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Yep, apart from on his own songs (where he did play bass), it was Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick or Jean Beauvoir who played bass on the other tracks on those albums. I completely understand the reasoning behind using occasional vocal help on songs you sang high years ago, in order to see out the tour in style, giving the fans the show they deserve. Much rather that than a non-singer (Roth, Vince Neil etc) croaking his way through a set and leaving fans with a sour taste and sad memories.

That's because they don't need a support to sell tickets.

Everyone's missing the point. The reason Roth is off the tour is because it's cheaper without him.... especially as he doesn't actually sell any tickets because he's so bad. Gene is just stirring it up (as he always likes to) because he loves seeing people getting all self righteous at everything he says! lol! You've all fallen for it again. 🤣 Roth never COULD sing for toffee..... and now can't sing at all. He should have gone to Vegas as a lounge act after A L'il Ain't Enough era.... that way he could talk his way through 'My Way' etc. Stanley, however, could sing very well and is now just doing what's necessary to see out the farewell...

Terribly sad news. RIP Martin....

Is that the sh*th*le on the edge of a cliff with a huge fire escape down to the ground out the back? If so, the stage at that place was a disgusting, beer soaked, electrical mess last time I played there (admittedly some 10+ years ago)

Sadly, I don't believe I'm 'sexy enough' any longer lol!

I really should go for this.... After all, I did spend 25+ years wearing spandex, leather and make-up in the KISS tribute.....

Ah yes, we've all been there I'm sure... Great bassist - hope he finds something that makes him happier.

Nah, just buy a Digitone Drop or detune your whole bass a semitone

That bass track for 'Knowing Me Knowing You' is mindblowing..... Love Rutger (RIP) even more now!

THIS.

Now THAT is class...... as close as you can get soundwise to the original and, yes, the singer DOES look like Steve Perry! Hardly surprising given their pedigree. The singer is Hugo, a hugely respected AOR singer in his own right and former singer with a band called Valentine. The bassist is none other than Greg Smith who, amongst many others, has played extensively with Alice Cooper and Ted Nugent. Fantastic!

I used to be a 'custard-chucking, throbbing member'..... but now I'm just a 'supporting member'. How the mighty have fallen

Awwww, bless you, lovely chaps! It took a lot of time, money, effort and insurances to do our shows.... and that's because there are no half-measures with KISS! lol! For me there is a distinction between tribute bands and cover bands. A tribute band nails the music but also makes a solid attempt/effort when it comes to looks and/or production. With a more non-descript visual band like Coldplay you need to at least make an effort with production values as they have no real image to speak of. A cover band simply plays the music. However, if they absolutely nail the music/sound/vibe then imho they have a right to bill themselves as 'A tribute to the music of (insert artist)'. I played for a short time in an incredibly musically accurate show called 'Rock Anthems: Live And Dangerous - A tribute to the music of Phil Lynott and Thin Lizzy'. Not being a man of Brazilian/Irish extraction and having blond/fair hair I obviously didn't look the part but I made an effort with the mirrorguard black P bass and tone. We were rewarded with the late Philomena Lynott telling us that we were the most accurate 'musical' tribute to her Son and band that she had ever heard....

If it is has maple wings WITHOUT a line of walnut through the middle (look on the sides/edges of the bass body) then it is a Euro 5. If it has a line of walnut then it is a Euro 5LX.

If you can find a used one that hits the top of your budget then check out the Spector Bantam bass.

Rex has probably moved onto the next brand who'll pay him to endorse their basses by now...

I'd love to do something but. in all reality. I sadly have to agree with Silvia. Also, not sure we would get the go ahead from the school in the current 'climate' anyway....

That's fantastic! Lush bass tone too Great stuff!

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