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JUST weeks after KISS’ Kennedy Center honours, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are to receive another recognition.

The KISS co-founders will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame on June 11 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, along with such lumunaries as Kenny Loggins, Alanis Morissette and Taylor Swift.

The Songriters Hall Of Fame identified “Rock And Roll All Nite”, “I Love It Loud”, “Calling Dr. Love”, “Shout It Out Loud” and “Christine Sixteen” as defining works of the pair.

A full statement from the Hall can be found HERE but its chairman Nile Rodgers said: “The music industry is built upon the incredible talent of songwriters who create unforgettable songs.

“Without their artistry, there would be no recorded music, concert experiences, or engaged fans. Everything originates from the song and its creator.

“We take great pride in our ongoing commitment to recognizing some of the most culturally significant composers in history. This year’s lineup not only showcases iconic songs but also celebrates unity across various genres.

“These songwriters have profoundly impacted the lives of billions of listeners worldwide, and it is our privilege to honor their contributions.”

READ AND HEAR INTERVIEWS WITH DOZENS OF ARTISTS VIA OUR PATREON PAGE. EAVESDROP AS WE CHAT TO THE BIGGEST NAMES IN ROCK AND METAL – FROM 1987 TO THE PRESENT!

Features:

AC/DC

Ace Frehley

Aerosmith

Alice Cooper

The Angels

Angry Anderson

Avantasia

BB Steal

Black Star Riders

The Bombers

Bonham

Candy Harlots

Cinderella: Fred Coury

Cinderella: Jeff LaBar

Cinderella: Eric Brittingham

Cinderella: Tom Keifer

D’Mont

Danko Jones

Dave Ellefson

Dead Daisies

Dead Flowers

Def Leppard

Disneyland After Dark

Femme Fatale

Georgia Satellites

Gotthard

Guns N’Roses

Hard-Ons

Heaven

Inglorious

Jane’s Addiction

Jane’s Addition (1989)

Johnny Diesel and the Injectors

Johnny Diesel and the Injectors (1989)

Joe Perry

Jon Bon Jovi (1989)

KISS (1989)

KISS (1990)

Kings Of The Sun

Living Colour

Metal Church

Metallica

Mike Tramp

Mr Big

Motorhead

Nick Barker and the Reptiles

Poison

Poison (1989)

Ratt

Richie Sambora (1992)

Rhino Bucket

Rose Tattoo

Roxus

Scarymother

Screaming Jets

Silverchair

Slaughter

Steve Vai

Stone Rider

Stryper

Tom Keifer (1991)

Vinnie Vincent

Vivian Campbell

Winger

Yngwie Malmsteen (1990)

Audio interviews:

Buckcherry

Burnt Out Wreck

Chuck Billy

The Casanovas

Bob Catley

Danko Jones

Duff McKagan 1989

Gotthard

Jason Newstead (1988)

Joel Hoekstra

Eric Martin

Kelly Nickels

Kurdt Vanderhoof

Rikki Rockett (1989)

Ugly Kid Joe

Donnie Vie

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Steve came up with the name of Hot Metal magazine in 1989 and worked for the magazine in its early years. He is HM's editor and proprietor in 2022.

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