long since published biographies that tell their origin story from four completely differ- ent points of view. The thing Kiss fans need to realize prior to buying Backstage Pass is that it is not another Kiss book. That’s been done to death. This one finds the star child offering up unsolicited advice on life, health, aging, peace of mind and family. The chapters are short and it’s a very
east read, and truth be told, it is quite inter- esting to read about how the real human being, a Jewish kid from New York named Stanley Eisen, born with a deformed ear, rose from obscurity to being one of the leaders of a band that has sold more records than any other group, including the Beatles. After read- ing 2-3 books penned by his business partner Gene Simmons, Paul’s book comes as a sweet relief, with his ego pretty much in check and the writing discussing something besides how great he is. Like I said, there are mentions of Kiss,
but Backstage Pass is more like a self-help book than anything else. No, he isn’t a doctor, nor does he play one on TV, but this is a book written by one who has lived quite a life, and all of his experiences just may help any one of us at any time. It’s an enjoyable read.
-Michael Buffalo Smith
BY MICHAEL BUFFALO SMITH with a Foreword from CHUCK LEAVELL
CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND MUSIC!
THIS AUGUST MERCER UNIVERSITY PRESS PRESENTS
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