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 June 2007 NewsPage updated on June 30, 2007All news should be considered an unconfirmed report unless verified, and all information published at KISS Asylum is attributed to the source from which it was received so that readers may judge the validity of the statements for themselves. All information is confirmed where possible, and all publication is governed by common sense.
From: BLABBERMOUTH.net The legendary PETER CRISS — founding member, drummer and vocalist of the iconic rock group KISS — in an unprecedented CD promotion, is releasing a special edition of his new upcoming solo CD, "One for All", which will be available worldwide on July 24. In dedication to his fans, Criss personally autographed a limited amount of CDs of the "special edition" package, which will be marked with a "gold" sticker on the CD, and will be available in the U.S. at the retail chain Best Buy. "One for All" on Silvercat Records, distributed by Sony/RED, is an autobiographical collection featuring Criss' self-penned tunes, in addition to several cover songs and tribute songs to his fans, that reflect his outlook on life at this point in his long-standing career. In addition to arranging and writing the lyrics and melodies for most of the material on the CD, "One for All" is the first fully self-produced CD by Criss. He was also joined by longtime friends and acclaimed musicians — bandleader Paul Shaffer and bassist Will Lee, as well as guitarist Mike McLaughlin.
From: KULICK.net Well summer is here and it is time to get busy with Grand Funk. As you know I have been doing some traveling lately out of the country (South America, UK), but the warm weather is here in the USA, so bookings for GFR are very strong this season. We were recently at a huge biker rally in Austin Texas, called ROT (Republic of Texas). Huge crowd and the stage was great! Here's a great live shot to share with you all. After that show we performed at a casino in Niagara Falls, Canada. The falls on the Canadian side showcases the amazing Horseshoe Falls, that makes a majestic statement from any angle. Well how about the view outside my hotel window! It was unreal to say the least. I couldn't stop looking at it. Next up was Las Vegas and the show at the Green Valley Ranch was terrific. You can read the rest of the blog as well as check out all the other updates by visiting BRUCE's site!!!
From: PAULSTANLEY.com The St Louis KISS Expo was excellent, and the highlight was a live film of PAUL STANLEY's Live To Win tour in High Definition. It looked and sounded amazing. Those of you who caught Paul on tour knew what to expect, but the ones that didn't had a huge treat watching that performance filmed in Chicago. Great job by Louis Antonelli who is quite the KISS fan of course. (Photo is screen shot from "Do You Love Me?")
From: KISSonline.com Inside sources confirm that, like Vol. 1, there will, in fact, be three different limited edition "4th bonus discs" in the initial pressings of KISSOLOGY Vol. 2. Retailer details are not confirmed at this time. The shows to be featured are: Capital Centre – Largo, MD – 7/7/79 (Dynasty Tour) [track listing forthcoming, though ALL 4 solo albums songs will be included] Budokan Hall – Tokyo Japan – 4/21/88 (Crazy Nights Tour) [more]
From: Billboard KISS will follow up its wildly successful 2006 DVD box set, "Kissology: Volume One, 1974-1977," on Aug. 14 with a second volume chronicling 1978-1991 via VH1 Classic Records. "It's fantastic that 'Volume One' of 'Kissology' has done huge numbers, but does it surprise me? No, not at all," KISS guitarist TOMMY THAYER tells Billboard.com. "This is KISS in its early raw form, four guys with the hunger and fire, aspiring to take on the world. All this great footage is finally available and it's exciting.". "Volume Two" will be comprised of three DVDs and a fourth disc that will vary by retailer. The first disc will feature a news special on the band from 1978 and an infamous 1979 interview with Tom Snyder, with other elements still pending, according to KISS' Web site.. [more]
From: cbc.ca/thehour/ Throughout his rock career, GENE SIMMONS, the KISS bassist, became famous for a number of things. Like, spitting out blood. Belching fire. And of course, that long, very long tongue. Well, he's also gained a reputation for being a pretty savvy marketing guy. Along with all the business ventures he's done with the band. He has a marketing company, a record company, an audio visual company. He's published a magazine, called GENE SIMMONS Tongue. [more]
From: statesmen.wmpenn.edu William Penn University men's basketball coach John Henry and football coach Todd Hafner had a once-in-a-lifetime experience last Sunday when they worked security detail for KISS front man GENE SIMMONS at a IndyCar Series event at the Iowa Speedway in Newton. The pair served as bodyguards for the rocker, who is currently the star of the A&E reality series "Simmons' Family Jewels". They spent the entire day with Simmons and his entourage as personal crowd control. Simmons attended the race to promote IndyCar racing. He is part of the "I am Indy" Simmons-Abramson marketing campaign. Throughout the day, he signed autographs and took pictures with fans, while also meeting with drivers. [more]
From: PAULSTANLEY.com Here are Paul's latest three paintings: Kyoto, Pride of the Rising Sun and Exodus. Paul continues to explore new styles with his latest releases. One can see the influences of Miro and Calder, or the minimalism of Rodko. These pieces will be available as limited edition prints in a couple of weeks.
