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Tuesday, February 04, 2003 5:28:15 PM - "KISS Album Focus" reviewed in latest edition of "KISS Kollector"...
The second edition of the "KISS Album Focus" is reviewed in latest edition of World leading "KISS Kollector" fanzine, No. 43, p. 34. Joop gives a good review of the book and notes some of the differences from the first edition which was reviews in No. 41. Copies of the book are available from www.kissmuseum.com along with plenty of other kool KISS merchandise. «Post A Comment»
Thursday, January 30, 2003 5:42:54 AM - 30 Years Ago Today...
Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. Well, no. 30 years ago tonight, KISS played their first ever live gig at The Coventry in New York City. «Post A Comment»
Tuesday, January 28, 2003 7:45:35 AM - Old Interview With Vinnie...
Here's an old interview with Vinnie Vincent from January 1986 during the period he was recording the debut Invasion album which has been added to the audio section. It's losely broken up into the following sections, but does cover other questions not listed here:
Did you depart friends with the band? (2:26 - 428k)
How did you first meet up with KISS? (4:00 - 703k)
What recordings did you make with the band / song-writing process? (1:14 - 219k)
Contributions to the band apart from recording? (0:40 - 116k)
What have you done since leaving KISS? (2:09 - 378k)
What do you think of KISS' albums since you left? (0:38 - 112k)
How have your fans responded to all of this? (0:38 - 112k)
How did you find the members for the new band? (3:55 - 691k)
How did you name your band? (0:28 - 83k)
How would you describe the type of music the band is playing? (1:06 - 194k)
Do you write all the music and lyrics? (0:13 - 40k)
Is there anything you try and write about in your songs? (0:31 - 92k)
Does this band fulfill all of your expectations? (0:44 - 130k)
What kind of equipment does the band use? (2:34 - 452k)
When can we expect the album out? (0:59 - 173k)
Sunday, January 26, 2003 7:07:14 AM - More reissues of "VVI" & "ASG"......
Thursday, January 23, 2003 7:32:57 PM - Some details on Gene's next book...
Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:20:36 AM - New KISS Picture Books
Visit KISSMUSEUM.COM for details.
Thursday, January 23, 2003 6:20:36 AM - Upcoming KISS Concerts
All the upcoming shows:
Feb. 28 - Telstra Dome, Melbourne, Australia ** SYMPHONIC
Mar. 11 - Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
Mar. 12 - Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
Mar. 13 - Budokan, Tokyo, Japan
Mar. 15 - Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan
Mar. 16 - Rain In The Desert, Palms Casino, Las Vegas, NV
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Monday, January 20, 2003 8:25:57 AM - Happy Birthday Starchild
The KISSFAQ wishes Paul Stanley a very happy birthday! «Post A Comment»
Sunday, January 12, 2003 6:38:17 AM - "Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio?" lyrics
The lyrics to KISS' recording of "Do You Remember Rock & Roll Radio?", from the Ramones tribute album, have been added, HERE. «Post A Comment»
Saturday, January 11, 2003 1:20:48 PM - KISS/Aerosmith Tour Rumor (Again)
*** NOTE: THIS IS AN UNCONFIRMED RUMOR - ANY TOUR DATES WOULD BE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED VIA KISSONLINE.
(From: Launch.com) (1/10/03, 4 p.m. ET) -- The joint Aerosmith and Kiss tour is apparently back on for this summer. Promoters are reporting that the two bands are currently putting together an itinerary that is likely to play mostly in arenas, although some stadium dates are also possible.
Neither band is officially confirming the tour, however. Aerosmith, in fact, spoke with us earlier about plans for an OzzFest-style festival package for the summer, but that's apparently gone by the wayside. Kiss singer-guitarist Paul Stanley was asked last year about touring with Aerosmith, when the rumors first began, but declined to confirm any plans with Aerosmith. "We're in this enviable position that we're still finishing up our farewell tour, and we've already had about two million people say, 'Don't stop,'" Stanley said. "And at that point, we're kind of scratching our heads and wondering what we're going to do next, so we're really kind of keeping our options open. If the right situation came along, anything's possible."
Kiss, meanwhile, is preparing for a February 28 show with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in Australia, as well as three dates (March 11-13) at Budokan Hall in Tokyo. Drummer Peter Criss will be rejoining the band for these shows, while lead guitarist Ace Frehley has not officially confirmed his participation.
Aerosmith plans to record a new blues-oriented album this spring before the tour.
-- Gary Graff, Detroit, and Bruce Simon, New York «Post A Comment»
Friday, January 10, 2003 4:36:08 AM - "KISS Album Focus" Book 2nd Edition no longer available here
The "KISS Album Focus" book second edition is no longer available for order from this site. Please visit KISSMUSEUM if interested in ordering the book. Thanks to everyone who has ordered directly from the author. «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, January 08, 2003 8:19:55 AM - Ramones Tribute Track Sample
Hear a sample from the new KISS recording "Rock And Roll Radio" from the Ramones Tribute album, HERE. Pretty cool, the album, as we reported on 12/23, is due for release Feb. 11. You can see the artwork in the December News Archive. You can find full details concerning the album on the discography pages, and buy the album, HERE! «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, January 1, 2003 - Happy New Year!
H A P P Y N E W Y E A R
The KISSFAQ would like to thank everyone for their support in 2002, especially those people who've purchased the "KISS Album Focus" at a storming rate! We're down to our last 35 copies, direct from the author, HERE! The KISSFAQ hopes that everyone has a happy, safe, successful, and rewarding 2003. Maybe KISS will even get their act together and start really listening to the fans.
While KISSFAQ accepts that music is a business, we want: 1) a new studio album with a real producer; 2) some honesty about the makeup - take it off, ya flogging a dead horse and the reunion has run its' course; 3) more archival material - can we say "Box Set II" which really contains more rare than released tracks, even single CD releases of rare stuff; 4) Forget Alive IV; 5) Didn't ya learn anything from 1979/80? Screw the tacky merchandising, you're a band first - remember that. 6) Stop lying to the fans or being evasive - own up, be honest, and get some respect from the fans. We know Ace isn't perfect, neither are Gene and Paul or Vinnie. Everyone's got their own perspective and memories, but at least stop talking in used cliches. Maybe not, but I ain't drunk. Regardless: KISS Fan To The End. «Post A Comment»