Send A Letter To KISS

Hello! My husband and I wanted to tell you our story--the story of how we met and fell in love from miles and miles apart--and all because of KISS!!!!!! It was August 2006, Rodrigo & I were both members of a MySpace KISS forum. He is from Sao Paulo, Brazil and I am from Pittsburgh, PA. One day, he sent me a message because he saw my KISS tattoo (with your autographs! :) He said, "Hey girl! I loved your KISS tattoo! You're awesome!" I got this message and saw that he was from BRAZIL! Of all places! I was amazed and excited that the band that I was BORN loving seemed to have connected me to a person so far away. Rodrigo and I spent a lot of time talking from that point on. First it was email, then instant messenger, then phone conversations. We fell in love! I have never been so sure of anything in my life and the same for him. Our families and friends all had their reservations about us getting together. They thought we were a little crazy. They thought it wouldn't work out. They didn't trust this. But WE KNEW. So we knew that we had to try to be together. First we tried (twice) to get him here to visit me. Unfortunately, visiting this country isn't as easy as one would think. His visas were denied. So in February of 2009 (TWO & A HALF YEARS LATER!) I decided that I'd waited long enough! This crazy KISS fan was going to Brazil!!! I went, all alone. Rodrigo met me at the airport, just like he said he would. Our first hug was ELECTRIC! Our first kiss...there was more fire between us than at a KISS show! Everything we always thought we had was 100% REAL and we were together, FINALLY!!! During my stay in Brazil (and after winning over his family and friends), we got engaged and decided to shoot for a K-1 fiancé visa to get him to the US, so we could finally start a life together. This is a difficult process which took over a year to finally accomplish. The US consulate in Brazil did not believe our relationship was valid. Our families and friends wrote letters and put their own names on the line for us. Then in February of this year, he was finally granted the visa to come here! We were just married on July 10th and we couldn't be happier! We wanted to share our happiness with you. We wanted to thank YOU, KISS, for bringing us together in the first place, and let you know that on July 29th, in Pittsburgh, we'll see our first KISS concert, TOGETHER!!!! Your music has inspired and motivated us both throughout our whole lives. It's gotten us both through the roughest thing that either of us has ever gone through. THANK YOU! For EVERYTHING! We hope to thank you in person some day! Janie & Rodrigo Lomba Santa Rosa

Thank you for honoring Veterans! I have been a KISS fan since 1977. I have seen KISS perform in NY, TN, CO and WY. I was at the Cheyenne, WY show last night. Definatly NOT the best venue for KISS, the roof over the stands blocked the view of much of what was going on-had I known when I bought tickets I would have bought Party Zone but the online sellers werent that clear on seating! Any way, my point was supposed to be-Thank you KISS. You reconized Veterans and thank us. I appreciate it and Paul, the Pledge of Allegience had me tear up as I recitied it with you. KISS, you have been with me through three deployments to Iraq and 20 years of Military service, and 30 plus years of my life. Thank You for the Music

I am looking forward to your upcoming Concert in Charlotte, NC. August 28th. My husband and I will be celebrating our 6th anniversary that night. I can't wait to see your show, this will be my first Kiss Concert and my husband second. We thought we would celebrate with a Hot Show. Love you guys! PS. Mr. Simmons love your show and your family.

I cant wait for my son Travis too see you guys at the Minnesota state Fair. My first 8 track was Kiss and all of my sons cd are Kiss. He loves listening to Kiss and can't wait for him to see you guys Live. I even named my daughter Shandi from Kiss Unmasked. Is there any chance that you guys could sing Shandi at the concert that would be awesome. My son has Down Syndrome (he does not know his own strength) and we had bought him his second drum set as he wore out the other one playing along with your guys cd's and please in your dvd dont break your guitars, he is on his third one. Thanks Paul. LMAO Thanks for the many great memories for myself and my children. Chad

We are comeing to see you on July 29 my Daughter has been a fan since she has been 8 years old and she is now 17 and this will be the first time she will get to see you and i had to dye her hair black and im going to pant her face like Gene she can't what to see you live it is going to be the best show we have ever been to her name is Connor she is excited to finally get to see her idal's so thank you again see you on July 29th.

I am 9 years old and my dad asked what I wanted to do for my birthday and I said I what to go see KISS! and the concert was AWESOME!

The Dream,..Take my 5 kids to experience Dad's fav band, from a front row experience. age 6-15 Please post on your facebook etc to encourage parents to take advantage of Free Kids http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxya1sC5xWU

Hey kiss I'm 33 from a little town near manchester called macclesfield just wanted to say I've been a fan for 23 years and when I came to see you in manchester you were the best ever I love you guys oh yeah paul I love your art especially the statue of liberty

My wife, Diana, and I are from Northwest Indiana and are celebrating our 1 year Wedding Anniversary on July 30th. We are celebrating by going to see KISS in Cincinnati on the same day. What a better way to celebrate our lives together with the #1 Band in the whole world. KISS has always been a part of my life since the age of four and at 38, I am still a huge fan. KISS has helped me through some hard times in my life and has helped me celebrate the good times through their music. I am excited to see them on the most important day for Diana and me. It is the best way to celebrate a wonderful day. Thank you for making me happy for all of these years. Your Fan, George Shulock

I can't wait to see you in Cincinnati ohio on July 30. I'm bring three of my five kids to the show. This will be the first for them.They are named after song and members. My oldest daughter is named Shandi and youngest son is named after Bruce and my youngest daughter is named Jennilea Beth. My other two sons are Marines and are named Randall and Eric Paul. We are all big fans and will you be singing World With Out Heros or Shandi ? Thank you for 35 years of Rock and Roll...Love all of you ... Keep rocking !!!

Hi Gene,Eric,Paul, and Tommy, Thank you for an incredible show in Cheyenne! wonderful performance! Eric, the way you sang Beth was beautiful, you do justice to the song! Also Paul, thank you for taking the time for out nations Pledge and to honor the troops. Many in my family have served so that was a very special moment to me. It's so wonderful you guys are still rockin and I hope you continue to do so for a long time! All the best! Rob

I attended your concert at the opening of Cheyenne Frontier Days, and I have to say that it was one of the most stunning, absolutely entertaining concerts I've ever been to. You put on a great show, treated the City of Cheyenne with the utmost respect, supported our veterans and our country, and generally, were AWESOME. Although I had never considered myself a "fan", nor did I really know much of your music, I gained an entirely new respect for you as artists and performers. I'd welcome you back any day of the week, and I certainly hope our community would as well. One more thing. Your encore was Amazing! Robyn Young

Hi, thanks for coming to Cheyenne Frontier Days!!!! I'm sending this to ask if you guys will be making an audio live recording for that concert. If so, when? I'm interested in buying one.

Just wanted to say , I have been watching since my brother who would now be 49. He was your biggest fan and I became your biggest fan when he left us in 1985. I listen to your music I think of the good times watching him act like you guys. Thank you for being the real true rock band. I love your show , Gene I think you have a wonderful family. Thanks a million for all the memories! love you guys

I was great that KISS did the Pleadge during the concert !!! it made it a special night!!!