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From: Cincinnati.com
Posted: July 3, 2009
Critter Smith flew on an airplane for the first time June 27.
"It was awesome taking off and looking out the window at how high we were," he said.
But that was nothing compared to what was waiting for him and his mom, Carol, after they landed in Milwaukee.
They were flown there as guests of KISS, one of the world's most famous rock-n-roll bands, for a concert that night.
Critter got to meet the band - Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer - before the show, take pictures during the show and returned home with a stash of memorabilia almost too big to carry.
From: AceFrehley.com
Posted: July 3, 2009
Here is commercial announcing the release date for Ace Frehley's Anomaly!
The wait is finally over, the anticipation is over, the date is upon us...
From: Forest Grove News-Times
Posted: July 2, 2009
The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club will be the place to be on Aug. 2-3 as the stars come out for the third Pacific University Legends Golf Classic, hosted by Tommy Thayer.
The KISS lead guitarist will welcome another star-studded cast for an exciting two days of dinner, entertainment and golf in support of Pacific University’s 20-sport intercollegiate athletics program.
Over its first two years, the Legends Golf Classic has raised over $250,000 for Pacific, benefiting both student-athletes and the general student population.
Thayer will headline an exciting group of celebrities from the worlds of golf, music, entertainment and sports.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: June 30, 2009
Alright Myrtle Beach! You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best!
The KISS Coffeehouse 3rd Anniversary Party will be an all day and night rock & roll party featuring very special guest, KISS drummer Eric Singer. With the new KISS album being released in the fall, this will be a great opportunity to meet with Eric and ask him questions about the new record, his song and the tour.
Fans purchasing the Double Platinum package will also receive a message from Eric (his Audiograph!), recorded especially for you while you meet with him. This message will be downloaded onto the KISS Coffeehouse recordable keychain and will become the ultimate collectible! Eric's personal Audiograph will also be saved digitally and will be emailed to each fan within one week of the event.
All photos taken with Eric will also be available for download within a week of the event on Flickr. We'll email everyone the link when the photos are up!
KISSONLINE will be onsite and a KISS Tribute band will keep things rolling through the nite!
We hope to see you all on August 1st!
Tickets are on sale now at www.kisscoffeehouse.com.
KISS Full-Face Masks
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: July 1, 2009
Just released today - The last addition to the long line of recent KISS Halloween Costumes. Unlike the KISS Half-Masks that were released recently from the same company, the Full-Face Masks fit completely over the head and neck and have realistic hair attached to the scalp. Thick, sturdy rubber construction. Interestingly enough, the eyes are rubber as well, with slits above the eyeballs for the wearer to see out. Adult sizes only and we have them in stock and ready to ship today!
KISS Full-Face Masks - $38.99 at KISSmuseum.com
From: Slam Sports
Posted: June 30, 2009
The original God of Thunder will be on hand at the upcoming Honda Indy Toronto.
Gene Simmons, bassist/vocalist for classic rock stalwarts KISS, has been named grand marshal for the July 12 race, organizers announced Monday.
Simmons, who co-founded KISS more than 35 years ago, was involved in the global marketing of the IndyCar Series for several years through his partnership in Simmons Abramson Marketing.
"Gene Simmons is one of the most recognizable figures and groundbreaking businessmen in the world and we are pleased to have him be a big part of the 2009 Honda Indy Toronto," Kevin Savoree, president of race promoter Andretti Green Toronto, said in a statement.
The Honda Indy Toronto takes place July 10-12 which coincides with the southern Ontario leg of an upcoming Kiss Canadian tour, including a two-night stand at Casino Rama Entertainment Centre on July 20-21.
From: Kevin Gray
Posted: June 29, 2009
Well, I've been a fan since I was 2. My sister gave me Lovegun and it was all over. I started playing drums at 4 as a result (I'm 35 now). My sister passed away when I was 6, and I still have that original Love Gun tape to this day. I know that doesn't tie in with the tattoo, but it's a cool story.
I have always thought their imagery would certainly work great for a tattoo, but I didn't want to do a "self portrait" type like many people. I worked with images from the KISS 4K comic and with my artist at Topnotch Tattoo in Elgin, IL and came up with this scheme. I met Paul at an art exhibit, and Gene at winter NAMM and they both were very impressed with the work. I got it done between May and August of 08, It probably took about 40 hours all together. If anyone wants to comment feel free to Email me @ GroovinHD@yahoo.com
From: CMT
Posted: June 29, 2009
When I interviewed Keith Urban last month, we talked a lot about guitars. Well, he talked. I listened. He had a lot to say about his whole arsenal. But the thrill in his voice seemed to go up a notch when we got around to his latest creation.
It's a Fender, and senior master guitar builder and artist Yuriy Shishkov made this Telecaster just for Urban. Urban told me it was his love of KISS' Paul Stanley growing up and his Mirror Ball Iceman guitar that gave him the idea for his own decked-out guitar. "I was always mesmerized by his guitar. So we reached out to the guy who'd made one for Paul, so we could do a Telecaster with that same look. Like broken pieces of mirror all over it."
When I asked him how heavy it was, he said very. "I've had a '56 Les Paul and a Start that were real back breakers, so I should be fine," he said. And when I asked him how it would sound, he laughed and told me, "You'll be blinded into thinking it sounds good."
From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: June 29, 2009
The 30th Annual TELLY AWARDS have been announced and ONE LIVE KISS received the highest honor!
