Here's Paul receiving an award from the firemen of Los Angeles Fire Station 99 for years of contributing to the firemen and their station.
LATEST KISS MAGAZINE COVER: LID
Apr 20, 2013 | LID MAGAZINE
Here's Paul Stanley on the cover of the latest issue of the fine art magazine, Lid. The issue features previously unpublished KISS photos by Ross Halfin.
The Paul Stanley cover is limited to only 350 copies.
Thanks to Fabio / Deuce News for sending us this image!
PAUL STANLEY, FROM 'CHUNKY' KID TO FIT ROCKER
Apr 19, 2013 | LOS ANGELES TIMES
By James S. Fell
April 20, 2013
The "Starchild" outfit Paul Stanley wears as frontman for KISS is a revealing one. That's why I chose it for Halloween a couple of years back. I wanted to showcase the efforts of my diet and exercise regimen. I got the hair wrong.
And at 61 years of age, Stanley can't let himself go and still rock out to arenas full of screaming fans. As one of the hardest working bands in rock 'n' roll, he has a reputation to maintain — one he won't let age tarnish. I've seen how lively KISS performances are up close and understand his dedication to fitness to keep the fans on their feet for the band's Monster world tour.
Were you always such a fit guy?
The only exercise I got as a kid was fork to mouth. Food was equated with love in my household. I thought you left the table when the zipper was down and you'd explode if you took another bite. I'd eat my plate and then everyone else's leftovers.
I was a chubby boy. My pants used to wear out in the middle, and it was because my legs used to rub together. I wasn't obese, just chunky.
The 61-year-old Starchild tells MF about how his routine has changed since the 70s—and how he’s avoided a life of drugs and alcohol in the face of rock and roll.
If you take away the black and white face paint, flashy stage outfits, and smoking guitars, KISS frontman Paul Stanley is an average guy—or at least he’s got average-guy priorities: staying fit, having fun, and enjoying his family. We recently caught up with the 61-year-old rocker, who told us why he stopped eating like a kid, how he balances his family with his tour dates, and his secret to avoiding drugs and alcohol when a rock-and-roll lifestyle practically spoon feeds you opportunities to indulge.
How would you say your diet and fitness routine today differs from your lifestyle in the 70s and 80s?
My routine then was: Eat whatever’s in front of you. Youth is incredible because you really do feel invincible. I had no real routine as far as diet; I ate what I wanted to. Back then I tended to eat a lot of sugars. I ate a lot of cookies, a lot of ice cream; I didn’t eat a lot of proper food. I started working out, doing a formal workout right around 1980. That’s when I really decided I needed to get in shape and it may have been because you just start to see a decrease—a change in your body. The workout I was doing then would kill me today.
Last week Paul Stanley was checking out the new Rock & Brews PCH construction site. The progress is going strong and he was pleased with everything he saw. This place will be rock’n in no time at all. He even had a little bit of time to sign some of the crews’ hardhats.
Rock & Brews' Pacific Coast Highway is the second location in Southern California and is set to open later this spring!
Editor's note: In the Human Factor, we profile survivors who have overcome the odds. Confronting a life obstacle -- injury, illness or other hardship -- they tapped their inner strength and found resilience they didn't know they possessed. KISS singer Paul Stanley explains how he became the frontman for one of the most successful rock bands in America, despite being born deaf in his right ear. This article initially ran in 2011; we're republishing as KISS gears up for the second leg of its world tour, which kicks off June 1.
By Paul Stanley, Special to CNN
(CNN) -- I was born with a Level 3 Microtia, which is a congenital deformity of the cartilage of the outer ear, and occurs in approximately 1 out of every 8,000 to 10,000 births.
There is no ear canal and no direct path to the inner workings of the ear. Except for bone conduction, I'm virtually deaf on my right side, as there is no access for sound to enter.
I've had an implanted hearing aid for years now. This is a device that is usually given to children at an early age or to adults who have lost their hearing due to a medical condition. This has been an ongoing adjustment for me as my brain has never processed sound coming in from my right side.
In the beginning, it was incredibly taxing and extremely confusing. It would be like you are suddenly developing an eye in the back of your head. That said, it has settled in quite a bit and I have to say, it has enhanced my day-to-day activities.
Paul hangs out with 'The Project' gang while on the Monster Tour in Australia.
NEW PAUL STANLEY STARFIRE GUITARS
Feb 27, 2013 | BOOGIE STREET GUITARS
"Friends, it's Eric McKenna with Major Guitars & Boogie Street Customs. I'm happy to report that we have commissioned, through Washburn's Custom Shop, a small run of Paul Stanley's PS2012 'Starfire' guitar finished in SILVER SPARKLE! That's right - the same finish as Paul's personal Starfire guitar he opened the 2012 KISS shows with!
