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News Archive June 2010
KISS Plays Shandi In Barcelona
From: danceniel
Posted: June 29, 2010
KISS plays the 1979 song Shandi in it's entirety at the Barcelona show just a few days ago. This pop song is not part of the usual KISS set list; it's great to see rarities pop up like this from time to time!
Ex-KISS Guitarist Loses Bankruptcy Appeal
From: Courthouse News Service
Posted: June 29, 2010
Former KISS guitarist Vincent John Cusano, a.k.a. "Vinnie Vincent," lost his 6th Circuit appeal of an order barring him from seeking bankruptcy protection from paying more than $81,000 to his former band mates, whom he unsuccessfully sued for royalties in 1997.
Cusano replaced lead guitarist Ace Frehley in 1982 and played with the band for two years. He departed on bad terms, and later claimed KISS members Gene (Simmons) Klein and Paul Stanley owed him royalties for his work on KISS' 1983 album "Lick It Up."
However, a federal judge in Los Angeles ruled against him and awarded the KISS defendants about $66,400 in attorney's fees and $15,400 in costs.
Bill Aucoin
From: Lydia Criss
Posted: June 28, 2010
Dear Friends and Colleagues:
It my sad duty to inform you that Bill Aucoin passed away in Florida this morning due to complications from Cancer & Diverticulitis.
We heard that there will be a service in NYC, but we don't know the details.
Lydia Criss
(Anyone who has any personal stories or photos of Mr Aucoin please send them to news@kissasylum.com for a future post).
Bill Aucoin 1943-2010
From: Ace Frehley
Posted: June 28, 2010
Bill was a very gifted guy with a great eye for talent!
Through all the ups and downs, he never lost his big smile and sense of humor...
We remained friends till the end...
I'm gonna miss him...
-- Ace
Bill Aucoin, Manager Who Discovered KISS, Dies At 66
From: Associated Press
Posted: June 28, 2010
Bill Aucoin, who discovered the rock group KISS and helped build them into a musical and merchandising juggernaut, died Monday in Florida. He was 66.
Aucoin died at Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Aventura of surgical complications from prostate cancer, said Carol Kaye, a family spokeswoman.
A former television cinematographer, Aucoin discovered KISS in New York City in 1973 and helped launch the makeup-wearing, fire-breathing quartet into a moneymaking machine.
He financed the band's first tour on his personal American Express credit card when money was tight, but he was well rewarded when the band's popularity exploded in 1975 with the hit "Rock And Roll All Nite."
"He was the fifth KISS," said drummer Peter Criss, who had Aucoin serve as the best man at his second wedding. "If it wasn't for Bill, there would be no KISS."
Aucoin first saw the band at a showcase gig at New York's Diplomat Hotel, then brought it upstairs to meet with record company executive Neil Bogart, who signed it as the first act on his Casablanca Records label.
Criss said Aucoin had an eye for what was visually striking and recognized the vast merchandising potential of rock bands in a way that few others could. With Aucoin's help, Kiss became as famous for the vast array of products bearing their likeness - including belt buckles, Halloween costumes and makeup kits, action figurines, vitamins and even a Kiss pinball machine - as they were for their music.
By 1978, they were voted the No. 1 band in America in a Gallup poll.
"He was a genius," Criss said. "Anything you could do, he could do bigger."
After parting with KISS in the early 1980s, Aucoin managed Billy Squier and Billy Idol.
He is survived by his longtime partner, Roman Fernandez, and two sisters, Betty Britton and Janet Bankowski.
Bill Aucoin
From: Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons
Posted: June 28, 2010
Bill Aucoin, our irreplaceable original manager, mentor and dear friend has died of complications arising from his ongoing battle with prostate cancer. He was instrumental in guiding us from the beginning and without his vision, leadership and unending dedication, we could never have scaled the heights we have reached.
Bill loved life and lived it to the fullest. Words can never convey his impact on us or those close to him.
Over all the years, he never missed an opportunity to be with us at our shows near his home or fly in for special concerts, including our most recent Madison Square Garden show. He had hoped to attend our London show earlier this month but his illness prevented it. He still planned to visit us upon the start of our upcoming US tour.
