KISS frontman Paul Stanley not too long ago shared particulars about an thrilling new band fashioned by his son Evan Stanley and Gene Simmons’ son Nick Simmons throughout an interview on Howie Mandel Does Stuff. The 2 have identified one another all their lives however solely started making music collectively about eight months in the past.
The band, known as Stanley Simmons, is presently recording their debut album with Grammy-winning producer Rob Cavallo, finest identified for his work with Inexperienced Day.
Paul Stanley praised their music, describing it as a mixture of Crosby, Stills & Nash, Simon & Garfunkel, and a contact of Alice in Chains. He stated the songs are actually robust and showcase a sound very completely different from what their well-known fathers are identified for.
“It’s terrific. It’s so humorous as a result of they’ve identified one another their complete lives and I believe it was eight months in the past they began singing and taking part in collectively,” Stanley stated.
Evan Stanley already has music expertise because the frontman of the band Amber Wild, which opened for KISS throughout their “Finish of the Street” farewell tour. Nick Simmons brings a artistic background that features voice work on Robotic Hen, writing the comedian Incarnate, and previous vocal contributions to songs by his father Gene Simmons and former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick.
“They began about eight months in the past and so they’re neck deep in an album with Rob Cavallo who produced Inexperienced Day and I imply, the record simply goes on. They’re known as Stanley Simmons,” he continued.
“Their music is implausible. It’s someplace between Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Simon and Garfunkel and a little bit little bit of Alice in Chains. It’s simply actually like a terrific group of songs,” he defined.
The duo kicked off their challenge with an acoustic cowl of “The Sound of Silence” by Simon & Garfunkel, which gained consideration on Instagram. They’ve since recorded 10 unique tracks, with assist from Emmy-winning songwriter Jacob Bunton.
Stanley Simmons continues to share behind-the-scenes clips and music previews on social media, the place Paul Stanley has proven his assist by commenting with encouragement like “Magic!!!!”