Rock legend Paul Stanley, best known as a founding member of KISS, recently opened up about his hopes for the future. In a recent appearance discussing the music scene, the star shared what he wishes future musicians who carry the torch forward keep in mind.
Paul Stanley delves into what he wishes from the future of music
While attending Clive Davis’ pre-Grammys party, the singer and musician shared his thoughts on the future of music. In an interview with People, the star shared that he wants musicians to use more instruments when creating their work. He added, “I’d like to see people relying less on computers and technology and relying more on passion.” Stanley further quipped, “Perfection, that’s not what I consider music. Music is passion.” The star, who attended the party with his wife of 20 years, Erin Sutton Stanley, also shared a few insights about the legacy his band is leaving behind. While acknowledging the band’s huge impact on the music scene, he added that some of their songs are no longer appropriate for today’s evolving landscape.Stanley further revealed that some of the songs they released over the years have questionable lyrics that will no longer sit well with the audience, and rightfully so. “Nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there,” he concluded.
More about KISS
KISS has been in the music scene since the 1970s, and has often been termed as one of the defining bands that gave rise to the punk rock genre across the world. The band started off with members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss. Last year, one of the founding members, Ace Frehley, passed away at the age of 74. It was reported that the musician had fallen while working in the studio. Although the fall happened a year before his untimely demise, he faced multiple complications because of it. All of this resulted in accidental blunt force trauma to the head, a stroke, and facial fractures. He passed away in Morristown, New Jersey.
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