If we don't get a "The Collection: Jimmy Page" while he's still with us I will be extremely disappointed. After Slash he's the only other Gibson artist I really want to see
I met the band, starting with Paul, during the Kiss Alive 3 tour/promotion campaigns. They were sitting in the sun behind a mall outside of Buffalo, NY when the cd came out. I had just broken my back and was in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the waist down at 17 years old. I get there, the line wraps around the mall almost 3 times! I see that and I knew in my condition that I couldn't sit in the sun that long so I decided to leave. One of the guys that worked for the band saw me leaving and asked if I'd gotten my stuff signed. I told him what happened. He said "c'mon with me" and took me right to the front of the line. This was just before they were starting to sign. So, Paul was at the right-hand of the table, in the 1st position to where the line was and i go to him, grab the pile of stuff i had and right away the security guard behind him pushes the stuff back my way and says "pick ONE thing!!" Paul, grabs his arm and says "leave him alone, it's ok!" and signs EVERYTHING in his perfect signature and spoke with me a little abt why I was in the chair. Then he pushed everything to Gene who also signed everything. The other 2 guys only signed the new cd bc everything else was from the 70s. Paul and that original security guy treated me like Kiss Family. I may have lost insterest in the band bc of Gene's neverending greed but Paul will always be remembered by me for that day.
It's refreshing hearing Paul not engulfed in business and drama. Watching him just geek out about guitars like the rest of us is why we love this channel.
@cqwickedwake7651 Kiss is famously kinda messy behind the scenes. The relationship's between the remaining members and the former members are... shall we say, frought. Plus the whole band has always been very business minded. That said, yeah, they always put on a great show no matter what!
@@LinkRocksI don’t see a problem with that. It is usually assumed someone is when they compliment a musician. In this instance if a non-fan writes a compliment it shows even more so that this is a great interview.
@LinkRocks It's just showing that even though he's not a fan , he's still appreciates the work that he's done. I've never been a kiss fan either but these guys are legendary.
I know it's an insanely long shot but Angus Young NEEDS an episode. His SG collection must be absolutely ridiculous, and to see him talk about his fabled first SG and other well known guitars of his would be incredible. I'd love to see what he has kicking around aside from SG's too.
Please get Angus. Angus Young and Tony Iommi are why I play an SG. As a teenager, I could never afford an SG. In 1996 I joined the Marine Corps and within the first few weeks after being sent to my duty station in KBay Hawaii I used my untouched money from boot camp and School of Infantry to finally buy an SG. I still own the same guitar and play it to this day in my band. Please, get Angus on here.
I only got into Kiss last year when I watched their last MSG show on UTube. Paul is amazing. I've been a life long fan of The Who. Paul's stage presence & him on that zip wire!
The Cracked Mirror guitar is so nostalgic for me. It’s gorgeous and iconic. As a little kid, I was blown away by it and watching Paul playing it. Great video!
100%. Unbelievable seeing it. I just took the time to take some stills and compare to Sure Know Something stills. The real deal here. Paul Stanley .. absolute rock legend.
Kiss represents so much to me, is the band my father showed me when I was a kid, he passed away when I was 5. Watching this video reminds me how important a music instrument can become to a person, how many stories it can bring. Paul Stanley such a gentleman and a rockstar. Respect. Cheers from Ecuador.
@@balke7935I hear you in that. He can get quite nasty. However, as the years go on, he’s been proven right time and time again. Dealing with addiction + ego is not an easy task.
Childhood friend of mine was a Kiss fanatic, Paul was his hero. He was lucky enough to meet him by chance in a hotel bar back the 90s. Said that Paul was very polite and unpretentious. Good to hear about a fan encountering his hero and having it be a positive experience.
I am a KiSS fan and have been for 40 🙏yrs. I am a huge fan of Paul Stanley I have met Paul several times been to 35 KISS concerts. I have much respect for everything he has. Not just rocker he is a family man: businessman and artist… he is a great man. I hope he does do more music and if not that maybe write some music.. it’s in his blood and has been for decades. What ever he does do it will be amazing I am sure. I know he misses playing he has met millions on millions of people he needed a break truly the man has worked his butt off he needs time w family a pace of mind. Hell he never had this much time away💙🙏🦋 he is very missed by the fans. Hope Paul you do write more songs your amazing thank you for the share of this experience. Much respect and love my friend! 🦋💯💙🙏🙏
I love how Paul gets excited talking guitars; especially in such a down-to-earth, unpretentious way. Even after all these years the love of his instrument hasn't faded. The best interview, so far.
I’ve meet Paul backstage in Boston twice and he is as great of a person as you could ever imagine. At that time I was 51 and my first KISS show was when I was 15 at the orpheum theater in Boston. I showed him my ticket stub with the $8.50 price on it, he was blown away and so grateful for me as a fan. Everyone in the band was awesome!! We will miss you KISS!
Thank you for taking us into the KISS Warehouse, and having Paul tell us his incredible story through these beautiful guitars 🙏 As life-long major KISS fans, this is so fascinating!
Paul in his peak was unmatched, one of the greatest rock front men and guitarists. Add to that songwriter, artist and producer. It's funny I never associate Paul with Gibson Guitars even though he used them in the 70's, in Kiss the fans saw Ace Frehley playing the Les Pauls and maybe the most iconic was his Black Beauty. Ace had a huge influence on so many people to buy a Gibson Guitar even to this day. As we all know the Ace Frehley Custom Gibsons have proven to be the best investments. Ace has had so much of an influence on so many bands in the 80's 90's 2000's. I loved seeing that Ibanez prototype & mirror, to me that's the Paul Stanley style guitar. Pauls double neck Sunburst is a special guitar for the hardcore 70 Kiss fans if you know Hard Luck Woman
Actually Ace’s most iconic was the Cherry Sunburst,as Ace said because at that time Kiss had exploded. It’s a 73 Custom which he still owns! Unfortunately he pawned his original 1959! Another was his 1973 Deluxe Tobacco Burst Deluxe 2 pickup later a 3 pickup! If you watch them live at the Summit in 78 you see both in use 77-80 was their peak.
