Vinnie leaves Kiss - 30 years ago this week

[Genebaby]

On March 17 1984 Vinnie played his last show with Kiss in Evansville, Indiana at Roberts Stadium, which was demolished in 2013.

30 years ago Vinnie struck out on his own after a tumultuous two year stint with Kiss, behind the scenes and as a touring and recording member.

Initially let go after the conclusion of the European Lick It Up tour he was re-hired to complete the Can/Am leg of the tour and let go a second and final time after the March 17 show.

Unfortunately, the cookie has crumbled in such a way that we have Vinnie at war with his fans and the world in general, unwilling to get himself help for his obvious problems relating to people. Hence his fans do not have the kind of interaction that fans of Vinnie's guitar contemporaries, such as George Lynch or Steve Stevens, who successfully do things in the real world. Vinnie tries to launch t-shirts via Facebook and Youtube.

Kiss, on the other hand, despite what you think of the current line-up and Paul's abilities, may have wavered, but have been going from strength to strength and have just announced another tour, this time with Def Leppard, and will then do their fourth Kiss Kruise, of which yours truly will be aboard this year.

So who gets the last laugh? Living well is the best Revenge, so it would look like Vinnie has not come out on top, when he had the ability and talent to do so. Something else in his mind prevents him from completing successful business transactions, rather they go south quite quickly as word spreads that Vinnie is difficult to work with.

Two albums, an EP and a one track guitar solo disc are not enough Vinnie! For years we hear new music is coming, but so far it looks like 2014 is not going to be the year for that, again.

[shramiac]

[metatron]

Very well said Vic.
Let Freedom Rock!

[doublev2]

He really was only in kiss 16 months and less if you consider he was only named as stand in on creatures tour. I guess close to 2 years if include the creatures recording work.

[kisslolo]

30 years already, return with the music Vinnie! They has there some more of fans who wait!

[KissMyAss]

Wasted time, wasted talent.

[doublev2]

Maybe he only had 4 years of talent and burnt out. Maybe nothing left