I knew I was destined to do a solo album, but when I did that first album in 1978, I had no idea it was going to be that well received.

I'm the kinda person, you gotta fight for everything you get. You gotta believe in yourself.

For me it's about the music, and it always has been. Maybe for some other people it's more about money.

I think most of the people, once you see a Kiss show, you kinda get spoiled because I don't think there's anybody out there that's doing a bigger or a better show than us.

One thing I love to do is produce. I've produced a couple of bands. I mean, nothing ever really happened with 'em, but I enjoy getting a young band into the studio and guiding them, and making them feel at ease.

If I had known I would influence so many guitarists, I would have practiced more.

I went to my friend's house one day, and he had an electric guitar he had just bought with a tiny little amp. I turned the volume up to 10 and I hit one chord, and I said, I'm in love.