne rice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was alan bates and oliver reed, an adaptation of the d. In a brand new interview with axs tvs the big interview, paul stanley spoke about his continued partnership with fellow kiss cofounder gene simmons. The vampire lestat by anne rice this book is dedicated with love to stan rice, karen obrien, and allen daviau wonderful. Baby felix taito will meet legendary rock band kiss tonight, and although the 7monthold is too young to be a fan. The vampire chronicles is a series of 10 gothic books 3 of which have become movie adaptations. If you like vampire books then anne rice is the best storyteller in the business. In face the music, paul stanleythe cofounder and famous starchild frontman of kissreveals for the first time the incredible highs and equally incredible lows in his life both inside and outside the band. There have been a lot of books expounded on vampires. Kisss paul stanley opens up about his partnership with. Kiss frontman paul stanley unloads on the rock hall of fame and. Kiss paul stanley reveals he pursued fame because of a.
A new film adaptation of the book was written and announced in. Unlike anne rice, were just going to go vanilla and call this baby a horror novel and hope it plays well with others. The original manuscript for interview was quite different than the final published version. From bram stoker, who created dracula, one of the first awesome classics, to anne rice who compo. Your earlier kiss book, behind the mask was very well received by the. Ace frehley, gene simmons, peter criss and paul stanley kiss band, great bands. According to interviews in guitar world, both eddie and alex van halen.
Paul stanley asked what he thinks his next move will be. Read pdf interview with the vampire absolutely for free at. With the boy listening to the directions of where to find lestat after louis drank from him. Interview with a vampire is louiss journey through his questioning of life and his moral make up, and by the end of the novel, a lot has happened, and it sort of feels like it has defeated louis. Face the music paul stanley ebook harpercollins publishers. Playboy where rice excels is in evoking the elusive nature of vampiric. Kiss star paul stanley on fame, feuds and secrets youtube. A life exposed, and tour with def leppard, which stops at the first niagara full article press. Kiss frontman paul stanley unloads on the rock hall of fame and memoirs by his kiss cohorts in a wideranging billboard interview. Born stanley eisen on january 20, 1952, in queens, new york, stanley took a keen interest in music from a young age, and in his early teens. Interview with a vampire by anne rice, knopf abebooks. The novel, the first to feature the enigmatic vampire lestat, was followed by several sequels, collectively known as the vampire chronicles. Id say i was more of a casual fan, but of the four original members, paul stanley was always my favorite. Interview with the vampire is a vampire novel by anne rice written in 1973 and published in 1976.
Stanley is releasing his second book on april 30 titled backstage pass. The former star of the affair and fringe talks from home about his new series, little fires everywhere. Stanley, founder member of the rock band kiss is currently in second spot in the heavyweight new york times print hardcover nonfiction best sellers list with a bullet. Read by the author paul stanley paul stanley the cofounder and famous. With the boy driving his car and lestat appearing behind him and biting him. Anne rice vampiresorama ok, im willing to take the risk of having the plots of both ruined, so could you please tell me what is different between the movie of interview and the book of interview. January 20, 1952 is an american singer, songwriter and painter, best known for being the rhythm guitarist and colead vocalist of the rock band kiss.
Interview with the vampire the vampire chronicles, book 1. Face the music a life exposed by paul stanley is a 2014 harperone publication. Most people will probably not associate sensitivity with the flamboyant heavymetal rock band kiss, and yet in his memoir, front man, rhythm guitarist, and cofounder paul stanley succeeds in making a connection with the reader, kiss fan or not. Stanley stops by the couch to talk about the book which is. It certainly filled in some blanks and pieces of the puzzle and let him see that success is difficult and doesnt come without a lot of obstacles and trials. I would imagine that the target audience for this book are going to be existing fans so i wont go into the story too much. The songs title was originated by bandmate paul stanley who was planning to.