We loved him, told him and have peace that he knew it.
We will grieve and celebrate all has was and did.
We have lost a part of us.
Paul Stanley/Gene Simmons
Huge KISS Tourbook Collection For Sale
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: June 28, 2010
We just got in boxes and boxes of KISS tourbooks, old and new and they are all up for sale at KISSmuseum.com. All different eras and tours. Some new, some used, some common and some ultra-rare and ever some signed ones. Some we have dozens of, others only one or two. Check them out before all the good ones are gone!
KISS Tourbooks at KISSmuseum.com
KISS Expo Returns To Atlanta
From: kreaturesofthesouth.com
Posted: June 25, 2010
The show of all shows! The Largest & Longest Running KISS Expo in the South is back! Halloween weekend the KISS Army will once again come together for one of the Largest Expo gatherings in the World!
The Dealers will be handing out candy to the 'Trick or Treaters' so bring the whole family! Over 100 Dealer/Vendor Tables!!! More Vintage merchandise! The most diehard collectors! The Atlanta Expo is scheduled to be professionally recorded by a team that has worked with KISS in the past. The Atlanta KISS Expo is the only KISS Expo to appear on both MTV and VH1! The MTV folks said they wanted to broadcast from the best fan favorite KISS Expo out there...and they said they heard Atlanta was it!
This is the KISS Expo that everyone has heard about, and this is the show that YOU, the fans have demanded be brought back! In the past Sony Signatures, and KISSOnline have premiered some of the newest KISS merchandise here (ie: KISS Lunchboxes, KISS Visa Cards, KISS Life-Size Stand Ups, etc...). Come see what pops up this year! Don't dare miss out!
For more details please check out our newly revamped website: www.kreaturesofthesouth.com and stay tuned to Kissasylum.com for more updates!
Ace Frehley Interview With Backstage Axxess
From: Backstage Axxess
Posted: June 24, 2010
Here is a clip of Ace Frehley interviewed by Backstage Axxess at the Jeff Beck Tribute to Les Paul, Iridium Jazz Club, New York City on June 9, 2010.
The KISS Walking Warrior And The Louisiana KISS Truck
From: Colleen
Posted: June 24, 2010
Here is a picture of Ben from Wal Mart in Laplace, La on 6/20/2010 dressed in full Gene garb! He was there selling T-Shirts and collecting donations for the Wounded Warriors Project. He is set to walk from New Orleans, LA to Cleveland, OH. KISS WALK begins on July 1st at the foot of Historic Canal Street, New Orleans at Harrah's Casino. The walk is to benefit The Wounded Warriors Project. The walk will be from New Orleans to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland OHIO. There will be many exciting events along the route, will a GIANT celebration and party in Cleveland on July 28, 2010. MORE INFO: www.kisswalk.com RSVP for either N.O. start or CLEVELAND. We want to see you there and WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT!
KISS Video From Last Weekend's Hellfest
From: YouTube
Posted: June 22, 2010
KISS Played an amazing set at last weekend's Hellfest festival in Nantes France and there is tons of great video footage available from this awesome show. KISS Closed this three-day event with fireworks as have never been before seen! An amazing show you need to check out.
Gene And Shannon In Amsterdam
From: KissKollector.com
Posted: June 22, 2010
Gene Simmons - along with his longtime girlfriend Shannon Tweed - did a sightseeing tour of Amsterdam, which included a visit at the famous Anne Frank house. For a short video, please click here.
Epicenter Fest Brings KISS, others To Speedway
From: The Press Enterprise
Posted: June 22, 2010
The festival will be a homecoming of sorts for blink-182's drummer Travis Barker, who grew up in Fontana and later lived in Corona. He will also be performing a solo set.
A reunion of 1990s alt-rock band Bush, Suicidal Tendencies, Rise Against and A Day to Remember are also on the initial lineup. Bad Religion, 30 Seconds to Mars, Papa Roach, New Politics, The Knux, B.O.B. and The Black Pacific will also perform.
Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday through Ticketmaster. A two-day pass will cost $149.50 and a single day ticket is $79.50. A VIP ticket will cost $395.
