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 February 2005 NewsPage updated on February 28, 2005All 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.
My Dad The Rockstar From: The Telegraph - Calcutta, India What happens when a kid with a rockstar father tries to take a break in the countryside? Willy Zilla finds out all that and more in Nick’s brand new show My Dad the Rockstar, which premiered on February 26. It is based on the book My Dad The Rock Star: Rebel Without A Nose Ring by GENE SIMMONS of legendary rock band KISS, and follows the misadventures of Willy Zilla, a 12-year-old kid with a millionaire rock star father. Willy wants to be the normal kid on the block and thinks his dreams have come true when his dad goes into semi-retirement. But he soon finds out that life in a small town as the son of a celebrity is full of action. The show will air on Saturdays and Sundays at 10.30 am and repeat at 3.30pm in India. Cold feet and a wet KISS at 6th Annual Polar Plunge From: mlive.com by Liz Cobbs Wearing a black bow tie and a small white carnation in the buttonhole of his black suit coat, a shirtless Kip Smith turned to his fiancee, Jamie Cox, dressed in white, and kissed her. Then, Smith and Cox, accompanied by maid of honor Chris Carpenter, took the plunge, not into marriage, but into the near-freezing water of Belleville Lake. The three friends joined 20 others taking turns jumping off a dock behind the Moose Lodge and into the 34-degree water before emerging somewhat dazed to the cheers of spectators. The plungers did it all for the Sixth Annual Polar Plunge fund-raiser for Special Olympics Michigan. [more] New Giants shortstop a KISS fan From: ChicoER.com Omar Vizquel arrived in camp Monday, put on his San Francisco Giants workout gear and took ground balls for the first time in more than four months. A few years ago, he told MLB.com that he had a poster of Davey Concepcion above his bed as a young boy. "I also had posters of Led Zeppelin, Van Halen and KISS," Vizquel told the Web site. "I thought GENE SIMMONS and ACE FREHLEY were the coolest dudes around. I didn't know any English at the time, so I had no idea what these guys were singing about. I just knew I liked it. I sang away at the top of my lungs." ABBA Tribute does KISS From: KISSAsylum.com by Russ Dannecker Last Night ( Sat Feb 26th ) myself and my good friend Mike Naimoli and his lovely girfriend Miss Kazumi went to see the ABBA tribute band BJORN AGAIN perform in Glenside P.A. It was another Sold Out Show for this ABBA Tribute Band. The show started and all of the crowd where all sitting down clapping along to each song. Halfway thru the show the 2 girls of BJORN AGAIN leave the stage for a costume change. So the Men decides they want to rock out. They decide to play Rock and Roll All Night. The place went nuts everyone was standing up and clapping and singing Rock and Roll All Night out loud. It's funny how you go to see an ABBA tribute band and a KISS song turns out to be a one of the big hits of the night. OOO and by the way if you like ABBA go see BJORN AGAIN when they play your town. Its a fun night. KISS - Rockin' The Corps From: KISSOnline.com KISS along with Cedric the Entertainer (Master of Ceremonies), Destiny's Child, GODSMACK, Jay Mohr, Louis Anderson and Ted Nugent have been confirmed for a April 1 performance at the Marine Corps Air Station, Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California. Rockin' the Corps is a patriotic celebratory concert for an audience of more than 25,000 Marines and their families. Executive producers Quincy Jones and Joseph E. Robert, Jr. have joined forces with Producers Doc McGhee and Spencer Proffer to create a high energy, patriotic celebration for the dedicated men & women of the United States Marine Corps in a show of appreciation. More information will be available soon. NOTE: THIS CONCERT IS FOR THE MARINES AT CAMP PENDLETON AND THEIR FAMILIES.... THERE WILL BE NO CIVILIANS ALLOWED! A Message From BRUCE KULICK From: Kulick.net by BRUCE KULICK 
HELLO everyone! I have to share the most incredible week with you all! I was asked by Jack Blades from Night Ranger to be a counselor at David Fishof's Rock n Roll Fantasy Camp this past week in Los Angeles and what an amazing event it turned out to be. I never worked so hard, and I never had so many chills performing with and meeting artists that I grew up listening to.Let me start with rehearsal last Wednesday. We needed to be familiar with about 30 songs in order to jam for the campers and back up the special artists. Little did I know that Sir Roger Daltrey from The Who would appear and we were not really ready for him. We had to perform a set with him that would end the week long events at the House of Blues on Sunset Blvd. 