First live show, Kiss Alive 2, at the LA Forum. 1977. Cheap Trick opened. Alive 1, Destroyer, Love Gun, Rock and Rollover… They made Rock fun. Great job Mark. You asked questions we all wanted to ask. Hour and a half a half was too short. Paul… thank you for all your hard work to entertain all these years. You are a class act.
I'm not a KISS fan. Never have been. I've heard only negative things about Paul over the years...but...I'm really impressed with his humility and respect for history and the instrument. I've changed my mind. Still not going to go out and buy my KISS lunchbox, but I definitely have respect for Paul and the legacy that he's helped build. This was well worth the 90 minutes of my day.
Everybody has their own experiences. I'm pretty there are people who don't like me. Paul seems to me like a gentleman, but I never met the guy, people who have a negative opinion that's between them and Paul.
Paul is one of the Great Entertainer Guitar Heroes. Kudos to Mark and to Gibson TV for spending so much of the video talking about Paul's Ibanez instruments too. The cracked mirror PS10 belongs in a museum so that future generations can appreciate this wonderful piece of history.
It always surprises me in these interviews how much these rock icons are mostly "guitar guys" just like all the rest of us. Paul seems to really enjoy his collection and the craftsmanship of his best examples. His recall of details in the interview portions adds a lot to this episode as well.
The most impressive thing about Paul Stanley is that he only has hearing in one ear. Not only could he play and sing at a super high level..but he could produce bands and mix in stereo..all with one ear.
I've been a fan of Kiss for 40+ years. This was hands down the most natural interview I've EVER seen with Paul. (The guitars were kinda cool too) Thanks Mark & Gibson!
There was nothing better in the seventies than being at a KISS show and seeing those guys come onstage. You knew you were in for a great time. Paul Stanley is such a cool guy. Thanks for the interview.
I must say, this is in my opinion one of if not the best video on this channel! He seems like a great guy, humble, cool guy!! Never thought I would say that about a kiss band member! It’s true if you look back to your youth (I’m 54) and think back and remember how huge this band was!! They were the original showman with crazy good concerts and good catchy rock songs!! Much respect to him and the rest of the band, and great interview! Really, overall…….FANTASTIC INTERVIEW 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I've been rolling my eyes at Paul's onstage persona, banter, and voice for years, but he can be a cool, intellectual, classy individual. Awesome collection. That was fun. I kept hoping though he'd let us hear some of his guitars.
The Starchild remains the epitome of a cultural phenomenon! Growing up as a kid in the 70’s and listening to (or watching) KISS was everything! Long live the KISS ARMY!
KISS was the gatewway to harder music to sooo many great bands and musicians that came after them . There was rock'n'roll before KISS and Rock'n'Roll after KISS . This man and his three acolytes inspired millions . Great interview and amazing guitars . Thanks !!
This man came into the store I was managing in the 1970's in St. Louis. He was very polite and very smart. He tried out a 1959 Les Paul Sunburst. He was very excited about how it sustained unplugged (if I remember correctly he bought it). You could see he wasn't a guitar enthusiast, He truly loved guitars. He was a pleasant surprise.
My fave "Paul guitar" will always be the black Firebird from the cover of KISS Alive. I was lucky to be able to sit down with him and share a pizza in a Chinese restaurant in Terre Haute, Indiana and ask him about its demise. Kisstory.
Paul is just one of those rock legends that I would love to talk to and just absorb his presence and his stories he seems very well spoken and like someone who could talk about guitars all day which I would love to do lol
All I can say is thank you very much for being a big part of me growing up and playing. I played my whole life ever since 1960 and got a good collection.
Great interview. I have vivid memories of listening to Kiss Alive II on my parents Sear turntable, 8 track, stereo combo with headphone on for a countless number of hours. Even if you’re not a KISS fan, you can’t help but have a ton of respect for this man and his contribution to music.
I have always liked Paul Stanley. This amazing group has such longevity. They bring their sound, have a loyal, large fan base and are mobile. Keep rocking.
I wasn't really a fan of KISS before but love listening to Paul Stanley talk about guitars/music, he's a genuine fan. His audiobook is a must listen, very compelling.
Paul Stanley. Artist. Songwriter. Musician. Entertainer. Guitarist. Producer. Painter. Mentor. Icon. IS my Spirit Animal. I have seen KISS many times. As well as I got to meet Paul once. Also saw him in Toronto as the Phantom of the Opera. Love who this man is !!~ Great interview.
RUSH is my favorite band, although, when I was 15, the KISS phase hit me as an earlier fav. I saw them during the Love Gun tour in '77 at the SF Cow Palace. Then two decades later, for the heck of it, I saw them in San Jose during their first reunion tour. At one point, when they elevate over the crowd on the platforms, and with Ace and Paul way up high and directly over my 5th row seat, Paul's sweat drenched my arm when he did a Townsend arm whirl (cool, but also yuk), and then Ace threw his pick out, which dropped right at my feet. The guys in front of me scrambled like crazy searching for it, while I simply bent down and picked it up. It was awesome! Rock on!
