In 1996, Bruce Kulick parted ways with KISS as the band reunited with its original members and returned to their iconic makeup and costumes. During his tenure with KISS from 1984 to 1996, Kulick contributed to several albums, including his final work with the band, Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions, which was released posthumously after his departure. In this interview, Bruce Kulick opens up about his feelings on leaving KISS and discusses the impact and legacy of his last album with the band.
The conversation also delves into Kulick’s subsequent musical journey, highlighting how Mötley Crüe’s Nikki Sixx introduced him to John Corabi. This pivotal meeting led to the formation of the band Union, with Corabi as the lead vocalist and guitarist. Union, which also featured bassist James Hunting and drummer Brent Fitz, was formed in 1997 and quickly began working on their self-titled debut album, which was released in 1998.
A notable anecdote from this period involves the initial pressing of Union’s debut CD, where the opening track “Old Man Wise” was accidentally omitted from the tracklisting. Although this error was corrected in later pressings, Bruce Kulick expressed his frustration over the oversight, humorously suggesting that someone at the label should be fired for the mistake. Unfortunately, this candid moment did not make it into the final cut of the interview, but the CD remains a collector’s item for fans. This interview, conducted in 1997, captures Bruce Kulick at a transformative time in his career, just as Union was poised to make its mark on the rock scene.
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