Celebrity Justice
Former Kiss Guitarist Is Hotter Than Hell, Sues

Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent has sued the band several times since he left the group back in 1984 -- but this time he's thrown a cable network into the mix.

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Vincent is suing the band, along with A&E Television Networks, for using his image without his permission. According to a lawsuit filed earlier this month, Vincent claims his image was used in a DVD boxed set called "Kissology Volume II." In addition to that, Vincent claims his image was used as part of the "roast" episode of A&E's show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels."

Vincent also claims Simmons defamed him on an A&E show called "Private Sessions," though he doesn't specify what defamatory statements were made.

Vincent is seeking unspecified damages.



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1. These guys are a bunch of over-the-hill wannabes wearing their grandmother's makeup. They weren't even a decent band in their day. NEXT!

Posted at 6:46AM on Aug 24th 2009 by moveover

2. I remember that guy! Maybe he should sue his parents for hitting him with an ugly stick.

Posted at 7:12AM on Aug 24th 2009 by BFD

3. Get a life Vinnie

Posted at 7:21AM on Aug 24th 2009 by tcryer3

4. Not like he was an original member or anything...he was just along for the ride for a short bit of time.

Posted at 8:37AM on Aug 24th 2009 by 2010

5. It's funny...Ace and Peter were both in the band a lot longer than Vinnie Vincent ever was, and Gene and Paul have booted them both more times than I can recall...but for some reason, Vinnie Vincent has sued the band more times than years he was in the band. Frankly, he'd probably be better off if he files this suit with the settlement stipulation that if Gene or anyone else uses his name, likeness, or even refers to him, they'd be obligated to fork over $40k each time. That way, he'll never have to file suit again.

Gah. What a jackhole.

Posted at 8:19AM on Aug 24th 2009 by Ginna

6. Vinnie Vinnie Vinnie!!

go back to doing amazing guitar work,let it go!!
you will never be able to sue Gene,This man has top top lawyers doing his work!
just rock man....just rock! you have sued KISS how many times??
and you keep losing..stop just play the damned guitar!!

Posted at 8:22AM on Aug 24th 2009 by Rock Godz

7. he's sueing TMZ next for using his image in this story

Posted at 8:33AM on Aug 24th 2009 by judge ito

8. OMG- I was under the impression he had a sex change!! Where has he/she been all these years?

Posted at 1:29PM on Aug 24th 2009 by Kristie

9. Huh...you mean that Sorry Ass-Hat didn't make enough money when he left KISS and did his own thing called the Vinnie Vincent Invasion?

He's a loser who was too stupid to get a decent contract when he was in the band that allowed him to live off of Gene and Paul for the rest of his life.

He's just a sad and disgruntled gold-digger.

Posted at 8:45AM on Aug 24th 2009 by Banana Hammock

10. Sounds like Vinnie made poor investments, or put all his money up his nose...Yeah go ahead and sue , maybe they will throw you a chicken bone,then what are you going to do, Hey if you a musician try putting a gig together, and see how many people THAT ARE NOT GOING TO COME SEE YOU..LOOSER

Posted at 8:59AM on Aug 24th 2009 by Homie1Kanobe

11. it's funny when I was a kid I thought these guys were kinda cool but now they just look gay.

Gene is the only one I recognize, which one is vincent? Is he the guy who looks like a cat?

Posted at 9:02AM on Aug 24th 2009 by havok

12. Posted at 9:02AM on Aug 24th 2009 by havok

yES HE IS THE ONE, WHO IS THE PUSSY..........KEEP ROCKIN GENE

Posted at 9:27AM on Aug 24th 2009 by Homie1Kanobe

13. Posted at 9:02AM on Aug 24th 2009 by havok

YES VINNIE IS THE PUSSY........KIZZ STILL ROCKS

Posted at 9:29AM on Aug 24th 2009 by Homie1Kanobe

14. Posted at 9:02AM on Aug 24th 2009 by havok

yES VINNIE IS ONE IN THE SPLIT TAIL COSTUME....KIZZ ROCKS

Posted at 9:32AM on Aug 24th 2009 by Homie1Kanobe

15. Tommy Thayer Sucks ttsdotcom.com

Posted at 9:49AM on Aug 24th 2009 by cc

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