So amazing that Paul shared his instrument legacy with the collective "us." I appreciate that his Gibson and Ibanez instruments were featured. This was and is history in the making.
Paul has such a calm and sincere way of telling his stories. I could easily listen to all 1.5 hours of this. He is one of the greats. I laughed when he said "I sold it to Dave Amato".
This was a dream come true for me..! Grew up with KISS and love the collection videos.! Paul Stanley (as huge as he is) often gets overlooked as front man. But he is humble, talented and stood the test of time, ave that is why he is my hero....
Hats off to you Mark! The interview is simply fantastic! The musical instrument appreciation you have regardless of brand is so genuine. My musical hero for the last 45 years The Star child Paul Stanley!
He has a Greenfield by his bed. Those are ultra-custom acoustics that cost at LEAST $20k and have to be ordered years in advance. He's currently taking orders for deliveries for 2027 if that tells you anything! Amazing collection Paul, and thank you again Mark for another fantastic The Collection video!!!
I met Paul when I was a kid, shopping for my first real guitar at Brian Guitars, in New Haven, CT. My guitar teacher also worked there. This was in '77 or '78. I went home with a brand new '78 Gibson Les Paul Custom, black with gold hardware. Paul is one of my favs; writing, performing, playing, frontman, etc. I own several Ibanez PS guitars; my fav hardtail HH guitars.
Thank you, Gibson and Mark, for inviting Paul Stanley. Listening to these stories about these guitars was fun. Thanks Paul, for awesome music after all these years. Bless your hearts.
Dear Mark, I have so much respect for these episodes. You are so humble and make artists talk. I know they can be shy. This was a special one!!! What a great personality Paul Stanley is. You make him possible to be like this. The guitars are brilliant!! Thanks!! Complements to Gibson giving the possibilities to make this high standard productions. It gives a lot of sympathy to the brand.
I was the proud owner of a Gibson L6 Midnight Special in Burgundy Sparkle made for the TV show of the same name, Paul played the Champagne Sparkle version on the show
Absolutely amazing. Been a lifelong KISS fan dating back to the 70s Houston, San Antonio, Dallas concert days. I still get happy chills watching KISS shows like this.
Every time I see the guys from KISS do anything, I’m transported back to 1976 when I was 12 and saw their faces for the first time! I remember hearing Destroyer on the school’s record player at lunchtime with the kid who got the record!
What an awesome interview with a true rock 'n' roll warrior and legend! I love when Paul and/or Gene just sit down and talk about their inspirations and their love of music. And all those Gibson (and PS10s) guitars are just wonderful pieces of art! Thank you Gibson TV for this fantastic interview with Paul!
Congratulations on a great interview with Paul and showing us an amazing collection kiss has been my band since 75 seen them every time they've come to Australia they never disappoint they deliver exactly what is said at the start of every show you wanted the best you got the best.....kiss.....💥⚡⚡💥
Wow that was amazing to see an absolute legend in music proud to own and play guitars that aren't all £500k + vintage guitars. Paul Stanley you are awesome, well done Gibson and Mark Agnesi 🤟🤟
I'm so glad I decided to watch every millisecond of this amazing collection &/or interview. What a legendary collection to go along with the legend himself. Anyone ever wonder if Paul reads these comments? How cool would that be?
I believe it’s one of the guitars Bill Aucoin the original kiss manager had a financial and drug problems. It was told on Paul Stanley face the music book
@@MetalWizard91 I think Paul told me someone broke the neck in the studio and it could not be repaired. I'd heard Aucoin sold some stuff too but that was in the 80's?
@@kissarmy75 I never knew the neck on the firebird broke during the studio. I thought it was the early 80’s I’m gonna have to go back reading the book so I can confirm it was the case
I saw KISS in 1979. I was 8. They blew my mind. I stuck by them. There shows were always great makeup or not. The whole show 🔥🔥🔥, bombs, the drum riser going up. It will never be matched. Thank you.
Absolutely my favorite so far… not for the guitars as much as his outlook and attitude toward playing and the instruments. A real reverence and sensibility I can really vibe with. Super cool! Thanks for doing this to Paul, Mark, and the whole Gibson crew that makes it happen. Must be a real pain to edit out to get it digestible. I’m sure there’s loads more we’d love to see that was shot.
Thank you, I remember reading the Kiss Alive album it said "Kiss uses Gibson guitars and Pearl drums, they want the best" .... okay I had to have one... I can't believe that story about the first guitar, sane thing happened to me. Thanks again!
Man, this is really a fantastic surprise, learning that Paul is so knowledgeable about vintage stuff. After seeing him playing almost exclusively brand new stuff for his entire career. Such a cool episode.
Congratulations Mark! This was something really really special. Far far away from the standard interviews we've heard over and over again over the years. Perfect balance between fan and professional in the way you conducted this interview from start to end. Thank you so much, and thank you so much Paul! Well done! 🇸🇪❤
I've been a kiss fan since I found them when I was 4. That was 35 years ago. So obviously as soon as I saw Paul on the collection I was really excited. It absolutely did not disappoint!
Met Paul on 1994 95 kiss conversation in SF had a great conversation with him . mainly talking about my experience with my first kiss concert 8/ 16/1977 ...yes he was extremely nice .and all around great guy.
