KISS band members visit Boys and Girls Club in Monrovia

By Nathan McIntire

Children at the Boys and Girls Club of the Foothills discovered Monday that the Demon and the Catman aren't nearly as imposing without their makeup.

Gene Simmons and Eric Singer, also known respectively as the Demon and the Catman of the legendary rock band KISS, visited the club and signed autographs while imploring the kids to stay away from drugs and alcohol.

Though the lead singer and drummer of KISS didn't wear their patented white and black make-up, Simmons did oblige repeated requests to show his infamously long, slithering tongue.

"I would stick my tongue out, but look how dirty the floor is," Simmons told one child before relenting.

KISS,

Thanks for another incredible show on December 6th in Dallas. For me it marks my 30th anniversary for seeing the most spectacular show from the greatest band on earth (October 21st 1979 was my first KISS concert). I also wanted to send a picture of the incredible cake my girl had made for me for my birthday on Dec 17th. The bakery usually only does wedding cakes but as you can see they did a fantastic job! Thanks for memories past and future...

You're the best!
Robert Choate

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Merry Christmas, KISS!

Best,
Jennifer Gregory

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Check out this advertisement for 87.6 City FM radio in the Netherlands!

What would happen if KISS worked at Wal-Mart? Wal-Mart decided to find out in this fun promotional video.

KISS,

I wanted to share with you my KISS nutcracker collection I hand painted myself..for my enjoyment. I have not seen this done before, so I wanted to challenge myself to see if I could make it happen. Hope you get some amusement out of this.


Merry KISSMAS,

Michele P.

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Here's KISS on the latest cover of Nightwire Magazine.

Hi KISS!

Merry Kissmas boys...and all Kiss Fans!!

Our Halloween Rocked!! We had a lot of fun with our costumes this year, the candy givers gave the kids rave reviews, totally loved the costumes; they were all proud. Baby Gene asks to have his face painted again so he can be Gene Simmons.

Here's our Christmas Card we are sending out this year, hope you enjoy it!

Shelley & Kids
From Southern Alberta, Canada

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KISS's Destroyer album makes a surprise appearance in this holiday Amazon.com commercial!

Check out these great KISS tattoos spotted backstage on the final leg of the KISS Alive 35 Tour.

Photos by Dean Snowden for KISSonline.

Here's KISS backstage at the Mellon center with head coach Dan Bylsma, assistant coach Tony Granato and the Pittsburg Penguins family.

Photos by Dean Snowden for KISSonline.

KISS!

I wanted to send you a picture of me getting your signatures inked in after the show in Kansas City. I called ahead of time to Mercy Seat Tattoo when I got my meet & greet. Chris, the tattooist, gladly reopened the shop to do your signatures. He's a huge fan too. I just wanted to say thanks again for signing my back. I'll wear KISS proudly for ever. I can't wait for you to come to St.Louis so I can do another meet & greet. I also gave you all pictures of my KISS tribute bike, I really hope you enjoyed them.

Thanks again for 35 years of Rock n Roll!

Dave Bement

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Check out this great KISS quilt that Ginny Winderman made for a terminally ill 5 years old Kiss fan.

Way to go, Ginny!

Penguins Coaches Enjoy Kiss Concert

By Rob Rossi

Inclement weather prevented the Penguins from gathering Sunday morning at a Waterfront restaurant for their annual holiday party, but head coach Dan Bylsma and his staff still found time to bond. Penguins coaches attended the KISS concert that night at Mellon Arena, though assistant coach Tony Granato joked that they opted against face paint in honor of their favorite band members - front man Paul Stanley for Granato.

Thanks to Ace Doggett for sending KISSonline the clip.