KISS, The HOTTEST band in the world!

PAUL'S NON-MUSICAL HITS

by Marco R. Dellacava

Kiss singer PAUL STANLEY fell into a funk after his 2001 divorce. His lifeline was unexpected: a paintbrush.

"Pouring out how I feel onto a canvas is both solitary and cathartic," says Stanley, whose dabbling has turned serious. His art sales topped $2 million last year, and a new exhibit of his work is set for July 25-26 at the Wentworth Gallery in King of Prussia, Pa.

Reporter Marco R. della Cava asked Jeff Marinelli, publisher of Art and Living magazine, to weigh in on the non-musical hits of the rock star.

"When I look at Paul's work, I immediately think, "Peter Max,' " says Marinelli, referring to the American pop artist whose bold colors and psychedelic visions helped define the '60s.

Stanley's similarly color-packed creations have themes that change from canvas to canvas. Some images are iconic (the Statue of Liberty) while others appear personal (a heart inside a gaping mouth).

"He seems to pick what he'll paint just as he steps up to the easel," says Marinelli. He adds with a laugh: "A guy like Paul Stanley has fun when he paints something like a vase with flowers. It's a chance to show that Kiss has a sensitive side."

Online at www.wentworthgallery .com

BOOK SIGNINGS

Gene Simmons launches his new book, Ladies of the Night, with the following book signings in Los Angeles and New York:

Los Angeles Signing info:

Date: July 8th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: BORDERS BOOKS
1360 Westwood Blvd
Westwood, CA 90024

New York Signing info:

Date: July 11th
Time:12:30 p.m.
Location: BARNES & NOBLE
555 Fifth Ave (46th Street)
New York, NY 10011

KISSONLINE FAN LETTER

Hello KISS!

Saturday I went to the Graspop festival in Dessel (Belgium) together with my two daughters and we witnessed a great KISS performance. You were magnificent and we will never forget this evening. We hope you do come back to Europe and Belgium next year ! A journalist of “Het Belang van Limburg” (a Belgian national journal) states in his article : “KISS was the first worthy headliner in years”. Great comment, I think… and he’s right !

Thank you - Paul, Gene, Tommy and Eric !

Koen Suys, Belgium

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KOL EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK!

Here are the latest KISS Pre-production samples - approved and ready for production.

Pictured are the following:

- KISS kids plate, bowl and spoon set from licensee Sourpuss

- KISS Neon Solo Faces Clock from licensee Silver Buffalo

- KISS Dart set from licensee Silver Buffalo

- Two new KISS Zippos from licensee ZIPPO

DESSEL PHOTOS #2

More great KISS photos from Saturday's show in Dessel, Belgium!

All photos by KOL contributor - Hiro Shiga.

EUROPEAN TOUR BIGGEST EVER!

We wanted to thank YOU, The KISS Army Europe for making "KISS Alive 35", our biggest and most successful European tour EVER! The concert reviews and your response at the shows were equally incredible. You made us proud!

We told you that you deserved the best KISS ever and you let us know, that's what you got.

HALF A MILLION KISS FANS CAN'T BE WRONG!

See you next year.

Paul, Gene, Tommy & Eric

DESSEL PHOTOS

Check out these awesome KISS photos from Saturday's show in Dessel, Belgium!

All photos by KOL contributor - Hiro Shiga.

METAL HAMMER MAGAZINE

Gene is featured on the cover of the Spanish edition of METAL HAMMER Magazine!

Thanks to Javier Rueda for sending in the image.

KISSONLINE FAN LETTER

Hi Gene!

I met you at Arrow Rock Festival Meet&Greet and you signed my tattoo - well, I said I'd get the signature inked and I did - here's a photo!

Meeting you and the guys was awesome, I was a bit overwhelmed to talk about how much you and your music has meant to me.

Thanks again!
Love,
Astrid

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KISS ARMY BELGIUM

Here's the Belgian KISS ARMY in Dessel last night! KISS rocked over 50,000 fans, as they ended their most successful European tour EVER!

Photo by KOL contributor - Hiro Shiga.

DETROIT ROCK CITY CLIP

Here's another great fan filmed clip from KISS' Luxembourg. This one ends a little early, but is right up front!

DEUCE CLIP

Here's a great fan filmed clip from KISS' Luxembourg.

BELGIAN NEWS STORY

Pictured in an article on KISS in Belgium's National Newspaper, "Gazet Van Antwerpen" . The half page article focused on KISS' European Tour.

Thanks to Jiri from Antwerpen for sending us in the info!!

The KISS Alive Worldwide Reunion tour kicked off at Tiger Stadium, Detroit, MI, before a sellout crowd of over 43,000 on June 28th, 1996. The mammoth 13-month tour included 200 shows in 26 countries, playing to over two million people and set a record for the top-grossing tour of the year.

The Tour was the first tour of all four original members, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, since the Dynasty Tour in 1979.

Set List for the Tour:

Deuce / King Of The Night Time World / Do You Love Me / Calling Dr Love / Cold Gin / Christine Sixteen / Love Gun / Shout It Out Loud / Watchin' You / Firehouse / 2,000 Man / Strutter / Shock Me / Rock Bottom / God Of Thunder / New York Groove / Let Me Go, Rock And Roll / Rock And Roll All Nite / Beth / Detroit Rock City / Black Diamond

KISS also performed the following songs at various shows on the Tour:

100,000 Years/ C'mon And Love Me / I Stole Your Love / Take Me / I Was Made For Lovin' You / Shandi / Watchin' You

NUREMBERG PHOTOS #2

Another batch of great photos from KISS' Nuremberg Show!

All photos by KOL contributor - Hiro Shiga.

NUREMBERG PHOTOS

Check out these great KISS photos from last night in Nuremberg, Germany!

All photos by KOL contributor - Hiro Shiga.

SPANGDAHLEM PHOTOS

Here are a few photos from KISS' visit to Spangdahlem Air Base!

Thanks to Christian Hof for the photos!!

ROCK HARD SPAIN

The latest Spanish edition of 'ROCK HARD' magazine features Paul on the cover! The issue also features an 8-page article on KISS, including interviews with Tommy & Paul!

Thanks to Mauricio for sending us in the cover image!

KISS VISITS WITH THE TROOPS

Paul just sent us this quick update about their visit with US Troops yesterday!

"We stopped at the Spangdahlem Air Base today on our way to the Luxembourg show to sign autographs and show our support for the men and women there. We landed at the base in our jet and then went onto the show."

Just a few minutes later, KOL received this great letter from Master Sergeant Jamie Cabral.

Hello KISS ARMY!

YES, KISS was here signing autographs at Spangdahlem Air Base Germany at the Brickhouse. There was a good turn out and they had to cut the line off so the group could start getting ready to depart. The four of them were on the stage in front of their posters and big TV’s were on either side of the stage playing their videos. Awesome, would have loved to have them hang around longer but they had to be on the jet by 1645. It was time to head to Luxembourg for their show tonight. I watched their jet taxi to the end of the runway and then set up for departure. It then rolled down the runway at 1700 as the National Anthem played across the base. A fitting departure. I followed the jet as long as I could until it disappeared into the clouds. I really wanted to get my 1979 Ticket Stub autographed, that would have been way too cool but I had to report to work this afternoon, maybe next time.

Thanks guys for showing up - it meant a lot to all of us!

Master Sergeant Jamie Cabral
23 FS, F-16 Crew Chief Section Chief
Spangdahlem Air Base Germany

LUXEMBOURG PHOTOS

JUST IN....live KISS photos from last night in Luxembourg!

All photos by KOL contributor - Hiro Shiga.