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Brian is gentlemanly and diplomatic and generally respectful of peers. That doesn't make him a 'fan'. It's been pretty clear in his comments that he doesn't see them as particularly serious musicians. Probably because they're not.

[QUOTE] [b]GratefulFan wrote:[/b]
Brian is gentlemanly and diplomatic and generally respectful of peers. That doesn't make him a 'fan'. It's been pretty clear in his comments that he doesn't see them as particularly serious musicians. Probably because they're not.[/QUOTE]

Wrong. Again.

He's a fan of the band and of the members of the band.
Paul, Gene, Eric Singer, and Brian are friends.

Know something before opening that uneducated mouth of yours
next time, dumbass.

I know what Brian has said, and with anybody as publicly expansive as he is it becomes easy to parse his words. When talking about how Queen and KISS came up at roughly the same time with comparable focuses on putting on a good rock show he's said, paraphrasing, "we leaned more towards the music and they leaned more towards the show". On his Soapbox a few years ago, referring to a joint VH1 appearance, he said "Of course the Kiss guys were able to capitalise on the business of going on last, and I'm sure they were very conscious about the way they organised the bows and encores, but, fair play to them - that's the business they are in. For us it was just about acquitting ourselves musically at the highest level we could achieve in that short time, and thoroughly enjoying the interaction.". He went on to say he enjoyed all the bands that day, but clearly drew the distinction on priorities. Anybody with a brain knows KISS' success is not down to their shitty music, Brian May no exception.

Like any diplomatic person, Brian had to master the art of patting morons on the head and saying "well done" when they didn't dribble on themselves too much. Ergo Kiss, the moronic band, and moronic Kiss fans like JPF tend to exagerate Brian's actions into something they're not.

KISS "Monster" World Tour 2012/13

[QUOTE] [b]GratefulFan wrote:[/b]
I know what Brian has said, and with anybody as publicly expansive as he is it becomes easy to parse his words. When talking about how Queen and KISS came up at roughly the same time with comparable focuses on putting on a good rock show he's said, paraphrasing, "we leaned more towards the music and they leaned more towards the show". On his Soapbox a few years ago, referring to a joint VH1 appearance, he said "Of course the Kiss guys were able to capitalise on the business of going on last, and I'm sure they were very conscious about the way they organised the bows and encores, but, fair play to them - that's the business they are in. For us it was just about acquitting ourselves musically at the highest level we could achieve in that short time, and thoroughly enjoying the interaction.". He went on to say he enjoyed all the bands that day, but clearly drew the distinction on priorities. Anybody with a brain knows KISS' success is not down to their shitty music, Brian May no exception.[/QUOTE]

KISS went on last because KISS is the bigger band in the U.S. KISS always sold more lps and concert tickets in the U.S. That's why they went on last at the VH1 Rock Honors show.

No need to paraphase. Here is exactly what he said:

"KISS - Behind The Mask"

Brian May: "I like KISS a lot. Queen were often compared to KISS at the time. We were sort of counterparts. They were the American version and we were the English version. I think we went into it with slightly different ideas. KISS came more from a presentation view to begin with and moved more toward the musical. I think we probably started in the musical and worked more toward the presentation. I have a great regard for KISS 'cause it's all-out. They just had their vision, they had their dream, and they damn well went for it."

Your hatred of the band doesn't change the facts that they've sold over 100 million albums world wide, have toured in more countries than Queen, and have been together as a band for over twice as long as Queen. KISS is still popular world wide, are about to release their 20th studio cd "Monster", will be going out on a two year world tour in support of "Monster", and will be celebrating their 40th anniverary next year.

Know some facts before opening that ignorant mouth of yours.

[QUOTE] [b]Holly2003 wrote:[/b]
Like any diplomatic person, Brian had to master the art of patting morons on the head and saying "well done" when they didn't dribble on themselves too much. Ergo Kiss, the moronic band, and moronic Kiss fans like JPF tend to exagerate Brian's actions into something they're not. [/QUOTE]

I say "KISS" and my bitches come running.

Good bitches. I've got you well trained.

Roll over. Beg. Sit.

Good bitches.

