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News Archive April 2009
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 29, 2009
KISS will rock Québec City's 2009 Summer Festival on Thursday, July 16.
Ticket on-sale information will be announced soon.
For more info on the Festival visit http://www.infofestival.com.
From: APP.com
Posted: April 29, 2009
While working on a three-part, prime-time Fairly OddParents special, creator/executive producer Butch Hartman and head writer Scott Fellows had a big decision to make concerning a plot point involving main character Timmy Turner.
"Timmy was going to find this wand, and we needed a guardian for the wand," Hartman said earlier this week. "And we were thinking, 'Who could guard this wand — a metal dude? What if it was a rock band, like [the wand] was guitar? That would be kind of cool.'
Hartman and Fellows, both longtime KISS fans, considered creating a KISS-like band for this key moment in The Fairly OddParents: Wishology because they initially thought they'd never land the real thing.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 29, 2009
This photo of Dallas Mavericks / KISS Fans was featured on the basketball team"s official homepage yesterday!
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: April 29, 2009
This is it - With the addition of the two cards pictured here we have finally posted all the rare cards on KISSasylum.com from the new 2009 KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS set. First we have an example of the "KISSed" series, (Target only), a parallel set similar in rarity to the "FIRE" parallel set, (Hobby Box only). Both sets are individually numbered and there are only 50 full sets of 90 in existence, (thanks to Nathan for the image).
Next we have the second "S" card, which is so rare it was thought to be only a rumor until we received this photo from Dale Vaughn of Brookville Ohio. Yes, there are two different "S" cards with this second one being only numbered 1-50.
To alleviate any confusion, here is the break-down of the Letter Series Cards: There are two different costume cards; KKI, that has a swatch of Gene's pants and KK2 that has one from Gene"s Farewell Jumpsuit. Each has 5 variations - a non-numbered card that has the cloth showing through a circle and then 4 different "Letter" Cards that spell out the KISS logo. The Letter "K" cards are numbered 1-249 in copper foil. Letter "I" is numbered 1-149 in silver foil. The first Letter "S" Card is numbered 1-99 in gold foil and the second "S" is numbered only 1-50 in blue foil.
If any of this seems confusing, visit the KISS IKONS TRADING CARD page for detailed listings and explanations of all the parallels, sub-sets and rarities.
From: The Sudbury Star
Posted: April 28, 2009
Richard P. Migneault has seen KISS perform nine times, but nothing would be sweeter than seeing them again, this time in Sudbury.
"As a KISS fan, that's a big deal," he said. "For the last 32 years, every time you wanted to go see KISS, you had to travel abroad."
KISS is touring North America this fall and they are choosing the venues based on fan voting.
"You want us to play, you want us to come to your city, you let us know," Paul Stanley, of KISS, said in a video sent out from a South American tour stop. "You stand up and you be counted."
The top 40 cities are shown, but it is unclear how many venues the band will play.
From: Superstar
Posted: April 28, 2009
As my brother and I get closer to finishing this CD called "Serenity", we are reminded everyday as we listen to our demos just how far we have come. It seems like yesterday that we had one of our childhood heroes, Bruce Kulick, in for a session. I wrote about it in my recording session blog. He worked with us on two tracks. One is called "Do It For You", and the other, if you remember, is "Abuse Me". "Abuse Me" is a weird song. It's very KISS-like up front, but then eventually settles in to a Beatles-type bridge section, only to go right back in to a KISS-type arrangement for the chorus. It is a delicate beast. The song is about my love affair with drugs, so it takes you through a wide array of emotions. We had to set it up this way so we'd able to communicate the message of the dangers of drugs. I have to say, thank god we chose Bruce to play on this track. He nailed it, note for note, and took the initiative and thought of a few extra things that never even crossed our minds that worked great for this tune. That is the difference between a pro and someone who just plays for fun. From his years of playing, Bruce just has this vast array of tools that he is able to pick and choose from and he is able to use these tools and ideas to best complement a song like this.
This is obviously what he did with all the KISS songs he worked on as well. Thus, this is why we have grown to love this guy. What a great player! Since I have received so many requests for some sort of sample from one of our songs, I have chosen to show off the end of "Abuse Me", featuring the almighty Kulick on lead guitar. I wanted to give you an idea of what to expect from everyone's (including Bruce's) effort. So by popular demand, here is the end of 'Abuse Me'. (Also featuring Zak Stevens from SAVATAGE, CIRCLE II CIRCLE) on vocals. Remember, it's un-mixed and in its rawest form, but it should give you an idea of what to expect. Rock Star is on rhythm and yours truly is on the drums.
Read more at www.superstarsuperstar.com
From: Rockpages.gr
Posted: April 28, 2009
We continue our KISS special feature with the 26th interview of a KISS-related figure. This week, Pat Sommers, a collaborator of Ace Frehley during the recordings of Trouble Walkin' and a...regular "figure" at the Aucoin offices in the 70s, tells us what he remembers from that Rocket Ride! Here's an excerpt:
Rockpages.gr: Describe to us the whole atmosphere in Aucoin offices in the 70s...
Pat Sommers: It was very much like a family back then. I was allowed into the office countless times almost like a little mascot...lol. It was actually Gene Simmons who took me back to the conference room to watch the beta/video of KIDS ARE PEOPLE TOO back in 1980. The Secretary told the story to Gene about my missing the show due to being in the Hospital, so he set me up in front of a video player and I watched the whole thing while he was talking with Bill Aucoin. I could not believe I was sitting there staring at those awesome marionettes that Bill had made for the band that only two years ago I had been looking at them in CREEM magazine. Gene was super nice to have done that for me...I'll never forget it. Everyone was always happy and a lot of joking around. They would give me white label copies of the upcoming Kiss albums with the promise I told nobody that I had one...starting with Double Platinum on. I also remember being invited to see them at Madison Square garden by one of the girls from the press office and I had the best time. The other thing I remember was the chaos that was going on in the office when KISS was replacing Peter Criss…there were people everywhere, all the time. Running around doing all kinds of things, phones ringing off the hook and one day... Eric Carr was picked as the new KISS drummer. It was real hush hush , and I was invited to Eric's first show at The Palladium in NYC. It was one of the best KISS shows I ever saw.
