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    Updated June 10, 1997

  • Ken Sharp
    The Rock Report, a news sheet that is sent to radio and television stations around the country, just reviewed BLACK DIAMOND. The review by Ken Sharp, who did the GOLDMINE interviews with the band over the years, is very positive, here's what it said:

    "Also out is another splendid book, BLACK DIAMOND -- THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF KISS (Collector's Guide Publishing Inc./$19.95). Unlike Lendt's tome [KISS & Sell], BLACK DIAMOND is a comprehensive biography of the band chronicling their pre-KISS years in such bands as Wicked Lester and Chelsea to their phenomenally successful 1996-97 reunion tour. Written by noted KISS expert Dale Sherman, the book is a marvel of research, the author spending over eight years collecting and compiling information for this project. His diligence and attention to detail is remarkable making BLACK DIAMOND the bible for the KISS Army. Chock full of previously unknown and often revelatory information, the book is buttressed by interviews with KISS, manager Bill Aucoin, Casablanca Records label head Neil Bogart, and producer Bob Ezrin among others. Make no mistake, BLACK DIAMOND is the perfect supplement to the group's official biog, KISSTORY. Also included with the book is a candid interview CD containing a conversation conducted by the author with the late KISS drummer Eric Carr."

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  • Kissfannc@aol.com
    The Black Diamond book is one of the best biographys out right now . Being a kiss fan for over 21 years I've read alot of kiss book even way back when the "HEADLINERS KISS" book was published. The book is an easy read with alot of insight on the band and personalities.Some real entertaining stories and the interview with eric carr on the c.d. is fantastic !!! Being originally from the new york city area and KISS being so popular there , KISS always sold out there shows in the area. We never had any idea until this book and kiss and sell that they had money problems for all those years (you will understand why gene loves money now).
    All in all i give this book a 5 out of 5.
    I gave Kiss and Sell a 3 out of 5 because not only could I care less about diana ross, but there was not enough coverage of the band.
    But reading both books one after the other will fill alot of gaps any KISS fan has wondered about .
    Thank you for listening to my oppion..... "It's a force .......it's a pack of wild dogs....It's whatever you want it to be....."(p.s.)

  • James Dunham
    I just finished reading Black Diamond last week. This is a great book. I enjoyed it much better than KISS and Sell. Mr. Sherman goes into great detail concerning the band from it's inception through about 1992. He has done a great Interview with Eric Carr which took place in 1990, I believe and is documented throughout the book.
    The book also includes a CD of Mr. Sherman's interview sessions with Eric Carr. In the chapter where he writes about Eric's death, a tear did come to my eye. Very touching.
    I do believe this is the best KISS book I have ever read

  • Eric Taylor
    Just thought I would write and give my new review on the Kiss book Black Diamond by Dale Sherman.
    The new novel Black Diamond by Dale Sherman is out now and in my opinion is one of the best biographies about the band. It is straight forward and very percise in giving the facts (and not the legends) about the band. There is alot of new information that I had not heard over the years about all the members of the band, and some stories that I had forgotten about. One of my favorites from the book is the story about Ace when he sprayed painted his hair silver and thought he could wash it out later. I lost it when I read this. It was great!!! It is really nice to read a book that tells the truth about the GREATEST BAND IN THE WORLD and have it be uplifting and not putting the band down at every instance. Dale Sherman has done a really good job and I hope he will put out more about the band. The interview Cd that comes with the book is interesting also. I hope Dale will bring out more of this interview on Cd, I found it really enlighting to hear about Eric and his views on the band.