KISS Out

Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have pulled the plug on performing at the band's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction after original members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley broke the news that the were not going to be allowed to perform at the event.

On Sunday 2/23/14, Stanley and Simmons told fans that there would be no performance at the event. They wrote, "Out of respect, Ace and Peter's recent statements demand a quick response to you, our fans. Our intention was to celebrate the entire history of KISS and give credit to all members including present long time members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer, and additionally Bruce Kulick and Eric Carr all who have made this band what it is, regardless of the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame's point of view". 

"KISS has always been a band unlike any other. That is why we started KISS. That is why we continue KISS. Being unlike other bands also means making choices and decisions unlike other bands. "This is understandably an emotional situation where there is no way to please everyone. To bring this to a quick end, we have decided not to play in any line-up and we will focus our attention on celebrating our induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. "We are excited and are looking forward to seeing you all on the KISS 40th Anniversary worldwide tour."