Read the full interview at:
http://www.rockpages.gr/standard.aspx?type=13&sub=K&lang=EN
KISS Vinyl Love Gun Bib
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: April 27, 2009
Just released today; the new KISS Vinyl Love Gun Bib for your little Rocker. Face of bib is vinyl material for a bright, clear graphic as well as easy clean up. Back and edges are made of a softer material for comfort. In stock and ready to ship today!
$12.95 at KISSmuseum.com
From: The Sun
Posted: April 27, 2009
ARTIST James Kuhn faces up to a new challenge every day. For the wacky painter uses his own mug as a canvas for a new image every 24 hours.
For 365 days running, James painted everything from a juicy hamburger and a bunch of bananas to a weightlifter on his mug.
James, 47, admits: "The worst bit is painting the inside of my nostrils because I end up spitting out the colour for hours."
Famous figures the American has painstakingly daubed on to his face includes rock legends KISS (pictured).
James, from Three Oaks, Michigan, was inspired to be an artist by the work of Picasso.
From: Classic Rock Magazine
Posted: April 27, 2009
We're talking about singers - no screamers, no screechers, no foghorn-voiced frontmen. Over 20 pages we look at the best rock singers ever to have drawn breath and then let it out to such stunning effect.
PAUL STANLEY
"KISS' show was amazing, but I think the fact that their show was so spectacular often caused you to overlook how good Paul's voice was." - Billy Squier
A consummate hard-rock vocalist, over four glorious decades Paul Stanley has carved out his rightful place among rock's Mount Rushmore of singers. Combining primal power and passion with the brimstone fury of an evangelical preacher, Stanley's multi-octave voice electrified such KISS classics as "Love Gun", "Detroit Rock City", and "Strutter".
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: April 27, 2009
KISSasylum.com wishes Ace Frehley a happy birthday today!
From: Christopher F. Allin
Posted: April 27, 2009
Ace Frehley was second on the bill last night in Boston, MA for the benefit concert held each year for the RIGHT TURN drug and alcohol treatment organization. Although the event was headlined by Alice Cooper (27 years sober), it was just as clearly an Ace crowd.
On Saturday, in a second location in Cambridge (right near Harvard University) Ace, Alice, and the other members of the SUPERGROUP backing band rehearsed for three hours. Lucky radio station winners watched an hour of it, and received autographs from everyone.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 26, 2009
Last Friday, I was lucky enough to be present in one of the most impressive concerts ever present in our country. The hard rock band KISS made Venezuela shudder.
It was on April 17th, a day that will be part of history for being magical and full of energy. An energy that held since very early hours of the morning and even more, as many of us may not have slept for days in anticipation, longing every minute for seeing the hottest band of the world.
A big black curtain with the word KISS printed in silver letters hid what was behind it, 4 blinding stars that invited us to rock and let our emotions go free without fear.
Paul, Gene, Tommy and Eric were the hosts of the night, each one on their very particular style.
From: Ray
Posted: April 26, 2009
Ace Frehley and Alice Cooper have begun rehearsals for Right Turn's 2nd Annual Rock and Roll Supergroup Benefit Concert. The show, to be held Sunday April 26th, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. will feature Ace Frehley, Alice Cooper, Simon Kirke (Bad Company), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Ricky Byrd (formerly of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts), Teddy "Zig Zag" Andreadis (Guns 'n Roses), Damon Johnson (Alice Cooper), Will Lee (CBS Orchestra from "Late Show with David Letterman"), Barry Goudreau (formerly of Boston), Scruffy Wallace (Dropkick Murphys), James Montgomery (James Montgomery Blues Band) and Kate Taylor. Lynn Hoffman from A&E's "Private Sessions" will host the event, along with comedian Chris Zito. Local favorites Ernie and the Automatics and Bryan McPherson will open the show.
Tickets for the event are available at www.ticketmaster.com
From: AceFrehley.com
Posted: April 26, 2009
I want to give a big "Thank You" to everyone at Gibson USA & Gibson Custom in Nashville for your warm hospitality during my visit today.......
With all the TLC you put into every one of your guitars, it's no wonder Gibson has the reputation as the best guitar manufacturer in the world!!!......
It's truly amazing!!!!!!!..........We're putting the finishing touches on my new Signature model guitar, so keep checking AceFrehley.com for details..............Next stop.......Boston
From: KISSArmyAustralia.com
Posted: April 25, 2009
Paul Stanley of rock band KISS fame will donate the first wines exclusively bottled for his new "Paul Stanley Collection" Wine Series to be auctioned simultaneously in Melbourne and Sydney on 30 May to raise funds for vital Red Cross services.
Paul Stanley, currently in studio creating the latest KISS album, but also spending much of his time painting art, has now developed his own business painting and selling his art. Paul Stanley original paintings sell in excess of US$60,000 a piece to collectors and KISS fans alike.
Paul has been working with friend and fellow wine lover Andrew Roper on the creation of his own wine for the US market, and as he was saddened by the recent Victorian bushfires, he suggested that the first wines out of the barrels (made exclusively for his own brand to be released in the USA in 2010), be donated to Red Cross, whose work includes helping people during emergencies.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 24, 2009
Who will win in a struggle between a meek insurance sales rep... and the God of Thunder? That's the question AdWeekMedia is asking KISS fans! Each week the site has a face-off between two popular television commercials, and you decide the winner! This week, Gene's smooth Dr. Pepper commercial is paired with Nationwide Insurance's "Jackie."
CLICK HERE to cast your vote now.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 24, 2009
The KISS concert in Caracas, Venezuela last Friday night was an experience out of this world, it was mind blowing...Words cannot express how it was like to be there at the stadium seeing, enjoying, breathing, and feeling KISS ALIVE!! During the show we had everything, since flames, explosions, fireworks, smoke, blood and even the rain decided to join us for a few minutes. The atmosphere was pure, exquisite, and raw rock and roll, we wanted the best and we got it!!
