Gene Simmons

Their dispute led to the guitarist's departure before sessions for follow up 'Creatures of the Night.'

Others thought they’d blown their big chance after Kiss rejection.

Singer-songwriter wore bright white face paint during the carnivalesque 1975 tour.

"It’s better for the fans and you and for the legacy to get off the stage while you’re still great," bassist adds.

He also wasn't offended when son's girlfriend refused invitation to attend festival set.

Bassist insists there will be no new album to follow End of the Road tour.

"Jump up onstage with us for encores. The fans would love it."

Kiss member repeats claim that launched a thousand soundbites eight years ago.

He also mentions Mick Jagger, Bruno Mars and Bono as performers who would have trouble with the KISS gear.

Revisiting one of the Kiss member's most contentious interviews.