Kulick toured the world on Meat Loaf's "Bat Out of Hell" tour in 1977-78, and was briefly a member of Long Island's Good Rats. He was also in the band Blackjack with Michael Bolton, and also played on the first two Michael Bolton solo albums. (Bolton later co-wrote the song Forever, from Hot in the Shade).
Kulick is best known as lead guitarist for the rock band Kiss from September 1984 to February 1996. The song I Walk Alone from Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions is the only Kiss track to feature Kulick as lead vocalist.
When Kiss' original members reunited in February 1996, Kulick left to form Union with John Corabi, Mötley Crüe's vocalist during Vince Neil's absence, Brent Fitz on drums and James Hunting on bass. Three CD's were forthcoming: Union, Live in the Galaxy and The Blue Room.
In October 2003, he was shot in the leg outside a West Hollywood nightclub, by a stray bullet from a shooting up the street at a different club.
In January 2005 Bruce released the first Union DVD, Do Your Own Thing Live. This DVD contained two full length Union concerts and extra bonus material. Union played in Japan, January 2005 and Germany, November 2005 without original members Brent Fitz and James Hunting.
He has released two solo albums, Audio Dog in 2001, and Transformer in 2003. Plans are in the works for a third solo release in early 2007.
Other projects
Bruce appears on The Arockalypse on the song It Snows In Hell, playing lead guitar.
Currently, he is the lead guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, with whom he has been playing since 2001.
Kulick appears on Live To Win from 2006.
Fate
Bruce Kulick Lyrics
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Work hard, stay on guard, keep your chin up, you're a star
Sit straight, never late, love / hate, checkmate
Sunshine, primetime, now I think I'm going blind
You thrill me, fulfill me,
You use me, got to choose me
I can't be erased
I won't walk in anyone's shadow
Gonna play the hand of fate
Rock hard, bodyguard, laser beam, war machine
What a shame, it's a crime, colorblind, I'm paralyzed
Hardcore, what's the score, get me off, gimmie more
Breakup, makeup, plug me in, turn me up
You feed me, you need me
You confuse me, you can't refuse me
Solo
You thrill me, fulfill me,
You use me, got to choose me
The song Fate by Bruce Kulick is about empowerment and taking control of your own destiny. The first verse encourages the listener to work hard and stay vigilant, to stay focused and keep pushing towards their goals. The line "sunshine, primetime, now I think I'm going blind" suggests that success can sometimes be blinding, or overwhelming, but it's worth it in the end. The chorus speaks to a person who has been used or manipulated, but has the determination to rise above it and succeed on their own. The line "I won't walk in anyone's shadow" emphasizes the importance of self-determination, and not living in someone else's perceived expectations.
The second verse continues this theme of resilience, with lines like "rock hard, bodyguard, laser beam, war machine," emphasizing the need to be strong and protect oneself in the face of any challenge. The line "colorblind, I'm paralyzed" suggests that sometimes things may seem overwhelming or unfair, but it is up to the individual to find a way forward. The final lines of the second verse, "breakup, makeup, plug me in, turn me up," suggest that the challenges we face are not insurmountable, and that with the right attitude and effort, we can overcome them.
Overall, Fate is an anthem of empowerment and resilience, encouraging listeners to work hard, stay focused, and rise above any challenges they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Get up, roll 'em out, let 'em have it, shout it out
Wake up, start your day, give it your all, share your voice
Work hard, stay on guard, keep your chin up, you're a star
Put effort in, stay alert, stay positive, you're amazing
Sit straight, never late, love / hate, checkmate
Sit up tall and be punctual, balance love and hate, making superior moves
Sunshine, primetime, now I think I'm going blind
The sun shines, it's my time, I'm so happy I could go blind
You thrill me, fulfill me,
You excite and complete me,
You use me, got to choose me
You employ me, gotta pick me
I'll still fly with or without you
I'll continue to soar whether you're with me or not
I can't be erased
I won't disappear
I won't walk in anyone's shadow
I'll make my own path, won't follow others
Gonna play the hand of fate
I'll see where life takes me
Rock hard, bodyguard, laser beam, war machine
Be strong and protected, focused and powerful
What a shame, it's a crime, colorblind, I'm paralyzed
It's sad and unjust, unable to see properly, can't move or think clearly
Hardcore, what's the score, get me off, gimmie more
Be aggressive, what's the result, motivate me, I want more
Breakup, makeup, plug me in, turn me up
End it, start it again, energize me, raise the volume
You feed me, you need me
You provide to me, you require me
You confuse me, you can't refuse me
You perplex me, you can't reject me
Solo
Instrumental break
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
brnleague99
Kulick tore the house down on the KISS album "Revenge" (A personal favorite...)
Best Ever Epic Millennial
bruces favorite is Asylum
marshjvm
The music kicks! Should've had Corabi on vocals for this one too.
Acekicken
A good CD , But would love to see him hook up with a few big name Singers
brucekulickfan
Perfection! The RnR Hall of Fame news KISS. That said.....KISS needs KULICK
DoggiesLiver
I wont walk in anyones shadow... this tune is about rejecting to wear kiss makeup, and accepting the fate. - I'm glad cos its made this kick ass song
Michael J. Keplinger
@DoggiesLiver Problem is he never rejected the make up since he joined the band when the make up was already gone and (respectfully) wasn't asked back. So where would that attitude come from?
mandrocker
@TheStonesfan50 you are welcome :)
Giantsfan88
Im the animal is by far the best here
brucekulickfan
*****needs KISS**** my bad!