Definitely it was beyond my wildest dreams. A night that will always remain in my heart, a dream come true! Two and half hours of an impeccable display of sound, an amazing talent, greatness and perfection... Plus the charisma of one of the best front man ever in rock history, Mr Paul Stanley, who kept during the whole show an incredible chemistry with the audience.One of the highlights for me was having Paul flying all over me, that was the most surreal moment of my life, he looked like coming out from a magazine and suddenly there he was all glamorous and stylish with his big boots in front of me singing Love Gun. I felt like I was inside of a DVD or something.
The whole show was filled with a great vibe, heat and a fantastic energy and adrenaline,the heaven got on fire and so we all did!! And to make the night even more memorable, they played with the help of the audience Forever, it was very moving, I was certainly one of the people screaming for it hehe...
From: The Sault Star
Posted: April 23, 2009
Cdr. Paul Berlingieri of Kiss Army headquarters, Sault Ste. Marie division, was "ecstatic" when his favourite rockers announced they would conduct their upcoming summer and fall tour based on the whims of their fans.
"I figured there must be a way to get people to vote," said Berlingieri, who in real life is a 33-year-old elementary school teacher.
In what is believed to be the first-ever "fan-directed tour," Kiss is literally asking their fans to tell them where to go, "whether they have to play a big city like Detroit or a corn field in Iowa," he said.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 23, 2009
Hi Eric & KISS,
My name is Alan Armada and this is my photo with you at The Roxy disco after the show in Buenos Aires. You signed my arm and I tattooed your autograph!
We are waiting for you and the guys to come back again!!!
Thanks,
Alan
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 23, 2009
Hi KISS & the KISS ARMY,
I would like to show everybody my tattoo of Tommy's autograph.I met him during the afterparty in Buenos Aires on April 5th.
Thanks Tommy and KISS for such a wonderful show !!!
Alejandro Rizzotti.
Cordoba, Argentina
From: Kulick.net
Posted: April 22, 2009
I want to share with you all my latest international trip, my long journey to Australia for 4 guitar clinics. After two exciting 3 day weekends in Vegas performing with Monster Circus, it was a stressful Sunday before my long flight. I had a late Saturday night performance at the Hilton, and said my goodbyes to the band and staff from Monster Circus. With only an hour of sleep, it was off to Vegas airport to catch the first plane back to LA.
Once I came home I grabbed 3 hours of sleep, and then it was time for final packing before heading to LAX for that 16 hour journey to Melbourne. Knowing how many smiling faces I would see "down under" made the trip easier of course in combination with the sleeping pill that worked wonders on my tired body! When I arrived in Melbourne on Tuesday morning, (since you travel over the international date line it takes almost TWO days to get there) I was greeted by Vince Sanna my tour manager from the ALLANS music chain that booked me at 4 stores in different cities. Vince was happy to tell me that the clinics in both Melbourne and Brisbane were sold out with many people still calling for tickets and that the last two were already close to being SRO. That was quite a good welcoming for a tired BK.
Read the entire message at Kulick.net
From: Peterborough Examiner
Posted: April 22, 2009
Darryl Andrews is calling on members of the KISS Army to unite, lead the charge and vote for Peterborough in an online contest that could bring the rock band to the city. The KISS Army is the name of the group's fan club and a general term describing KISS fans.
Andrews, the 38-year-old co-owner of Hair's the Thing on Dublin Street, has loved KISS for most of his life, describing the band as the perfect blend of rock stars and super heroes. "KISS has been part of my life since I was six years old," he said. Andrews has seen KISS in concert 24 times, attended fan conventions and watched the band through its different phases.
Now he's watching the band's resurgence of popularity, he said.
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: April 21, 2009
Thanks to Ken Kozyra of Nashua, New Hampshire for sending us this image of his lucky find! Ken is one of only 50 people to open up a pack of the new KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS and find this waiting for him inside! The front has a Press Pass company hologram and the back has space to fill your name and address. No address is shown to send it though.... but the card may be worth more for it's rarity than the prize, so no love lost there.
The only rare card KISSasylum.com has yet been able to post from the KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS is the Letter "S" card from the Gene Pants Costume Card variant. It's the rarest Costume Card they released with only 50 existing world-wide. Someone out there HAS to have this one, so please send us an image if you do; it would be greatly appreciated.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 21, 2009
KISS will rock the stage at this year's Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest on Wednesday, July 15.
Tickets go on sale to the general public Saturday April 25, 2009 at 10 a.m. As a KISS Army fan club member, you have access to an incredible pre-sale offer starting at noon on Wednesday April 22nd, 2009. You can buy a day ticket for the 15th, a Gold Circle reserved seat or a 12-day full festival passport before anyone else.
For more info on the Festival visit http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca/.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 21, 2009
Thanks to Alexandre Menezes for sending us these photos of KISS with their Polic Escorts in Sao Paulo!
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 21, 2009
The Rally for Kids with Cancer Scavenger Cup is an exclusive car rally designed to raise much needed funds for Children's Hospital Los Angeles, and PADRES Contra El Cáncer. The money raised will be going towards cancer research, care, and treatment, in the hopes of one day ending children's cancer.
Gene is participating in this event, which will be taking place in Los Angeles on May 1st and 2nd, and will also be launched across North America throughout the year.
To learn more about this wonderful charity and this particular event, please visit:
If you would like to sponsor Gene and support his participation in this cause, please visit:
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 21, 2009
Check out these two great TV clips of KISS in Lima on Canal 2 TV:
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: April 21, 2009
Some new images and information about the rare insert cards for the KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS have recently come to light. First, Dave Berg sent us this image of the ultra-rare Gene Simmons Instant-Win Autograph card. Dave can trade this card in for an autographed photo of the Demon himself! We have yet to hear of anyone winning a Paul Stanley Instant-Win card, so if you find one, please send us an image.
Also surfacing this week is the illusive Letter "I" Costume Card. It was actually unclear if this variant even existed, but here it is. As it stands now, the letter "K" cards are limited to 249, the "I" cards to 149 and the "S" cards 99. If it were only that simple.... We've found out that the "S" card of the Gene Simmons Pants clothing swatch card is actually limited to only 50 numbered cards! (the jumpsuit "S" swatch card is numbered 1-99). We've yet to see a good image of one of the Pants "S" cards, so please let us know if you find one!