Here's a handful of examples of Brian talking about musicians he admires for their musicianship: http://www.brianmay.com/brian/mags&press/tgjan02/tgjan02c.html And Chickenfoot on his Soapbox: I had a great time with these guys last weekend. And boy - what an encyclopedia of how to play great rock music. "Chickenfoot rock - all real, all brilliant musicianship … all power and passion." "Chicken Foot are a new California 'Super Group' of wondrous musicians having a ball together and playing REAL rock music. Just reading the group line-up is enough to get your taste-buds going ... it's a Classic Rock Nerd's dream ... (I proudly count myself in that category) - the awesome Chad Smith (from Red Hot Chili Peppers) on drums ... undoubtedly one of the world's finest ... Michael Anthony (Van Halen) - undoubtedly one of the worlds greatest bass players ... on vocals Sammy Hagar (Montrose and Van Halen) ... undoubtedly one of the world's great rock and roll vocalists, writers, guitarist front men. And ... Jesus Christ ... who would you like on Guitar? Joe Satriani!!! Well, our cup overflows, a finer guitarist you can find nowhere on this planet ..." Compare that to comments on KISS who "had a vision and went for it".  LOL.  Damned with faint praise or what.  And the point isn't that KISS went last on the VH1 thing, it's that AGAIN, when given a chance to talk about their musicianship as he virtually always does when discussing peers he admires, he instead makes reference once again to the presentation. Like when they 'moved toward the musical'.  But never quite got there.  LOL.  Wake up and smell the coffee, read between the lines, whatever. Take note of what he didn't say. Brian is not going to embarrass himself by referencing the virtually non-existent talent of a group like KISS.  I'm sure he respects the longevity and the success and the business acumen, but that's different than having a real regard for them as musicians.  Which was the limit of my original point.  And on a final note, he did that American version/English version/counterparts schtick with Journey too.  Journey!  Diplomacy in action.  Way too much energy implied in the notion of me having "hatred" for the band.  I'd be completely overcome with indifference and the occasional fit of giggles if it weren't for your reliably jaw droppingly antisocial and absurd overreactions to KISS criticism.  I should be a bigger person maybe, but I find it entertaining and train wreck fascinating that a man in his forties is willing to behave as you do over such an adolescent fixation. Plus there's your general psychopathy. Oh and the side splitting predictability and seeming lack of a single original thought. Good times.

"But never quite got there"

LOL!

[QUOTE] [b]Holly2003 wrote:[/b]
"But never quite got there"
LOL!
[/QUOTE]

KISS "Monster" World Tour 2012/13

So, now you're Brian May's spokesperson.

LOL

Honestly, you're a fucking idiot.

Go fetch, bitch.

[QUOTE] [b]jpf wrote:[/b]
[QUOTE] [b]Holly2003 wrote:[/b]
Like any diplomatic person, Brian had to master the art of patting morons on the head and saying "well done" when they didn't dribble on themselves too much. Ergo Kiss, the moronic band, and moronic Kiss fans like JPF tend to exagerate Brian's actions into something they're not. [/QUOTE]
I say "KISS" and my bitches come running.
Good bitches. I've got you well trained.
Roll over. Beg. Sit.
Good bitches.[/QUOTE]

That's a cheap copy of something I said to you about a month ago, only my comments were classier and funnier. And accurate. Like Kiss, all you do is regurgitate. They're a shallow low-rent band of dumb drag artists, with an identical fanbase. People amused by shiny objects, lowbrow lyrics, and cheesy 4-chord "rawk".

Your turn. Try to say something original this time. Ask a grown up to help.

"Know something before opening that uneducated mouth of yours
next time, dumbass."


Just so you know, GF is the last person you should ever say that to. She's truly one of the most intelligent and articulate posters on this site. However, I guess I can't be surprised that you wouldn't be able to recognize GF's intelligence. Afterall, you're a KISS fan.

Look, you guys would do well to remember who it is you're talking to.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzDy0h2pSdk

You keep the discussion going with the assumption that you're going to get through to him, but you won't. Hit that video, watch the whole thing, and contemplate that the guy you're talking to thinks that this is genuinely better than a lot of the greatest music to come out of anywhere in the 20th century.

[QUOTE] [b]Zebonka12 wrote:[/b]
Just ask anyone who's spent a night in the Liberace mansion![/QUOTE]

Liberace gay? No way, I refuse to believe this!