New Article Highlights KISS Guitarists

[DonnaDixon]

https://vinylwritermusic.com/the-final- ... metal-era/

[rwgriffith]

Thanks for sharing that article...

[Wiped Out 78]

I stopped at Janick Gers.

[Kiss-Army-Sergeant]

That article is by the same author who in another article admitted to being a "huge fan" of Tommy's. And I don't know about you, but when a journalist doesn't show objectivity, then I can't take what they write seriously.

https://vinylwritermusic.com/kiss-guitarists-ranked/

[southernkiss]

That article is by the same author who in another article admitted to being a "huge fan" of Tommy's. And I don't know about you, but when a journalist doesn't show objectivity, then I can't take what they write seriously.

https://vinylwritermusic.com/kiss-guitarists-ranked/

Journalists who make these lists will always bring bias into the article. It would be impossible not to.

[So Cruel]

That article is by the same author who in another article admitted to being a "huge fan" of Tommy's. And I don't know about you, but when a journalist doesn't show objectivity, then I can't take what they write seriously.

https://vinylwritermusic.com/kiss-guitarists-ranked/

That actually doesn’t even read like it was written by a professional journalist. More like something you’d read on a fan forum, and it’s very tough to take this guy seriously when he writes this:

Tommy Thayer’s Blues-based playing is bar none some of the most underrated of the last forty some odd years and fits KISS like a glove. Tommy’s work with his band Black ‘N Blue, a truly fantastic Rock outfit which is on par with any of the names you hear slung around on various best-of lists.

[Hi I'm Witz]

I stopped at Janick Gers.

Oh you should've kept going LMAO!

[Doose]

This is a blog, not an article.

People think because they post something online they can call it an "article." lol

[jannep17]

Black'n'Blue... I'm sorry, but they were never a "fantastic rock outfit".

[Kiss-Army-Sergeant]

That article is by the same author who in another article admitted to being a "huge fan" of Tommy's. And I don't know about you, but when a journalist doesn't show objectivity, then I can't take what they write seriously.

https://vinylwritermusic.com/kiss-guitarists-ranked/

Journalists who make these lists will always bring bias into the article. It would be impossible not to.

As a journalist myself--and yes I'm a real journalist and not a blogger who writes for a hobby--it's not as difficult as it seems if you stick with the facts over personal opinion.

[jannep17]

That article is by the same author who in another article admitted to being a "huge fan" of Tommy's. And I don't know about you, but when a journalist doesn't show objectivity, then I can't take what they write seriously.

https://vinylwritermusic.com/kiss-guitarists-ranked/

Journalists who make these lists will always bring bias into the article. It would be impossible not to.

As a journalist myself--and yes I'm a real journalist and not a blogger who writes for a hobby--it's not as difficult as it seems if you stick with the facts over personal opinion.

I know what you mean but still, there is always a matter of personal opinion involved when you write about music. Unless you only list irrefutable facts such as sales figures. But how fun is that?

[ozweepay]

CC Deville? No. Stop it.

[Grand Classic]

This is laughable. There is a reason why Tommy couldn't make a living as a guitarist after BNB were done.

[southernkiss]

This is laughable. There is a reason why Tommy couldn't make a living as a guitarist after BNB were done.

He is making way more now than he ever made with BNB.

[Grand Classic]

This is laughable. There is a reason why Tommy couldn't make a living as a guitarist after BNB were done.

He is making way more now than he ever made with BNB.

I think you missed the point.

[southernkiss]

This is laughable. There is a reason why Tommy couldn't make a living as a guitarist after BNB were done.

He is making way more now than he ever made with BNB.

I think you missed the point.

He is making it by riding off of someone else’s coattails.

[DonnaDixon]

This is a blog, not an article.

Barely a difference these days.

Journalism no longer exists. And people who write "actual articles" in "actual publications" probably make about three bucks per submission---it's why they all have 50 jobs---and are ordered to write exactly what the payola editors tell them to.

[Kiss-Army-Sergeant]

Journalism no longer exists. And people who write "actual articles" in "actual publications" probably make about three bucks per submission---it's why they all have 50 jobs---and are ordered to write exactly what the payola editors tell them to.

