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KISS News USA has posted the following interview with BRUCE KULICK, courtesy of Deuce News:

Q: Hi Bruce! So big rumors about BK3!!! But let’s start stepping a little back… You recently published KKB and you are selling the limited 1,000 copies through your site www.kulick.net (I’ve got the #42!!!) Listening to it I was astonished about the quality and the overall sound that comes out of the tracks (and you were really young at those times!!!). Can you share with us some memories about those great recordings sessions?

A: "I really don't remember much other than I wanted to play great and the music was challenging as you tell listening to it."

Q: We all know you are currently on tour with GRAND FUNK RAILROAD and you are really busy, but we are also waiting for your next album, some good news about it?

A: "The CD will be out in 2009... nothing else to say about it right now other than I love it, and it is being worked on for the next few months, so get it ready to release early next year. Well getting Gene (Simmons) to co-write and sing a terrific song is amazing. Really is a shining moment for my new CD... more news as it develops."

Q: I personally think (and I’m not alone!) that you had a great impact on the KISS sound and that your style and contributions grown constantly through the years. I saw that you also changed your guitars through the years, but is there a guitar that you played in the past that still is on your rack and that you can’t live without?

A: "Well my Les Paul 53 is even on Paul Stanley's solo disc from '78! Was my brothers, and it has been on many KISS and others recordings."

Q: We know, as you mentioned in many interviews, by which guitarists you were influenced by while you were young, can you tell us which are the these last years guitarists you think will influence the next generations?

A: "Well John Mayer is a great songwriter and guitarist... some of the new metal guys are terrific as well. But I still feel that the Hendrix/Clapton/Beck influence will rule 4ever! EVH as well!"

Q: I met you last year on tour with ESP and I saw how you and Eric play by heart together. Do you think there will be chances for us to see you again playin’ together?

A: "We are working on coming over in February 09. So be patient."

Q: Can you share with us the best image you have while thinking about your KISS years?

A: "Playing on stage and seeing a huge adoring crowd going crazy!"

Q: I’ll try to find a way for you to come to Italy and play for us. Which are the cities you would rather prefer to visit? (the right answer is Verona where I live ;-))

A: "I don't know Italy that well... but do love your country!"