From: KISSOnline.com The first ever St. Louis KISS Fan Expo turned out to be an eventful day for all who attended! The Expo started out with KISS guitarist TOMMY THAYER surprising the crowd by calling in to wish the fans a great day. Tommy took a few questions from the crowd and told them he was getting excited for the upcoming KISS shows. Next up special guest BRUCE KULICK held a Q&A, and then treated the crowd to an unexpected guitar performance, which included the crowd favorite "Unholy". While the fans mingled and shopped for KISS Collectibles, Bruce spent the rest of the day in the ballroom - signing autographs and posing for photos - including one with Butch Berry. Butch, the son of the legendary rocker Chuck Berry, stopped by with his own son to see what a KISS Expo is all about. Later in the afternoon director Louis Antonelli took the stage to introduce his PAUL STANLEY Live To Win Concert Film with the help of Mr. Stanley himself. Paul phoned in and told the crowd he was proud of the film and what Lou had accomplished. As the crowd chanted Paul, Paul, Paul - the lights were turned off and the preview began. For the next 30 minutes many in the crowd sang along and applauded as if they were actually at a live show. The preview included the film's trailer as well as the songs "Live To Win", "Got To Choose", "Tonight You Belong To Me", " Everytime I See You Around", "Do You Love Me" and "Love Gun". Special thanks from KOL: KISSONLINE had a great time catching up with the fans. Thanks to all of our friends and supporters who stopped by our booth - it is always a treat to meet other members of the KISS ARMY! I can't tell you how much your comments on the site mean.
From: TOMMYTHAYER.com BEL AIR, CA - JUNE 21: Musician TOMMY THAYER of the rock band KISS and his wife Amber attend the 2nd Annual All Star Night at the Playboy Mansion on June 21, 2007 in Bel Air, California. The auction-fundraiser was to raise money for Cure Autism Now Foundation and was attended by celebrities, pro athletes and Playboy playmates.
From: filmfoetus.com LIVE TO DREAM! is an insider’s glimpse into the creative process of PAUL STANLEY and his concert film titled "Live to Win Live" which was directed by filmmaker Louis Antonelli. The cameras shadow Antonelli as he works behind the scenes to capture Stanley’s solo performance in Chicago. Stanley’s back-up band for the tour is the House Band featured on CBS TV’s Rock Star. LIVE TO DREAM! features interviews with PAUL STANLEY, Louis Antonelli, Manager Doc McGhee, band members Jimmy McGorman, Rafael Moreira and Nate Morton, as well as a dozen fans from the Chicago show. Director D.P. Carlson shares producer, camera and editing credit with longtime collaborator MIKE WEBER. BRIAN KOBELUCH created the graphics and animations. DV * Color * Stereo * 2007
From: DesMoinesRegister.com Newton, Ia. - KISS rocker GENE SIMMONS, flanked by two attractive, tan, blond women, created a stir everywhere he walked on the Iowa Speedway infield. And in case that wasn't enough stir, he would talk.. "Women spend all this time putting on makeup and perfume to look like this. The least we can do is pay them attention," Simmons said as he strolled toward the pit areas, signing autographs and talking with fans as he moved.. [more]
From: Sky News Check out this video interview with PAUL STANLEY on YouTube.
From: Goldmine Magazine There’s so much more to Peter "The Catman" Criss than the layer of black and white stage makeup that he wore as the drummer and a founding member of the legendary rock band KISS. He hates it when people make illegal music downloads, because it’s stealing. He’s a voracious reader who loves to read about the theater, history, music and biographies — especially the success stories. He’s an aspiring author who is writing his own book. He’s an actor, probably best known for his role on the HBO prison drama "Oz." And then, of course, there is Peter’s life’s passion: music. He loves to make "records" (he’s old school, after all). [more]
From: KISS Army Australia ERIC SINGER was gracious enough to grant me an interview over email just recently. I took my chances and contacted his PR for the Alice Tour who just happens to be the rockin' Paul Drennan of "Six Hours" (who are Alice's support). Eric wanted to talk to me over the phone, but he was having problems getting a good line in South America. Enjoy and as you can see I tried to get KISS news. Eric rules and if you're seeing him while he's in town next month, be sure to thank him! He is awesome and I can't believe he let a small time rock writer like me pick his brain. I am eternally grateful! Felice Q1. As a kid in Cleveland, what made you happy? I remember muscle cars, buying records, going to concerts, swimming at the beach in the summer (Lake Erie) and jamming with friends at parties in their basements ! Q2. When did it register in your own mind, that for you, drumming was more then just a past-time? Read the entire interview at www.kissarmyaustralia.com
From: Bravewords.com Versailles Records has announced that it is seeking submissions from KISS fans for an original album cover design for the label's forthcoming release Lick It Up: A Millennium Tribute To KISS, which is due in the spring of 2008. Any submissions should be emailed in JPEG (300 DPI) format to versaillesrecords2006@yahoo.com. A final decision will be made on the official album cover selection this September.
