KISS have always been fairly open when it comes to discussing their backstage and after-show escapades. On a recent episode of “Steve-O’s Wild Ride” podcast, frontman Paul Stanley shared that he views his past interactions with groupies as “wholesome” and more special than just random one-night stands.
“I don’t think we promoted ourselves for what was going on backstage or at hotels,” Stanley said. “It just was common knowledge. I mean, people were just seeing what was going on. And it was terrific. What a great, great life. It’s everything that people imagine it to be and more.”
He continued: “The interesting thing was for all the girls, groupies, young women, whatever they were, it was really kind of, no pun intended, wholesome. They were there because they loved music. And they would travel with you. They would do your laundry. You’d go to the movies with them. There was nothing tawdry about it. It was companionship. And they loved music. And I loved them. So it was a good tradeoff.”
Steve-O asked Stanley who “takes the cake” for having the most groupies. “It depends on what you consider cake,” he said.
Watch Stanley’s full interview below.