If this all sounds confusing, visit the KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS page for a clear list of all the variants and numbered sub-sets.
From: El-nacional.com
Posted: April 20, 2009
KISS dazzled Caracas with its impressive, hallucinogenic rock show!
The band offered a full two-hour concert with lights, fire and explosions, in which fans listened to classics like Rock and Roll All Nite, Lick It Up and I Was Made For Lovin' You.
In Thursday's press conference, Gene Simmons said: "This show will be an incredible spectacle that has never been seen here before." This was what the people thought when they attended yesterday's KISS concert in the Rinconada.
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: April 20, 2009
Original KISS drummer Peter Criss made himself very accessible to the public last Friday evening, all day Saturday and all day Sunday. Thousands of fans were able to meet their long-time idol for autographs, photos and pleasant conversation.
"Peter was so much fun to meet", says Kristen Kerner who drove all the way from Pittsburgh PA, "He signed a very nice, clean autograph for me on a drumhead and we briefly talked about new KISS, old KISS, what he's doing now as well as future projects. When the first picture I took with him didn't turn out, he was glad to do a second. He was smiling the whole time and made us all feel good to be there".
Joel McDivitt of New Jersey tells us, "Peter signed my guitar case that I have dragged miles to get signed. Peter brings me one step closer to having it complete".
John DeNobile, (pictured), wrote us saying, "Just back from Chiller Thetre NJ- Peter was in great spirits, His Wife Gigi was great overall nice experience".
Quite a rare treat to have this marathon face-to-face public exchange with the fans. If you missed it, you missed a truly exciting time - not only to meet the Catman but to be able to hang out with the thousands of other KISS fans at this weekend-long event!
From: The Mazzuca Family
Posted: April 20, 2009
My name is Corrado Mazzuca from New York....My wife Tina, son "CJ" and I were fortunate enough to meet Peter Criss at the "Chiller" convention yesterday!.
I've got to say Peter and his wife Gigi are the nicest people you could ever meet!..Peter treated us like family!..Hugging my little guy "CJ"....Spending time with us..signing a bunch of stuff..One item was my son's bass drum skin! (featured in Kissonline a few months ago! http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_0N4HT2B8_Ow/SZIgultdTKI/
AAAAAAAAAIY/U2ZqME7YaIk/s1600-h/CJ-Feb-2009-smaller.jpg) He gave "CJ personalized drumsticks!!...
We spoke about everything from KISS to his "Gene Krupa" drumset !!!...
It was awsome meeting the man that inspired me to play the drums at age 6!!...
To make a long story short...I have to say...meeting Peter was one of the coolest experiances of my life!
Thanks Peter and Gigi!
You guys are truly.."The Best"
Hope to see you again in the future,
The Mazzuca Family
From: Jarratt B
Posted: April 19, 2009
My son gets this magazine and while I knew Gene and Paul had done some voice work some months back, I didn't know they'd be featured on the front of the magazine!
From: Ray Miller (Photo by Bobby Cardenas)
Posted: April 19, 2009
In a surprise move at today's Record Store Day Celebration at Amoeba Music in Los Angeles, California, Ace Frehley debuted a new song called Pain in the Neck from his forthcoming CD Anomaly.
A store full of fans that turned out to see the iconic rock guitarist were stunned by the surprise release, and responded with wild enthusiasm at the new debut. Immediately after the song played, the store broke out in applause. "Very cool...heavy...reminds me of early KISS" said fan Curtis Feliszak of Burbank.
An exact release date for Anomaly has not been set, but an announcement is expected in the next two weeks on AceFrehley.com. Ace is currently planning a world tour in support of the CD, and promises many more promotional appearances as the CD release gets closer.
From: El Universal
Posted: April 19, 2009
A few minutes of rain almost soaked the fans' celebration of KISS in Caracas. "I have been waiting 20 years hoping to see them live," said Johnny Pettrus, 41, that attended the concert at the Rinconada along with his wife. "Unless it rains fire, we are going to be here until the end. KISS fans are titans," he said.
But he was not the only one who would enjoy the show that drew thousands of followers during two hours of rock and emotion. The first clue to Caracas that KISS was starting happened at 9:36 p.m, when a gigantic silver-plated curtain fell, covering the stage and its four screens. The simple intro of "Won't Get Fooled Again" led into "Deuce," and the fans awaited their idols. And, as the fans had predicted, not only were there people 30 to 40 years old, but there was also a tiny baby in the crowd, barely a few months of age.
"Strutter" and "Got to Choose" followed in the list of songs that KISS chose to close its Latin American tour. When it was time to play "Hotter than Hell," the Demon (Simmons) took a sword and spit fire, with shouts and applause from the euphoric crowd.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 18, 2009
Check out these great photos from Metal Magazine 'MATTEY'. Click the link below to visit their KISS concert photo gallery.
Gene Simmons made a statement at the KISS press conference that Caracas was going to witness the best show in the world...it was not a lie! There was an atmosphere of pure rock and roll, smoke, flames and explosions. Two and a half hours of the greatest entertainment ever seen in Venezuela.
The photos are worth a thousand words - more are available at http://www.mattey.com.ve/intothepit.htm
From: BeefPuppet
Posted: April 18, 2009
I'm a long time reader of the site and a lifetime kiss fan! I've always been kind of bothered that one of my favorite albums "The Elder" doesn't get the respect it deserves! so, i made these custom figures of the band in their Elder era costumes!
From: AceFrehley.com
Posted: April 18, 2009
What Up LA...??? In honor of Record Store Day today (Saturday April 18th), I'm gonna hit Amoeba Records in Hollywood and do some vinyl & cd shopping.......
The good folks at Amoeba asked if I'd sign some autographs and say hello to everyone....... What better way to spend a Saturday afternoon!!!!......
I'll be there at 3pm.....Come down & say hi..........and ...........don't forget to support your local record store!!!
Cya..........
