I asked my daughter when she was 16, What’s the buzz on the street with the kids? She’s going, to be honest, Dad, most of my friends aren’t into Kiss. But they’ve all been told that it’s the greatest show on Earth.

Meaning of the quote

This quote is about a father asking his 16-year-old daughter what her friends think about the band KISS. The daughter says that most of her friends aren't really interested in KISS, but they've been told that KISS puts on the best live show. This shows that even though KISS is considered a great band, many young people at the time didn't seem to share the same excitement about it as their parents.

About Ace Frehley

Ace Frehley, the original lead guitarist and founding member of the rock band KISS, had a successful solo career after leaving the band in 1982. He rejoined KISS in 1996 for a highly successful reunion tour and was later inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the band. Frehley is known for his aggressive, atmospheric, and melodic guitar playing, as well as his use of special effects guitars.

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Whenever I start to really think about what I’m playing, I may play it better musically, but the feeling isn’t there.

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I’m not here to perform. I’m here to sign autographs. You have to wait till I come back with my own hand.

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