50 years of rock and roll. I listen to kiss the first time at age of 7. Well, thats exactly 50 years ago. With 57 my love and dedication to this band is still alive ( alive 🤭) and I know I will love this band until I die. To see the cracked mirror guitar brought a tear of joy to my eye! Paul is the rockstar supreme. And I love him for so many things. Especially for keeping Kiss alive in hard times. I saw them 6 times live , two times at the reunion with ace and peter. And 4 times in the last line up. Every show was a blast. In 2017 I did a Kiss ink. The four masks on the inside of my left arm. This is for my eternal love for Kiss. Childish? Maybe, but I love this ink the same I love Kiss. They are with me my whole life. I lost jobs. Friendships and relationships broke. But there is something that is always with me. The music of kiss. So, think whatever you like about my words. It's okay and I respect your opinions. I know that my heart still beats for rock and roll. And if will ever happend to get pauls autograph on my arm....guess what my next tattoo will be! All the best to all of you. And to the fab four : thank you for 50 years! ❤❤❤❤
Someone might have already commented on this. Trogleys sold a Custom Flying V to Paul. Wonder if it is the one shown that Paul had customized. Great video Gibson.
to be enjoyed by every minute of it. Great memories, stories and opinions... being a fan of Kiss and especially Paul, this documentary is a treasure for me
1:01:24 'If you have a guitar you always have a friend' ❤ Also love that comment 01:02:12 'And that's coming from somebody who's had smoke machines and bombs onstage.' Great fun.
One of my hero’s. I remember way back I. The 70’s going to the grocery store in Boise, (Albertsons) and buying Kiss Destroyer (vinyl) with my lawn mowing money. Took me a couple weeks to save up for it! Never looked back since! Great episode!
Weren't those great times? I used to save up $5-6-7, whatever it was and buy an album. Later when I was older, finding a way to buy a concert ticket and concert T-shirt was magic.
Favorite KISS song? Got a cool KISS story? Let us know in the comments below!
This was the best interview you ever did. My favourite kiss song is impossible to pick out,so lets say it is 'Dr love' today.
Makin love is one of my favorites it just ROCKS
my favorite song is Let Me Go Rock 'N Roll
@@NoFujiddy let me go!
Mr. Speed! I love Kiss! I grew with Kiss since dress to kill.. always will be my favorite band!!👍🤘🎸😎🇺🇸
If we don't get a "The Collection: Jimmy Page" while he's still with us I will be extremely disappointed. After Slash he's the only other Gibson artist I really want to see
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Add Tomy Iommi !
X2 c’mon Gibson!
Billy Gibbons
Mark Knopfler!!!!!!
I met the band, starting with Paul, during the Kiss Alive 3 tour/promotion campaigns. They were sitting in the sun behind a mall outside of Buffalo, NY when the cd came out. I had just broken my back and was in a wheelchair, paralyzed from the waist down at 17 years old. I get there, the line wraps around the mall almost 3 times! I see that and I knew in my condition that I couldn't sit in the sun that long so I decided to leave.
One of the guys that worked for the band saw me leaving and asked if I'd gotten my stuff signed. I told him what happened. He said "c'mon with me" and took me right to the front of the line. This was just before they were starting to sign. So, Paul was at the right-hand of the table, in the 1st position to where the line was and i go to him, grab the pile of stuff i had and right away the security guard behind him pushes the stuff back my way and says "pick ONE thing!!" Paul, grabs his arm and says "leave him alone, it's ok!" and signs EVERYTHING in his perfect signature and spoke with me a little abt why I was in the chair. Then he pushed everything to Gene who also signed everything. The other 2 guys only signed the new cd bc everything else was from the 70s.
Paul and that original security guy treated me like Kiss Family. I may have lost insterest in the band bc of Gene's neverending greed but Paul will always be remembered by me for that day.
Great story, thanks for sharing, nice to hear how things lined up for you that day.
@@1satisfiedmind Agreed! Great story, indeed!
I hope you healed somehow and are out of the chair if not hope things are ok 👌🙂🙏✝️
They understand the basics: as a band you are nothing without the fans.
Can’t tell was he taking a shot at Eddie? About playing rhythm? Eddie was literally the best rhythm player of all time.
The fact you showed his non-Gibson collection too, that makes me respect you even more as a company, great interview
I feel the exact same way. That was great to see.
I love how Paul Stanley doesn't overglorify vintage instruments and acknowledges that not all of them were perfect and many of them had flaws
I really appreciate Paul’s take on reissues being valid and often better than many originals. Very unpretentious perspective.
I wouldn't know. I'd probably never find out myself. But Paul....would.
It's great to see how much he really loves these instruments.
The Iceman guitar is my favorite, then the Destroyer
He's in a promotional video for the company that makes the reissues. Of course he's gonna say the new ones are better.
@@starchores Fair point.
It's refreshing hearing Paul not engulfed in business and drama. Watching him just geek out about guitars like the rest of us is why we love this channel.
Couldn't agree more. This was a great video
What drama?
Bte my first gig i listened to them live was in 2022 Zagreb croatia, they blew me away ❤
@cqwickedwake7651 Kiss is famously kinda messy behind the scenes. The relationship's between the remaining members and the former members are... shall we say, frought. Plus the whole band has always been very business minded.
That said, yeah, they always put on a great show no matter what!
I’m not a Kiss fan but respect their legacy. Paul is an AMAZING guy and this is one of the best interviews Mark has done.
I never understood why someone felt the need to say they're not a fan before giving a compliment. Talk about making it about yourself.
@@LinkRocksI don’t see a problem with that. It is usually assumed someone is when they compliment a musician. In this instance if a non-fan writes a compliment it shows even more so that this is a great interview.
😮🍆🍆🍆🍆😮🍆🍆🍆🍆😮🍆🍆🍆glug glug mofo
@@LinkRockswell it is their comment 🤷🏻♀️
@LinkRocks It's just showing that even though he's not a fan , he's still appreciates the work that he's done. I've never been a kiss fan either but these guys are legendary.
