18 Kiss Superfans React to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame News
When news broke Monday night that Kiss finally made it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (after what superfans percevied as years and years of snubs), you could probably hear an audible roar of relief from the billions of Kiss Army members that span the globe. Gene Simmons himself told us yesterday how proud he was of the honor, saying that the American dream “is alive and well” and a reunion with the original members is not out of the question. Fans, too, were over the moon about the decision and expressed a wide swath of emotions online. Here’s a few of our favorites:
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I’m happy @KISSOnline got into @rock_hall, even though I never served in the Kiss Army. I volunteered, but flunked the physical.
— David Wild (@Wildaboutmusic) December 17, 2013
At least KISS finally made it in, but why aren’t the Pixies, the Cure, the Smiths, and Iron Maiden in the @rock_hall yet?
— Bluejays_M (@Bluejays_M) December 18, 2013
Justice has finally been done. KISS is going to the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame! – https://t.co/zsgdBDA3Hf @rock_hall @KISSOnline
— Marc Leibowitz (@Marc_Leibowitz) December 18, 2013
@genesimmons I swear my brother will cry like a baby if he can see the induction of #KISS to the R&R Hall of Fame pic.twitter.com/TMHRO6zp9B
— Tracy (@Firey_Peach) December 18, 2013
So my first favorite band, Kiss, finally got into the Rock Hall. Glad to hear, even though Gene was being so stubborn about it.
— Zak Kolesar (@Kolestarz) December 17, 2013
Seriously, words can’t quantify how beyond thrilled I am to finally see @KISSOnline get inducted into the Rock Hall.
— Ryan Wolfe (@wolfeshc) December 17, 2013
@rock_hall inductees announced! Plenty of Wingmen in that, Hall & Oates plus KISS the Wingmen to clown makeup and Gene Simmons’ tongue
— Memoirs of a Wingman (@WingmanBook) December 17, 2013
Gene Simmons surprisingly has *moments* of graciousness in @rollingstone interview about being inducted into RoR HoF https://t.co/f4PTMmcaTm
— Rob Lambert (@roblambert) December 18, 2013
Congratulations to @KISS it’s about bloody time welcome to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
— Joe Perry (@JoePerry) December 17, 2013
Congrats to @KISSOnline @PaulStanleyLive @genesimmons for the getting into the RRHOF.
— Nikki Sixx (@NikkiSixx) December 17, 2013
@genesimmons this is a long time coming. I have argued with people constantly you guys were deserving. KISS Army never lost faith #kissarmy
— Rene Lessard (@ren_lessard) December 18, 2013
It took 15 years but the #KISSArmy did it! @KISSOnline is officially inducted into the Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame! Congrats Guys!
— Frankie Wdowiak (@FWdowiak) December 18, 2013
Just wanted to say @KISSOnline doesn’t need the RRHoF, but it’s a real nice (long overdue) accolade! @PaulStanleyLive @genesimmons #KISSArmy
— Phil White (@ssvbmr) December 17, 2013
“I’m a little surprised that Gene would agree to perform with Ace & Peter. Though it’s a good thing to sort of bury that dirty hatchet they’ve all wielded over the years” — RollingStone.com comment
“I think it is great that Kiss finally got in. I do however think Deep Purple should have been in years ago…” — RollingStone.com comment
“I cant believe I’m going to say this but all members even the current two posers should be there but I think the emphasis should be on the original four.” — Scott Herek, Kiss Facebook comment
“Once again KISS brings great fame to the Army. Hall of Fame. The honor is so well-deserved, I won’t say It’s about time.” — David Moss, Kiss Facebook comment
“They should have turned it down they are better than the rock n roll hall of fame” — Michael Hassard, Kiss Facebook comment