Former KISS guitarist Vinnie Vincent has faced backlash from his fans for raising the membership fee for his ‘Euphoria’ Facebook group to $200.
One user on X shared the email they received from Vincent, which said:
“From Vinnie Vincent. Hey guys. Beginning February 1, 2024, ‘Euphoria’ is changing to a paid membership site. $200 annual fee. It is a necessity to keep out the riff-raff and to ensure the safety and integrity of the fan core of this private club.”
The rocker continued his message, explaining the reasons for his decision:
“There have been several thousand people admitted in the last 3 months, and I expect a large number of trolls are lurking. They are in the process of being eliminated. Sorry, but it must be this way. I hope you understand. Anyone who wishes to stay can make payment at anytime up to February 1. Thank you all.”
Fan Reactions To The Price Hike
As their reaction to this news, the user shared a screenshot and wrote:
“From Vinnie Vincent. It’s not April Fools yet, right?”
Vinnie’s words aroused surprise and disappointment among the fans. One of them wrote:
“Try as I might, it’s very difficult to defend this guy.”
Another comment also criticized the musician, noting:
“What a waste of talent and breathable air! Got to love Vinnie!”
History Of High-Priced Memorabilia
Previously, Vincent received criticism again when he hosted a private event where he sold his personal items at very high prices, like a guitar pick for $5000 and selfies for $100. He also charged $300 for autographs and up to $35,000 for sets of Polaroids. One comment on Reddit said the following about his actions:
“Vinnie is a lunatic who’s been trying to gouge fanatical KISS fans for years. He’d probably be better off just making some normally priced shirts, posters, etc., instead of selling his boots for 10K or whatever.”
Vincent had also initiated an official ‘Double V’ fan club, with an annual membership fee of $500, where he interacted with his fans. On his website, the guitarist offers a variety of items for sale, including handwritten lyrics, assorted guitars, signed CDs, and photographs.
You can see the tweets below.
From Vinnie Vincent 😂😂 it’s not April fools yet right ??? pic.twitter.com/NMRLpD2mYw
— Sharni Que (@sharniquittento) December 30, 2023
Try as I might, it’s very difficult to defend this guy.
— pompa sasss (@PompaSasss) December 30, 2023
What a waste of talent, and breathable air! Got to love Vinnie!
— Scott Dorn (@ScottDorn628511) December 30, 2023