Hottest Show On Earth TV Spot
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: June 21, 2010
Check out the TV commercial for KISS' 'Hottest Show On Earth' Tour.
What's New In KISS Collecting
KISS "Snuggie" Cozy
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: June 18, 2010
Not exactly a new item, it was a Spencer Gift exclusive previously, but now it has been released world-wide and we have it in stock! The KISS Cozy "Snuggie" is a fleece blanket with sleeves. Soft, fleece material keeps your body warm and your hands free. Comes in great looking box with a plastic handle on top.
$27.95 at KISSmuseum.com
New Jersey KISS Store Is This Weekend
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: June 17, 2010
The New Jersey KISS Store will be open for business again this weekend, Friday and Saturday! Still at the same location as last time, HILTON GARDEN INN in Ridgefield Park NJ. As always, ADMISSION IS FREE.
KISS Collecting expert Ross Koondell will again be at hand to answer all your questions about obscure merchandise, old and new. If you're looking to find that one item to fill your collection that you can't find anywhere else, Ross will either have it with him at his 30 foot booth or can give you advice on finding it. He has purchased several new large collections filled with absolutely AMAZING items, all for sale this weekend - all different stuff than last time!
Filling in with the newer retail KISS items will be KISSmuseum.com, again with another 30 foot booth. They will have all the new trading cards, costumes, perfume and cologne, belt buckles, blankets, knives, home decor, magazines and a HUGE selection of T-Shirts all at discount prices!
Also attending will be authors Lydia Criss and Bill Baker selling their respective books Sealed With a KISS and Ace Frehley - The Ultimate Fan Scrapbook.
Come in out of the heat and into our gorgeous air-conditioned hotel ball room and stock up on discounted stuff for your collection or to find that perfect Father's Day gift.
For more info and directions, click HERE.
Bruce Kulick Interview
From: TheyWillRockYou.com
Posted: June 16, 2010
Most rock fans would point to Bruce Kulick's twelve year stint (1984-1996) with KISS as his most recognizable work but Kulick was shredding well before and continues to rock long after his time spent with KISS. His resume includes work with a variety of acts including Meatloaf, Blackjack (with Michael Bolton) and since 2001 he's been touring with Grand Funk Railroad. He also had a short run in the rock band Union which featured John Corabi (ex-RATT, Mötley Crüe, and The Scream) on vocals.
With his latest solo effort "BK3" being described as his best to date it looks like Kulick's page in music history is far from finished. "BK3" boasts a veritable who's who of hard rock's heaviest hitters including collaborations with Steve Lukather of Toto, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer of KISS, Gene's son Nick Simmons, the late Doug Fieger of The Knack, Tobias Sammet from Edguy, and old friend John Corabi. The eleven song offering covers a diverse range of sounds from dark heavy hitters to more melodic ballads and even an instrumental - displaying Kulick's full spectrum of talent.
I recently caught up with Bruce and we discussed all aspects of "BK3", his impressive guitar collection, Eric Carr, KISS and the look ahead as Bruce prepares for yet another summer of touring with Grand Funk Railroad.
Bruce Kulick Interview Podcast
From: IronCityRocks.com
Posted: June 15, 2010
Here is a podcast with Bruce Kulick. Bruce discusses his entire career from the beginning with Meat Loaf, through KISS and Union, to his solo work and Grand Funk Railroad.
Surprise Set List Additions
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: June 15, 2010
Saturday night, Paul sang a verse of "Forever" during the show. Sunday night, he surprised the Oslo audience with a verse from "Shandi" before launching into "Lick it Up." Great audience participation for both! Here's a fan-filmed video:
Rock AM Ring With Tommy Thayer
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: June 13, 2010
Here's an interview with Tommy filmed for Hughes and Kettner at KISS' Rock am Ring this past week!
MINIKISS At Gypsies Lounge
From: Times Leader
Posted: June 11, 2010
They're not called "The Hottest Little Band in the World" for nothing.