A life exposed and millions of other books are available for instant access. Paul stanley believes that with time, ace frehley and gene simmons will solve their public feud. Yet there is still hope, there is always hope for a better tomorrow. Interview with the vampire was published in may 1976. Nov 20, 2014 i was really tempted to dnf this novel. I got to meet paul stanley at his art show and have him autograph my cover story interview with him, which was published last week in the aquarian weekly. Mar 11, 2014 kiss frontman paul stanley unloads on the rock hall of fame and memoirs by his kiss cohorts in a wideranging billboard interview. Interview with the vampire by anne rice based on the novel by anne rice april 1992 second draft for educational purposes only. Im not sure if it was because of the incredibly slow pace, if it was just a typical case of notforme or if interview with the vampire is really that bad.
I think that whatever ill will or anger there is, it usually dissipates over time. Paul stanley, better known as starchild to many, as the founder member as well full article book, press. Paul stanley is a famous american hard rock guitarist, singer, songwriter and painter. The story begins with the vampire, louis, who meets with a boy conducting an interview of his life. In face the music, paul stanleythe cofounder and famous starchild frontman of kissreveals. Interview with the vampire is the first of a long line of vampire books, and i would definitely read them in order. This book introduces you to lestat, who is in so many of ms. Gene simmons revealed some exclusive, never before heard, stories about his iconic career with kiss. Kiss have just released their twentythird album titled, hot in the shade polygram, with a 70 city tour to support it. His ghastly initiation into the netherworld is as mesmeric as is the discovery he is not alone in the nightly search for warm fresh blood. Paul stanley talks about nikki sixxs ludicrous slams on gene simmons and why prince was a genius. The dustup flared when aerosmiths steven tyler dismissed kiss during a radio interview in florida as a comic book. Book, message from paul this book spells out my approach to success and living the good life.
The queen of the damned, the tale of the body thief, interview with the vampire, memnoch by anne rice. Anne rice based at least one of characters on her daughter. Paul stanley has 26 books on goodreads with 11114 ratings. Louis recounts how he became a vampire at the hands of the radiant and sinister lestat and how he became indoctrinated, unwillingly, into the vampire way of life. Kiss frontman and cofounder, paul stanley, reflects on an incredible 40year career in his new memoir, face the music. Heres what he has to say about his book, face the music. Jun 03, 2011 paul stanley talks about hearing loss with cbs news. But both founding members gene simmons and paul stanley have. Whats the difference between interview with the vampire the book and interview with the vampire.
I ran across an interview paul did for this book on the today show. Paul said that he believed that there are lots of opportunities for everyone and when the time comes, he will decide what to do. Rices books, and to some other key characters who have recurring roles in future books. In 1977, the rices traveled to both europe and egypt for the first time. Kiss frontman paul stanley on being a rock star and. May 25, 2016 interview with paul stanley and gene simmons as kiss rocks vegas hits theaters.
Interview with a vampire by anne rice, knopf abebooks passion for books. Evil march, 2017 april 22, 2019 by rincewind so a little while ago i got over my hesitation about reading a book about vampires and read interview with the vampire by anne rice. Paul stanley talks about nikki sixxs ludicrous slams on. But what i can say is that it took me ages to finish a book this short and i cannot say that i enjoyed the ride. Interview with the vampire by anne rice librarything. Find out what kiss song gene simmons hates playing. Each book refreshes your memory of the book before. Paul stanley dishes on kiss feuds and painful secrets cbs.
Apr 06, 2014 when paul stanley, frontman and rhythm guitarist for the band kiss, married in november 2005, he shared his joy with friends and family, including bandmates eric singer and tommy thayer. Interview with the vampire by anne rice conceptual fiction. Paul stanley s art show this past saturday was a great day. I love interview with the vampire, but i had no idea that brad pitt hated filming the movie so much. Interview with the vampire is a 1994 american gothic horror drama film directed by neil jordan, based on anne rices 1976 novel of the same name, and starring tom cruise and brad pitt. Aerosmiths steven tyler, kiss paul stanley trade barbs. New york times and international bestsellerin face the music, paul stanleythe cofounder and famous starchild frontman of kissreveals for the first time the incredible highs and equally incredible lows in his life both inside and outside the band. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a fulllength study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important.
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