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

It's always great playing with other musicians. It's also a great situation where I'm the older guy, I've influenced generations of guitar players.

I've been around a long time, so I guess I've touched a lot of people's lives - hopefully for the better.

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.

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.

If I'm so popular, why did they replace me with Tommy Thayer?