Makeup To Breakup: My Life In And Out Of Kiss 3/5 stars/
Just when you think you have the entire story behind Kisstory another book comes out, and it's just as ugly as the last one. I'm not talking about the bio Nothing To Lose because that was as close to the truth as you're going to get to the behind the scenes world of all things Kiss. Criss' bio is full of anger, and even bitterness. Every time he cries, you should take a drink. Hell, you should invite your friends over to group read this one just so you can create a new drinking game. This is an interesting read, and what surprised me was that Peter is supposed to be uneducated, yet he wrote a better book than Gene Simmons. You want dirt? Here is a book you full of it. Criss holds nothing back and just like all the other bios, you have no idea what's true, and what's pure fiction.
It seems like all four members of Kiss wanted to tell their stories, and each book has differing events, and viewpoints. Peter even goes as far as outing Paul Stanly as a homosexual and constantly pointing out how disgusting Gene Simmons is. The fact is, Peter comes off as a bit of a whiner and you want to feel bad for him, but didn't he make these mistakes? He was the one that grew tired of Kiss so he left. When his solo career tanks whose fault is it? Its the guys in Kiss holding him back. This is a guy who you want to feel bad for, but he comes off as a bit of an asshole. Throughout the book he paints himself as an addict who is addicted to illicit sex, and cocaine. His life derailed because of bad choices, and somehow, I almost hoped that just once he'd finally get a break or at least take some fucking responsibility.
Fact is, he always paints himself as the victim, but does anyone really care when it just keeps happening? The only real money he's ever made was with Kiss, and even then he still thinks he deserves more. Okay, maybe he did, and maybe Ace did betray him, but because of those tours, he's managed to become a millionaire again. Thanks Gene and Paul for allowing him to earn some money. The fact that Criss' solo records never sold should tell you something, but does Criss quit? Are you kidding?? He keeps coming back hoping things will be better, and they never are.
It took me a long time to read this, and I guess in a way I'm glad I finally did because at least now you can see that in a way, Gene and Paul were right. Of course according to Peter being in Kiss was horrible and Gene and Paul were fun suckers who were more into the business of Kiss than the music which I guess makes sense. Hearing Pete's story is interesting, but if you can get this one from your local library, do that instead of buying it. Peter may need money, but you can should get a better book by a former or current member of Kiss. Just don't get Gene's unless you have trouble falling asleep at night. So, it's not the worst book I've ever read, but it's also not the best. As a Kiss fan you should give it a look and buy one Criss' solo records so he can finally retire!
Just when you think you have the entire story behind Kisstory another book comes out, and it's just as ugly as the last one. I'm not talking about the bio Nothing To Lose because that was as close to the truth as you're going to get to the behind the scenes world of all things Kiss. Criss' bio is full of anger, and even bitterness. Every time he cries, you should take a drink. Hell, you should invite your friends over to group read this one just so you can create a new drinking game. This is an interesting read, and what surprised me was that Peter is supposed to be uneducated, yet he wrote a better book than Gene Simmons. You want dirt? Here is a book you full of it. Criss holds nothing back and just like all the other bios, you have no idea what's true, and what's pure fiction.
It seems like all four members of Kiss wanted to tell their stories, and each book has differing events, and viewpoints. Peter even goes as far as outing Paul Stanly as a homosexual and constantly pointing out how disgusting Gene Simmons is. The fact is, Peter comes off as a bit of a whiner and you want to feel bad for him, but didn't he make these mistakes? He was the one that grew tired of Kiss so he left. When his solo career tanks whose fault is it? Its the guys in Kiss holding him back. This is a guy who you want to feel bad for, but he comes off as a bit of an asshole. Throughout the book he paints himself as an addict who is addicted to illicit sex, and cocaine. His life derailed because of bad choices, and somehow, I almost hoped that just once he'd finally get a break or at least take some fucking responsibility.
Fact is, he always paints himself as the victim, but does anyone really care when it just keeps happening? The only real money he's ever made was with Kiss, and even then he still thinks he deserves more. Okay, maybe he did, and maybe Ace did betray him, but because of those tours, he's managed to become a millionaire again. Thanks Gene and Paul for allowing him to earn some money. The fact that Criss' solo records never sold should tell you something, but does Criss quit? Are you kidding?? He keeps coming back hoping things will be better, and they never are.
It took me a long time to read this, and I guess in a way I'm glad I finally did because at least now you can see that in a way, Gene and Paul were right. Of course according to Peter being in Kiss was horrible and Gene and Paul were fun suckers who were more into the business of Kiss than the music which I guess makes sense. Hearing Pete's story is interesting, but if you can get this one from your local library, do that instead of buying it. Peter may need money, but you can should get a better book by a former or current member of Kiss. Just don't get Gene's unless you have trouble falling asleep at night. So, it's not the worst book I've ever read, but it's also not the best. As a Kiss fan you should give it a look and buy one Criss' solo records so he can finally retire!
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