I Wonder if I should be this Proud?

So the boys found my DVR recording of KISS performing on Letterman last week... so I let them watch... it really didn't take that much arm-twisting... anywho... after answering a couple of rounds of 'who's that man?' My oldest, B, says 'Oooh, look at that guitar! it looks like an ax! He's my favorite, what is his name?... my second favorite is the drummer... then my next favorite is the man on the right (Tommy... almost said Ace several times).... and my last favorite is the man in the middle.'

'Daddy, who is your favorite? and what order are your next favorites?'

"Son... my favorites, are the same as yours, in the same order."

'Really?'

"Yes." Now, I didn't want to get into explaining the whole revolving door of lead guitarists and changes at the drums, no need to confuse them.

But, I did have to laugh to myself that B ranked Paul last. I don't really talk about KISS with the boys all that much, they know I have a collection of DVDs, and they've watched just a few minutes of the concerts when they are played on VH1Classic.

I just find it funny, I've been a KISS fan since I was B's age, and I've never been all that keen on Paul. Just a necessary part of the group, I guess, but never a favorite of mine, he always came across as being way to cocky. Which is ironic, because I can't think of anyone in rock and roll who is as cocky as Gene, but his character has always been way too cool. Plus, Gene, to me always comes across like he is in on the gimmick, and just playing it up for the enjoyment of the fans. Whereas, Paul always acts like he really believes he is the greatest thing since sliced bread.

That is what struck me I guess. I've had this opinion for 30 some odd years, and my son, who has really only seen KISS a handful of times, developed the same basic thoughts on his own.

So, should I be proud?

Me thinks it might be time to share my interst in books on science and medicine...