From: GENESIMMONS.com I am holding in my sweaty hands, the debut of our SIMMONS COMICS GROUP and in particular, our first title: GENE SIMMONS HOUSE OF HORRORS #1. Our friends and partners at IDW PUB, Chris Ryall, Ted Adams and Thomas Waltz really delivered the goods. Great writers/artists and terrific layout. Young NICK SIMMONS has his first published work, THE CHILD. [more]
From: PAULSTANLEY.com Director D.P Carlson has finished his companion film to Paul’s upcoming Concert film DVD. ‘PAUL STANLEY – Live To Dream!’ is a behind the scenes documentary featurette which Carlson describes as, ‘an insider’s glimpse’ into PAUL STANLEY’s creativity, and personal journey from his first solo album in 1978, to his latest ‘Live To Win’ release and Tour. The film also captures the emotional and creative process of how Producer/Director Louis Antonelli’s concert film, ‘PAUL STANLEY – Live To Win Live!’ came to be. ‘PAUL STANLEY - Live To Dream!’ features interviews with PAUL STANLEY, Louis Antonelli, Manager DOC McGHEE, band members JIMMY McGORMAN, RAFAEL MOREIRA, and NATE MORTON, as well as personal insights from fans attending the Chicago concert & filming. D.P. Carlson told PaulStanley.com, "What attracted me to this film was not just the opportunity to work with one of my rock heroes from KISS, but to explore the unique relationship between filmmaker Louis Antonelli and PAUL STANLEY - who is one of Louis’ childhood idols."
From: KISSOnline Tommy is being honored in his hometown of Beaverton, Oregon as Grand Marshal of the 50th Anniversary Beaverton Celebration Parade on September 15th 2007. Beaverton is Portland's largest suburban area and home of Nike World Headquarters. This advertisement will adorn the side Tri-Met buses in the Portland Metropolitan area from mid-August through September to promote the event.
From: KISSOnline Following the 6x Platinum success of KISSOLOGY... KISS is thrilled to announce that KISSOLOGY Volume 2 will be released on August 14, 2007! The KISSOLOGY Volume 2 DVD set will encompass 1978 - 1992, and include seven hours of Live KISS on Three DVD’s. A bonus 4th DVD will be made available via exclusive distribution outlets (KOL will have more details soon on the bonus discs). Stay Tuned to KISSONLINE for additional KISSOLOGY 2 posts over the next few months. Updates will include exclusive clips, artwork and interviews. [more]
From: Radio Reality Check On July 19th at 8PM (PT) 11PM (ET) PETER CRISS will be our special guest live on the show! We will be playing a few world premiers from Peter's new album "One For All", set to be released July 24th. KISS / Cat fans can chat and listen live at: www.radiorealitycheck.com July 19th! We will update you on this show, the closer it gets!
From: The Free Lance-Star As a member of the wildly popular rock band KISS, PAUL STANLEY hid his persona under layers of makeup and spandex. But since the spectacularly coifed guitarist began painting, Stanley is opening up through his artwork. Wentworth Gallery is offering KISS fans and art lovers alike the chance to see Stanley's works during exhibitions tomorrow and Saturday at the gallery's locations in Bethesda, Md., and McLean. Stanley will be present at both events. "I saw his art and it sort of struck me as being very, very good," Wentworth owner Michael O'Mahony told The Free Lance-Star this week. "Besides the fact that obviously he's a very well-known rock star, his art is good enough to stand on its own." [more]
From: PeterCriss.net PETER CRISS' solo album, "One For All" will be released July 24th on Silvercat Records.
From: Eric-Singer.com On Monday 9 July, ERIC SINGER will be hosting an event at The Gershwin Room at the Espy in Melbourne, Australia. Eric will conduct a Q&A with the fans, sign autographs and be available for photos as well as jamming on a set of 70’s rock classics with some members of the Alice Cooper band including Alice’s daughter Calico.
From: PaulStanley.com Fans anxiously awaiting news regarding PAUL STANLEY's upcoming DVD release of the concert film 'PAUL STANLEY - Live To Win Live!, filmed during Paul's US Tour late last year will be excited to learn that the movie was completed a few weeks ago in Chicago by Director Louis Antonelli & his team. The massive, 14 camera production, which features Paul's scorching performance at Chicago's House Of Blues on November 6th was 'a labor of love for all involved in its creation' Antonelli stated. The feature film has a running time of close to two hours, and includes a wealth of bonus materials including Director D.P. Carlson's dynamic making of documentary, 'PAUL STANLEY - Live To Dream!' Antonelli went on to say, 'I've worked with many outstanding artists during my long career, but Paul is definitely in a class by himself! He is a consummate artist, gentleman, and has a warm spirit that brings out the very best in everyone who works with him!' Lou also shared with PaulStanley.com some heartfelt words when asked to talk about the complex process of making the film, 'I had a terrific crew of dedicated professionals who gave their all, with many fondly expressing to me during the production what PAUL STANLEY and his music has meant to their lives - all I can say right now is this shared feeling really comes across on the screen!'
