Kiss To Record Paul McCartney Song

Kiss founder Gene Simmons recently told Weekender.com that his band will be recording "Venus and Mars/Rockshow" for an upcoming Paul McCartney tribute album.

The Wings single (from the Venus and Mars album) was a Top 20 hit in the US when it was released in 1975. The single was actually made up of the album’s first two songs.

On his Up and Coming 2010 Tour, McCartney has been opening every show with "Venus and Mars/Rockshow."

The lyrics of "Rockshow" mention some famous rock and roll venues – such as Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl.

The song also name checks Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page.

There’s no word yet on when the album will be released or which other bands might be contributing.

Thanks for the report to Bryan Wawzenek, Gibson.com

Comments

[MayorMcJeez]

Big news, UG. As always, thanks for keeping me so well informed with the important events taking place in the music industry.

[__Pent__]

MayorMcJeez wrote:

Big news, UG. As always, thanks for keeping me so well informed with the important events taking place in the music industry.

Sarcasm won't help any more than the bitching, whiny posts. I think we should all just accept that UG news sucks and go find news on other sites.

[marko_sk]

Great... They also have great tribute songs in "kissing the beatles" and i hope this will be awesome too...

[WhereArtEsteban]

I love that song!

I hate KISS!

[sexyresults1979]

I was going to read the story, but dancing people, along with Steve Carell interrupted the text.
I can't close em either, they just take me to their websites.

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[Lord_Doku]

I'm ok with this.

[4stringedMetal]

Today i experienced the most obnoxious advertisement ever. ****ing make it stop!

[Rusty2008]

4stringedMetal wrote:

Today i experienced the most obnoxious advertisement ever. ****ing make it stop!

I know!!! Same! D:

[Crimson Ghost]

UG failed to mention that only the vocals will be done by KISS, the music will be done by McCartney's backing band

[mccreadyfan01]

sexyresults1979 wrote:

I was going to read the story, but dancing people, along with Steve Carell interrupted the text.
I can't close em either, they just take me to their websites.

UG find another way other than being intrusive to advertise.
By this point, I'm 100% positive Step Up 3d is coming out. No question about it.

Hahahahahahahahaha. Nice man. I absolutely love that last line. +100000

[TomusAM]

Awesome, Paul McCartney is amazing, so it'll be interesting to hear the tribute album.

[Russell Masc]

almost everyone knows bout Pauls song.

I am a major Kiss fan, and i agree that they have become as commerical as aerosmith...but dont diss them if they pay a tribute!!!!....its really cool to show appreaciation for Macca

[me versus you]

"The lyrics of "Rockshow" mention some famous rock and roll venues – such as Madison Square Garden and the Hollywood Bowl."

and now you know

and knowing is half the battle.

[Funk Monk]

sexyresults1979 wrote:

I was going to read the story, but dancing people, along with Steve Carell interrupted the text.
I can't close em either, they just take me to their websites.

UG find another way other than being intrusive to advertise.
By this point, I'm 100% positive Step Up 3d is coming out. No question about it.

Sooooo true.

[ryaniomitch]

sexyresults1979 wrote:

I was going to read the story, but dancing people, along with Steve Carell interrupted the text.
I can't close em either, they just take me to their websites.

UG find another way other than being intrusive to advertise.
By this point, I'm 100% positive Step Up 3d is coming out. No question about it.

that is one of the best posts i've seen in a while. i think UG should go look at Bill Hicks Comedy Sketch about advertisment

[mulletman619]

KISS without makeup and costumes would be just an average band and never where they are now.

[abbydaddy03]

I hate KISS, was never a big fan of sir Paul. But KISS I hate with a f'ing passion!
You can block the ads, crank up your blocker, or get a better one.

[hendrixguitarx]

Headline should've said, "Kiss to Ruin Paul McCartney Song."

[marko_sk]

mulletman619 wrote:

KISS without makeup and costumes would be just an average band and never where they are now.

You can speak whatever you want but KISS are one of the most influenced band in the rock history!

[M.B.MetalTabber]

mulletman619 wrote:

KISS without makeup and costumes would be just an average band and never where they are now.

Never heard of the UnMasked album then? They spent about ten years without makeup and costumes in the 80's >.

[WhereArtEsteban]

Sputnik1 wrote:

WhereArtEsteban wrote:

I love that song!

I hate KISS!

KISS has made more happy in the world than you could every begin to in your entire lifetime. They are highly successful, so f*ing get over it! Most people probably don't like you either!

You're right...

[iron_maiden93]

This just in! KISS sells out even mooooore! None thought it was possible, but they sure proved us wrong. A no-talent gimmick-band finds even more success by dumbing down other artists music.

[SmittyMan90]

ryaniomitch wrote:

sexyresults1979 wrote:

I was going to read the story, but dancing people, along with Steve Carell interrupted the text.
I can't close em either, they just take me to their websites.

UG find another way other than being intrusive to advertise.
By this point, I'm 100% positive Step Up 3d is coming out. No question about it.

that is one of the best posts i've seen in a while. i think UG should go look at Bill Hicks Comedy Sketch about advertisment

i agree, find other ways of getting money from advertisements! its BS!

[aig91]

Checked

[breadstick]

SmittyMan90 wrote:


i agree, find other ways of getting money from advertisements! its BS!

Care to pay a subscription? I didn't think so.

[AdenZerda]

breadstick wrote:

Care to pay a subscription? I didn't think so.

Would a subscription get us better music news?

[TyM218]

This makes me sick. KISS sucks. Paul is awesome. Gene Simmons is an arrogant douchebag.