Kiss were never really taken seriously in the UK. Clown makeup clown music. Yes they made a lot of money. Yes Gene is a genius at merchandising pity about his less than obvious music talent. To the majority of UK citizens they are and have always been naff and tacky. As for spoiling the music scene he should look in the mirror. Hype, mediocracy and overpricing has spoilt the music scene. He is the clown prince when it comes to these things.
There will always be a market for good musicians and songsters unfortunately the lunatics have taken over the asylum.