ONE LIVE KISS : Producers Paul Stanley & Louis Antonelli have received the Special CLASSIC GOLD TELLY AWARD, presented to Film & Video productions that are among the finest in the 30 year history of THE TELLY AWARDS.
Founded in 1978, The Telly is the premier award honoring outstanding local, regional and cable TV programs, as well as the finest video and film productions. The 30th Annual TELLY AWARDS received over 14,000 entries from all 50 states and 5 continents.
Among past winners of The TELLY AWARDS are industry leaders such as: Harpo Studios - Oprah Winfrey, Dreamworks, Pixar, Disney, Lightstorm Entertainment, TCM, Clear Channel Entertainment, CNN, A&E, Comcast, VH1, Time Warner, MTV, and Universal Studios.
From: Television.aol.com
Posted: June 29, 2009
While Gene Simmons may be best known as the long-tongued bassist from Kiss, he's slowly but surely proving he also has a knack for reality TV, as 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' sails into its fourth season Sundays at 9 p.m. on A&E.
The show gives fans and voyeurs a peek behind the makeup into the rock icon's family life with longtime girlfriend Shannon Tweed, son Nick, daughter Sophie and dog Snippy.
Gene talked to AOL TV about his disdain for marriage, why he could take anyone's girl and how Adam Lambert may have already killed his post-'American Idol' career.
Now that Nick's off at college, might he get his own reality show?
I don't think he's interested, actually. He was just offered a motion picture, but it doesn't really appeal to him. He's got his graphic novel, called 'Incarnate,' so he's more about drawing and writing, and he's got music too. If the right movie comes along he'll do that. Likewise for Sophie. But the only job Sophie and Nick have is to do well in school and be charming young adults. That's it. That's their job.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: June 28, 2009
KISS perform "Nothin' to Lose" and "C'mon and Love Me" during their Alive 35 Summer Tour at Milwaukee's Summerfest on 6/27/09.
From: The Journal Sentinel
Posted: June 29, 2009
When it comes to covering up your age, makeup goes a long way.
Celebrating more than 35 years of painting their faces and blowing stuff up, Kiss, the undisputed monsters of arena rock, proved Saturday night at the Marcus Amphitheater that they've got plenty more rock left in their lycra-and-leather tanks.
With a new album on the horizon, the rockers opted instead to dig deep into their catalog, tearing through a blistering set of tunes mostly plucked from their first three albums.
Descending to the stage amid a series of fiery blasts on a metal platform spewing smoke - and with an image of bassist-turned-reality-TV-star Gene Simmons' serpentine tongue flicker splashed across towering video screens behind them - the band ripped right into the thunderous hit "Deuce" off their eponymous 1974 debut.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: June 26, 2009
KISS, one of the most influential and successful rock and roll bands of all-time, will anchor this year's VOODOO EXPERIENCE!
More than 150 artists are confirmed for this year's VOODOO EXPERIENCE, Friday, October 30, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1. The 11th annual VOODOO EXPERIENCE--and the third to coincide exactly with Halloween--will once again celebrate music, as well as New Orleans' bohemian culture, arts and cuisine.
KISS will rock New Orleans with the one-of-a-kind stage show for which they're known. Along with the screaming guitars, lights and pyrotechnics that have made KISS "The Greatest Rock n Roll Show On Earth," the band will play songs from their vast repertoire of classic hits. Having sold 90 million records worldwide, KISS has become the soundtrack of a generation.
For a limited time, three-day weekend tickets are $169, ALL IN with no additional fees; LOA Lounge VIP pass are $475, ALL IN with no additional fees and are available via Ticketmaster.com (www.ticketmaster.com) and the www.thevoodooexperience.com.
More information about this year's VOODOO EXPERIENCE can also be found at www.thevoodooexperience.com
From: ThePeterboroughExaminer.com
Posted: June 26, 2009
Mayor Paul Ayotte is shouting out loud that he supports Peterborough's bid for the KISS concert.
"I think this concert will bring a lot of people to the city," Ayotte said outside city hall yesterday. "I'm sure there are KISS fans from all over the region who will travel to Peterborough for the concert."
Superfan Darryl Andrews, 38, who has been a loyal KISS fan since he was seven, printed off "bring KISS to Peterborough" cards to collect people's email addresses.
"If they don't want to vote online I'll do it for them," said Andrews, who was dressed in a full Paul Stanley costume, complete with a black star painted over his right eye.
"You don't have to be a KISS fan to bring them to Peterborough."
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: June 25, 2009
KISS will rock the Milwaukee Summerfest on Saturday, June 27! The show will take place at the Marcus Amphitheater.
Pavilion seats are SOLD OUT...only uncovered bleacher and lawn seats remain.
Ticket for the general public are on sale now at www.ticketmaster.com.
Only 3 Meet & Greet Packages remain for this show.
CLICK HERE to purchase Meet & Greet Packages.
For more info on the 2009 Summerfest visit http://www.summerfest.com/.
From: GrandstrandReview.com
Posted: June 24, 2009
While some ask, why? I say, Why not?!
Pat Roig of New Orleans, Louisiana decided to have himself permanently adorned with two of his favorite things in life. KISS and...well, his Chihuahuas.
Pat said the decision was an easy one, adding "I Love my dogs and I love KISS! Most of these dogs were rescues and as a life-long KISS fan, I'd been thinking of this idea for the last few years. I had the work done at NOLA Tattoo. It took about 2 1/2 hours. Not too painful."
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