The first guitars in this short run of Silver Sparkle Starfires has arrived at our offices and they are Drop Dead AMAZING! Stay tuned for more Custom Finished Starfire projects we have in the works throughout 2013 and into 2014.
Paul Stanley recently appeared on the popular nationally-syndicated radio program “Nights with Alice Cooper.” Visit the link below to hear part two of the interview.
Paul Stanley's Washburn guitars are now on sale for the 2013 KISS MONSTER Tour. You can own one of the most collectible KISS guitars of all and meet with Paul before the show!
2013 MONSTER TOUR GUITAR OPTIONS:
- 'SMASHED' Starfire
- Stage-Played Starfire
- Autographed Starfire
- Stage-Played Flying V
- Autographed Flying V
- Acoustic Meet & Greet show guitar
All options include a personal meet-and-greet before the KISS show with Paul for you and one guest!
Your guitar will be autographed / personalized with the inscription of your choice.
Iconic KISS front man and founder Paul Stanley met another larger-than-life figure at last evening’s Laker’s game in Los Angeles: Shaquille O'Neal. Stanley, joined by his son Colin, exchanged pleasantries with the gentle giant pre-game en-route to a Laker’s win.
PAUL STANLEY TALKS KISS AT PRE-GRAMMY PARTY
Feb 10, 2013 | EXAMINER.COM
Paul Stanley of KISS talks on the red carpet at the Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party
By Phyllis Pollack
At the Annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party held in Los Angeles, California at the Beverly Hilton tonight, Paul Stanley of Kiss stopped on the red carpet to discuss his latest project, his upcoming book.
In an interview on the red carpet, Stanley stated, "My book is about three-quarters done. It should be pretty terrific."
He noted, "I think there’s a lot to be said for self-empowerment for what you can accomplish, when you believe in yourself, and go against all the odds and adversity."
"So hopefully, it will be a book that is more than just a lot of smut, and a tell-all, or braggadocio," he said. How’s that for a word? "
What revelations will Stanley's fans find out about him as a person? He joked, "That I’m an exceptional guy. It’s a book that my kids will be able to read. Not right now, but it's a book that will show where I started and that the road really isn’t that easy."
Legendary rock icon and KISS front man Paul Stanley will appear on the popular nationally-syndicated radio program “Nights with Alice Cooper” on Wednesday, February 13 and Thursday, February 21.
According to the producer, Paul’s interview was “so great” they had to make it a two-part feature.
Just added! Paul is now donating a Gene Simmons AXE bass guitar signed by Gene!
Receive a Phone Call from Paul Stanley of KISS, a Signed Washburn PS 150 Electric Guitar & Signed Guitar from Gene Simmons!
Have you ever wanted to talk to Paul Stanley personally? Would you like to own a Paul Stanley PS150 autographed guitar?
You have the chance to win both when you bid on this new CharityBuzz auction! The winner of the auction will own a Washburn Paul Stanley model PS 150 electric guitar that was signed by Paul Stanley! The winner will also have the exclusive opportunity to speak with Paul when he or she receives a 5 minute phone call from the legendary rock frontman! The winner will also receive a Gene Simmons AXE bass guitar signed by Gene!
The auction ends on Thursday, February 14th at 1:16PM EST.
Proceeds from the auction benefit the Voice Health Institute. The Voice Health Institute is a federally-approved non-profit organization (501-C-3) that was established in 2003 by patients with voice loss to advance voice restoration and breathing impairment as a result of throat and larynx problems through the support of innovative research, education and outreach programs. Learn more about the VHI at this link.
BID ON GREAT PRIZES FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
Jan 31, 2013 | KISSONLINE.com
You can help the Voice Health Institute my bidding in their CharityBuzz auction!
Have you ever wanted to talk to Paul Stanley personally? Would you like to own a Paul Stanley PS150 autographed guitar?
You have the chance to win both when you bid on this new CharityBuzz auction! The winner of the auction will own a Washburn Paul Stanley model PS 150 electric guitar that was signed by Paul Stanley! The winner will also have the exclusive opportunity to speak with Paul when he or she receives a 5 minute phone call from the legendary rock frontman!
The auction ends on Thursday, February 14th at 1:16PM EST.
Proceeds from the auction benefit the Voice Health Institute. The Voice Health Institute is a federally-approved non-profit organization (501-C-3) that was established in 2003 by patients with voice loss to advance voice restoration and breathing impairment as a result of throat and larynx problems through the support of innovative research, education and outreach programs. Learn more about the VHI at this link.
Pictured: Paul Stanley with Roger Daltrey of The Who, and Tom Hamilton and Steven Tyler of Aerosmith at the Voice Health Institute's 'Raise Your Voice' benefit at Beverly Hills Hotel on January 24, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California.
(Photo by Chris Weeks/Getty Images for The Voice Health Institute)