After a long 6 hour rehearsal, I got little sleep to be ready for "camp" at 9:30 in the morning that Thursday. That was the day the campers would check in, and be evaluated for their talent so that we can put them all in bands and learn and compete by playing a cover or original song, and learn a WHO song for Roger to sing with them. [more] They Came From Queens From: Michael Naimoli/Phoneman68@aol.com In Queens, New York City, there is a free, weekly, local newspaper called the Queens Tribune. The latest issue dated February 24th to March 2nd is dedicated entirely to celebrities that are or were from Queens. The cover reads "They Came From Queens." On page 26, under the Music/These talented performers have all called Queens home section, there is a mention of GENE SIMMONS (Chaim Witz). Here is what it says: In recent years, this founding member of the band KISS released a detailed biography entitled "KISS and Make UP," a play on the fact that the band would wear outlandish make-up and costumes as they banged away a series of chart-topping hits like "Dr. Love," "Detroit Rock City," "Lick It Up" and "I Wanna Rock & Roll All Night." An honorable mention has to go out to PAUL STANLEY (Stanley Eisen) who is listed on page 29. Here is what his says: This founding member, rhythm guitarist and vocalist for the band KISS was born in Manhattan in 1952 and moved to Queens as a child. He and GENE SIMMONS had started the band Wicked Lester, but it was not very successful. In 1973 they joined up with ACE FREHLEY and PETER CRISS to form KISS and made history. On the same page as Gene are mentions of Johnny and Joey Ramone, Madonna (Louise Veronica Ciccone), Joan Jett, Al Jolson, Cyndi Lauper, Alicia Keyes and Run of Run DMC. Paul is listed on the same page as Paul Simon and Thomas "Fats" Waller. Dogs in KISS Makeup From: www.wetnosefestival.org.au 
A dog inspired art exhibition was recently held with all art for sale with proceeds to Seeing Eye Dogs. Celebrities, artists and fashion designers all harnessing their creativity.
Mini KISS on TV From: Jim Simon Tuesday night Mini KISS was on the George Lopez show. George was auditioning musical acts to play at his wedding vow renewal ceremony and Mini KISS rocked!! George said they were KISS, but pocket-sized!! There was even blood spurting!! ESP Project Live in Germany From: www.kissfanclub.de On April 30, 2005 there will be the ONLY Live Gig in Germany of the ESP Project with (BRUCE KULICK, ERIC SINGER; John Corabi und Chuck Garrick)! The Show is in Babenhausen (near to Frankfurt) in the "Stadthalle"! Tickets are 27 Euro in advance or 30 Euro at the door! For more Information about the Show see www.kissfanclub.de Tickets for the Show also on www.kissfanclub.de or E Mail to kissfanclubexpo@aol.com or Tickets may also be purchased by emailing hk@crazy-icecube.com More Guests added INDY Expo From: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux Former Motley Crue lead singer, John Corabi will appear on Sunday March 6th at the INDY KISS Expo. John will be appearing at the KISS Asylum booth to sign autographs and chat. John will also join UNION bandmate BRUCE KULICK for an accoustic set. In addition we have added Tom Shannon, author of Goldmine's KISS Collectibles Book, (Tom has a new KISS book coming out soon) and KISS Magazine creator Warren Lapine. Make sure to stop by and talk with them as well as Mike Brandvold, webmaster for KISSonline.com and Bill Starkey, founder of the KISS ARMY. Please note expo hours have been extended 1 additional hour per day. 2005 INDY KISS Expo with be held March 5th & March 6th! The Expos will take place at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis East, 6990 East 21st St. For hotel rooms - call 317-359-5341 and ask for the special KISS Expo rate. Both days will feature a KISS Costume contest and KISS trivia!! KISS merchandise and collectibles will be on sale both days. [more] TributeAlbums.com opens with KISS Cover to Cover From: www.TributeAlbums.com 