I know it's an insanely long shot but Angus Young NEEDS an episode. His SG collection must be absolutely ridiculous, and to see him talk about his fabled first SG and other well known guitars of his would be incredible. I'd love to see what he has kicking around aside from SG's too.
I'd love to see his Marshall collection too.
Largest collection of vintage Marshalls in the world
Please get Angus. Angus Young and Tony Iommi are why I play an SG. As a teenager, I could never afford an SG. In 1996 I joined the Marine Corps and within the first few weeks after being sent to my duty station in KBay Hawaii I used my untouched money from boot camp and School of Infantry to finally buy an SG. I still own the same guitar and play it to this day in my band. Please, get Angus on here.
I was stationed there 82 - 85. Semoer Fi.
@clockpole4516
Cool story bro!
(not being sarcastic)
I’ve never been a KISS fan, but I am now a Paul Stanley fan.
Check out his autobiography. The audio version with him reading it is especially good.
I only got into Kiss last year when I watched their last MSG show on UTube. Paul is amazing. I've been a life long fan of The Who. Paul's stage presence & him on that zip wire!
Paul Stanley originally Stanley eisen..... Highly intelligent... Speaks so fluently and gives tremendous thoughts before answering questions.....
If you can listen to every kiss record from the debut to dynasty and not like them, then there's a problem.
Same. I gained a lot of respect for him after watching.
As a lifelong KISS fan, this is truly golden. Wonderful interview and show and tell.
You like ScabKiss too
The Cracked Mirror guitar is so nostalgic for me. It’s gorgeous and iconic. As a little kid, I was blown away by it and watching Paul playing it. Great video!
100%. Unbelievable seeing it. I just took the time to take some stills and compare to Sure Know Something stills. The real deal here. Paul Stanley .. absolute rock legend.
Kiss represents so much to me, is the band my father showed me when I was a kid, he passed away when I was 5. Watching this video reminds me how important a music instrument can become to a person, how many stories it can bring. Paul Stanley such a gentleman and a rockstar. Respect. Cheers from Ecuador.
Never fails to impress me just how much of a grounded and decent guy Paul Stanley is. Always strikes me as a really gentle and decent guy 👏🏼
Just listen to him talking about Peter and Ace, and it will change your mind.
@@evangelistbrianbaker I know they have history, I’m sure he has good reason, that’s none of my business.
Even his attitude towards guitars is cool.... not a lot of super expensive vintage stuff.
Well said, this shows in the interview!
@@balke7935I hear you in that. He can get quite nasty. However, as the years go on, he’s been proven right time and time again. Dealing with addiction + ego is not an easy task.
KISS - FEB ‘76 AT THE LA FORUM. 16 YEARS OLD AND MY VERY FIRST CONCERT…MY JAW DROPPED AND I’VE BEEN “HOOKED” ON LIVE MUSIC EVER SINCE…
My first concert I was getting smooshed on the barrier in front of the stage for a Kiss G.A. show in March 1976 - Springfield MA. I was 16 also.
Childhood friend of mine was a Kiss fanatic, Paul was his hero. He was lucky enough to meet him by chance in a hotel bar back the 90s. Said that Paul was very polite and unpretentious. Good to hear about a fan encountering his hero and having it be a positive experience.
Hello friend ❤❤❤
I am a KiSS fan and have been for 40 🙏yrs. I am a huge fan of Paul Stanley I have met Paul several times been to 35 KISS concerts. I have much respect for everything he has. Not just rocker he is a family man: businessman and artist… he is a great man. I hope he does do more music and if not that maybe write some music.. it’s in his blood and has been for decades. What ever he does do it will be amazing I am sure. I know he misses playing he has met millions on millions of people he needed a break truly the man has worked his butt off he needs time w family a pace of mind. Hell he never had this much time away💙🙏🦋 he is very missed by the fans. Hope Paul you do write more songs your amazing thank you for the share of this experience. Much respect and love my friend! 🦋💯💙🙏🙏
I love how Paul gets excited talking guitars; especially in such a down-to-earth, unpretentious way. Even after all these years the love of his instrument hasn't faded. The best interview, so far.
What a beautiful, humble, lovely brother -- bless you Mr. Stanley. Bless you Mark and Gibson for sharing this visit with us 🖤⚡️
I’ve meet Paul backstage in Boston twice and he is as great of a person as you could ever imagine. At that time I was 51 and my first KISS show was when I was 15 at the orpheum theater in Boston. I showed him my ticket stub with the $8.50 price on it, he was blown away and so grateful for me as a fan.
Everyone in the band was awesome!! We will miss you KISS!
Finally. Paul is one of the most underrated riff writers in rock. Thanks for giving him a spotlight for his guitars.
Thank you for taking us into the KISS Warehouse, and having Paul tell us his incredible story through these beautiful guitars 🙏 As life-long major KISS fans, this is so fascinating!
You like ScabKiss too.
@@Saber808 😂😂😂
Paul in his peak was unmatched, one of the greatest rock front men and guitarists. Add to that songwriter, artist and producer. It's funny I never associate Paul with Gibson Guitars even though he used them in the 70's, in Kiss the fans saw Ace Frehley playing the Les Pauls and maybe the most iconic was his Black Beauty. Ace had a huge influence on so many people to buy a Gibson Guitar even to this day. As we all know the Ace Frehley Custom Gibsons have proven to be the best investments. Ace has had so much of an influence on so many bands in the 80's 90's 2000's. I loved seeing that Ibanez prototype & mirror, to me that's the Paul Stanley style guitar. Pauls double neck Sunburst is a special guitar for the hardcore 70 Kiss fans if you know Hard Luck Woman
Actually Ace’s most iconic was the Cherry Sunburst,as Ace said because at that time Kiss had exploded. It’s a 73 Custom which he still owns! Unfortunately he pawned his original 1959! Another was his 1973 Deluxe Tobacco Burst Deluxe 2 pickup later a 3 pickup! If you watch them live at the Summit in 78 you see both in use 77-80 was their peak.
