We would be beating a useless horse if we wrote one other story about how or why Gene Simmons thinks “rock is useless” — he is been saying it for years. However, Basic Rock lately did the lord’s work and requested Simmons’ bandmate and fellow KISS co-founder, Paul Stanley, if he agrees with the assertion.

“It’s an ideal soundbite, however that’s about all it’s,” he responded.

So, no, Stanley does not agree with the notion, however he does have an attention-grabbing manner of measuring the present state of rock ‘n’ roll.

“My son Evan is enjoying throughout Los Angeles with a rock band that kicks ass and is getting nice crowds, with stunning fashions coming, and that’s proof to me that rock’s not useless,” the rocker mentioned.

It is arduous to say whether or not or not fashions attending concert events have something to do with the success of the band or the standard of the music, however Stanley then added that what’s widespread within the mainstream at all times adjustments over time.

“It ebbs and flows. There’s a variety of rock music being made proper now, and a few of it could be too by-product to essentially stake a declare and take it to the following stage, however it should occur, it should occur,” he acknowledged. “However the subsequent huge rock band gained’t be enormous as a result of it seems like a band from the previous, it should have its personal voice.”

KISS’ ultimate tour will head to South America and Europe this 12 months, with an look on the Sonic Temple Pageant in Ohio in late Could in between. See all of their upcoming dates on their web site.