If talent is a prerequisite, these duds should never be allowed in.

Saw them in concert in their "heyday".
Good theatrics...lousy music.
It was nothing more than over amplified noise & indistinguishable vocals.

Sadly, it's obvious talent is NOT always a requirement for entry into the so-called "Hall of Fame".
Therefore, I guess Ace & Peter better pack their bags for a trip to Cleveland... Oh wait, they were kicked out of the band.
Well, at least they can watch it on TV.

Should KISS be in the Hall?
Does Gene Simmons wear make up?

Guess my one real problem with them was: are you going to go with the @#%&*! make-up or not!??? ;)

I saw them three times in the seventies and just not sure about them. Musically not virtuosos, but what a show! Is that enough to get 'em in?

I am not a fan of KISS but I think they are about as rock and roll as it gets -- let's face it: When Madonna was put in the Hall of Fame over anybody then it was no longer a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (OK, she rocks harder than Billy Ocean). I think Kiss may be the most deserving band on the list.

KISS would not be my personal 1st chocie (see top 10) but there is no boubt there influence on metal, glam, live rock is undisputed.

Innovative, original, LIVE!. Hall is missing a good show.

I definately think they deserve to be in. They have been around a very long time, and used to be very popular.

I think they deserve a place in the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame. They are all old now

It should be a prerequisite to have talent.

Love them or hate them, their brass commercialism and stage antics, which upped what Alice Cooper had done, changed the game forever in rock!

While musically they aren't particularly anything special, their influence cannot be denied.

If only for their stage antics, they are what the Hall is all about, BIG SHOW!

Kiss may not have been as great songwriters as Lennon/McCartney, as great musicians as the Who, Jimi Hendrix or the Rolling Stones, but they put on one heck of a show in concert! If you went to a Kiss show, you would've had fun, even if you weren't a fan. They have plenty of artifacts to present to the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Museum- bubblegum cards, action figures, solo albums by each original member and the costumes they wore from 1974 to 1979 would make an impressive addition in the museum. Oh, but more people would like to see Madonna's lingerie, you say? Ok, enough of the gimmicks, which Kiss was never short on (even when they removed the makeup)- they had some great songs, too! Hotter Than Hell, Deuce, Strutter, Rock And Roll All Nite, Detroit Rock City, Beth (one of the 1st power ballads), Hard Luck Women, Calling Doctor Love, Shock Me, to name of few. I'm sure even former members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley would be honored.

"Get up- everybody's gonna move their feet! Get down- everybody's gonna leave their seat!"

KISS are one of the biggest bands in the world. they have rappers and pop singers and even jazz artists. thats ok make a rap hall of fame and jazz hall of fame and so on. KISS are huge. prob atone point they were bigger then the beatles, Zeppelin, The Stones, Pink Floyed, Elvis and so on. it took so long for Zepplin to be inducted. Zepp was a milestone in rock and roll. stair way to heaven. common. maddonna is in the rock and roll hall of fame now they want to induct a rap band run dmc. its a disgrace. how about iron maiden. some of the bands in there shouldnt be in it like, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sex Pistols, U2, prince, Ramones, eagles and so on. not saying their bad but what have they contributed to ROCK AND ROLL. Even micheal kackson is in it. hes a good POP artist but hes far from rock. he should be in jail anyway. even bon jovi isnt in it. hes contribted an amazing voice. so the ppl that work in rock n roll hall of fame say KISS hast contibuted to rock. rock and roll all night the anthem to rock. beth the biggest ballad in rock. this is a discrimination. KISS with their emjoyable stage antics and great catchy m music like i was made for lovin you, Detroit rock city, shout it out loud, crazy, crazy nights, god of thunder, love gun and way way more. and plus they still have gene and paul in the band along with long time drummer eric singer and tommy as the guitarist. plus they do all the same things as they did 20 30 even 35 years ago. spend all this mony to become of the best and on going bands the world has ever seen. the rock and roll hall of fame is discusting. they are making a new album right after having a huge tour of europe planning more shows there this year plus even in north america. KISS is amazing and got me hookedwen i was 13 now im 16 and i play bass. and the reason y i play bass was beacuse of kiss. KISS deserves it.

