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Paul Stanley feared "ego fight" would break out during conversation about group's name.

Kiss guitarist discusses his respect for bandmate of 50 years.

Only Simmons would end up singing on the final version of "Not for the Innocent."

Booked as Wicked Lester, 1973 concert followed their unaccountable decision to wear makeup.

"It’s better for the fans and you and for the legacy to get off the stage while you’re still great," bassist adds.

He also wasn't offended when son's girlfriend refused invitation to attend festival set.

Bassist insists there will be no new album to follow End of the Road tour.

"Jump up onstage with us for encores. The fans would love it."

Revisiting one of the Kiss member's most contentious interviews.

The flying pod on which the Kiss bassist stood suddenly tilted to one side.

"We were trying to hold Gene in check," Paul Stanley says in new Eddie Van Halen biography.

"I didn't mean to hurt his feelings," Kiss cofounder says.