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Thursday, October 31, 2002 8:06:58 PM - Jury selection in Vinnie's ex-wife's murder trial...
From (CTNOW) HARTFORD, Conn. -- Jury selection has begun in the murder trial of a man accused of killing a Shelton mother who disappeared while working for an escort service. Several juror have been chosen for the Superior Court trial of Gregory McArthur, Senior State's Attorney Gary Nicholson said Thursday. Police arrested McArthur, 41, on Sept. 2, 2000, and charged him with the January 1998 murder of Annemarie Cusano.
After his extradition from a Massachusetts prison, McArthur led police to a wooded area in Suffield where they found Cusano's remains, police said. Hartford Police Detective James Rovella testified in October 2000 that McArthur confessed to strangling Cusano. Cusano worked as a secretary and moonlighted for an escort service when she was killed, according to court documents. In January 1998, police said Cusano went to an appointment at McArthur's rooming house in Hartford's West End. Her car was found near the rooming house and a bag of bloody clothing was found in his room. Just months before the 42-year-old woman's disappearance, McArthur was released from prison after serving six years on sexual assault charges. After Cusano disappeared, McArthur was jailed in Massachusetts on an unrelated charge.
After his extradition from Massachusetts, McArthur led police to a wooded area in Suffield where they found Cusano's remains, police said. McArthur told investigators he fought Cusano in his apartment and choked her after she threatened him with a knife. McArthur, who has pleaded innocent, is charged with capital felony, murder, felony murder, first-degree kidnapping and first-degree robbery. The trial is expected to begin Nov. 12. «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, October 30, 2002 8:45:45 AM - KISS ALIVE FOREVER - #2 Best-selling Music Book for Second Consecutive Week...
For the second week in a row, KISS Alive Forever: The Complete Touring History (written by Curt Gooch and Jeff Suhs) is the #2 best-selling book in the country in the Music/Entertainment category, according to BookScan. The book debuted at #9 three weeks ago before moving up to occupy the #2 spot; only the Beatles' Anthology has charted higher.
Meeting with immediate acclaim from critics and readers alike, KISS Alive Forever is a runaway success, with some even dubbing it "The Holy Grail of KISS books."
The book is available now directly from the authors at the book's official Web site www.kissaliveforever.com (where visitors can read several excerpts from the book) as well as at bookstores nationwide. «Post A Comment»
Saturday, October 26, 2002 6:09:50 PM - More KISS related books...
The next book release from KISS will be the "Early Years" photo book with text from Gene and Paul. You can pre-order the book online from Amazon.com. A 192 page paperback, it's due for publication via Three Rivers Press on November 25th. Meanwhile Paul Elliot's "Pledge Allegience To The State Of Rock 'N Roll" was due this month through Thunder's Mouth Press. It's a paperback with 144 pages and is subtitled "Stories Behind the Songs"...
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Saturday, October 26, 2002 6:09:50 PM - Gene Simmons' "KISS & Make-Up" Paperback...
Gene Simmons' ghost-written autobiography has recently been published (10/22) by Three Rivers Press in a special paperback format with the book featuring four different covers. You can purchase the book online from Amazon.com, though I'm wondering if there are any corrections or additions...
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Saturday, October 26, 2002 6:09:50 PM - More KISS FAQ Ebay Auctions up...
More items being auctioned by the KISS FAQ have been listed on EBAY:
KISS Alive II LP Mega-rare Misprint Cover!
Pre-KISS US Sample Peter Criss/Chelsea LP
KISS US Originals White Label!
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Thursday, October 24, 2002 5:54:22 AM - More KISS FAQ Ebay Auctions up...
More items being auctioned by the KISS FAQ have been listed on EBAY:
KISS Alive! The Trilogy CD Set Sealed
KISS "Box Set" Canadian Sampler CD
KISS Strutter/100,000 Years 7" single 45 US
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Wednesday, October 23, 2002 7:30:17 PM - More KISS FAQ Ebay Auctions up...
More items being auctioned by the KISS FAQ have been listed on EBAY:
KISS "Asylum" RIAA Gold Award
KISS "Creatures Of The Night" RIAA Gold Award
KISS Prototype 68x52" Rug
KISS Promo Video Collection 1986-1999
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Tuesday, October 22, 2002 7:38:15 PM - First KISS FAQ Ebay Auctions up...
The first group of items being auctioned by the KISS FAQ have been listed on EBAY:
KISS Album Focus Book - Last Available Copy!
Chain Reaction Steven Tyler pre-Aerosmith 7" single 45
KISS Originals II 2 Complete & Pristine LP
KISS Japanese Originals White Label Promo!
