So, nearly a month after it was released i finally had the chance to sit and finish face the music. Read an exclusive excerpt from paul stanley of kiss face the. Read an excerpt from ace frehleys new book, no regrets. Apr 02, 2014 brian aberback from njs steppin out magazine recently spoke with kiss paul stanley. Harper audio presents recently posted an excerpt of paul stanley reading the prologue from his new book, face the music. May 03, 2019 an excerpt from the audiobook version of kiss frontman paul stanley s second book, backstage pass, is available below. In face the music, paul stanley the 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. A candid chat with paul stanley of kiss the san diego union. People say i was brave to write such a revealing book, but i wrote it because i needed to personally reflect on my own life, stanley said.
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. A revealing excerpt from paul stanley s memoir, face the music april 5, 2014 5. Im too small to fight but the world sees you paul, insecure fag who is jealous of his dead drummer please do not buy his book to find out this information you can easily find it on youtube i did not mean to hear it youtube figures out what youre interested in and it just played i would not waste my money on the book. In an excerpt of the audio version of stanley s new book backstage pass, he details the story of the day he returned to the abode where his childhood happened, an apartment in the 211th street on new york.
Paul stanley says frehley and criss autobiographies go. An excerpt from the audiobook version of kiss frontman paul stanleys second book, backstage pass, is available below. See the newest novels, discuss with other book lovers, buy romance books online. Its also why i want my four kids to read this book someday, despite the fact. The individuals below are myself, paul stanley, mckensie morrison, the intern who was assigned to my office and joel watts, her. Stanley embarks on a book tour for his memoir face the music.
The book s publisher, simon and schuster, have posted chapter 1 of the book online, and you can check out an excerpt below. Paul stanley excerpt from backstage pass audiobook. Paul stanley to sign copies of backstage pass book in new jersey and california kiss frontman paul stanley will sign copes of his second book, backstage pass, on monday, april 29 at 6. The memoir of kiss drummer peter criss is endearingly.
Dont have it yet myself, but its said that peter claims paul is or was a hardcore pill addict and notorious doctorshopper, and that a bisexual incident once occurred between him and ace. A candid chat with paul stanley of kiss paul stanley of kiss is shown performing with the band in 1979. A life exposed is still an essential read for all fans of the pioneering hard rock band. Paul stanley, and ace frehley, the books unholy trinity of backstabbing hardrock judases. Paul auster is the bestselling author of winter journal, sunset park, invisible, the book of illusions, and the new york trilogy, among many other works. Unlike many other bands, kiss seems to be passed on from parents their children, what.
He is the designer of numerous kiss album covers, costumes, and concert stages, in addition to writing many of kisss most successful songs. Kiss band member paul stanley discusses his new autobiography. He has been awarded the prince of asturias award for literature, the prix medicis etranger, an independent spirit award, and the premio napoli. I wanted to be able to write a book that shows how you can go through unsettling times and turmoil and come out on top. A life exposed is still an essential read for all fans of the pioneering hard. Biography of paul stanley excerpt stanley eisen born january 20, 1952, better known by his stage name paul stanley, is an american hard rock guitarist, and singer, best known for being the rhythm guitarist and frontman of the rock band kiss. The audiobook was narrated by sean pratt, who has been an audiobook narrator for more than two decades years, having recorded over a thousand audiobooks in almost every genre. The memoir of kiss drummer peter criss is endearingly needy. Mar 31, 2014 paul stanley is the last member of the original kiss lineup to pen a memoir, but his upcoming book face the music. An excerpt from the audiobook version of kiss frontman paul stanley s second book, backstage pass, is available below. The second book is imminent, said kiss vocalist guitarist paul stanley while speaking to dave kinchen of fox 29 about the followup to his 2014 autobiography, face the music. Slash has commented on a story in paul stanleys autobiography in which the kiss frontman claimed that he had to teach the former guns n roses guitarist a basic lesson in rock and roll diplomacy. Paul stanley reads from backstage pass at paste studio nyc. Kiss paul stanley talks new book how i got from point.