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From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 18, 2009
Here's a clip of the KISS arriving at the Airport in Venezuela:
Here's a clip of the KISS Press conference in Caracas:
Here's a short clip of Paul singing "Heaven's On Fire"" at the KISS Press conference:
And here's a KISS concert promo clip:
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: April 14, 2009
Several unannounced rare insert and sub-sets of the new KISS Ikons Trading Cards have begun to show up to the lucky few who have been diligently opening up packs the last 48 hours of their release. The KISS Costume clothing swatch cards KK1 and KK2 have now been discovered to each have two separate "letter" variants which are basically the same card but with either a die-cut letter "K" or "S" over the swatch and are numbered 1-249 and 1-99 respectively, (the regular Costume Card is not numbered).
More significant are the Printing Plate cards - a rare insert set that took collectors by surprise! These cards are made of aluminum metal and cut from the actual mechanical printing plate from this run of cards. It is unclear of the actual number, but there could be as many as 720 unique cards, ?(In the printing process, there are 4 color passes that need to be made to produce a full color image: Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black. Therefore each card has 4 plates for the front and 4 for the back of 90 cards for a total of 720). The printing plate cards are all unique and each is numbered "1 of 1".
We have yet to have anyone send us an image of one of the ultra-rare Autograph Redemption Cards. If you find one, please do let us know and we will post your lucky find here on KISSasylum.com. There are only 100 of these cards randomly inserted throughout the circulating packs of cards.
For more images and info, visit the KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS page.
From: El Fantasma
Posted: April 16, 2009
I could say many things about the historic KISS concert on April 14 at the Estadio Nacional:
To see in person, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, on stage was the crystallization of a dream that seemed impossible.
That the band gave everything they had on stage that night. That the parallel pyrotechnics with the music was impressive. That it affected me so much to see thousands of people like me with their faces painted like our idols. That I was touched until the tears started flowing when listening to songs that have become hymns to me, like "Hotter Than Hell", "C'Mon and Love Me", "Rock & Roll all Nite", "Lick it Up", "I Was Made for Lovin' You", "Love Gun" and "Detroit Rock City."
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 16, 2009
Here's a fan filmed clip of KISS performing "Deuce" at River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires:
From: LivingInPeru.com
Posted: April 16, 2009
My wife had never been to a rock concert. Sure, she'd seen a variety of shows and performances here in Peru, but she'd never seen a good old-fashioned rock and roll meltdown. So, when I found out that KISS was coming to Lima, I immediately rushed out to buy some tickets. I figured that my wife might as well be baptized by fire, and what better band to introduce you to rock than KISS! She was really excited about the idea right up until she saw the episode of "Family Guy" where the husband takes his wife to KISS only to have Paul Stanley stick a microphone in her face during the show and...gasp...she doesn't know the words! Seeing this show traumatized my wife (she was sure the same thing was going to happen to her, thus bringing the show to an embarrassing halt), so she immediately started downloading KISS songs and practicing them with her students in class!
By the time the concert date arrived, we were ready! However, the absolute craziness of the swarming masses arriving at the Estadio Nacional took us a little by surprise. Making our way up Arequipa was a series of stops and starts, but that's what you have to expect when you have a gathering of 30,000 plus people. Such things don't happen everyday, you have to feed off the energy!
The thronging masses waited in the Estadio listening to blasting music from the towering speakers and waiting for the massive "KISS" blazoned curtain to fall. Suddenly a voice bellowed from the darkness, "Lima, you wanted it, you've got it!" and the curtain fell, the music swelled, and a massive fireball exploded into the night.
Standing on stage in their fairly intimidating (in the case of Gene Simmons anyway) spandex, leather, metal, high-heel, face-painted ensembles, was the legendary quartet of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. Stanley started the show at the top of his voice, but by the end he was spent (although that didn't stop him from heroically continuing with all the old KISS favorites long into the night).
From: TheAceFrehleyArchive.com
Posted: April 16, 2009
Author of "ACE FREHLEY - The Ultimate Fan Scrapbook", Bill Baker will be appearing along with PETER CRISS and many other guests at the CHILLER THEATRE Expo in Parsippany, NJ this weekend, April 17 - 19th.
Bill will have copies of his book and other cool items available for sale and since there is no NY Kiss Expo this year, this will be your only chance to get your copy in person!
Please visit www.chillertheatre.com or www.theacefrehleyarchive.com for more info
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 15, 2009
Here's a KISS concert clip that ran this morning on Peruvian TV:
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 15, 2009
Here are 3 news reports on Peruvian KISS fans:
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: April 14, 2009
The new 2009 KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS were released today, 4/14/09 and are in stock and shipping immediately from KISSmuseum.com.
The new cards are more incredible than we had imagined! Beautiful photo reproduction with incredible artistic touches. Parallel sets that had not even been mentioned in the promotional material leading up until now have come to light just today, such as a rare numbered sub-set within the already ultra rare KISS Clothing Swatch sub-set! To see all the sets, sub-sets, parallel sets, sticker sets, blood sets, tattoo sets etc., click the link below for full information:
KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS at KISSmuseum.com
From: BoogieStreet.com
Posted: April 14, 2009
Things don't always happen in 'order'. So is life, right? Well, we have gotten a few of our PS5 series Paul Stanley Preacher guitars in recently from the FIRST RUN. This first run features a chrome set of Seymour Duncan humbuckers. A JB in the bridge position and a '59 in the neck. The run is a total of 8 pieces.
While chatting recently with Terry Atkins, Washburn's Custom Shop Director, I mentioned that I was looking for more PS5 guitars as soon as he could deliver... as the response has been AMAZING! He suggested sending 2 from the 2nd run - NOW. The second run was commissioned by BSG with Seymour Duncan 'Custom Shop' GOLD Plain Covered humbuckers!
So - yesterday, #1 of 8 and #5 of 8 arrived. #5 was on hold for my great Canadian friend and customer, Dave. And I have a feeling #1 won't make it past today. But we will see. Folks - these guitars are amazing!
