By Mark Wilson-Photo by Brian KingTAMPA - After 35 years, KISS has sold nearly 90 million records and is still rocking arenas across the country.
The band tore through only one new song at Wednesday night's concert at the St. Pete Times Forum, including "Modern Day Delilah" from the "Sonic Boom" album, but saved much of the night for the oldies like "Strutter" and "Rock & Roll All Night".
KISS is nominated for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And before the show, FOX 13's Mark Wilson had the opportunity to interview Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, the remaining founding members of the band.
Mark: "Tell me first about Halloween. Do you guys get a little extra hip in your step when Halloween comes around?"
Gene: "When Halloween comes around we dress up like you. That's our Halloween costume."
Mark: "Gene, congratulations you guys on the hall of fame."
Gene: "Congratulations on the fountain of youth. Look at it. This guy is 70-years-old. Look how cute he is. You're going to be very popular in jail. Did you know that?"
Mark: "Will you bail me out? (Gene Simmons sticks out his tongue) Whoa!"
Mark: "What about the hall of fame next year?"
Gene: "We are thrilled and honored that the hall of fame would deem us worthy for nomination."
Mark: "What if Kanye shows up?"
Gene: "I don't know who that is."
Paul: "If Kanye shows up, he's welcome to induct us."
Simmons and Stanley also told Mark the key to their longevity is no partying, at least no booze and drugs. Now the ladies - that's a different story.