KISS needs to be in because it is KISS.  No one can deny that EVERYONE and I mean EVERYONE knows who KISS is.

being inducted into the rock n roll hall of fame is not about populatrity contests (obviously i dont even know half the people who have been inducted and i know my rock n roll) it's about aknowledging the success, contributions and overall impact said musicians have had on the industry, society and on the world as whole and using that criteria what bands are more loved, have a stronger fan base and have a had such a huge impact on the world of music than kiss, everybody from garth brooks and poison to lenny cravitz and the crue have been influenced by these guys wich guarantees the huge impression left on rock n roll and music in general by kiss will never be forgottern, that and the fact they have sold about 100 million albums they have the most fiercly loyal fans in the world, they put on the best show in the world
and ask any true rock or metal fan if they were stuck on an island and could only take 10 cd's with them what would they choose many list would suredly contain either alive or destroyer wich are both imortal classics no matter what anyone says because the music does the talking and stands for itself. And no the guys in kiss are not the greatest musicians in the world thats not what rock n roll is all about if i want that i will listen to Beethoven or the new york philharmonic, rock n roll is about attitude and emotion about melody and grit, about balls and powerchord, anythig that makes you want to pump you fist in the air and say hell yeah rock n roll thats what its all about and kiss delivers that in spades so to all those wannabe intelectuals those pretentious jokes on the rock n roll board or whatever it is, your just pissed off because long after your dead and buried nobody will know your name or care about you or your pathetic life, but people will still be jammin to rock n roll all night and dancing on your grave

My view of this, and of everyone else on this list is a resounding "WHO CARES" The entire concept of a Rock and Roll (or any other genre of Music) Hall of Fame is dubious anyway. 

Having said that, these marketing whores would be suitable entrants in this ridiculous shill of a place

For the people who claim KISS is talentless, have you seen them play unplugged?? They have survived 35 yrs with little radio play, they are in fact the greatest selling American rock band of all-time(RIAA most gold albums). They have influnced a slew of bands from Lenny Kravitz to Garth Brooks. Only band next to the Beatles where each member has had a top 40 Billboard hit. Not to mention their live show, is incredible. The fact that the Sex Pistols and Blondie are in the hall and not Kiss and a travisty!!

i already left quite a lengthy comment a few below pretty much getting all my points across. But now, one more thing i'd like to, both, Ask, and Tell everyone who is, for Whatever reason, mentioning the 'talent' of the band and how that should decide if they qualify or not. first, since When is Rock n' Roll a talent contest??????!!! i think you people have been wathcing Way too much American Idol and these other bs reality shows!! go back to the good ol' days of rock n' roll where it all started and the Legends are. Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, The Beatles, The Stones, etc., etc. are all Average talented musicians, But all-time great legends because of their songs, longevity, and influence on the music industry! they didn't get in based on their talent (or at least not talent alone), they got in for all those other things among their talent and Kiss has All of those qualifications, too, like it or Not!! Then, as for more recently, if talent is such a big issue, How the Hell did Madonna get in???!! ok, yes, she's Really good at dancing and sex, but i don't see her playing any musical instrument!! yes, Kiss are Far from the most talented band, but as many artists that can play circles around them talent wise, there's just as many artists, if not more than that, that Kiss has outsold in records, concert tickets, etc., etc., etc., the list goes on! i'd like to add down below to 'Missynotprissy', Very nice and Fair post! She is mature and fair! That's how a non-Kiss fan should sound. not your cup of tea, But you repsect them and agree they should be in. thank you 'Missy...'. Great post! So, to all you Kiss haters (including the Rn'R HOF) read her post and Learn from it and how to be a mature adult and be Fair about things, and read this post over and my other one a few below and try and argue these points! i dare ya!

Rock N Roll bad boys with Marketing genius

Ohhh hell Yea

I am torn on KISS. As far as marketing they are geniuses, though some of it is kind of pathetic. In terms of pyro and making their shows a big event, I give them credit there. However, I still think the Hall should be about the songs first and frankly they are mediocre musicians with the exception of Ace Frehley who is a pretty good guitarist. I just don't think they have the songs to hold up and they pretty much can't do anything other than sing about getting laid. Definitely a one trick pony.