Some quick history on the PS5 guitars. In 2007 and 2008 I worked with Paul and Washburn Owner, Rudy Schlacher on two runs of very high quality PS8500 Preacher guitars. 2 runs of 50 guitars. One black and one white. Numbered, custom - the whole deal. They came out extremely well and have been gobbled up by BSG customer base and the KISS Army quickly. While we were considering putting together a 3rd run of PS8500 Preachers, I became very dismayed at how truly exceptional Korean construction prices have continued to spiral - UPWARD. Drastically. The more I kept thinking about it - the more it made sense to go back to the drawing board.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 12, 2009
Check out these great clips of KISS arriving at the Lima, Peru Airport.
Thanks to Linda for the clips!
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 14, 2009
Here's an update on our friend Christopher "Critter" Smith. Critter is an 11-year-old KISS fan who's battling acute lymphoblastic leukemia, a cancer of the white blood cells. Since we introduced you to Critter last month, KOL has received hundreds of emails from around the world asking for an update on how he is doing.
Here's a note from Critter's mom, Carol:
"Critter is heading home tomorrow from the hospital for about a week, if we're lucky! Only because we need his test result from the next Bone Marrow Aspiration in order to start the next round of chemo that will decide which kind of chemo and how aggressive the next round will be. Things have been going well besides one scare with his blood pressure. We finally got that under control and now everything seems to be going pretty well! He still seems to be responding to the chemo, from what we can tell. We'll find out more about that from the Aspiration."
"Critter's just thrilled and counting down the days until he will meet KISS!"
Critter's mother also told us how much his spirits were lifted after hearing from Paul and Eric. With that in mind, if any members of the KISS Army would like to send a note or card to Critter, we're sure it would be well received!
Christopher "Critter" Smith
947 York Street
Newport, Ky. 41071
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 12, 2009
Here's a 2 part clip of KISS on the comedy prorgam "Panic on TV". Thanks to KISS Army Brazil for the clips
From: Eltiempo
Posted: April 13, 2009
With unlimited theatrics, fireworks and a spectacle difficult to forget, the American band performed for the public, a majority of which rendered tribute to them with their own painted faces.
Under a torrential heavy shower, KISS opened the rock celebration at 8 p.m. with Deuce. A 40-meter flag of Colombia that had the four faces of the band painted on it ('The Demon' , 'Spaceman', 'Catman' and 'Starchild') began to wave over head of the spectators.
"The rain doesn't bother me," Paul Stanley said, and the thousands of rain-soaked attendees at Simon Bolivar Park enjoyed the concert of this legendary quartet of rock.
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: April 13, 2009
Just a reminder that original KISS drummer Peter Criss will be appearing at the Chiller Theater Convention in Parsippany NJ this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Come out to meet the Catman, get your stuff autographed and your photo with him as well.
From Peter Criss's Website:
"Peter will be at Chiller Convention April 17th 18th & 19th Come meet the Man who Rocked the World!!! Peter will be signing autographs and taking photos with his guest signing fee starts at $40.00 Photos will be taken by our photographer only fee is $10.00 Hope to see ya there God Bless, Peter Criss".
Directions, schedule and all other info is here
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 12, 2009
Great KISS clip from Buenos Aires TV: [clip]
Here's another great live clip from KISS' Bogota show last night! This clip includes "Forever"! Thanks to Nuevoespectador for the clip: [clip]
From: Elespectador
Posted: April 13, 2009
Under a heavy rainshower, the band offered Bogota the best thing it's seen in 35 years.
This Easter, Colombians had the opportunity to see live an intense outpouring of rock and roll, thanks to KISS. Contrary to the popular 80's evil belief, the so-called "Knights in Satan's Service," offered in Simon Bolivar neither tortures nor animal sacrifices, though the show could certainly be considered a religious, fanatic experience.
During the concert's two hours, the American group professed its love and dedication to their public, who during the past 35 years had only hoped to see them in concert in Bogota. The show, almost an alternate rite during Easter season, demonstrated that the feelings of brotherhood and faith are not exclusive to any religious belief, but they also abound within a group of people - in this case, the "KISS ARMY" - as the followers of the band denominate themselves.
From: RockPages.gr
Posted: April 12, 2009
We continue our KISS special feature with the 25th interview of a KISS-related figure. This week, Doug Katsaros, keyboardist and collaborator on Paul Stanley"s 1978 solo album takes us back in time...approximately 30 years! Here"s an excerpt:
Rockpages.gr: How was Paul Stanley as a person and what's the one thing that stands out in your memory about him?
Doug Katsaros: Paul is a handsome funny intelligent man with a real sense of who he is in the world. He is kind and considerate and gentle and talented - if I were a girl I would have been all over him. I remember being at a dinner in Beverly Hills with Paul, Peppy, a photographer named Barry Levine and myself. Dinner was over, and it was time for dessert. Paul wanted a cheesecake. Barry reminded him of the next day's photo shoot and told him he couldn't have any cheesecake. Paul insisted that he could handle a cheesecake. Barry was adamant against it. They argued, and eventually Paul relented. When the waiter came over, Paul quietly ordered a tea. Then Barry ordered a cheese cake. When the waiter brought the cheesecake over, Barry looked at it tauntingly, adoringly, and just as he was about to pick it up with his fork, Paul reached across the table and smashed it with his fist. Barry promptly ordered another slice, and on they went through the entire cheesecake in that fashion. Classic!
Read the full interview at: http://www.rockpages.gr/standard.aspx?type=13&sub=K&lang=EN
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 12, 2009
Another great report on KISS' Sao Paulo Show. This one's from the TV program, "Metrópolis": [clip]
Here's a clip of KISS on a Colombian TV News program: [clip]
Here's a CITY TV news report on KISS' visit to Colombia: [clip]
Here's a great 6 minute clip from KISS' Bogota show: [clip]
From: Whiplash
Posted: April 10, 2009
Call them what you want: posers, mercenaries, impostors, the excessive, Disneyland of rock... but it is because of shows like Tuesday's in São Paulo that KISS has enjoyed a 35-year career as one of the hottest and most-requested bands around the world, with shows overcrowded by fans across the planet. Again, call them what you want, but no more appropriate introduction exists for them than "the hottest band in the world" - as the loudspeakers of the Anhembi Arena announced seconds before the band's triumphant entrance for their show in São Paulo.
