We should never feel we have to apologize for Eric or Tommy. Eric is EC's replacement. Had the R&R pedigree and was a fan of Kiss like AceisGod said. Played with Paul on his 1989 solo tour. Looooong time with us.

Tommy's been a friend of Kiss since Black n Blue toured with 'em in 1985. Worked for Kiss when Bruce was there, and later, with Ace. Tommy had to do lots of hard working, gopher jobs. Paid his dues many, many times.

Not Peter and Ace replacements. I just like to call them the other half of KISS.