Kevin James

The King of Queens Rocks out to KISS and Survivor

A Taste:

Kiss, Survivor

In Paul Blart: Mall Cop, the latest comedy from Adam Sandler’s Happy Madison production company, the title character gets down with Guitar Hero, cruises the mall to classic anthems, and can light up the dance floor. For star Kevin James, Paul Blart had the perfect soundtrack.

James exclaims, “I love the music in all of Adam Sandler’s movies. He chooses great tunes that take you back to whatever time the film takes place in. He helped me with the music in Paul Blart. I’m psyched about it. Adam picked Survivor’s ‘I Can’t Hold Back,’ and I just loved it. The KISS song ‘Detroit Rock City’ really stands out. Those two were the ones that meant a lot to me. I love the Barry Manilow songs in the movie, too. They get me emotional. I may not be the proudest when somebody finds Barry on my iPod—I have to try to cover it up [laughs].”

Luckily for James, that’s not a punishable offence, especially not in the mall.

—Rick Florino
01.14.09

Tags: Kevin James, Kiss, Survivor