Everything conspired for a perfect night: the pleasant autumn in São Paulo, amazingly good public transit (for the city's standards, anyway), the civilized, organized feel to the Anhembi Arena (also surprising), and a public eagerly awaiting the most beloved, masked band in the world ... Expectations were really big, because we endured a decade without a KISS show in Brazil.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 10, 2009
Ken Sharp is helping put together a KISS book unlike any you've ever seen. This one will chronicle the history of the KISS fanzine phenomenon. Our intention is to honor all of your fanzine editors, your fanzines and of course all the KISS fans who read and enjoyed them.
What we need from you...
If you did a KISS fanzine, please send us the name of the fanzine, how many issues/years of service. Also, send us a page bio about yourself, how you became a KISS fan, why you decided to put together a KISS fanzine, and share a most memorable KISS experience. And please feel free to send us a photo of yourself that we can possibly use as well.
Please email your KISS fanzine info and text submissions to:
Photos:
If you send a photo, please be sure to provide complete information on the back with your name, address, phone # and name of your KISS fanzine.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 10, 2009
Here's KISS backstage at River Plate Stadium with Earl A. Wayne, the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina!
Ambassador Wayne attended KISS' Buenos Aires show with his family and staff members of the US Embassy.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 9, 2009
Check out this great KISS clip from MTV Brazil.
Derrick Green of Sepultura conducts the interview with the band.
From: Comércio do Jahu
Posted: April 9, 2009
Gene Simmons, bass player and vocalist of KISS, is a rock hero with a long tongue. He's an excellent speaker with a masterful grasp of the language of rock. At 59 years, the most famous tongue in music gave an interview on the band's new tour stop in Brazil.
Ten years after its last stop in the country (when KISS played for 40,000 people in Interlagos) the group returns to Brazil with its KISS Alive 35 tour. Playing for 40,000 people on April 7 at 21:30 in Sao Paulo's Arena Anhembi, and on April 8 at Praça da Apoteose in Rio de Janeiro, tickets cost R$170(standard) and R$350 (vip) and can be purchased at Ticketmaster.com.
On this tour, KISS is without Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, half of the original formation. How you can guarantee that this is still KISS?
Gene Simmons - When we are young, we believe that a band should never break up or it will lose its soul. Later though, people see that this is not the truth. Ringo Starr was not an original member of the Beatles. Some members of the Rolling Stones have left the band, and the Stones were certainly not finished with the exit of Brian Jones. Van Halen did not end without David Lee Roth. Almost all the great bands have experienced different formations from when they started. A band is like a soccer team; it is not about a single player. When the teams loses, everyone loses. We now have the responsibility to continue the band's footprint on history and keep its spirit of rock and roll.
Since the 1970s you have remained on top of the rock and roll scene, with legions of fans all over the world. What is the secret to your longevity?
From: Windsor Star
Posted: April 9, 2009
KISS is coming to Caesars Windsor, complete with makeup, fireworks and attitude to burn!
The legendary rock band will perform at Caesars' Colosseum July 11.
"We're really excited about this," said Caesars spokesperson Holly Ward. "It's the complete stadium show that has been selling out around the world."
Tickets go on sale April 9 at noon at the Caesars box office.
Tickets can be ordered by phone at 1-800-991-8888, ext. 4, or online at www.caesarswindsor.com.
From: KISSonline
Posted: April 9, 2009
This is the band with the police department of Sao Paulo, Brazil. They closed the entire free way for KISS, just like they do for the President! It would have been like closing the 405 from Orange County up to LA.
It was crazy!
Doc McGhee
From: KISSKillers.com.br
Posted: April 9, 2009
Here are some videos of KISS' performance in Rio de Janerio.
From: AceFrehley.com
Posted: April 8, 2009
Ace's first ever video blog is online now.
It also includes a preview of 2 different songs form the upcoming Anomlay CD.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 8, 2009
Here are a few photos from last night's KISS show in Sao Paulo. KISS rocked 40,000 fans! Click the link below to view a great KISS photo Gallery from the Brazilian site, Uol Musica.
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: April 7, 2009
We've just put up a collection of KISS autographs acquired from a former Roadie of the band. Incudes all kinds of bits and piece of autographed KISS items that were found lying around backstage. Plus, we've also just added some vintage '70s autographs from our vaults that we've decided to finally put up for sale.
We understand the amount of bogus autographs floating around the internet and how frustrating it is. You should always make sure you obtain such items through a reputable dealer. All the autographs we have up for sale have come from reliable sources, (KISS Roadies, KISS Auctions, or directly from individual members), and we guarantee they are authentic. Still, the best way to verify autographs is to simply judge for yourself. Growing up in the '70's and '80s we all saw countless KISS autographs printed in countless rock magazines. Plus, KISS has release plenty of official retail autographs such as the KISStory book and the Butterfield's Auction, etc. and there is almost no end to reliable examples. Do your homework and ultimately decide for yourself!
KISS Autograph collection can be seen here:
http://kissmuseum.net/cart/catalog/Autographs-7-1.html
First Ever Fan Routed Tour
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 6, 2009
All right, North America, you wanted the best... you got it!
The hottest band in the world, KISS, will tour this fall, and they want YOU, the KISS ARMY to choose which cities they'll play!
In the first-ever fan-routed tour, KISS will take votes straight from the KISS ARMY! The entire 2009 tour will be determined by the cities with the most votes. Watch the tour unfold in real time as voting continues and city rankings are updated!
Click on Demand it! on the widget below to bring KISS to your city!
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From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: April 5, 2009
Paul breaks away fashion-wise from the rest of the group for the South American leg of the Alive 35 World tour. Opening night in Santiago Chile brought surprise to the crowd of fans at the Estadio Municipal de La Florida stadium as Paul showed off his new costume, or partially new at least. Reminiscent of his Love Gun and Reunion tour vest and choker Paul couldn't have looked better.
A slideshow collection of images from that night can be seen here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/rocknvivo/
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From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 5, 2009
Here's a great video clip of "Rock & Roll All Nite" from Santiago, Chile. The clip is compliments of ROCKnVIVO.
Check out Paul's new costume.
