KISS member Paul Stanley has publicly apologized to Bruce Kulick after failing to properly acknowledge the former KISS guitarist during the KISS Kruise Land-Locked in Vegas event.
The moment happened during the Q&A section of the event as Stanley realized that he had not given Kulick the credit he deserved the night before. Stanley explained that the excitement and pressure of the show caused him to miss the moment.
“Before we get going and we’ve got, you know, a lot of questions and answers, I just wanted to apologize to Bruce because last night with everything going on and it being exciting and it being a big adrenaline rush, first I was surprised when Bruce was out there,” Stanley said.
He then made it clear that Kulick’s role in KISS history should not be overlooked.
“I didn’t remember he was coming out and then I forgot to give him his due cuz Bruce not only is a member of the family, Bruce was an important member of the band. So, apologies for not giving him his credit last night.”
The apology came after the KISS Kruise Land-Locked event in Las Vegas, which took place on November 15 and 16 last year. Reports noted that Stanley addressed the issue during a Q&A session at The Theater at Virgin Hotels.
Kulick’s place in KISS history is significant. He joined KISS in 1984 and remained the band’s lead guitarist until 1996. During that period, he performed around the world with the group and earned multiple Gold and Platinum records.
His time in the band covered an important era for KISS. Kulick was part of the non-makeup years and played on albums including Asylum, Crazy Nights, Hot in the Shade, Revenge, and Carnival of Souls. His steady presence helped carry the band through one of its most changing periods.
