The new york times bestselling author and front man and rhythm guitarist of kiss grants fans an allaccess backstage pass to his personal life and shows them how to pursue a rock n roll lifestyle of their own, offering hardwon advice from a. Kiss frontman paul stanley is recording an audio book version of his memoir, face the music. A life exposed will be released in all formats including ebook and spoken word this tuesday, april 8th. Feb 03, 2014 grohl adds, paul is a great man who has achieved great things. Paul stanley is the frontman and rhythm guitarist for kiss, which he cofounded in new york city in 1973. Feb 08, 2010 paul stanley book signing staten island ny duration. My time in line with the cool folks around me, as well as meeting and shaking pauls.
Paul stanley backstage pass book signing at bookends in ridgefield, nj. In his book sex money kiss, gene simmons says stanley was the driving force for kiss during the period in the. Catch paul s interview with dan rather the big interview on axs tv at 8. They have also lived in fargo, nd and new york, ny. Stanley, the last of the original founding four in kiss to write his life story, will sign on april 7 at barnes and noble tribeca in new york, on april. Face the music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rocks most enduring icons and the group he helped create. In face the music, paul stanley the cofounder and famous starchild frontman of kissreveals for the first time the incredible highs and equally incredible lows in his life both inside and outside the band.
Shop paul stanley kiss signed autographed book face the music and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. The mostly true story of helvetica and the new york city subway. Paul wrote in his book that his onebed room apartment was next to his. Paul shows you how you can rock n roll all night and party every daywithout missing a beat. There really is some brilliant production and songwriting going on currently, its just a different animal than a live band, and particularly a 17piece band. Paul stanley is trading in starchild for ooh child. Mar 29, 2021 gene simmons, paul stanley, lynn goldsmith kiss. Apr 25, 2019 book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. A real rock n roll front mansomeone who can sing, write, look awesome and ooze charismais rare, but new york city has produced its share joey ramone, debbie harry, david johansen. Paul is related to monay h bell and tonya e stanley as well as 1 additional person. Paul stanley book signing staten island ny youtube. Paul stanley kiss ing the top of the new york times best sellers list with his recently released autobiography. Select this result to view paul anthony stanley s phone number, address, and more. Criss of kiss at the west 14th street and 8th avenue subway station, nyc.
Thanks to everyone who came out to last nights backstage pass book signing in ridgewood, nj. For 40 years, paul stanley has reigned as one of the greatest front men in rock. Bookends in ridgewood, nj hosted a book signing with paul stanley of kiss, for his autobiography face the music a life exposed on april 9, 2014. Gene simmons schedules kiss kompendium signing session in new. May 14, 2014 face the music, the new book by kiss frontman paul stanley, has debuted at number 2 on the new york times best sellers list, and the newly inducted rock and roll hall of famer talked about why he wrote the book and his revelation that he was born with only one ear. Paul stanley of the band kiss has a second book out.
Stanley mixes compelling personal revelations and gripping, gritty war stories that will surprise even the most steadfast member of the kiss army. Stanley established the starchild character for his kiss persona and is known for his distinctive, wide. Most people know paul stanley as the cofounder and frontman of rock and roll hall of fame band, kiss, where when he is in makeup and costume on stage he is also known by his superhero he is an official marvel superhero, dont forget alter ego, the starchild. With sales of more than one hundred million records worldwide, kiss sits atop the list of american. Kiss during his book signing for ladies of the night at barnes and noble, nyc. A candid chat with paul stanley of kiss the san diego. Lr peter criss, ace frehley, paul stanley and gene simmons of kiss dressed. One thousand books and two thousand friends and fans. Paul stanley reads from backstage pass at paste studio nyc. A life exposed harperone, comes as such a surprise. Perhaps much of that has come from overcoming his own demons and that doesnt mean simmons, although there certainly were some intraband dynamics that stanley has dealt with over their 47yearlong partnership.
He is the designer of numerous kiss album covers, costumes, and concert stages, in addition to writing many of kisss most successful songs. Paul stanley proves himself as an artist in music and on canvas and now with a great book. My time in line with the cool folks around me, as well as meeting and shaking paul s hand. In 1973 kiss was formed, with simmons on bass, paul stanley and ace frehley on. Backstage pass is available now everywhere books, e books, and audiobooks are sold. The paul stanley book signing was a great experience.
Inwood, manhattan, where the life of paul stanley started. Face the music is the shocking, funny, smart, inspirational story of one of rocks most enduring icons and the group he helped create, define, and immortalize. Nov 19, 2019 as we reported for 2 weeks, paul stanley is battling with the hard flu for months and kiss had to postpone the latest shows of their tours. This is the book for fans who love living large, but also want to take control and move ahead in everyday life. On top of that, face the music debuted on the times combined print and e book best seller list and e book best sellers list at no. Stanley will sign copies of his memoir on april 17 at. Looking forward to seeing everyone tonight at book ends. Thats why guitarist paul stanley s new autobiography, face the music. According to an update from the kiss camp, the book has landed on the publishers weekly top 10 most anticipated music books list. Paul stanley was born stanley bert eisen, on january 20, 1952, in upper manhattan, new york city, to jewish parents. See more ideas about autographed book, books, book signing. One reason for this lacuna is that, at the time, coordinated subway sign systems were rare. Each person attending must purchase a copy of the book from bookends bookstore.
