"They chose to be alcoholics and f----ups, now in doing that they have to face the consequences. Gene Simmons didn't do it, why should he face the consequences?"
Kiss and Def Leppard kicked off their 40-date summer tour last night in Salt Lake City, Utah. Both groups, particularly Kiss, had some setlist surprises in store for the crowd.
Kiss drummer Eric Singer points out that both Ace Frehley and Peter Criss played alongside replacement members wearing original makeup during their careers.