Lol , unmatched guitarist ? Are you on meth ?
Life long Kiss fan and hearing this interview with Paul gives me new respect for the legacy.
grow up.
@@MrRidleyDog What does that even mean?
@@jasonbates2687 KISS is a children's band of clowns, not a serious rock band.
@@MrRidleyDog why are you here then mouth breather?
@@MrRidleyDogYet here you are commenting on the video.
You forgot your red nose and horn pal.
First live show, Kiss Alive 2, at the LA Forum. 1977. Cheap Trick opened. Alive 1, Destroyer, Love Gun, Rock and Rollover…
They made Rock fun.
Great job Mark. You asked questions we all wanted to ask.
Hour and a half a half was too short. Paul… thank you for all your hard work to entertain all these years. You are a class act.
I'm not a KISS fan. Never have been. I've heard only negative things about Paul over the years...but...I'm really impressed with his humility and respect for history and the instrument. I've changed my mind. Still not going to go out and buy my KISS lunchbox, but I definitely have respect for Paul and the legacy that he's helped build. This was well worth the 90 minutes of my day.
All respect bro 🤙
Most of what you’ve heard probably came from Ace. Paul is a gentleman.
Indeed.
Paul has really captured my imagination here..
Everybody has their own experiences. I'm pretty there are people who don't like me. Paul seems to me like a gentleman, but I never met the guy, people who have a negative opinion that's between them and Paul.
Such a treat to see a couple of guitar guys covering 60 years of electric guitar history
Paul is one of the Great Entertainer Guitar Heroes.
Kudos to Mark and to Gibson TV for spending so much of the video talking about Paul's Ibanez instruments too. The cracked mirror PS10 belongs in a museum so that future generations can appreciate this wonderful piece of history.
Mark. I have absolutely LOVED The Collection BUT Paul Stanley of KISS is for me, the best thus far. Thank You.
It always surprises me in these interviews how much these rock icons are mostly "guitar guys" just like all the rest of us. Paul seems to really enjoy his collection and the craftsmanship of his best examples. His recall of details in the interview portions adds a lot to this episode as well.
Paul Stanley is a legend
The most impressive thing about Paul Stanley is that he only has hearing in one ear. Not only could he play and sing at a super high level..but he could produce bands and mix in stereo..all with one ear.
Agreed
He is a disgusting pervert.
And a pretty cool guy
He's the more down to earth, chill, empathic version - as compared to Gene...
Love to see Paul being so humble and honest about his experience with guitars. I agree 100% that newer guitars can often be better than any oldies.
I've been a fan of Kiss for 40+ years. This was hands down the most natural interview I've EVER seen with Paul. (The guitars were kinda cool too) Thanks Mark & Gibson!
There was nothing better in the seventies than being at a KISS show and seeing those guys come onstage. You knew you were in for a great time. Paul Stanley is such a cool guy. Thanks for the interview.
I must say, this is in my opinion one of if not the best video on this channel!
He seems like a great guy, humble, cool guy!! Never thought I would say that about a kiss band member!
It’s true if you look back to your youth (I’m 54) and think back and remember how huge this band was!!
They were the original showman with crazy good concerts and good catchy rock songs!!
Much respect to him and the rest of the band, and great interview!
Really, overall…….FANTASTIC INTERVIEW 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I've been rolling my eyes at Paul's onstage persona, banter, and voice for years, but he can be a cool, intellectual, classy individual. Awesome collection. That was fun. I kept hoping though he'd let us hear some of his guitars.
The Starchild remains the epitome of a cultural phenomenon! Growing up as a kid in the 70’s and listening to (or watching) KISS was everything! Long live the KISS ARMY!
Screw ScabKiss
The way Mark looked at Paul when he said he refinished the 59 burst
What makes this interview special is we hardly ever see or hear Paul talk about guitars. Very very cool and thank you for making this happened
KISS was the gatewway to harder music to sooo many great bands and musicians that came after them . There was rock'n'roll before KISS and Rock'n'Roll after KISS . This man and his three acolytes inspired millions . Great interview and amazing guitars . Thanks !!
This man came into the store I was managing in the 1970's in St. Louis. He was very polite and very smart. He tried out a 1959 Les Paul Sunburst. He was very excited about how it sustained unplugged (if I remember correctly he bought it). You could see he wasn't a guitar enthusiast, He truly loved guitars. He was a pleasant surprise.
❤ What a tale... you'd be a great biography I'll bet 😉
My fave "Paul guitar" will always be the black Firebird from the cover of KISS Alive. I was lucky to be able to sit down with him and share a pizza in a Chinese restaurant in Terre Haute, Indiana and ask him about its demise. Kisstory.
Agnesi did an excellent job with this interview…Paul seemed very comfortable and really opened up to Mark…Well done! 👏
I'm a life long Kiss fan, and have been playing Gibsons for 30 years. This was a great interview and I loved seeing Pauls collection.
Paul is just one of those rock legends that I would love to talk to and just absorb his presence and his stories he seems very well spoken and like someone who could talk about guitars all day which I would love to do lol
All I can say is thank you very much for being a big part of me growing up and playing. I played my whole life ever since 1960 and got a good collection.
