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KISS "Gold 1974-1982 (Sound + Vision)" will include the "Exposed DVD" ... «Post A Comment»
Monday, August 30, 2004 6:55:54 PM - Ron Leejack pre-Wicked Lester Recordings
(From GMH) While it's known that Ron Leejack, who replaced Stephen Coronel on guitar in Wicked Lester, had done studio session work with Cactus for their "Restrictions" album, he also did some live work with the band. Rhino Records is releasing "Fully Unleashed: The Live Gigs," which includes Ron on some tracks from "a June 1971 gig at the Gilligan's club in Buffalo." More, HERE... «Post A Comment»
Monday, August 23, 2004 2:15:58 PM - KISS Gold = KISS "Sound + Vision"
KISS "Gold 1974-1982," the double-CD compilation from UMG which was due for release earlier this month, has been rescheduled for release on October 5 as a "Sound + Video" package. The package will be a 2CD/1DVD combo. It's currently not known what the DVD will contain... «Post A Comment»
Saturday, August 07, 2004 6:28:44 AM - Gene Simmons' "Speaking In Tongues" CD
Many online vendors are showing a release date for Gene's "Speaking In Tongues" audio CD of September 28, 2004; The DVD is still due for release on August 10. Wonder what happened to all of those "Asshole" parties... «Post A Comment»
Saturday, August 07, 2004 6:28:44 AM - KISS Gold 1974-82 CD?
Due for release on August 10, absolutely nothing is showing up online for the latest KISS compilation, "KISS Gold," which would feature the first US release of "I'm A Legend Tonight"... «Post A Comment»
Saturday, August 07, 2004 6:28:44 AM - KISS Collector Pays $5,000 For 1977 Tour Jacket
{From Blabbermouth) "The 2004 Classic Rock Auction featuring items from legendary producer Eddie Kramer was officially closed on August 1. "We were overwhelmed with the huge response we received right from the opening minutes," explained Backstage Auctions co-owner Kelli Van Gool. "Out of more than 2200 items condensed into 277 lots listed, we had over 1200 bids and sold 70 percent of the items."
Most lots drew a lot of attention and fierce bidding. A BOSTON/Tom Scholz recording demo sold for nearly $1,700.00, a pair of 1970s David Bowie acetates sold for $1,980.00 and a ROLLING STONES live recording from Canada went for almost $5,000. Not surprising was the aggressive bidding for a 1977 KISS Japan tour jacket, which received over 24 bids alone and finally sold for $4,950.00 to a private collector. The performers with the most bids were, in this order: LED ZEPPELIN, JIMI HENDRIX and KISS. Details of a lot with several LED ZEPPELIN tapes are being kept confidential at the request of the buyer.
"It was a long and exciting day," stated Backstage Auctions' Jacques. "We eventually had to force the auction to end or the bidding might still be going on." Although the auction was scheduled to close at 3:00 p.m. EST, it remained open in 15-minute intervals to allow for final bids to come in. However, by 10:30 p.m. EST, two KISS collectors were still competing for several items. Jacques van Gool, a longtime KISS collector and historian himself, happened to know the two customers who were bidding on these items, and finally called them both and asked them to compromise and divide everything up between them."I was exhausted just watching the two of them go at it," Jacques admitted. "These guys are serious collectors, they'd have stayed up all night fighting over one last item if it was something they really wanted."
Results of the 2004 Classic Rock Auction can be found on the web site www.backstageauctions.com. Backstage Auctions will announce their next big auction in the upcoming weeks. "We are exited about the next auction," Kelli said, "and are confident that classic rock fans will be equally excited"... «Post A Comment»
Friday, August 06, 2004 13:34:52 AM - Final "Instant Live" Show
The KISS show in Atlanta, GA, on Aug. 4 was the last show that Instant Live was going to be recording/selling. Ed: They better not play something rare now! ... «Post A Comment»
Saturday, July 31, 2004 12:30:40 PM - Tampa & Pensacola Shows Cancelled/Postponed
"The July 31st Tampa show and the August 1st show in Pensacola, FL have been POSTPONED. They will be rescheduled, stay tuned to KISSONLINE for more details as they are released. During KISS' high energy show in West Palm Beach Paul Stanley lost fluids and suffered heat exhaustion. He is being treated now. If you purchased your tickets through KISSONLINE please call 1-800-242-8881 or email tickethelp@fanfire.com for questions." (KISSONLINE)... «Post A Comment»
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