From: Frank Blackwell Check out my KISS cake. What a great 40th birthday!
From: Rainbow Media "There’s no more record industry. When Kazaa and all the download sites went up I said this is robbery, this will kill the music industry – you will all be sorry. The record industries are just about to roll over and die, the entire industry is in chaos because anything you give away for free will come back and fuck you up." - GENE SIMMONS on The Henry Rollins Show this Friday. Rollins ‘Tees Off’ on what ‘selling out’ really is. GENE SIMMONS discusses the Simmons family dynamic, the legacy of KISS and following his gut. In the third ‘Drawing Conclusions’ of the season Rollins recounts the hanging of Saddam Hussein. Queens of The Stone Age perform. This Friday…Henry sits down with GENE SIMMONS and Queens of The Stone Age perform ‘Misfit Love.’ PLUS…Check out a second musical performance by Queens of The Stone Age exclusively at IFC.com. http://www.ifc.com/series?aId=18033 The Henry Rollins Show Season Two – Fridays @ 11pm ET/8pm PT Episode 11 – Premieres Friday, June 22 Sit down Guest: GENE SIMMONS Musical Guest: Queens of The Stone Age
From: The Sun News He's the spaceman in what fans call the greatest band in the universe. Iconic guitarist ACE FREHLEY touched down Saturday at Broadway at the Beach for KISS Coffee House's first anniversary.. Hundreds of fans with KISS paraphernalia, make-up and tattoos waited in line to see the '70s group's guitarist.. [more]
From: KISSOnline ACE capped off a great day at the Coffeehouse by surprising the crowd with a rockin' performance of "Shock Me"! Backed by KISS tribute band Mr. Speed, ACE tore through his signature song with great vocals and a scorching guitar solo! After the song, ACE was escorted from the stage as the crowd chanted ACE, ACE, ACE. ACE greeted over 2000 fans at the KISS Coffeehouse! He signed Tattoos, clothing, Gold albums, photos and just about every collectible imaginable. PAUL STANLEY called from Hawaii to wish ACE well, and the two of them spent 15 minutes catching up before ACE continued signing autographs. [more]
From: Kulick.net BRUCE's Guitar Clinic June 23rd In Georgia BRUCE will be at Ponier Music in Kennesaw, Georgia on Saturday, June 23rd for a clinic and Q&A. Do not miss this chance to learn from a legandary rock star. Tickets are only $8.00 in advance and $10.00 the day of the show. For more info contact Ponier Music at 770-422-7766 or 770-514-5700.
From: Jay Moore My friends and I met both BRUCE KULICK& ERIC SINGER (along with Jon Corabi) at one of the KISS Expo’s. I just wanted to say what gentlemen they all were & generous with their time, very friendly & kind enough to take these photos with us. [more]
From: KISSOnline We're here at the KISS Coffeehouse getting ready for Saturday's Anniversary Party. The Coffeehouse has been rockin' all day with fans from around the globe! We've chatted with fans from Japan, Sweden, Norway, Germany, England and all over the US. Everyone is so excited about seeing Ace tomorrow. Pictured are the 1st Anniversary VIP pass, Trash Can, Ace photo Cookie and Collectible pin. These are the items that the VIP ticket holders receive. We'll post a few times Saturday during the day.
From: KISSOnline Thank you for all of your emails concerning KISS' upcoming Summer shows! Many of you are asking about the venue and ticket details, so here they are!! Kewadin Casinos in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on July 20. Tickets are available via the Internet by clicking here or by phone at 1-800-KEWADIN (539-2346). Rock Fest 2007 in Cadott, Wisconsin on July 21. Tickets are available via the Internet by clicking here or by phone at 1-800-326-3378. Soboba Casino Arena in San Jacinto, California on July 27. Tickets are available via the Internet by clicking here or by phone at 951-665-1311. The band is very excited about the response to these shows and have decided to let the fans vote on a song that KISS will perform at all three. A list of 10 or so songs is currently being compiled and will include songs that KISS has never performed in concert. KISS will perform the song that receives the most fan votes! In the next week or so we will post the list on KOL - along with instructions on how to vote.