Great interview. I have vivid memories of listening to Kiss Alive II on my parents Sear turntable, 8 track, stereo combo with headphone on for a countless number of hours. Even if you’re not a KISS fan, you can’t help but have a ton of respect for this man and his contribution to music.
I have always liked Paul Stanley. This amazing group has such longevity. They bring their sound, have a loyal, large fan base and are mobile. Keep rocking.
I wasn't really a fan of KISS before but love listening to Paul Stanley talk about guitars/music, he's a genuine fan. His audiobook is a must listen, very compelling.
Paul Stanley. Artist. Songwriter. Musician. Entertainer. Guitarist. Producer. Painter. Mentor. Icon. IS my Spirit Animal.
I have seen KISS many times. As well as I got to meet Paul once. Also saw him in Toronto as the Phantom of the Opera.
Love who this man is !!~ Great interview.
are you a fan of ScabKiss
RUSH is my favorite band, although, when I was 15, the KISS phase hit me as an earlier fav. I saw them during the Love Gun tour in '77 at the SF Cow Palace. Then two decades later, for the heck of it, I saw them in San Jose during their first reunion tour. At one point, when they elevate over the crowd on the platforms, and with Ace and Paul way up high and directly over my 5th row seat, Paul's sweat drenched my arm when he did a Townsend arm whirl (cool, but also yuk), and then Ace threw his pick out, which dropped right at my feet. The guys in front of me scrambled like crazy searching for it, while I simply bent down and picked it up. It was awesome! Rock on!
Been a KISS fan since I was a wee lad. Having Paul on The Collection was surreal. Seeing Mark in super fan mode was fun too! ✌🏻
Paul has no illusions about anything. I love that. He's such a genuine man.
Paul is a real gentleman,articulate,yet softspoken,and loves his Flying v,s,great episode
So amazing that Paul shared his instrument legacy with the collective "us." I appreciate that his Gibson and Ibanez instruments were featured. This was and is history in the making.
Paul has such a calm and sincere way of telling his stories. I could easily listen to all 1.5 hours of this. He is one of the greats. I laughed when he said "I sold it to Dave Amato".
Check out his autobiography and especially the audio version of him reading it. Very enjoyable. There are many excerpts here on YT.
This was a dream come true for me..! Grew up with KISS and love the collection videos.! Paul Stanley (as huge as he is) often gets overlooked as front man. But he is humble, talented and stood the test of time, ave that is why he is my hero....
Hats off to you Mark! The interview is simply fantastic! The musical instrument appreciation you have regardless of brand is so genuine. My musical hero for the last 45 years The Star child Paul Stanley!
He has a Greenfield by his bed. Those are ultra-custom acoustics that cost at LEAST $20k and have to be ordered years in advance. He's currently taking orders for deliveries for 2027 if that tells you anything! Amazing collection Paul, and thank you again Mark for another fantastic The Collection video!!!
Paul is one of a kind. Thank you Mark and Gibson for this amazing interview 🙌
I met Paul when I was a kid, shopping for my first real guitar at Brian Guitars, in New Haven, CT. My guitar teacher also worked there. This was in '77 or '78. I went home with a brand new '78 Gibson Les Paul Custom, black with gold hardware.
Paul is one of my favs; writing, performing, playing, frontman, etc. I own several Ibanez PS guitars; my fav hardtail HH guitars.
That Flying V is stunning and possibly the nicest V I’ve ever seen, make a signature model and I’m buying one!
Thank you, Gibson and Mark, for inviting Paul Stanley. Listening to these stories about these guitars was fun. Thanks Paul, for awesome music after all these years. Bless your hearts.
Dear Mark, I have so much respect for these episodes. You are so humble and make artists talk. I know they can be shy. This was a special one!!! What a great personality Paul Stanley is. You make him possible to be like this. The guitars are brilliant!! Thanks!! Complements to Gibson giving the possibilities to make this high standard productions. It gives a lot of sympathy to the brand.
I can't imagine anyone but Mark conducting these interviews .
@@PT_English John Bollenger would be much better!
This is the band that started my love for rock and roll. What a great interview. Thanks Gibsom and thank you paul.
I was the proud owner of a Gibson L6 Midnight Special in Burgundy Sparkle made for the TV show of the same name, Paul played the Champagne Sparkle version on the show
Absolutely amazing. Been a lifelong KISS fan dating back to the 70s Houston, San Antonio, Dallas concert days. I still get happy chills watching KISS shows like this.
Andrew W. ,Austin TX
Every time I see the guys from KISS do anything, I’m transported back to 1976 when I was 12 and saw their faces for the first time! I remember hearing Destroyer on the school’s record player at lunchtime with the kid who got the record!
What an awesome interview with a true rock 'n' roll warrior and legend! I love when Paul and/or Gene just sit down and talk about their inspirations and their love of music. And all those Gibson (and PS10s) guitars are just wonderful pieces of art! Thank you Gibson TV for this fantastic interview with Paul!
Congratulations on a great interview with Paul and showing us an amazing collection kiss has been my band since 75 seen them every time they've come to Australia they never disappoint they deliver exactly what is said at the start of every show you wanted the best you got the best.....kiss.....💥⚡⚡💥
What an absolute gem of an interview. Brilliant artist and stunning guitar collection.
Wow that was amazing to see an absolute legend in music proud to own and play guitars that aren't all £500k + vintage guitars. Paul Stanley you are awesome, well done Gibson and Mark Agnesi 🤟🤟
I'm so glad I decided to watch every millisecond of this amazing collection &/or interview. What a legendary collection to go along with the legend himself. Anyone ever wonder if Paul reads these comments? How cool would that be?