Last night's set list: "Deuce", "Strutter", "Got To Choose", "Hotter Than Hell", "Nothin' To Lose", "C'Mon And Love Me", "Parasite", "She" (Tommy Thayer Solo), "100,000 Years", "Cold Gin", "Let Me Go Rock 'N' Roll", "Black Diamond", "Rock & Roll All Nite", "Shout It Out Loud", "Lick It Up", (Gene Solo) "I Love It Loud", "I Was Made For Lovin' You", "Love Gun" and "Detroit Rock City".
From: Revolver Magazine (photo by Carla Pasten)
Posted: April 5, 2009
Legendary rock band KISS and its face-painted, platform stomping, ear pounding, flame throwing extravaganza lit up the sold-out Estadio Municipal de La Florida in Santiago Friday night with the loudest, brightest and hottest concert of the festival.
KISS' first performance in Chile since 1997 featured a barrage of pyrotechnics, confetti, fireworks and amplifiers that left nothing to be desired by any card-carrying, flag waving, air-guitar playing, tongue wagging KISS Army member.
"Santiago is a rock city," guitarist and lead singer Paul Stanley screamed in between songs. "We love you!"
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 5, 2009
Check out the video message that Paul and Gene filmed for the KISS ARMY Colombia and Venezuela.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 4, 2009
The closing of PepsiFest brought a band that holds a legendary seat of honor in the history of rock: KISS, who would initiate its South American tour in our country, recalling 35 years of "Alive! ", their live jewel of 1975. Within the arena, a huge and powerful show was expected, as much musically as visually.
The 30 minutes of anticipation that preceded KISS were almost intolerable. Near 21:25, a linen cloth that covered the stage completely unfolded to reveal KISS's logo, immediately leading to madness among the 19,000 souls in the sold-out Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida. The next five minutes seemed like an eternity until the crowd heard: "Santiago, you wanted the best, you got the best..." the classic intro of the band. KISS opened the show with "Deuce", and people were jumping and screaming along, followed without pause by "Strutter". Columns of fire flanked the sides of the stage and exploded in synchronization with the music. The show was simply incredible! The sound was powerful and clear, and KISS's four members did not disappoint.
Paul Stanley was, without a doubt, the leader of the night. He spoke to the crowd, noting that the Chilean audience is one of the best, that it was "muy loco" ("very crazy,") and that it had been a long time since their last appearance (1997, with Pantera). In almost perfect Spanish, he communicated without a problem.
From: AceFrehley.com
Posted: April 3, 2009
Yesterday (Thursday, April 2nd) Ace attended the Hard Rock Cafe opening at the new Yankee Stadium. Ace performed 'New York Groove' with Scott Ian, Frank Bello, and Anton Fig. Click on the pics to see a larger view.
From: mlb.com
Posted: April 3, 2009
The first pitch in the new Yankee Stadium won't be thrown until Friday night, but that didn't stop the place from rocking Thursday morning.
Prior to the Yankees' first workout in their new cathedral, the team officially opened the Hard Rock Cafe Yankee Stadium, with the grandiose style that both name brands are famous for.
Sports and music icons strolled down the blue carpet in the Great Hall, with Yankees legend Bernie Williams joined by rock legends Ace Frehley of Kiss, Scott Ian and Frank Bello of Anthrax, Anton Fig of The Late Show Band and Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of Run DMC.
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From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: April 3, 2009
The new KISS IKONS TRADING CARDS are slated for release the third week of April 2009. Pre-order now and get FREE PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING. We will ship all orders the day the cards are released. Pre-order now and take advantage of this money-saving offer.
This very exciting release will include a 90 card set, along with parallel subsets, plus rare chase cards including Gene Simmons costume material swatch cards and special coupon cards that can be redeemed for Paul and Gene autographs! Stickers and tattoos will also be randomly inserted into the packs. Press Pass, the creator of these cards is well known for it's over-the-top quality and exellence. This is sure to be the KISS item of the year! For more info and images click the link below:
KISS Ikons Trading cards available at KISSmuseum.com
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 2, 2009
Let's get this show on the road!!!
Rehearsals end and it's showtime.
Like everything else in the world of Rock & Roll, everything planned can change in a minute.
Okay...this was the plan. The four of us, Doc, Danny (our security chief, for those of you just joining us) and new tour manager Mike would fly commercial to Miami and where we would hop aboard our jet for the 9 hour flight down to Santiago. Paul and I meet up at LAX, the international airport here in sunny Los Angeles. With every medicine known to man for any and all calamities in his bag, a rolling suitcase, huge sunglasses and a passport stuffed with visas and permits from all the other world tours in his hand, Paul looks like some sort of incognito rock star crossed with a pack mule.
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: April 2, 2009
All right Ontario... get ready for an up-close and personal KISS!
This July, KISS will rock the intimate concert venues of two of the hottest casinos in Canada! Caesars Windsor welcomes the band on July 11, and Orillia's Casino Rama will rock and roll over July 20 and 21, two days in a row!
"We always love the opportunity to play such cool, smaller venues," Paul Stanley said. "This will be especially fun after rockin' the huge stadiums of South America!"
From: RadarOnline.com
Posted: April 1, 2009
Besides the occasional body paint and stage make up, rock stars aren't usually known for their artistic touch. But every rule has its exception and KISS lead singer Paul Stanley is just that: an exception. The rocker's paintings often tout $70,000 price tags. If it hadn't been for school, he may have gone the way of Picasso earlier on.
At the famed High School of Music and Art in New York City, the rigid structure and required classes soured Stanley on becoming an artist. He joined KISS after graduation, turned into a rock icon, and didn't pick up a paintbrush again for more than three decades.
From: PaulStanley.com
Posted: April 1, 2009
Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present two art exhibitions by artist, rock icon and legendary KISS frontman Paul Stanley. Paul will make two special appearances at Wentworth Gallery in June.
Friday - June 12, 2009 - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday - June 13, 2009 - 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wentworth Gallery
South Park Mall
4400 Sharon Road
Charlotte, NC 28211
For details on the VIP Reception with Paul Stanley or to RSVP please call 704-365-2733 or 800-732-6140
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