MINIKISS, an all-little-people tribute to that other hot band, starred in a Super Bowl commercial with KISS for Dr. Pepper Cherry ("Dr. Pepper with a little kiss of cherry" – get it?). They have appeared on "Entertainment Tonight" and in the pages of "Rolling Stone," "Guitar World" and, um, "Hustler."
And now they will appear live on stage at Gypsies Lounge and Nightclub at Mount Airy Casino Resort at 9 p.m. Saturday, June 19th.
The band was the brainchild of 4-foot-4-inch entertainer Joey Fatale, whose company, Little Man Entertainment, has originated other acts such as Mini Elvis (Fatale used to play the king before coming up with the KISS idea) and Mini Britney.
KISS Store Readies For June 18 And 19 Return
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: June 10, 2010
The New Jersey KISS Store returns for a second weekend of non-stop KISS shopping Friday and Saturday June 18 and 19 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Ridgefield Park, New Jersey just 15 minutes from New York City and 4 miles from the George Washington Bridge.....
New collections of old memorabilia have been purchased and will be available for sale, plus new KISS merchandise has been recently released and will all be displayed as well. Everything will be on sale.
On hand will be KISS collecting expert Ross Koondel and his staff selling vintage and out of production KISS merchandise both high and low end. Ross will be able to answer any and all questions about the roughly 2,000 pieces he will have for sale at his 30 foot booth.
Covering the newer retail merchandise will be KISSmuseum.com with another 30 foot booth with all the current retail KISS Merchandise available at discount prices.
Also on hand will be Lydia Criss signing her book Sealed With a KISS and author Bill Baker signing his literary endeavor Ace Frehley - The Ultimate Fan Scrapbook. Plus Bill will have rare Ace solo paper items for sale.
Again the New Jersey KISS Store is located just 15 minutes from downtown Manhattan so make it part of a New York City visit if you are traveling from afar to attend this spectacular event.
More info and directions to the KISS Store are HERE.
Ace Attends Les Paul Tribute
From: Gibson.com (photo Wire Images)
Posted: June 10, 2010
To honor the late, great guitar genius Les Paul on what would have been his 95th birthday, Jeff Beck and the Imelda May Band performed a tribute concert in New York, supported by Gibson Guitar.
The show took place at the Iridium Jazz Club in Times Square, the same club where the Wizard of Waukesha worked his magic on Monday nights in the years before he passed away last August.
The concert was part of a two-night stand for Beck and May, who also played for invited guests and sweepstakes winners last night. Tonight, they performed Les Paul and Mary Ford hits along with some rockabilly chestnuts for an audience of superstar guests. Those in attendance included Zakk Wylde, Ace Frehley, John McEnroe, Meat Loaf, Steve Miller, Robbie Robertson, Nils Lofgren, Warren Haynes, Paul Shaffer, Nigel Lythgoe, Johnny A., Stephen Colbert and Gibson Guitar Chairman/CEO Henry Juszkiewicz.
Brian Setzer (famous for his work with rockabilly revivalists The Stray Cats and the Brian Setzer Orchestra) joined Beck, May and the band during the show.
You're Gonna Rock And Roll All Night With New Rock Band Game
From: WYCD Radio
Posted: June 10, 2010
Music gaming might be on the ropes, but Activision is ready for another round. On Friday, the company officially pulled back the curtain on the upcoming Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Due this fall for the XBox360, PS3 and Wii, the latest game in the popular music franchise is chock full of new features, not the least of which is a brand new 'Quest Mode' narrated by KISS frontman (and reality show family man), Gene Simmons.
Yahoo reports, the story-driven mode will see players "embark on a larger-than-life, epic rock journey" that will transform the game's eight iconic characters into "rock warriors that must join together to use their unique, game-changing powers to help the Demi-God of Rock take down 'The Beast' and save rock n' roll."
Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock is looking to kickstart the genre by offering over 90 master tracks on disc - the largest ever in a music game - as well as a brand new guitar controller.
Tommy Feature On German Site
From: TommyThayer.com
Posted: June 9, 2010
Here is part 1 of 2 of a filmed interview wth Tommy for a German music equipment website (the largest in Europe) called BONEDO.
In the upcoming parts, Tommy will do more interviews and a mini-clinic on guitar. Stay Tuned!
