Superstar Billy Graham was always my favorite.RockBrigade wrote:Nibbler i bet you watched a lot of WWF Wrestling as a kid didn't you?
just wondering
Considering how Hulk stole his whole gimmick off The Superstar I can see how that would come through.RockBrigade wrote:lol i thought it was the hulkster you say BROTHER a lot ...
"The tower of power. Too sweet to be sour!" Love the Superstar.nibbler1982 wrote:Superstar Billy Graham was always my favorite.RockBrigade wrote:Nibbler i bet you watched a lot of WWF Wrestling as a kid didn't you?
just wondering
"I am the women's pet, the man's regret, what you see is what you get...and what you don't is better yet!"
"The reflection of perfection, the number one selection!"
"I eat T-bone steaks, lift barbell plates, and sweeter than a German chocolate cake!"
I'm glad Def Leppard were nice enough to make sure KISS got to play their full set.destroyerrnro wrote:I just got back to my hotel after the show. Great show in a storied venue. Def Leppard cut their set short by one song. Kiss played the same set as the previous two shows. I'd put attendance at 90%.
The same way I felt about the Chula Vista show.chrisepting wrote:Sometimes I'm not sure if I stumbled onto the StubHub site with the amount of ticket chatter - but whatever.
some thoughts on the show last night-
i have the privilege of knowing guys in both of these epic bands - they may make it look easy each night, but it is a ton of work. I thought Def was just incredible last night- they have a bandmate that is quite ill- he soldiered on while the other guys worked overtime cover the stage and play extra guitar parts - it was an act of love in many ways and a highly impressive one. Def is working class, down to earth and unaffected as Joe illustrated by talking about the troops, about Viv and about how it made them feel when brian may joined them at the forum in 83. and and they play their asses off and you know each note. and that mini Beth homage they do is classy and fun.
kiss put on the sort of jaw dropping spectacle that will make first timers never forget (my first time was '77 - MSG - and i remember every minute of it) i love this band, i respect this band and i appreciate this band. however, i DO wish Paul would drop the character pretense during his raps and get off the script a bit- we get it - and no mention of the military? just from Def? On this tour? Come on. And he doesn't have to play the game of having a crowd "beg" him to fly - we're all adults now- just do it- have fun- we know it's coming. its why we are there and why we bring our kids. (my son, 20, photographed it last night from the pit- after the show - "Dad, greatest band in history" - he ADORES Kiss. Always has.) The show is wonderful, good set list, and they guys get it done. But take a cue from Def- be more real. Inject some empathy. There are not many tours like this left for Kiss. We feel the music, the staging and the fire - let us feel what you are really like up there. Stop asking "how we're doing." We're great. We're at a frickin Kiss show. A little less canned talk would go a long way.
All that said, an amazing night from two bands that are "of the people." Two band that truly appreciate their fans.
Great pic. Thanks! The place looks packed from that shot.kissthat wrote:
Just doesn't seem like there is any interest in a KISS tour. I am sure they must've been offering free hot dogs or something for all of those people to show.....kissthat wrote:
A lot of people , maybe. Yeah, but did you hear? They were bored--just sat there, unamused, regretting their ticket purchase.Just_Lee wrote:Just doesn't seem like there is any interest in a KISS tour. I am sure they must've been offering free hot dogs or something for all of those people to show.....kissthat wrote:
What is it SUPPOSED to feel like? What show did you attend?chrisepting wrote:tour does not FEEL like a 40th anniv. to me. Thought they might structure their history/stories in a compelling way
Sorry to chime in, but in my mind a 40th anniversary tour should A) not be a co-headlining tour, since it kinda diminishes the impact of it all and makes it less special and B) showcase a longer set with a clear focus on telling the tale of all those 40 years. Maybe also have a custom stage. Not one that's been previously used.kissjrj wrote:What is it SUPPOSED to feel like? What show did you attend?chrisepting wrote:tour does not FEEL like a 40th anniv. to me. Thought they might structure their history/stories in a compelling way
https://twitter.com/PaulStanleyLive/sta ... 08/photo/1
I love Kiss... but the Forum is the house that Zeppelin built!brovarnmm wrote:
The House That KISS Built
Previously used? For how many US tours has this stage been used now?Kee wrote:Sorry to chime in, but in my mind a 40th anniversary tour should A) not be a co-headlining tour, since it kinda diminishes the impact of it all and makes it less special and B) showcase a longer set with a clear focus on telling the tale of all those 40 years. Maybe also have a custom stage. Not one that's been previously used.kissjrj wrote:What is it SUPPOSED to feel like? What show did you attend?chrisepting wrote:tour does not FEEL like a 40th anniv. to me. Thought they might structure their history/stories in a compelling way
https://twitter.com/PaulStanleyLive/sta ... 08/photo/1
Btw, I think Paul sounded a bit stronger in L.A.
