Legendary Tommy Thayer has been in KISS for so many decades after Ace Frehley quit the band.
In a new interview with Guitar World, Tommy Thayer was asked what he thinks his legacy will be with KISS.
Here’s what he said:
“I don’t know if many people realize this, but I’ve been the lead guitarist in KISS longer than any other KISS guitar player. But I will always be known as ‘the new guy’ though — no matter what happens. I’m ‘the Ronnie Wood‘ of KISS.
He further added:
“My legacy will be a guy who came in, worked hard, and was the glue that kept the band together for a long period of time. I think the kind of character and personality that I have is that of a team player and somebody who can bring people together and bind things together.
“And I think the reason that we’ve done so well and so consistently in the last 20 years is because of the personalities, the give and take, and the ability to keep everybody happy… and keep working together on a professional level.
“It works well. I’ll probably be that guy that has been in the band longer than anybody else besides Gene [Simmons] and Paul [Stanley], that kept things together, and was the glue that made it work.”
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I definitely think in some ways, he’s absolutely right.
I also believe though that if it wasn’t for the reunion tour,
Bruce could have been that guy. I believe that Tommy and Eric are KISS fans before they are members in KISS.
They both grew up as KISS fans and they both dreamed of being in a band like KISS and by fate they are now actually in KISS. They both love Peter and Ace and they are both doing an awesome job honoring them and it’s a great tribute to them. They are both awesome KISS fans and I
Personally wouldn’t want anybody else doing it.