If it wasn't for KISS, there would be no Guns N' Roses. Bands like that made Guns N' Roses. We were five guys with five personalities and five different influences. The stars were aligned for us.
The desire definitely comes from within. There are only a few people who make it to this level and those are the ones who have that innate desire.
But, you know again, getting back to what a group like ours might represent - the cleanliness thing.