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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.
: The band ultimately chose Vinnie Vincent, whom they felt had more experience and "more under his belt" at the time. The Infamous Phone Call
: Aldrich was invited to a second audition in a large hangar, playing through four Marshall stacks for the first time. He practiced classic tracks like "Detroit Rock City" and "Black Diamond" with the band. Reasons for Rejection Doug Aldrich Recalls Auditioning to Replace Kis...
: During a session where he was asked to play over tracks for the Creatures of the Night album (including the song "War Machine"), Gene Simmons asked if he knew major scales. Aldrich, unfamiliar with the technical term, replied "What?" until Simmons sang "Do, re, mi..." to explain it.
: When Aldrich called, Simmons answered a noisy party and simply said, "Lose this number," before hanging up. On the first day of his audition, Gene
Doug Aldrich Recalls Auditioning to Replace Kiss' Ace Frehley
: Aldrich admitted his "maturity level was probably 10" and he had no experience managing adult responsibilities like paying bills or keeping a bank account open. The Infamous Phone Call : Aldrich was invited
: 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".