Lunar Moth Entertainment is proud to announce the grand opening of TributeAlbums.com. TributeAlbums.com will salute various icons in music, film, television, and anything pop culture! First up is a unique tip of the hat to 70's rock superheroes KISS.A cover song is a song recorded by an artist other than its original artist. A KISS cover is a cover recorded with grease paint and 7 inch heels. KISS Cover to Cover celebrates the songs that KISS themselves chose to cover during their career. KISS Cover to Cover spotlights songs originally recorded by the likes of The Rolling Stones, Bobby Lewis, and Argent. These classics were then updated by KISS, and are now being given a third dimension by today's up and coming artists. Performers include VH1/MTV regulars Capt. T & Ostronomy, intergalactic saviors SLACK, digital maestro Marc Zouhar, singer/songwriter Jon Rubin, and more! In addition to the musical content on KISS Cover to Cover, the CD will also contain computer accessible bonus features. Pop KISS Cover to Cover into your computer and enjoy detailed song histories, photos, artist bios, and artwork. KISS Cover to Cover will be released on April 5, 2005 at www.TributeAlbums.com. Pre-order your copy now, and receive PROPHECY-A Tribute to ERIC CARR FREE with your order! KIST at Kokonuts From: KIST KIST will be performing a full show Feb 26th 9pm Tickets $8 in advance $10 at door Kokonuts 1833 S. Plate st. Kokomo Indiana 46902 www.GetKist.com MONSTERS OF ROCK ST. PATTY'S DAY PARTY From: madisontheateronline.com MONSTERS OF ROCK ST. PATTY'S DAY PARTY Featuring MR.SPEED ( KISS Tribute ) and HELLS BELLS (AC/DC Tribute) The Madison Theater 730 Madison Avenue Covington, KY (859) 655-4807 This is an ALL-AGES show! Doors open at 8:00 PM Tickets are $10.00 http://www.madisontheateronline.com KISS Vinyl Billboard Ad Donated To Victims Of HURRICANE IVAN From: New York Times 
A vinyl billboard ad featuring the black-and-white painted faces of the rock band KISS is among the ads being offered by Lamar Advertising Co. to victims of Hurricane Ivan to use as roof tarps until owners can get permanent repairs, according to the Associated Press.The billboard material is thicker, more resistant to damage from ultraviolet light and designed to last longer than the FEMA tarps. Nearly 200 Ivan victims have contacted United Way, which is coordinating distribution locally, and there has been interest from other parts of Florida. Lamar Advertising, based in Baton Rouge, La., has donated the coverings, which can be used facing up or down. [more] KISSopoly Championships From: KISScollector  The world's first ever KISS-opoly championships was held in Amsterdam, Holland, on Saturday, February 26 at the FAME Megastore. KISS Magazine Issue 3 From: KISS Magazine 
Your first look at the cover for issue three of the KISS Magazine.
KISSNation Live in Jersey From: KISSNation Born and bred on the same streets of KISS comes KISSNATION! KISSNATION, NYC's tribute to KISS will be hitting THE WRECK ROOM in WALLINGTON, NJ....we'd love to see ya there! Saturday 02/19/2005 10:00 PM The Wreck Room, NJ 551 Main Avenue Wallington, NJ 07057 Please call venue at 973.471.8405 for more info [more] PAUL STANLEY and girlfriend Erin Sutton at Pre'Grammy Party From: wireimage.com 
Also a KISS ASYLUM Congratulations goes out to BOB KULICK who produced the Grammy Award winning Motorhead song in the catagory of "Best Metal Performance" covering Metallicas Whiplash.
