"KISS started out as a belief in the power of what rock n roll could be and a refusal to take any crap from anyone, any time. For me, nothing has changed and this year I'll prove it again".
Sarah Brightman spoke about Paul, with co-anchor Julie Chen, on the Early Show today.
"With Paul (Stanley), he was amazing. And I had this sort of quite dark song with sort of operatic tendencies in it. And I just thought he would be great for this, and asked him, and he really wanted to do it, so that was it!"
Stanley played "Phantom" in the Canadian version.
"So," Brightman continued, "there was always a connection between that and the rock thing and opera thing, which is great."
Brightman starts a world tour in the U.S. in the fall.
Don't forget to check out Paul with Sarah Brightman on the stellar duet "I Will Be with You (Where the Lost Ones Go)". The song is featured on Sarah's new album SYMPHONY, which will be released Tuesday - January 29!
The Artist Currently Known As Paul Stanley Raise your hand if you grew up a huge fan of the band Kiss. Yeah, me too.Kiss is the reason many of us musicians started playing an instrument. We were into Kiss…maybe too much. Well, their old music still holds up to my ears, so I jumped at the chance to interview Paul Stanley. Paul comes to New Jersey Feb. 8th and 9th without his fire-breathing buddy, Gene Simmons. Paul has an art exhibit at Wentworth Gallery, 171 Riverside Square Mall, Hackensack • 201-488-7661, Feb. 8th, and at Wentworth Gallery, Short Hills Mall, 1200 Morris Tpke, Short Hills • 973-564-9776, Feb. 9th.
Dan Lorenzo: You went to high school for Music and Art. Why did you wait so long to start doing something
with your artwork?
Paul Stanley: Well, I’ve always been involved in different forms of art. Really what happened was, I kind of soured on art because I enjoy doing things of my own volition, you know, my own decision. When people are telling me what they expect, and what their deadlines are.....structuring too much takes the fun out of it. I don’t mind working seven days a week, but it has to be by my own decision. I don’t like to work up to other people’s ideas or expectations, so I kind of veered away from art. It sounds very good that I went to The High School of Music & Art, but I actually failed Art.
Paul Stanley, the multitalented artist and legendary front man for the iconic group KISS, announced today that he will appear on the upcoming Sarah Brightman album, 'Symphony' (Manhattan Records), slated to be released in the United States on January 29, 2008.
Stanley, who in addition to his songwriting and performing responsibilities for KISS, is an accomplished solo artist, painter and stage performer, collaborated with Brightman on the duet "I Will Be with You (Where the Lost Ones Go)" off the forthcoming album 'Symphony.' Interestingly, both are "Phantom of the Opera" alums with Brightman having originated the role of Christine Daae in the Andrew Lloyd Webber production and Stanley who received rave reviews for his portrayal of The Phantom in the Toronto stage version.
'As a fan of Sarah's stage, recording and concert work, I was immediately intrigued with the potential of what our voices together might create,' said Stanley. 'We were both really pleased with how our duet turned out and performing live together is a real possibility.'
Paul Stanley just completed a highly successful 2007, garnering over $2 million in sales for his art work distributed through Wentworth Galleries. Stanley is also slated to tour Australia and New Zealand with KISS in March of 2008 with possible Europe and US dates to follow.
Wentworth Gallery, one of the nation's leading fine art retailers, is proud to present an art exhibition by artist and rock icon Paul Stanley. The KISS front man will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Hackensack on Friday, February 8 and Short Hills on Saturday, February 9.
Both appearances are open to the public and free of charge.
Here are a few photos from Paul's appearance at the Washburn booth during the NAMM show today in Anaheim. Paul greeted fans and signed autographs non stop for over 3 hours! As you can see in the bottom photo, both Bruce Kulick and Tommy Thayer both stopped by to wish Paul well.
Paul will attend the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) trade show this Saturday. He will be signing autographs at the Washburn Guitars booth (#5244) at noon.
Attendance at the NAMM trade show is restricted to companies who make, buy, and/or sell musical instruments and products.
A preview clip of Paul's duet with Sarah Brightman on "I Will Be with You" has been posted to Amazon.com. The song is from her new album SYMPHONY, which will be released on January 29th.
CLICK HERE to visit the Amazon page. Then click the link that reads "preview all" to hear the clip.
Wentworth Gallery, one of the nation's leading fine art retailers, is proud to present an art exhibition by artist and rock icon Paul Stanley. The KISS front man will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Hackensack on Friday, February 8 and Short Hills on Saturday, February 9.
Both appearances are open to the public and free of charge.
Paul is confirmed to appear on EXTRA! this evening (January 10) for, according to the producer, “a big piece tonight and an even bigger piece again on the weekend show” about Paul’s successful art career.
CLICK HERE to see a portion of the interview on EXTRA! 's website.
CLICK HERE to find out where & when the full segment will air in your specific area.
Here are some wonderful photos of Paul with his parents from Saturday at Wentworth Gallery. As you can see in the photos, Paul gave his proud mom and dad a complete tour of his art work.
Here are a few photos from tonight's Art Exhibit in Long Island. Paul's Wentworth Gallery shows continue to attract huge crowds of art lovers, looking to experience his artwork in person! As you can see in the photos, Paul makes a point of spending quality time with collectors of all ages.
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Paul Stanley, singer and guitarist with hard rock band Kiss, has found a different form of therapy than the typical rock 'n roll staples keeps him grounded -- art.
Stanley, 55, an art major and graduate, returned to painting about seven years ago, finding a strong demand for his work which goes on show at the Wentworth Gallery Garden City in New York on Jan 4.
Stanley spoke to Reuters about his art and music, speaking softly and pausing to think through his answers in stark contrast to his brash, on-stage persona "The Starchild:"
Q: Your art has become quite a business, selling for $2 million last year?
A: "It is incredible. For me the dollar figure is more of an acknowledgment of how people are embracing the art. If I became enamored or taken with the number I think it would take away from the creative spirit or what I am doing. The fact I started this phase of my life in art as a very personal and solitary pursuit has borne success because of its integrity."
Q: Have you been surprised by the reaction to your art?
A: "Totally. I have been humbled and staggered by the acceptance of my art. I started it as something therapeutic and cathartic for me without the intention of ever showing anything but from the first time I hung a piece in my house people were drawn to it."
Below is Paul's interview schedule for this Friday, January 4th:
1.) Q104.3 "The Jim Kerr Show" in NYC – "LIVE" segment @ 7:30 a.m.
2.) Fox & Friends – "LIVE" national television show! - segment between 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m.
3.) CW 11– Paul will be taping a segment that will air Friday.
4.) ABC News Radio – Segment will be recorded and aired Friday.
The interviews are being done to promote Paul' s Art and his Long Island Wentworth Gallery Art Shows this weekend.
Paul's Art Show info:
Friday – January 4, 2008 6-9 PM
Saturday – January 5, 2008 6-9 PM
Wentworth Gallery Roosevelt Field Mall Garden City, NY 11530
RSVP: 516.742.6100 - Call for details on the special VIP Reception with Paul Stanley.