KISS Japanese Originals Complete & Pristine
Gene Simmons Pre-KISS 10" Demo Acetate
Pre-KISS Canadian Lyn Christopher LP
Pre-KISS New Zealand Peter Criss/Chelsea LP
KISS Mexican Multi-colored swirl Unmasked LP
KISS Tour Book Collection
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Monday, October 21, 2002 7:56:10 PM - Gene On Hollywood Squares...
Monday, October 21, 2002 5:26:07 AM - Peter Confirms Melbourne Symphonic Show...
(From: PeterCriss.net) According to Peter's official website, "KISS will perform with a symphony orchestra in Australia next year. Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss will fly to Melbourne next week to announce the show with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Just last week, Paul Stanley spoke to Undercover News saying a performance by Kiss with an orchestra 'would be an event to remember and it would be stunning, What could be accomplished by a band with our sonic prowess and an orchestra would leave most people lobotomised sonically'. The show is expected to be a one-off and will happen at Telstra Dome in Melbourne, possibly in March. At this stage it is uncertain if Ace Frehley will be included in the line-up". So far, Peter has added, "KISS founding member and drummer Peter Criss has agreed to perform a concert in Melbourne, Australia on February 28th, 2003. 'I wanted to come back to Australia to perform for my loyal and lovable fans, and I am sure 'The Magic' will live on down under. The Cat has many lives! Look out crocodile hunter!'" «Post A Comment»
Monday, October 21, 2002 5:26:07 AM - KISS FAQ Auctions continuing soon...
A whole bunch of collectible vinyl will be going up on Ebay shortly. Included will be promo copies of the Japanese "Originals", a pristine and complete "Originals II", the Alive II "promo" misprint cover, Psycho Circus/Farewell Tour radio shows, and more! «Post A Comment»
Monday, October 21, 2002 5:26:07 AM - Gene In Australia...
(From: Yahoo.com)
Friday, October 18, 2002 2:03:32 PM - The Very Last Copy of "The KISS Album Focus" Book...
Well, reservations for the final few copies of "The KISS Album Focus" book were a nightmare, so the very last copy (#494) is available for purchase via Ebay. The winning bidder will get a very special bonus item with the book! Check out the auction, HERE. Domestic US Postage is $6.50; Canada/Mexico is $7; while the rest of the world varies from $10-$17.50 (REMEMBER, IT'S A 2Lb BOOK!). No copies of this book have been held back, all 499 copies of the book, excluding this #494 copy, have been distributed, so this is your last chance to get a copy of "The KISS Album Focus" Book! «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, October 16, 2002 9:20:38 PM - Ace out of "Rocktoberfest"...
Ace Frehley has pulled out of this Saturday's "Rocktoberfest" in Florida. Why? It isn't clear, since the promoters are not able to comment on the reasons behind Ace cancelling... «Post A Comment»
Saturday, October 12, 2002 3:10:11 PM - More Vinnie Vincent Multimedia
More Vinnie multimedia samples have been added to the audio page. This lot includes alternate mixes of material from "Euphoria/EP"... «Post A Comment»
Friday, October 11, 2002 9:09:07 PM - Further delays to the Ramones Tribute
The Ramones Tribute has apparently been pushed back even further, to March 2003. Don't ask me why... «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, October 09, 2002 7:51:10 AM - KISSFAQ Interviews Victor Cohen of the CellArmen
Eric Carr, then Paul Caravello, first found some musical success in the band "The CellArmen" during 1966-8. Victor Cohen, the rhythm guitarist, and later keyboardist, for the band has recently taken the time to complete a rather extensive Q&A for the KISSFAQ which should be of interest to fans of Eric. Take a few minutes, and check it out, HERE... «Post A Comment»
Tuesday, October 08, 2002 9:09:59 PM - KISSFAQ Reviews "KISS ALIVE FOREVER"
I've finally put up my review of KISS Alive Forever: The Complete Touring History written by Curt Gooch and Jeff Suhs, HERE. There's also a quick Q&A with the authors... «Post A Comment»
Monday, October 07, 2002 4:42:05 AM - New Paul Interview
(From Undercover.com.au Undercover.com.au has a fun interview with Paul Stanley up, HERE. It covers stuff like the condoms, rumored symphonic KISS show, and Alive IV... «Post A Comment»
Thursday, October 03, 2002 5:32:44 AM - RAMONES Tribute Rescheduled
(From Yahoo - Darren Davis We're A Happy Family, the Ramones tribute album helmed by Johnny Ramone and Rob Zombie, has been pushed back to a December 24 release. It'll give last-minute Christmas shoppers a chance to pick up that "special something" for fans of almost any genre of rock, since it features tracks by Zombie, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Green Day, Kiss, Metallica, U2, Eddie Vedder, and others. The first 100,000 copies of the album will have a bonus track, "Daytime Dilemma," performed by Vedder. The complete We're A Happy Family track list:
"Havana Affair" - Red Hot Chili Peppers, "Blitzkrieg Bop" - Rob Zombie, "I Believe In Miracles" - Eddie Vedder with Zeke, "53rd & 3rd"- Metallica, "Beat On The Brat" - U2, "Do You Remember Rock And Roll Radio?" - KISS, "KKK Took My Baby Away" - Marilyn Manson, "I Just Want To Have Something To Do" - Garbage, "Outsider"- Green Day, "Something To Believe In" - Pretenders, "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker"- Rancid, "I Wanna Be Your Boyfriend"- Pete Yorn, "I Wanna Be Sedated" - The Offspring, "Here Today, Gone Tomorrow"- Rooney, "Return Of Jackie & Judy" - Tom Waits, "Daytime Dilemma (Dangers Of Love)" - Eddie Vedder with Zeke (a limited edition bonus track on all initial pressings)... «Post A Comment»
Wednesday, October 02, 2002 8:53:58 PM - Gene NOT "Speaking In Tongues" in Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane
Gene's "Speaking In Tongues" appearances in Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane have been cancelled according to the promoter Madison Touring International. Shows scheduled for Melbourne (11/5) and Sydney (11/6) are still currently scheduled as planned. No explanation for the cancellations have been given... «Post A Comment»
Tuesday, October 01, 2002 4:21:07 AM - Gene doesn't want you downloading music?