Kiss transcript of frontman paul stanleys ask me anything. Stanley was born with a congenital defect called microtia, where the external parts of the ear are underdeveloped. Paul stanley recalls a painful moment of his that you. Had a really wonderful social distancing chat with the great paul stanley who talks about bringing people together, making new music and how family is everything.
The man vanguard award and pop chanteuse lana del rey global impact award, plus our four songwriter of the year honorees, starrah, drew. Oct 25, 2011 former kiss guitarist ace frehley will release his new book, no regrets. For the first time ever, the starchild reveals that he was born with one ear, causing horrendous emotional pain. The books publisher, simon and schuster, have posted chapter 1 of the book online, and you can check out an excerpt below. This book takes you beyond the makeup as paul shares fascinating details about his lifehis fitness routine, philosophy, business principles, how he maintains his inspiration, passion, and joy after nearly 50 years of mega success including selling out tours, 100 million albums sold and an art career that has amassed over 10 million dollars in sales. Eric carrs ex carrie stevens slams paul stanley, says he. Paul stanley quotes author of the magic strings of frankie presto. I was looking forward to seeing how much paul would open up in a book like this. In this followup to his popular bestseller face the music, the starchild takes us behind the scenes, revealing what. Face the music a life exposed by paul stanley is a 2014 harperone publication. In this followup to his popular new york times bestseller face the music, the front man and rhythm guitarist of kiss grants fans an allaccess backstage pass to his personal life and shows them how to pursue a rock n roll lifestyle of their own, offering hardwon advice from a music. Backstage pass paul stanley ebook harpercollins publishers.
Read peter criss insane tales of kiss in new memoir. Criss claims that extensive therapy helped him work through some of his anger toward gene simmons, paul stanley, and ace frehley, the books unholy trinity of backstabbing hardrock judases, though i suspect that if criss had written this book before working through his rage. Kiss was inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame this year only 14 years after the tonguewagging, flamebreathing band became eligible. Read an exclusive excerpt from paul stanley of kiss face. Hear excerpt from backstage pass audiobook an excerpt from the audiobook version of kiss frontman paul stanley s second book, backstage pass, is available below.
Stanley established the starchild character for his kiss persona and is known for his distinctive, wideranging voice. Paul stanley has 26 books on goodreads with 11114 ratings. Jun 29, 2014 can you book an airbnb in tahoe right now. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The memoir of kiss drummer peter criss is endearingly needy and sleazy.
Slash has commented on a story in paul stanley s autobiography in which the kiss frontman claimed. Paul stanley of the band kiss has a second book out. In my limited dealings with him over the decades i have found him to be fairly private and very sensitive to anything not in. This is the first real dynasty tourbook, only 16 pages, since this tourbook was sold at the beginning of the tour, it did not include any liveshots yet. Id say i was more of a casual fan, but of the four original members, paul stanley was always my favorite. The new york times bestselling author and front man and rhythm guitarist of kiss grants fans an allaccess backstage pass to his personal life and shows them how to pursue a rock n roll lifestyle of their own, offering hardwon advice from a music legend. Apr, 2020 the former pittsburgh penguins forward recalls game 2 of the 1991 stanley cup final when one of his passes led to a memorable mario lemieux goal. The audiobook was narrated by sean pratt, who has been an audiobook narrator for more than two decades years, having recorded over a thousand. The ascap pop awards are always a good time, but this years ceremony was truly a night to remember. A life exposed, a revealing memoir in which he writes frankly about the travails of his youth and the triumphs and tribulations of both kiss and his personal life. In my limited dealings with him over the decades i. This is an excerpt from my forthcoming book, the extortion of forgiveness. Paul stanley of kiss released his first autobiography entitled. Get e books millionaire mindset on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free.