Gunman who shot Bruce sentenced From: Blabbermouth.net According to a posting on former KISS guitarist BRUCE KULICK's official web site, the gunman who shot Kulick on Sunset Blvd. in 2003 has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with the incident. "Justice is slow, but I know alot of my fans were curious to hear what happened," Bruce writes on his web site. On Oct. 15, 2003, Kulick attended a concert by MÖTLEY CRÜE singer Vince Neil at the Key Club on Sunset Blvd., and left the with a friend at 1:30 a.m. As he walked down the Strip, he heard gunshots. He looked down to see a hole through his leather pants, right above the knee. Next thing he noticed, blood was coming down his leg. Kulick heard a second bullet whiz past his ear and realized he'd been grazed in his head by it. [more] Florida KISS "Roof" From: Erik S. Lesser for The New York Times  Six months after the first of four hurricanes hit Florida, thousands of roofs still need replacing. In Pensacola, some are being covered with donated old billboards made of thick vinyl, including one for the rock band KISS. PAUL STANLEY at pre-Grammy Party From: Blabbermouth.net 
KISS guitarist/vocalist PAUL STANLEY was among the attendees at the annual Clive Davis pre-Grammy party at the Beverly Hills hotel last Saturday (Feb. 12) in Beverly Hills, California — one day prior to the 47th Grammy Awards. Stanley attended the party with girlfriend Erin Sutton and is said to have mingled with people like Jimmy Page, Clive Davis and former KISS songwriting collaborator Desmond Child. A recap of the evening's events from legendary rock photographer Ross Halfin follows: "Sitting at our table is PAUL STANLEY, who tells me he is addicted to my website - he reads it in the middle of the night when he can't sleep (GENE SIMMONS probably would - if I paid him) and his girlfriend Erin. He tells [Jimmy Page] he can't tell if I namedrop him or Slash the most. The bright lighting is suddenly obscured by a figure nearly as big as the ballroom we're in. It's Steven Segal... I am not joking, he is physically HUGE. A bit like a Buddha — well, he claims to be into Eastern Religion when he is not killing 5000 people with one hand. Much to our surprise he's at our table. Paul, Jimmy and I watch him consume all of the dessert — he puts his glasses on then consumes two tiers of pastries from giant plates... I mean everything. We're all nudging each other, trying not to laugh." Congratulations also go out to BOB KULICK who produced the Grammy Award winning Motorhead song in the category of "Best Metal Performance" covering Metallica's Whiplash. The Scoop on Union From: BraveWords.com Guitarist BRUCE KULICK (GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, ex-KISS) has issued the following remarks: "UNION is NOT back together. I have worked hard to get the DVD we filmed in 2001 ready for a release by the end of 2004 early 2005, and I am so proud to finally have it (will have them in my home next week). I booked Japan as a promoter wanted me to do some solo dates. I said, no let's do UNION." "The guys were all up to it, excited about the DVD etc, and then of course Brent Fitz got a great gig with THEORY OF A DEAD MAN. Left UNION drummerless for the Japan trip, which was the only thing planned for the band. ERIC SINGER helped out which of course was a natural and really made the fans and the band extremely happy!" [more] KISS #38 on Rolling Stone's Top Grossing Bands of 2004 From: Rolling Stone Number 38. Kiss $13.7 MILLION ON THE ROAD They earned $13.1 million on their farewell tour. (Webmaster Note: this was not the farewell tour, it was the Rock The Nation Tour). ON THE SIDE The KISS licensing juggernaut — from T-shirts to band-theme coffins — brought in at least $5 million. Last year's rank: 26 BRUCE KULICK at Rock And Roll Fantasy Camp 2005 From: RockAndRollFantasyCamp.com This year's Rock and Roll Fantasy camp will take place Feb. 17th - 21st in Los Angeles. Counselors Include:
ESP in Europe From: KISSAsylum.com by Keith Leroux ESP featuring ERIC SINGER, BRUCE KULICK, John Corabi & Chuck Garric (Alice Cooper/DIO) will be doing shows in Europe in late springs. More details and dates will be posted in the near future. Small Tribute Paid to Larger'Than'Life Rockers KISS From: Yahoo News by Samira Nanda 
Imagine four little people dressed in black leather and chains, faces covered in garish black-and-white makeup, wearing wild black wigs, wagging their tongues and rocking on stage to the heavy metal beat of KISS. That was the dream that led KISS fan Joey Fatale to create Mini-Kiss, a tribute band with a difference. No matter how well this band plays, they will never fully measure up to the original 1970s rockers because each of them is not much over 4 feet tall. [more] TOMMY THAYER Update From: TommyThayer.com by TOMMY THAYER Hello Everyone! Greetings and hopes of a great start to you all in the New Year. We've been very busy finishing the upcoming KISS Rock The Nation Live! DVD set. I feel we've captured the excitement and intensity of the 2004 stage show and tour in a big way. Shot in Hi-Def, the DVD will include many KISS songs that haven't seen the light of day in years. Also, we had cameras rolling behind-the-scenes every day on tour so that we can show you what goes on beyond the stage door and traveling on the road. [more] Gene in New Orleans From: Gerald Songy/www.catseyes.net 
Gene was here in New Orleans for Mardi Gras this pass weekend. My daughter Stacey and myself got to see him in the French Quaters at a radio broadcast.She was dressed like PAUL STANLEY, Gene was very nice and was able to talk to her and take pictures with her.     | ||
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