I can't speak for everyone, but that is not the case for me at all. I won't reveal what I make per article, but I assure you it's way, way more than three bucks a pop to where I don't need to have 50 jobs to pay the bills.

That said, you have a lot of bloggers out there looking to pass themselves off as journalists and they haven't the first clue about putting in the elbow grease necessary. By that I mean, they don't research, they think their opinions are facts and they slant the argument to favor their perspective. Journalism is a lost art, but that goodness there are still a handful of old-timers who do the job the right way. And the biggest gripe I have is when these young bloggers come to me and say, "I'm a huge fan of {fill int he blank}." That is like the WORST thing you can say if you want to be taken seriously as a journalist.

[Kiss-Army-Sergeant]

I know what you mean but still, there is always a matter of personal opinion involved when you write about music. Unless you only list irrefutable facts such as sales figures. But how fun is that?

It depends on the assignment. If I'm asked to write about my top ten favorite ballparks, then yes, that's going to be an article that heavily reflects my opinion.

But if I'm asked to write about the ten greatest guitar players of all time, I might look at record sales, song writing, style, longevity, etc to make my case.

[Bruce]

Love talking about KIϟϟ guitarists!
-- Approved!!

[Grand Classic]

Journalism no longer exists. And people who write "actual articles" in "actual publications" probably make about three bucks per submission---it's why they all have 50 jobs---and are ordered to write exactly what the payola editors tell them to.

I can't speak for everyone, but that is not the case for me at all. I won't reveal what I make per article, but I assure you it's way, way more than three bucks a pop to where I don't need to have 50 jobs to pay the bills.

That said, you have a lot of bloggers out there looking to pass themselves off as journalists and they haven't the first clue about putting in the elbow grease necessary. By that I mean, they don't research, they think their opinions are facts and they slant the argument to favor their perspective. Journalism is a lost art, but that goodness there are still a handful of old-timers who do the job the right way. And the biggest gripe I have is when these young bloggers come to me and say, "I'm a huge fan of {fill int he blank}." That is like the WORST thing you can say if you want to be taken seriously as a journalist.

I think the problem is also the general public. In many cases they just want to hear their own opinion fed back to them. It's the very reason why people choose news sources that represent their side or slant. Opinionated views are more profitable these days over fact based unfortunately.

[southernkiss]

I know what you mean but still, there is always a matter of personal opinion involved when you write about music. Unless you only list irrefutable facts such as sales figures. But how fun is that?

It depends on the assignment. If I'm asked to write about my top ten favorite ballparks, then yes, that's going to be an article that heavily reflects my opinion.

But if I'm asked to write about the ten greatest guitar players of all time, I might look at record sales, song writing, style, longevity, etc to make my case.

The importance of record sales is a variable that differs in level of importance to different people. Some people would say the Beatles are the best band ever because of their record sales. Others might say that despite their record sales, they are not even in the top ten of “best” bands ever.

Song writing is also a variable that is subjective to an author’s opinion. Some people might say Genesis writes better songs than Rush. Others might say Rush writes better songs than Genesis. There is no way to measure song writing quality without some sort of bias.

Style is also subjective to an author’s bias.

The importance of longevity is subjective to an author’s bias. How many albums did Velvet Underground and Nirvana release? The Rolling Stones have had way more longevity to than the Beatles. Who is better? That is all a matter of opinion.

[Grand Classic]

I know what you mean but still, there is always a matter of personal opinion involved when you write about music. Unless you only list irrefutable facts such as sales figures. But how fun is that?

It depends on the assignment. If I'm asked to write about my top ten favorite ballparks, then yes, that's going to be an article that heavily reflects my opinion.

But if I'm asked to write about the ten greatest guitar players of all time, I might look at record sales, song writing, style, longevity, etc to make my case.

The importance of record sales is a variable that differs in level of importance to different people. Some people would say the Beatles are the best band ever because of their record sales. Others might say that despite their record sales, they are not even in the top ten of “best” bands ever.