From: KISSOnline.com Hope to see everyone at the KISS Coffeehouse's 1st Anniversary Party this Saturday. ACE FREHLEY will be greeting fans from 7:15pm-9:45pm (no ticket needed). KISSONLINE will be set up directly in front of the Coffeehouse all day & night. This is a free event! The Coffeehouse will be selling 1st Anniversary t-shirts (pictured on the left) as well as their new 40" X 70" KISS Beach Towels (pictured on the right)!
From: GENESIMMONS.com No Good TV is a new web video network geared to 18-34 year-old men, or perhaps I should say boys, because its appeal is clearly to guys who enjoy fart-jokes and rock’n'roll more than high culture. But then again, what else can you expect from a company that has the old KISS guitarist GENE SIMMONS, you know with the tongue, as an investor and Chairman of the Board? NGTV balances on the very edge of bad taste, but it’s certainly a whole new kind of web video experience. Unlike YouTube and along the lines of the hyped online TV service Joost, NGTV aims to have the look and feel of professionally produced television, but totally uncensored and with interactive and animated components. "Quality programming is our thing, unlike all the user-generated content sites that are out there. We are trying to give MTV and HBO a run for its money", says Kourosh Taj, Co-President and Head of Programming. While the comparison to HBO seems a little far-fetched, NGTV certainly looks better than most original web TV networks I have seen out there. Like HBO, NGTV embraces the fact that they can use the work "fuck", but takes it too a whole other level. You'll see what I mean. [more]
From: ERIC-SINGER.com On Monday 9 July, ERIC SINGER will be hosting an event at The Gershwin Room at the Espy in Melbourne, Australia. Eric will conduct a Q&A with the fans, sign autographs and be available for photos as well as jamming on a set of 70’s rock classics with some members of the Alice Cooper band including Alice’s daughter Calico. The night will also feature Melbourne’s long-time famed KISS tribute act, DYNISSTY and merchandise for sale. Tickets are on sale from The Gershwin Room at the Faster Louder website online at www.fasterlouder.com.au or at the door if available
From: PAULSTANLEY.com Taking a break from the beach, Paul dropped by the Celebrites Gallery in Maui yesterday to check out some of his new Original paintings freshly framed for his upcoming exhibition. On Friday night, Paul will unveil seven new pieces, inspired by his interest in surrealist masters Joan Miro and Alexander Calder. Friday will be an exciting night ! see you there!!
From: KISSOnline KISS fragrances are now available in over 3000 WalMart Stores across the country! WalMart is carrying the KISS Him and KISS Her in .5 oz. and 1.7 oz. sizes. They are also stocking the 4 oz. KISS Him Body Spray.
KISS Love Gun Mirrors From: KISSmuseum.com JUST RELEASED! Glass mirrors with KISS Love Gun artwork. Black plastic rigid frame and particle-board backing with wall hangers. Very durable Construction. Light is reflected from behind the artwork for a stunning effect. Available in three sizes: Small - 8" x 10" Medium - 12" x 16" Large - 16" x 20" Available at KISSmuseum.com
From: The ACE FREHLEY Archive Bill Baker's ACE FREHLEY Archive's website - http://www.theacefrehleyarchive.com has been updated with some great new photos of Ace & his Memorabilia. 35 new pictures have just been uploaded to the Archive with various live shots of Ace without make-up - throughout the KISS era, Frehley's Comet & Ace's solo career in the 90s. The Memorabilia page has been updated with various Ace memorabilia photos. New videos are up on the Archive! - Check out the making of 'Do Ya' and Ace live at the 'Cat Club' NY, September 24th 1986. Bill's review and photos from the the 21st Annual NY KISS Expo is also online. Check out - http://www.theacefrehleyarchive.com/news.htm for all the updates
From: TOMMYTHAYER.com It was quite a week in Memphis. I played in the Stanford St. Jude Classic pro-am golf tournament with my buddy Shaun Micheel. It's a thrill to play in an official PGA tour event like that. After the golf, we got up onstage at the "Eagles Nest" and jammed with a great local band, Dr. Zarr. We rocked it out with Free's "All Right Now", "Feel Like Makin' Love" by Bad Company, AC/DC's "You Shook Me All Night Long", some Bob Seger and of course a couple KISS classics to close out the show, the crowd loved it. - Tommy
From: PaulStanley.com If you're headed to the St. Louis KISS Fan Expo next weekend - you're in for a huge treat - PAUL STANLEY has authorized a special sneak peek of his upcoming LIVE TO WIN Concert DVD! "I'm really proud of this film and there's no reason to wait for the DVD release to share it with the fans", Paul stated Sunday. "Everyone at the KISS Expo are in for a treat that will leave them wanting and waiting for more". Director Louis Antonelli has put together a wonderful 30 minute piece including a trailer and several songs from Paul's Chicago House of Blues Show. Antonelli will be on hand to intro the film and will hold a Q & A directly after the screening. The first ever St. Louis KISS Fan Expo will also feature former KISS guitarist BRUCE KULICK. The Expo will take place on Sunday June 24th from 1:00PM to 8:00PM (12:00PM for VIP holders) at the Holiday Inn Southwest & Viking Conference Center 10709 Watson Rd. in St. Louis, MO. KISSONLINE will be attending the Expo and selling exclusive KOL merchandise! ts for the St. Louis KISS Fan Expo click here.
