Doug Aldrich Recalls Auditioning To Replace Kis... -

: Years later, when Simmons wanted Aldrich for the band House of Lords, Aldrich reminded him of the hang-up. Simmons remembered the incident, and Aldrich has since stated that he loves Simmons and appreciates his "super dry sense of humor".

Doug Aldrich Recalls Auditioning to Replace Kiss' Ace Frehley Doug Aldrich Recalls Auditioning to Replace Kis...

: When Aldrich called, Simmons answered a noisy party and simply said, "Lose this number," before hanging up. : Years later, when Simmons wanted Aldrich for

: The band ultimately chose Vinnie Vincent, whom they felt had more experience and "more under his belt" at the time. The Infamous Phone Call : The band ultimately chose Vinnie Vincent, whom

On the first day of his audition, Gene Simmons wrote his phone number down for Aldrich. Six months later, while KISS was on tour, Aldrich tried to use the number to get tickets for himself and his friends.