Yahoo.com NEW YORK (AP) - Would you stop illegally downloading music files if Britney Spears asked you to stop? And Brian Wilson? And Eminem ( news - web sites)? And Stevie Wonder, Shakira, Madonna ( news - web sites), P.O.D., Marilyn Manson and 3 Doors Down? They've all signed on to an ad campaign aimed at discouraging illegal music file trading on the Internet. The full-page ads ran into Thursday's New York Times and other papers. Spears will appear in TV commercials saying that stealing music online is as bad as stealing a CD from a store. Other artists who have signed on to the campaign are Barenaked Ladies ( news - web sites), Elton John, Gene Simmons, Hootie and the Blowfish, Vanessa Carlton, Rush and The Wallflowers. Meanwhile, Congress is debating a bill that would allow the entertainment industry more powers in disrupting illegal downloads. It's not expected to pass before Congress adjourns next month... «Post A Comment»
Tuesday, October 01, 2002 4:21:07 AM - Kitty Litter on the net...
Peter Criss' official website at petercriss.net has finally opened... «Post A Comment»
Tuesday, October 01, 2002 4:21:07 AM - KISS ALIVE FOREVER: THE COMPLETE TOURING HISTORY...
"KISS Alive Forever: The Complete Touring History", by Curt Gooch and Jeff Suhs, is officially released today. Well worth picking up it is a massive book available online from kissaliveforever.com or perhaps from your local book vendor. Congrats to Jeff and Curt for getting this incredible piece of work into print (with distribution)! My review of this book will go up this week, HERE... «Post A Comment»
Monday, September 30, 2002 9:31:16 AM - An insanely odd, but possibly cool rumor...
MelodicRock.com is reporting that KISS will be playing Australia in March 2003 for a one-off concert at Melbourne's Colonial Stadium. The strange part is that the band will allegedly feature KISS playing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra (can anyone say Metallica or Deep Purple), who will be all wearing Kiss make-up. Apparently the show will be filmed and recorded for DVD & CD releases. Even more interesting is that allegedly Peter Criss has been signed to do the show. There is no word on Ace Frehley participating. AS USUAL, THIS SHOULD BE TREATED AS A COMPLETELY WILD AND UNSUBSTANTIATED RUMOR UNTIL CONFIRMED/DENIED BY THE BAND'S OFFICIAL WEBSITE AT KISSONLINE... «Post A Comment»
Saturday, September 28, 2002 1:05:57 PM - Gene & Paul Recently...
Paul Stanley attended "Jaguar's Tribute to Style on Rodeo Drive" Benefit in Beverly Hills on September 23rd, while Gene Simmons with son Nicholas attended the premiere of "The Tuxedo", with a copy of Tongue #2 in hand, at Mann's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood on the 19th... «Post A Comment»
Friday, September 27, 2002 2:10:42 PM - Vinnie's "Warrior" Demo Samples...
New awesome SQ samples of Vinnie's Warrior demos added to the audio page. Too bad I killed Song Of The Moment, eh... «Post A Comment»
Thursday, September 26, 2002 3:34:12 PM - "That 70's Show" KISS Billboard...
Thursday, September 26, 2002 5:15:08 AM - Los Angeles KISS Expo...
Attempts are underway to put an Expo together for the West Coast, in Los Angeles. Doncha think the Midwest and East Coast get enough of these great fan gatherings? No date has been set, but you can check out the progress and news at KISS Expo Los Angeles... «Post A Comment»