Song writing is also a variable that is subjective to an author’s opinion. Some people might say Genesis writes better songs than Rush. Others might say Rush writes better song than Genesis. There is no way to measure song writing quality without some sort of bias.

Style is also subjective to an author’s bias.

The importance of longevity is subjective to an author’s bias. How many albums did Velvet Underground and Nirvana release? The Rolling Stones have had way more longevity to than the Beatles. Who is better? That is all a matter of opinion.

This may be true, however there is also general consensus. No one is going to really be outraged that The Beatles are considered to the best band ever - even if they completely disagree, because it is more or less accepted and understood by the world to be the case.

Of course even with something subjective - you still need to be objective or realistic about it. KISS may be your favorite band of all time and you may deem them as the greatest band of all time, but you would look like a fool if you were to actually make that case seriously.

[Kiss-Army-Sergeant]

I think the problem is also the general public. In many cases they just want to hear their own opinion fed back to them. It's the very reason why people choose news sources that represent their side or slant. Opinionated views are more profitable these days over fact based unfortunately.

Sad but true. I've seen instances where if you scream the emperor is naked, you get verbally chastised by an angry mob. Hence if you're going to be a writer, you better have thick skin.

[The Man]

CC Deville? No. Stop it.

A sober CC Deville is fantastic

[DonnaDixon]

Journalism no longer exists. And people who write "actual articles" in "actual publications" probably make about three bucks per submission---it's why they all have 50 jobs---and are ordered to write exactly what the payola editors tell them to.

I can't speak for everyone, but that is not the case for me at all. I won't reveal what I make per article, but I assure you it's way, way more than three bucks a pop to where I don't need to have 50 jobs to pay the bills.

That said, you have a lot of bloggers out there looking to pass themselves off as journalists and they haven't the first clue about putting in the elbow grease necessary. By that I mean, they don't research, they think their opinions are facts and they slant the argument to favor their perspective. Journalism is a lost art, but that goodness there are still a handful of old-timers who do the job the right way. And the biggest gripe I have is when these young bloggers come to me and say, "I'm a huge fan of {fill int he blank}." That is like the WORST thing you can say if you want to be taken seriously as a journalist.

You're a rare exception, apparently. Almost all "journalism" is payola activism. They're merely racketeers.

What kinds of {blanks} do they say they're huge fans of?

[Kiss-Army-Sergeant]

You're a rare exception, apparently. Almost all "journalism" is payola activism. They're merely racketeers.

What kinds of {blanks} do they say they're huge fans of?

I'm old school. Newer journalism students are taught a little bit differently these days. You can thank the advent of social media for that and the public quest for instant news. We didn't have that when I was coming up through the ranks. Now we have to do multimedia videos, audio clips and all this other stuff that years ago we didn't have to worry about.

[DonnaDixon]

You're a rare exception, apparently. Almost all "journalism" is payola activism. They're merely racketeers.

What kinds of {blanks} do they say they're huge fans of?

I'm old school. Newer journalism students are taught a little bit differently these days. You can thank the advent of social media for that and the public quest for instant news. We didn't have that when I was coming up through the ranks. Now we have to do multimedia videos, audio clips and all this other stuff that years ago we didn't have to worry about.

A lotta bit different. They're taught to be anti-journalism activists. And they're recruited right out of college into fake-journalism publications and government Intel projects.

Whether or not that sounds far-fetched to you is irrelevant, because it's true. And shocking.

[Kiss-Army-Sergeant]

A lotta bit different. They're taught to be anti-journalism activists. And they're recruited right out of college into fake-journalism publications and government Intel projects.

Whether or not that sounds far-fetched to you is irrelevant, because it's true. And shocking.

Sad is the term I'd use. I miss the old-school journalists.

[DonnaDixon]

A lotta bit different. They're taught to be anti-journalism activists. And they're recruited right out of college into fake-journalism publications and government Intel projects.

Whether or not that sounds far-fetched to you is irrelevant, because it's true. And shocking.

Sad is the term I'd use. I miss the old-school journalists.

Yes