I am not a fan of KISS at all. Musically I think there are ton of better bands. It is all pyro to hide the fact they can barely play their instruments and don't get me started on Gene Simmons business practices. However, these guys eventually deserve to be in because they do have some diehard fans and they are considered innovators and acute businessmen. No one can deny their long running popularity and just because they are not my personal cup of tea doesn't mean they don't belong.

It's all Dave Marsh's doing.  He's not a fan of KISS & makes it known.  All this guy is known for is kissing up to Springsteen & writing 10 biographies about him & how wonderful he is.  I dig Springsteen too, but Marsh is a narrow-minded bozo.  Some people in my office saw a pic of the Pretenders on TV & didn't know who they were, but they sure as hell reognized KISS when they saw them.  I'm talking about men & women of different nationalities, etc.  Even if KISS wasn't the most technically proficient band or the best songwriters, there's a world of people out there who took up the guitar or wanted to get into a band because of them.  They, like the Beatles, Elvis...whomever inspired a generation or more of people to play music. 

my @$$

I like C.C.R. too I grew up listening to there music and they are good too

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kiss needs to be in the hall for all the influance they have had on other rockers since . many newer bands have said that kiss had a impact on them even a few country singers.their infuance has been widespread over the years

the hottest stage show in the world

So what if they werent the most technicaly skilled players. they wrote some killer anthems and they were damn fun to watch. One of the most popular bands of their era. In for sure.

one of the most popular bands of all time. it blows my mind why thet havent been elected yet

The fact alone that KISS has not been nominated, but the Beastie Boys are being nominated, is so rediculous I almost wet my pants!

the rnr hall of fame sucks!!!! liberal political corectness not rocknroll rolling stone magazine is the same to not have kiss in the hall of fame is a joke ...the"rocknroll" hall of fame  is not rocknroll is supposed to be about fun but to the rnrhall of fame wants good little boys who do what they are told FUCK OFF !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !! go ace!!

I can't believe they are not already in the hall! They already have a song in the hall and were one of the most popular bands in history, I can't understand the snub.

The Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame is a joke without them in it.

Jann Wenner and Dave Marsh can both KISS Gene Simmmon's ass.

kiss is the greatest rock band ever. There makeup only ads to the other great things about the band.

They should have been in 7 years ago instead of some of these a$$ clowns that were inducted before them.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is controlled by Left Wing Nuts who don't buy music. Let the people who buy the music decide!

I think they will get in in Time...they have the make up.

Hell no!   Might as well put in Insane Clown Posse too.     This is the Hall of Fame not hall of Shame!

To rockin for words

Greatest rock band to ever live. Calling DR. Love need i say more

please, they are terrible...

Rock and Roll All Nite. Enough said.
Members that should be inducted: Original lineup (Simmons, Stanley, Frehley, Criss) obviously, Bruce Kulick and Eric Carr. No one else. No Vincent, Singer, St. John. Not good enough.

Well, they deserve it for their 70's peak, but they'll never get in for their image. (Also, "kiss sucks" and "come on, they deserve it" are not reasons for their deserving enshrinement.)

kiss sucks

If i had to wear their face paint for one day flat, it would be Ace. I couldnt give a f**** who Gene and Paul have in the band, that is until they have two ringers play dress-up and pretend to be people theyre not. The two ringers are dressed like Ace and Peter. Gene and Paul need to get their egos out of their ass and get all the original members back for one more time.

You don't get as big as KISS got and stay around for as long as they have just because you threw on some makeup.

Kiss's critics would have you believe this. They like to ignore the fact that KISS removed the makeup in the 80s and continued to have platinum selling albums. (When most other 70s acts were forgotten.)

And every act in music wears costumes anyway. EVERY one. You think Kurt Cobain would go onstage not dressed in his "costume"? Bruce Springsteen wears a costume too. The Beatles wore costumes. Elvis wore costumes.

You gotta have some good music to back it up though. KISS did.

anyone that discounts KISS's influence musically does not know what they are talking about....The hall of fame really doesnt have that much rock going on in there...just look at the list of bands/artist that are not there..remember when jethro tull won best havey metal band...with metallica on the list??? these people who make the decisions are a joke!
get it real...sheeeesh