KISS Fabric Posters From: KISSmuseum.com Just released! Cloth posters printed on sheer, soft-as-silk polyester material. Extra large 30" x 40" size is big enough to use as a window-shade as well as a wall-hanging. Sharp, clear printing and great coloration. $12.50 at KISSmuseum.com
From: KISSOnline KISS will perform Friday July 27 at the Soboba Casino Arena in San Jacinto, California. Tickets for the show go on sale at 10 am (Pacific Time) Monday June 11 at the Soboba box office or Ticketmaster. Ticket prices range from $50 - $150 for the 8 PM show. Soboba Arena is adjacent to the Casino, and is an all ages venue. To purchase tickets for KISS (starting Monday June 11) click here or call the Soboba box office at 951-665-1311.
From: WCAX-TV A noteworthy concert was held Wednesday night at Missisquoi Valley Union High School. It's the final performance for band director Brooke Ostrander, who is retiring after 23 years at the school. "It's such a legacy he's leaving behind," said senior Annie Hartman, who plays the flute. "He's just such a creative, outstanding person." [more]
From: KULICK.net Well as you all know, the 5 days of the Fantasy Camp were simply amazing. And no matter how exhausted we were, the next morning about half the camp signed up for a bonus day to Liverpool, birthplace of The Beatles. How cool is that! So off we were to the train station at 9 AM for a first class ride for 3 hours on Virgin Trains. Had a blast talking with everyone, resting, eating, and there even was a little jam with Spike Edney leading the gang singing Beatles songs like in the famous mop top movie, "A Hard Days Night". Fantasy Camp rocks the train! Well as you all know, the 5 days of the Fantasy Camp were simply amazing. And no matter how exhausted we were, the next morning about half the camp signed up for a bonus day to Liverpool, birthplace of The Beatles. How cool is that! So off we were to the train station at 9 AM for a first class ride for 3 hours on Virgin Trains. Had a blast talking with everyone, resting, eating, and there even was a little jam with Spike Edney leading the gang singing Beatles songs like in the famous mop top movie, "A Hard Days Night". Fantasy Camp rocks the train! To read the rest of this blog and the other's previously posted check out BRUCE's site
From: TommyThayer.com While in Memphis this week, I was invited to take a private tour of Graceland. It's something that I've always wanted to do, to check out Elvis Presley's 14-acre private estate. Amber and I were told to drive directly to the main gate and we drove right up the driveway to the mansion and parked in front of Elvis's garage. It was an incredible experience, seeing up close the home of the King of Rock and Roll! photo: Tommy on the front steps of Graceland.
From: Blabbermouth/Undercover News A six-part video interview with KISS guitarist/vocalist PAUL STANLEY, recorded during his recent Australian solo tour, has been posted at Undercover News. Stanley was touring Australia in support of his new solo album, "Live to Win", which came out on October 24, 2006. The CD sold just under 17,000 copies in the United States during its first week of release to land at position No. 53 of The Billboard 200 chart. Click here to view the video.
From: GENESIMMONS.com GENE SIMMONS is scheduled to appear on the syndicated daytime talker "The Tyra Banks Show", on Tuesday, June 12. Tyra sits down with legendary rocker GENE SIMMONS and Shannon Tweed to discuss their reality show, "GENE SIMMONS' Family Jewels," which followed them as they got his and her facelifts. They are then joined by their son who makes the audience scream when he reveals the unique trait he inherited from his dad.
From: PAULSTANLEY.com Don't forget Paul will be making a special appearance at CELEBRITES GALLERY - Wailea, Maui, Hawaii - on June 15 between 6 PM and 9 PM. Reserve a place at the VIP reception by phone or email: Phone: 1 (808) 875-6565 E-mail: celebrites@maui.net
From: Phoenix Books Rock legend meets the greatest thinker on military strategy ever! A perfect pairing of the 2,500-year-old Chinese master and the contemporary mogul of rock music, the creator of KISS. As a modern stategist of today's entertainment wars, GENE SIMMONS has few equals. Over his nearly-forty-year career in show business GENE SIMMONS has fought countless battles, avoided even more (Sun Tzu would approve) and emerged victorious nearly every time. Now, GENE has updated one of the most famous manuals on tactics ever written, interpreted it for a contemporary audience, and added his novel observations. GENE SIMMONS' The Art Of War will take its place as the essential guide book for the 21st century warrior, no matter what the kind of battles being fought are. [more]
From: PAULSTANLEY.com Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present two art exhibitions by artist, rock icon, and legendary KISS frontman, PAUL STANLEY. He will make two special appearances at the Wentworth Gallery in La Jolla, CA. Paul's Wentworth Gallery Appearances: Friday, September 7, 2007 -- 6-9 PM Saturday, September 8, 2007 -- 6-9 PM Wentworth Gallery Prospect Square1025 Prospect Street La Jolla, CA For details on the VIP Reception with Paul, call 858-551-7071 or 800-732-6140.