After years of carefully maintaining his starchild superhero identity, stanley lets down his guard and unleashes a torrent of pentup feelings that erupt and flow over 400 pages like molten lava. On new album now and then, released friday, the kiss rocker goes makeup free to sing motown classics with his band soul station, founded in 2015. Is helvetica really the typeface of the new york city subway. He is the writer or cowriter of many of the bands most popular songs. Kiss frontman paul stanley recording audio version of new. Dec 06, 2018 released in april 2014, face the music.
He issued the following update via twitter on february 5th. Dec 08, 2009 kiss singer bassist gene simmons has scheduled a signing session for the new official 1,280page comic book kiss kompendium, on december 17th at 12. Kiss will be inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame on april 10, 2014. When we have a book signing scheduled for reality tv stars the phones ring off the hook. Thanks to everyone who came out last week to bookends in nj. Paul stanley of kiss says goodbye to queens observer. From the popcorn club all the way to the hall of fame, his story is inspiring and motivating for anyone who dreams big. Paul stanley backstage pass book signing in april and may. Paul reads from backstage pass at paste studio nyc. A candid chat with paul stanley of kiss the san diego union. Apr 10, 2019 paul stanley backstage pass book signing in april and may updated thara2488 california, featured events, music, new jersey, new york 0 paul stanley will be signing copies of backstage pass at various locations during april and may. Recording spoken word version of my autobiography face the music. His father, william eisen, was of polish descent, while his mother, eva eisen, belonged to a family that had fled nazi germany during the second world war and moved to amsterdam, netherlands, and then to new york city.
Paul stanley biography facts, childhood, family life. Manhattan gets the substance, staten island gets snooki. Kiss paul stanley schedules april booksigning tour to. Paul stanley to sign copies of backstage pass book in new. Archie meets kiss signing with gene simmons and paul stanley duration. Mar 30, 2017 there is a side of paul stanley that comes across like a motivational speaker.
The new york times bestselling author and front man and rhythm guitarist of kiss grants fans an allaccess backstage pass to his personal life and shows them how to pursue a rock n roll lifestyle of their own, offering hardwon advice from a music legend. Paul stanley from kiss book signing in bowling green, ky. Here are all of stanley s confirmed book signing appearances. Gene simmons paul stanley book signing photos and premium. Paul stanley is an american musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for being the. Face the music ny area signings this week paul stanley. Portions of the tour were filmed for a documentary titled paul stanley. Paul stanley backstage pass book signing in april and. Apr 19, 2019 paul stanley of the rock band kiss appears at bookends on monday, april 29, 2019 at 6 pm to sign his new memoir backstage pass. It is not a kiss book, but i truly enjoyed his stories and ideas.
But stanley is also a successful painter, restaurateur, bestselling author, and broadway musical star. Paul stanley face the music book signing on april 9, 2014. The observer nearly fainted talking to the starchild about his book, music and new york roots. Kiss singer paul stanleys first photo after his terrible. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. Over 1,000 kiss fans attend nothin to lose book signing. The fact is that this music has become relegated to being samples in rap tunes, and thats okay, but we deserve and we should hear these songs in their. Book, message from paul this book spells out my approach to success and living the good life. Preorder a signed copy of backstage pass by paul stanley. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country. Paul stanley will be signing copies of backstage pass at various locations during april and may.
Apr 26, 2019 kiss frontman paul stanley will sign copes of his second book, backstage pass, on monday, april 29 at 6. Paul stanley in new york ny 22 records found whitepages. Paul will be signing copies of his new book at the following locations this week. May 16, 2014 paul stanley book signing staten island ny duration. Thanks to everyone who came out to last nights backstage.
Gene simmons schedules kiss kompendium signing session in. He describes his stewardship of the current world tour as like driving a truck. This one is basically the 68year old greasepainted rockers advice on life, health, mind, body and spirit. This is a ticketed event tickets include one presigned copy of backstage pass, along with admission to the. Mar 29, 2021 paul stanley will be signing copies of backstage pass at various locations during april and may. Paul will be signing copies of his new york times bestselling book, face the music, at 1. Shop for signed photos, autographs and other autographed items related to paul stanley. Apr 05, 2014 paul stanley of kiss is shown performing with the band in 1979. Stanley, founder member of the rock band kiss is currently in second spot in the heavyweight new york times print hardcover nonfiction best sellers list with a bullet.
List of book signing events may 2019 book signing central. Stanley will be signing copies of the autobiography at the following locations. Paul stanley born january 20, 1952 as stanley bert eisen is an american musician, singer, and songwriter, best known for being the cofounder, frontman, rhythm guitarist and colead vocalist of the rock band kiss. This hardcover edition of backstage pass is autographed on bookplate by paul stanley the new york times bestselling author and front man and rhythm guitarist of kiss grants fans an allaccess backstage pass to his personal life and shows them how to pursue a rock n roll lifestyle of their own, offering hardwon advice from a music legend. Jimmy page elegantly and thoughtfully, stanley takes us behind the mask of starchild, his kiss persona, and shares intimately his own insecurities about his physical appearance and his emotional life. May 30, 2008 stanley, a father of two, pays special attention to the vips kids, giving them highfives, making googly eyes, and signing miniature electric guitars. The third result is paul anthony stanley age 40s in staten island, ny in the tompkinsville neighborhood. Goldstein, a professor of engineering at hofstra university, was hired. Paul stanley kiss signed autographed book face the music at.
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