I'm just a down-to-earth guy.

I loved playing the guitar and I knew I was pretty good at it, so that's what I wanted to do with my life.

That's what Kiss is all about - not just music, but entertainment, y'know? We're there to take you away from your problems, and rock and roll all night and party every day for those two hours you're at the concert.

I can't even read notes. But I can teach someone how to make a guitar smoke.

I had a feeling it was gonna work out because not only did I enjoy the music and hit it off with the guys, but I was into theatrical rock and was willing to wear makeup and do anything to make it.

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.

My life has been a roller coaster ride, but somehow I've always been able to land on my feet and still play the guitar.