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JamesG · 03-06-2012, 11:56 PM

I'm not talking about the '78 solos, these are the albums that the original KISS members released throughout the 2000s.

Have any other KISS fans out there listened to these albums?

Here are some random facts about them.

Gene Simmons - 'A**HOLE'
Sanctuary Records
Released on June 8, 2004

- This was Gene Simmons' first solo effort (aside from the KISS solo album).

- Bob Dylan and Frank Zappa co-wrote some of the album's songs.

- Dave Navarro played guitar on the cover of 'Firestarter'.

- Longtime uncredited KISS studio player Bob Kulick, brother of KISS' Bruce Kulick, also played on this album.

- The album's title does not appear on the cover due to the profanity.

- The album cover reflects Gene Simmons' "love of women" featuring women of all ages, the one on the left is in her 60s.

Paul Stanley - 'Live to Win'
New Door Records
Released on October 24, 2006

- This was Paul Stanley's first solo effort (aside from the KISS solo album).

- The title song 'Live to Win' first debuted on the "South Park" episode 'Make Love, Not Warcraft' twenty days before the album's release.

- KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick played on a few of the album's songs.

- Conductor David Campbell also worked on the album. He was the conductor of the 'KISS Symphony: Alive IV' concert in Melbourne, Australia.

- Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 also played on the album.

Peter Criss - 'One for All'
Megaforce
Released on July 23, 2007

- This was Peter Criss' fifth studio album.

- The album is not "KISS-like" at all and reflects Peter Criss' personal love of R&B style music.

- He dedicated a song to KISS member Ace Frehley, 'Space Ace'.

Ace Frehley - 'Anomaly'
Bronx Born Records
Released on September 15, 2009

- This is Ace Frehley's fifth solo album and the first album of new material since 1989's 'Trouble Walkin''.

- The album was dedicated to Eric Carr, Dimebag Darrell and Les Paul.

- David Letterman drummer Anton Fig played on the album.

- A promo for the album featured a young boy saying he was waiting over a year for the album, then his uncle appears sporting a mullet and a 'Trouble Walkin'' shirt saying he's been waiting 20 years.

Dude111 · 07-17-2026, 01:58 AM

I didnt realise they put out SOLO stuff in the 2000s Jimmy. I have Pauls solo album form the 70s and its quite good!

Which do you think out of the 2000 ones is the best tp get?

03-06-2012, 11:56 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,231	The Original KISS Members' Solo Albums I'm not talking about the '78 solos, these are the albums that the original KISS members released throughout the 2000s. Have any other KISS fans out there listened to these albums? Here are some random facts about them. Gene Simmons - 'A*HOLE' Sanctuary Records Released on June 8, 2004 - This was Gene Simmons' first solo effort (aside from the KISS solo album). - Bob Dylan and Frank Zappa co-wrote some of the album's songs. - Dave Navarro played guitar on the cover of 'Firestarter'. - Longtime uncredited KISS studio player Bob Kulick, brother of KISS' Bruce Kulick, also played on this album. - The album's title does not appear on the cover due to the profanity. - The album cover reflects Gene Simmons' "love of women" featuring women of all ages, the one on the left is in her 60s. Paul Stanley - 'Live to Win' New Door Records Released on October 24, 2006 - This was Paul Stanley's first solo effort (aside from the KISS solo album). - The title song 'Live to Win' first debuted on the "South Park*" episode 'Make Love, Not Warcraft' twenty days before the album's release. - KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick played on a few of the album's songs. - Conductor David Campbell also worked on the album. He was the conductor of the 'KISS Symphony: Alive IV' concert in Melbourne, Australia. - Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie guitarist John 5 also played on the album. Peter Criss - 'One for All' Megaforce Released on July 23, 2007 - This was Peter Criss' fifth studio album. - The album is not "KISS-like" at all and reflects Peter Criss' personal love of R&B style music. - He dedicated a song to KISS member Ace Frehley, 'Space Ace'. Ace Frehley - 'Anomaly' Bronx Born Records Released on September 15, 2009 - This is Ace Frehley's fifth solo album and the first album of new material since 1989's 'Trouble Walkin''. - The album was dedicated to Eric Carr, Dimebag Darrell and Les Paul. - David Letterman drummer Anton Fig played on the album. - A promo for the album featured a young boy saying he was waiting over a year for the album, then his uncle appears sporting a mullet and a 'Trouble Walkin'' shirt saying he's been waiting 20 years.

07-17-2026, 01:58 AM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 36,970	I didnt realise they put out SOLO stuff in the 2000s Jimmy. I have Pauls solo album form the 70s and its quite good! Which do you think out of the 2000 ones is the best tp get?