KISS is the number-one American band in gold-record sales. In the world, only the Beatles and the Stones are ahead of us. Every other band should be wiping my ass. The line forms over there to the left.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Simmons asserts KISS's commercial success places it among the top bands globally, implying others should defer to them.
- In plain terms
- He claims KISS is one of the best-selling bands ever and others should respect that success.
- What can you take from it?
- Commercial success validates artistic standing.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does sales data define greatness?
- How do you measure success?
Another view
Sales numbers do not always reflect artistic quality.
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