Can’t believe Gibson hasn’t done an ALIVE! Firebird
Yes!!!! Such an iconic and obvious model they need to do
Good point.
I believe it’s one of the guitars Bill Aucoin the original kiss manager had a financial and drug problems. It was told on Paul Stanley face the music book
@@MetalWizard91 I think Paul told me someone broke the neck in the studio and it could not be repaired. I'd heard Aucoin sold some stuff too but that was in the 80's?
@@kissarmy75 I never knew the neck on the firebird broke during the studio. I thought it was the early 80’s I’m gonna have to go back reading the book so I can confirm it was the case
I saw KISS in 1979. I was 8. They blew my mind. I stuck by them. There shows were always great makeup or not. The whole show 🔥🔥🔥, bombs, the drum riser going up. It will never be matched. Thank you.
Absolutely my favorite so far… not for the guitars as much as his outlook and attitude toward playing and the instruments. A real reverence and sensibility I can really vibe with. Super cool! Thanks for doing this to Paul, Mark, and the whole Gibson crew that makes it happen. Must be a real pain to edit out to get it digestible. I’m sure there’s loads more we’d love to see that was shot.
Thank you, I remember reading the Kiss Alive album it said "Kiss uses Gibson guitars and Pearl drums, they want the best" .... okay I had to have one... I can't believe that story about the first guitar, sane thing happened to me. Thanks again!
Excellent interview. That Jim Olsen acoustic is amazing.
I’m always amazed when these cream of the crop rock stars are amazed themselves and proud of the wear they put on their guitars. We’re all the same.
Man, this is really a fantastic surprise, learning that Paul is so knowledgeable about vintage stuff. After seeing him playing almost exclusively brand new stuff for his entire career. Such a cool episode.
Congratulations Mark! This was something really really special. Far far away from the standard interviews we've heard over and over again over the years. Perfect balance between fan and professional in the way you conducted this interview from start to end. Thank you so much, and thank you so much Paul! Well done! 🇸🇪❤
I've been a kiss fan since I found them when I was 4. That was 35 years ago. So obviously as soon as I saw Paul on the collection I was really excited. It absolutely did not disappoint!
If you're a fan or not, we all want to be in a band as famous as Kiss.
Thank you for a lifetime of music.
Met Paul on 1994 95 kiss conversation in SF had a great conversation with him . mainly talking about my experience with my first kiss concert 8/ 16/1977 ...yes he was extremely nice .and all around great guy.
Kick @$$! I’m stoked for this one! Paul has been basically a top-tier collector since day one
A superstar on and off the stage. What a career. What a collection. An incredible interview.
Never been a KISS fan but this was a great interview. Paul seems like a great guy.
50 years of rock and roll. I listen to kiss the first time at age of 7. Well, thats exactly 50 years ago. With 57 my love and dedication to this band is still alive ( alive 🤭) and I know I will love this band until I die. To see the cracked mirror guitar brought a tear of joy to my eye! Paul is the rockstar supreme. And I love him for so many things. Especially for keeping Kiss alive in hard times. I saw them 6 times live , two times at the reunion with ace and peter. And 4 times in the last line up. Every show was a blast. In 2017 I did a Kiss ink. The four masks on the inside of my left arm. This is for my eternal love for Kiss. Childish? Maybe, but I love this ink the same I love Kiss. They are with me my whole life. I lost jobs. Friendships and relationships broke. But there is something that is always with me. The music of kiss. So, think whatever you like about my words. It's okay and I respect your opinions. I know that my heart still beats for rock and roll. And if will ever happend to get pauls autograph on my arm....guess what my next tattoo will be! All the best to all of you. And to the fab four : thank you for 50 years! ❤❤❤❤
I like that black flying V. If he put that in the production I'd buy one.
Same! Make it happen, Gibson!
Hell yeah. The KISS warehouse looks exactly like I thought it would lol
I take your a fan of ScabKiss
Someone might have already commented on this. Trogleys sold a Custom Flying V to Paul. Wonder if it is the one shown that Paul had customized. Great video Gibson.
True gentleman Paul is . Well spoken man . True Rockstar. What an.amazing collection who lobe to see the history in that warehouse my God
So how long is it gonna be before they hire Paul on as a Gibson official case ager? those things are gorgeous
Yes, surprised that so far no one commented about that. His reliced cased looked amazing, and what a niche market to step into!
to be enjoyed by every minute of it. Great memories, stories and opinions... being a fan of Kiss and especially Paul, this documentary is a treasure for me
1:01:24 'If you have a guitar you always have a friend' ❤ Also love that comment 01:02:12 'And that's coming from somebody who's had smoke machines and bombs onstage.' Great fun.
These series are great because Mark asks all the right questions. Two guitar guys talking shop.
One of my hero’s. I remember way back I. The 70’s going to the grocery store in Boise, (Albertsons) and buying Kiss Destroyer (vinyl) with my lawn mowing money. Took me a couple weeks to save up for it! Never looked back since! Great episode!
Weren't those great times? I used to save up $5-6-7, whatever it was and buy an album. Later when I was older, finding a way to buy a concert ticket and concert T-shirt was magic.
Back when you could buy an album at a grocery store. Great memories.
The last time I saw an Albertsons was about 2012-2013.
@@williamlangeii4012 Target does.
@@hjmism Lots of them still in CA, UT, AZ, NV, WA, OR, NM, and ID.
This was fantastic...Listening to Paul talk about his collection and being able to see and hear the history of his collection was quite entertaining.
This is great! Paul is one of my favorites. His humility is refreshing!