Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick recently addressed his exclusion from the band’s final concert. He labeled his public criticism of the situation as uncharacteristic of him.
Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick recently addressed his exclusion from the band’s final concert. He labeled his public criticism of the situation as uncharacteristic of him.
In a recent interview with Get On The Bus, Kulick reflected on his vocal response to not being invited to KISS’s farewell show. He also discussed his ongoing relationship with band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons.
“I will admit I was very verbal about the final show that I didn’t feel they handled that right, which was very out of character for me,” Kulick said.
“But I wasn’t in the works with them to understand what was their desires and motives.”
The guitarist highlighted his desire to maintain positive relationships moving forward.
“It’s very much to my benefit, and probably theirs, to have this mutual respect moving forward,” he continued.
Kulick also expressed his support for KISS’s plans under Pophouse Entertainment. The company intends to continue the band’s legacy through avatars and new experiences.
The exclusion of former members from KISS’s farewell concert has also sparked discussions about how the band chose to commemorate its 50-year history during the final show.
Hot Metal Magazine revealed that Kulick particularly lamented the lack of acknowledgement for past members. He especially noted the absence of any tribute to late drummer Eric Carr during the farewell concert. He called the situation an “injustice.” He questioned how the band could hold such a significant show without mentioning Carr’s name.