In an extensive new interview with music writer Joel Gausten, former KISS and current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist Bruce Kulick discusses various topics, including the recent release of the “Got To Get Back” EP with his very first band KKB, the new vinyl version of his 2010 solo album “BK3” and the 30th anniversary of KISS‘s “Asylum” album.
Of course, Kulick wasn’t a complete stranger to the KISS camp before becoming a member in 1984. His brother, Bob — a renowned session player whose credits include everyone from Lou Reed to W.A.S.P. — had a long history with the band dating back to 1973, when he first auditioned for the spot taken by original KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. Later, he played on Paul Stanley‘s 1978 solo album, co-wrote the song “Naked City” for KISS‘s 1980 “Unmasked” album and contributed guitar session work to the KISS releases “Alive II” (1977) and “Killers” (1982). Despite this longstanding family connection, Kulick didn’t gain true insight into the inner workings of KISS until he landed the job and started working alongside Stanley and Gene Simmons, who both co-produced “Asylum”.