Christine Sixteen 2 - Another High School Tribute To KISS From: KISSmuseum.com Our young and talented neighbors to the North have brought us the follow-up to last year's smash-hit KISS Tribute CD. CHRISTINE SIXTEEN 2 - ANOTHER HIGH SCHOOL TRIBUTE TO KISS is a Quebec High School project of 16 songs with the girls on vocals and the boys on guitars and drums. Quite a good mix of old and new KISS tracks grace this high-production disc. The KISS Museum is the official seller of this CD release - they cannot be purchased elsewhere. JUNGLE BABY DRIVER GOT LOVE FOR SALE WAR MACHINE SHOCK ME DEUCE GOD OF THUNDER WATCHIN' YOU MASTER AND SLAVE CREATURES OF THE NIGHT LARGER THAN LIFE 100,000 YEARS DIRTY LIVIN' CHARISMA INTO THE NIGHT BLACK DIAMOND bonus - GENE INTERVIEW from 1980 $23.95 with FREE POSTAGE until June 15 at KISSmuseum.com
From: TOMMYTHAYER.com I was fortunate to visit the Memphis Gibson Guitar factory for a personal tour today by David Winters, the Gibson Memphis Operations Manager. David is a fantastic guy and he gave my wife Amber and I a great personal tour of the facilities. The Memphis factory specializes in the Gibson Archtop and ES models, as well as Les Paul Customs and Doublenecks. I've played Gibsons all my life and it's always fun to see how these great guitars are made. Stay tuned for more on my trip this week to Memphis and Nashville. - Tommy Photo: Tommy with Gibson's David Winters
From: KISS A&E has said yes to a third season of "GENE SIMMONS: Family Jewels," upping its order to 24 half-hour episodes from last season's 20 installments. According to Variety, the decision was an easy one: "Jewels" is A&E's second-highest-rated series ever in the 18-to-49 and 25-to-54 adult demographics, behind only "Dog the Bounty Hunter." "Jewels" did even better in its second season than in its first, leaping by 15 percent in total viewers to a 1.5 million average and climbing by 11 percent in adults 18 to 49 and by 8 percent in adults 25 to 54. A&E's relationship with Mr. Simmons started with a one-shot "Biography" hour of the rock legend and KISS frontman. That "Biography" episode scored ...Full Story
From: Get A Life Inc Get A Life Inc presents the first ever St. Louis KISS Expo. Get ready for another great KISS Expo! The 2007 St. Louis KISS Expo will be held Sunday June 24th from 1:00PM to 8:00PM (12:00PM for VIP holders) Holiday Inn Southwest & Viking Conference Center 10709 Watson Rd. St. Louis, MO 63127 For hotel rooms - call 1-800-682-6338 Ask for the KISS Expo rate! The St. Louis KISS Expo will be a special tribute to MARK ST. JOHN. Special guests include BRUCE KULICK (KISS, Grand Funk Railroad and ESP) and KISS Army Founder Bill Starkey. Bruce and Bill will be answering questions and will be available for autographs and photos. We are still working on adding a couple of very special guests. We have just added a special surprise from VH1 Classic and KISS Catalogue Ltd. a special screening of the Sydney, Australia 11/22/80 show. This special DVD is part of the upcoming release of KISSology 2 DVD Set which will be released in the fall of 2007. The Sydney show will feature digitally restored video and 5.1 audio mix to stunning sound and picture quality on a 9 foot screen! Relive this fantastic moment in KISStory as KISSteria takes over the Inner Sanctum! Track list includes the following: Detroit Rock City, Cold Gin, Strutter, Shandi, Calling Dr. Love, Firehouse, Talk To Me, Is That You, I Was Made For Lovin' You, Love Gun, Rock And Roll All Nite and Black Diamond. Children 12 and under get in free! KISS merchandise and collectibles will be on sale throughout the day. There will be giveaways and contests too. This is the first KISS Expo ever in St. Louis, so let’s make it awesome! [more]
From: KULICK.net Last day of the camp, and the excitement along with the exhaustion of the days are in the air. All 7 bands playing for 15 minutes on stage in Studio One at the most famous studio in the world, Abbey Road! We had a morning session of rehearsal, and now it was time to discuss the staging of my band, "Cinco de Yayo". We knew Yayo, our amazing young 14 year old front-man, would introduce himself as "half Monster, half Mexican" but together WE are Cinco De Yayo!! Funny way to start the set but we loved his humor and want to keep things light for sure. After a good rehearsal tightening up our three tunes, we were off to our last camp lunch. I got my friend's contact info, as next up the talented Paul Carrack from Mike and the Mechanics and Squeeze was to play and do a Q and A for the campers. This guy can sing, and play the Hammond in a very excellent way. He did "How Long" from another band he was in called Ace, and then did the Squeeze hit "Tempted" before finishing off with "In The Living Years" from Mike and the Mechanics. What a finish to our camp entertainment. Paul is a class act and earned our respect as a "musicians musician". You can read the rest of this entry and all the other blog posts at BRUCE's site .