T books released nothin to lose the making of kiss, a superb oral. Insane tales of hard partying and suicidal depression. The book follows stanley s 2014 autobiography, face the music. Kiss frontman paul stanley announced his second memoir, backstage pass, in december 2018. Unholy in an excerpt from the 2019 book take it off. Kiss will be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame on april 10, 2014. A life exposed, which debuted at number two on the new york times list for best sellers. May 27, 2014 kiss band member paul stanley discusses his new autobiography i wanted my children to have a document of what i had done and i also realized that my life could be inspirational to other people. 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.
Eric carrs ex carrie stevens slams paul stanley, says he is. The individuals below are myself, paul stanley, mckensie morrison, the intern who was assigned to my office and. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. 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. Slash has commented on a story in paul stanleys autobiography in which the kiss frontman claimed. I have always liked kiss because they are larger than life, fun, and highly entertaining.
Paul stanley talks about writing his memoir face the. The audiobook was narrated by sean pratt, who has been an audiobook narrator. Paul stanley s backstage pass is coming april 30th. For 40 years, paul stanley has reigned as one of the greatest front men in rock. 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. Photo of paul, 1977 for fans of paul stanley 219827 the kiss song mr.
Here is a very brief excerpt from our conversation. We gave out special honors to some of the brightest lights in music. Backstage pass was released on april 30, 2019 via harperone, harpercollinss. Excerpt from the peter criss book on beth, destroyer. Paul stanley slams peter criss in new memoir wsrq lecom. This one is basically the 68year old greasepainted rockers advice on life, health, mind, body and spirit.
Brian aberback from njs steppin out magazine recently spoke with kiss paul stanley. A life exposed, the autobiography from the one and only paul stanley, my hero, my idol, my inspiration, my god. Read peter criss insane tales of kiss in new memoir peter. Also apparently claims that at points during his final stint in. The new york times bestselling author and legendary frontman and rhythm guitarist of.
There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Paul stanley is the frontman and rhythm guitarist for kiss, which he cofounded in new york city in 1973. Kiss frontman paul stanley is streaming an excerpt from the audiobook version of his second book, backstage pass, out now via harperone, an imprint of harpercollins publisher. Apr 07, 2014 kiss frontman paul stanley took part in an ask me anything chat session on on the morning of april 7th, inviting the fans to pick his brain. A married father of four, he spoke to us at length about his book, kiss, the bands pending induction, its former. It is not a kiss book, but i truly enjoyed his stories and ideas. Stanley, 62, will perform here with kiss on july 6 at sleep train amphitheatre. Had a chance to read paul stanley s book on my many flights lately. This book is the exact opposite,its a chore reading this, essentially the world according to paul stanley. Face the music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rocks most enduring icons.
A revealing excerpt from paul stanleys memoir, face the music april 5, 2014 5. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Their complete interview can be seen below, an excerpt has been transcribed as follows. Paul stanley, and ace frehley, the book s unholy trinity of backstabbing hardrock judases. In the 10minute audio clip below, kiss frontman paul stanley discusses the writing and narration of his memoir, face the music. What is the main message you want people to take from your book. A candid chat with paul stanley of kiss the san diego. Former kiss guitarist ace frehley will release his new book, no regrets. Paul stanley to sign copies of backstage pass book in. Paul stanley is the last member of the original kiss lineup to pen a memoir, but his upcoming book face the music.
The text messages contained in this chapter were taken from evidence the tbi obtained from cellular phone records and were given to the district attorneys office for evidence. Out today april 30th is kiss guitarist paul stanley s second memoir, titled backstage pass. Apr 28, 2014 had a chance to read paul stanley s book on my many flights lately. The full new paul stanley puma line includes footwear, apparel and accessories covered in eyecatching animal prints and glam rock inspired details. As kiss is inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame this week, paul starchild stanley, one of the glam metal bands founding members, opens up about the groups shifting lineup, infighting, and his personal struggles in his confessionalstyle memoir, face the music. Pittsburgh penguins by phil bourque with josh yohe is printed with the permission of triumph books. This episode also includes an excerpt from the prologue.
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