Gallery Books To Publish KISS Guitarist Ace Frehley's Memoir
From: Gallery Books/Simon & Schuster
Posted: June 8, 2010
Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, announced today that it will publish legendary rocker and KISS guitarist Ace Frehley's memoir NO REGRETS. The book, to be published under the VH1 Books imprint, is scheduled for publication in Summer 2011.
Ace Frehley is known worldwide as the legendary original lead guitarist for the seminal rock band KISS and respected as a solo artist who has influenced generations of guitar players. KISS is known for its wild make-up, spectacular costumes, and theatrical live shows (not to mention their music)! Frehley will delve into his life as a kidgrowing up in the Bronx, his ups-and-downs and influences which catapulted him into a life of sex, drugs, and rock-and-roll, and reveal what is was like to be one of the founding members of one of the most influential bands in the world.
Ace Frehley said "I think Sinatra said it best...'regrets I've had a few, but then again, too few to mention.'"
Jennifer Bergstrom, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief of Gallery Books, said "NO REGRETS is sure to be the next must-read rock-and-roll memoir."
KISS Photos from Prague
From: Petr Klapper
Posted: June 7, 2010
Here is a photo from KISS's show in Prague.
See more of them at http://petrklapper.com/Events/100523-KISS/
KISS Perfume And Cologne Being Re-Introduced
From: KISSmuseum.com
Posted: June 4, 2010
The ever-popular fragrance line, KISS Him and KISS Her is being re-introduced through KISSmuseum.com and is now available! This 2006 release was originally sold only in exclusive department stores at high-end department store prices - and should have been; this line is a high-quality product just like any other top of the line fragrance brand. Good news is though, KISSmuseum.com is selling all the items not at department store prices, but at more realistic drug store discount prices! Yes, they are now priced in a range comparable to your average perfume and cologne product so you can actually use them instead of just putting them in your collection to look at!
For instance - The large 3.4 oz bottles of perfume and cologne originally selling for $49.95 are now only $19.95! The KISS Him Face Soother and KISS Her Body Lotion originally $25 are now selling for $9.95! And the KISS Soap and KISS Sparkle Brush, rare items originally only sold in larger sets, are now being sold individually.
The KISS Him Fragrance line is PERFECT for the up-coming Father's Day gift!
KISSmuseum.com has the whole line of 21 different products for sale HERE.
Lehigh Valley Gets The KISS-off
From: TheMorningCall.com
Posted: June 4, 2010
A year ago, KISS announced with great fanfare that it was using an online voting system to give the world "the first-ever fan-routed tour."
When the tour's first 40 dates were announced in August, there were few of the high-voting but smaller population cities among them: Uncasville, Conn., which has only 12,000 people but also the Mohegan Sun casino, and Greenville, S.C., with a population of 56,000. But the band promised more dates later.
Well, the next leg of the tour has been announced, and it looks like the online voting was as fake as the blood Gene Simmons spits allover stage.
Backstage Interview By Rock Am Ring 2010
From: KISSonline.com
Posted: June 4, 2010
Here's KISS being interviewed just before the band destroyed Rock Am Ring last night!
22 Cities, 22 Unsigned Bands
From: Guitar Center
Posted: June 2, 2010
Join the roster of bands that have got their start opening for KISS, including AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Rush, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Motley Crue, John Mellencamp, and many others.
Compete in one city on KISS's tour (bands can only register in one city and will not be able to switch cities)
The top 5 bands with the most Demands will be reviewed by KISS, and KISS will select the final winning band
Winning bands are responsible for their own transportation, lodging, and production costs.
The best of the 22 bands as chosen by KISS will win a $10,000 Guitar Center shopping spree!
For more information, official rules, and to register visit http://eventful.com/competitions/kiss2010/register
KISS Army Saudi Arabia
From: KISSasylum.com
Posted: June 1, 2010
The KISS Army stretches to all corners of the earth, including Saudi Arabia. Make no mistake, there are plenty of KISS fans there too and Anan Al-Sabban was in London recently to represent the Middle-East. Thanks for the photo Anan and we'll see you this summer in the U.S.
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