From: Music Star Promotions Gibson.com is now offering free guitar lessons featuring BRUCE KULICK of KISS teaching the KISS hit "Forever". Bob Kulick is also featured teaching how to play "Goodbye" off of PAUL STANLEY's '78 solo album. Both of these video lessons are taken from the KISS Forever instructional DVD where guitar players can learn how to play 10 KISS classics from Bruce and Bob Kulick. Check out the free lessons at http://lessons.gibson.com/lesson/
From: Blabbermouth.net Former KISS/current GRAND FUNK RAILROAD guitarist BRUCE KULICK will take part in a clinic and question-and-answer session at Ponier Music in Kennesaw, Georgia on Saturday, June 23. Tickets are only $8.00 in advance and $10.00 the day of the show. For more information, contact Ponier Music at 770-422-7766 or 770-514-5700.
From: KULICK.net Day four started off with my band, "Cinco De Yayo" going to Abbey Road Studios to record our new original that would be titled "Rock Steady". Scott, our journalist bassist, was missing in action, and I was freaking in the shuttle bus. I felt something was wrong and everyone tried to calm me down. But I was right... his plans to travel from his girl's place instead of the hotel backfired when the transportation was cancelled. He finally showed up wet and tired an hour late. But we got a bass from John Henry's as we were all really excited to cut that new song. We got the basic track down fairly quickly, and this time we were NOT in Studio 2, we used Studio 3. Many famous work was done there and to be quite honest, studio 2 was quite intimidating so I was happy for the change. The studio is amazing and our new engineers were willing and quite able to do the job for us. Chris and Andy were impressed with the music and really enjoyed Yayo's talent and personality. We got Yayo in to do better sounding guitar parts, and then got him to sing a rough, as we had some plans to get Jack Bruce's daughter on the song once everyone from the camp heard her rehearsing some it with my band. To read the whole blog go to BRUCE's site.
From: KULICK.net Another exciting day at the UK Fantasy Camp. I woke up and finally landed on my feet after working 6 hours at Abbey Road studios famed Studio 2. It was time to get back to rehearsing the band on our three songs. "Day Tripper" was getting tighter and tighter, and of course we had "Bitch" by the Stones pretty dialed in as we just had Bill Wyman of the Rolling Stones play that song with us the night before. Special guest Gary Brooker from Procol Harum, famed for the great song "Whiter Shade Of Pale", stopped by for a visit. I had my Procol Harum greatest hits CD ready for him to sign, and we played a new song that my star lead singer guitarist Yayo wrote. We were jamming all morning. That was our original tune for the competition and it was great to run it by Gary, as he is a famed keyboard player. We figured we could ask if the organ part I came up with was good. Gary jammed it with us, showing Joan our keyboard player, (great Mom of three kids, and a Doctor as well) some parts to use if she cared to. To read the whole blog you'll find it at BRUCE's site
From: KISSOnline What I learned from Gene and Paul was that they experienced all of the ups and downs in the business so they knew how to protect the band and move forward and survive in a difficult industry. They were able to deal with the record company and people who did the tours in a very tough way, because they rightfully felt that no one knew their vision like they did. - BRUCE KULICK 1-8 p.m. (12 p.m. for VIP holders) Holiday Inn Southwest and Viking Conference Center, 10709 Watson Rd. Tix $20 adv/$25 door; VIP tix $25 adv/$30 door There are two kinds of people who know about the existence of the hottest band in the world. There are the action-figure collecting, cranking to eleven, card-carrying Kissologists who love KISS to the point of obsession, and there are those who simply have never understood what all the fuss was about. Both factions will find common ground on June 24, with the very first KISS Expo to be held in St. Louis at the Holiday Inn Southwest and Viking Center. Not only will members of the KISS Army be on hand to proudly display the team colors of black and chrome, the expo is sure to draw the curious and puzzled to try and get an education on the pop culture impact of the face-painted rockers' timeless music and genius merchandising. Fans and collectors will be able to shop for popular and hard-to-find memorabilia, join in a tribute to the late KISS guitarist MARK ST. JOHN, and hang out with none other than ex-KISS guitarist BRUCE KULICK and the founder of the KISS Army, Bill Starkey. [more] |
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