4-5 shows in the US previously to this tour. Isn't it right in saying that Toronto is the only town/City to see this stage twice ?Smekaren wrote:Previously used? For how many US tours has this stage been used now?Kee wrote:Sorry to chime in, but in my mind a 40th anniversary tour should A) not be a co-headlining tour, since it kinda diminishes the impact of it all and makes it less special and B) showcase a longer set with a clear focus on telling the tale of all those 40 years. Maybe also have a custom stage. Not one that's been previously used.kissjrj wrote:What is it SUPPOSED to feel like? What show did you attend?chrisepting wrote:tour does not FEEL like a 40th anniv. to me. Thought they might structure their history/stories in a compelling way
https://twitter.com/PaulStanleyLive/sta ... 08/photo/1
Btw, I think Paul sounded a bit stronger in L.A.
Sounds about right. It's old news now.kissthat wrote:4-5 shows in the US previously to this tour. Isn't it right in saying that Toronto is the only town/City to see this stage twice ?Smekaren wrote:Previously used? For how many US tours has this stage been used now?Kee wrote:Sorry to chime in, but in my mind a 40th anniversary tour should A) not be a co-headlining tour, since it kinda diminishes the impact of it all and makes it less special and B) showcase a longer set with a clear focus on telling the tale of all those 40 years. Maybe also have a custom stage. Not one that's been previously used.kissjrj wrote:What is it SUPPOSED to feel like? What show did you attend?chrisepting wrote:tour does not FEEL like a 40th anniv. to me. Thought they might structure their history/stories in a compelling way
https://twitter.com/PaulStanleyLive/sta ... 08/photo/1
Btw, I think Paul sounded a bit stronger in L.A.
Smekaren wrote:Previously used? For how many US tours has this stage been used now?
It's a nice fantasy. There's also money involved.Kee wrote:Smekaren wrote:Previously used? For how many US tours has this stage been used now?
I meant not previously used whatsoever, no matter the country. In my mind a 40th anniversary tour should be about ALL NEW and BIG, in every possible way.
I love Maiden, but you're right, it's same exact stage every time with different curtains(hangings) on everything.Crown Royal wrote:They should be like Iron Maiden, and just dress a mascot up differently each tour, while basically using the same stage.
"Whoa! Last tour Eddie was a mummy.This tour he is a space alien! Up the irons!!"
I saw Iron Maiden two weeks ago. Underwhelming stage show, and only one person on stage (Bruce) that was even remotely interested in the performance.Crown Royal wrote:They should be like Iron Maiden, and just dress a mascot up differently each tour, while basically using the same stage.
"Whoa! Last tour Eddie was a mummy.This tour he is a space alien! Up the irons!!"
Kee wrote:Sorry to chime in, but in my mind a 40th anniversary tour should A) not be a co-headlining tour, since it kinda diminishes the impact of it all and makes it less special and B) showcase a longer set with a clear focus on telling the tale of all those 40 years. Maybe also have a custom stage. Not one that's been previously used.kissjrj wrote:What is it SUPPOSED to feel like? What show did you attend?chrisepting wrote:tour does not FEEL like a 40th anniv. to me. Thought they might structure their history/stories in a compelling way
https://twitter.com/PaulStanleyLive/sta ... 08/photo/1
Btw, I think Paul sounded a bit stronger in L.A.
kissjrj wrote:What is it SUPPOSED to feel like? What show did you attend?chrisepting wrote:tour does not FEEL like a 40th anniv. to me. Thought they might structure their history/stories in a compelling way
https://twitter.com/PaulStanleyLive/sta ... 08/photo/1
It would be nice having a tour like that. Without having to worry about money, profit, attendance and stuff like that. Bring it on I say!Kee wrote:Isn't a 40th anniversay supposed to bring something extraordinary and special? Can someone tell me what's so special about this tour? NOT talking about the quality of their performance or if people are having a good time or not. But what actually separates this tour from any other tour and makes it clear that it's the celebratory 40th anniversary tour?
Aren't Toronto lucky or lucky for me!kissthat wrote:4-5 shows in the US previously to this tour. Isn't it right in saying that Toronto is the only town/City to see this stage twice ?Smekaren wrote:Previously used? For how many US tours has this stage been used now?Kee wrote:Sorry to chime in, but in my mind a 40th anniversary tour should A) not be a co-headlining tour, since it kinda diminishes the impact of it all and makes it less special and B) showcase a longer set with a clear focus on telling the tale of all those 40 years. Maybe also have a custom stage. Not one that's been previously used.kissjrj wrote:What is it SUPPOSED to feel like? What show did you attend?chrisepting wrote:tour does not FEEL like a 40th anniv. to me. Thought they might structure their history/stories in a compelling way
https://twitter.com/PaulStanleyLive/sta ... 08/photo/1
Btw, I think Paul sounded a bit stronger in L.A.
10, 20, 30, 40. They've had so many anniversaries now, who cares, at this point. It's one of the best stage shows ever. That's enough for me! Plus a great double bill with Def Lep to boot. Awesome!Kee wrote:Isn't a 40th anniversay supposed to bring something extraordinary and special? Can someone tell me what's so special about this tour? NOT talking about the quality of their performance or if people are having a good time or not. But what actually separates this tour from any other tour and makes it clear that it's the celebratory 40th anniversary tour?
