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Paul will be featured in this month's edition of New Jersey Life Magazine. Today, he was featured on the magazine's Web Site blog:

The Monday Muse: Paul Stanley

Who knew that KISS front man Paul Stanley had such a passion for painting? Certainly not me! Turns out 'The Starchild' made his debut as a painter in 2005 and continues to create emotionally charged compositions, citing Kandinsky, Mondrian, Klee, and Rothko as influences. And collectors are gobbling his works up; Stanley's art sales exceeded $2 million for 2007.

Stanley will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Hackensack on Friday, February 8 and Short Hills on Saturday, February 9. Both events are free and open to the public, but require an RSVP.

Friday, February 8, 6 to 9 p.m. Wentworth Gallery

KISS COMMERCIAL FOR UPCOMING AUSTRALIAN SHOWS

KISS IS THE #1 ALL TIME LIVE BAND IN HIT PARADER'S 100 TOP BANDS!

In February's issue of Hit Parader, the magazine takes a look at the All-Time Top 100 Live Bands, ranking KISS #1 ! The issue is on newsstands now.

Here's the video of Paul's interview with Neil Cavuto on the FOX Business Network. This is a cool clip with Paul talking about music, KISS and his art.

The 2008 Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo will take place Sunday, March 2nd from 1:00PM to 8:00PM (12:00PM for VIP holders) at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis East. The Hotel is located at 6990 East 21st St. Indianapolis, IN 46219. For hotel rooms - call 317-359-5341 and ask for the special KISS Expo rate!

This year's Special Guest will be announced late next week. KISS tribute band Mr. Speed will perform live at the Expo and KISS merchandise & collectibles will be on sale throughout the day. There will also be a trivia contest and a raffle. Kids 12 and under are admitted free!

KISSONLINE will be attending the expo!

A limited number of VIP Laminates as well as regular tickets are on sale now. For Tickets or more info Click Here:

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Hi Kiss Nation,

Last weekend we organized our annual meeting of KISS fans in Slovakia. We played videos, conversed and exchanged KISS merchandise. I have tried to keep the phenomenon KISS in Slovakia, because KISS were not in Europe for 9 years. I was excited that our meeting also attracted a young generation. We remembered Paul

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Paul will appear on the FOX Business Network's Television show 'CAVUTO' tonight at 6 PM (ET). The show will be repeated again at 9 PM (ET).

Neil Cavuto, anchor and managing editor at FOX Business Network, is one of the most respected business journalists in America.

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Check out this cool clip of DoubleVirgo performing their version of KISS' 'Secretly Cruel'. Obviously, the guys are huge KISS Fans! Enjoy.



ATTENTION ALL KISS FANS:

If you've made a KISS related performance video, please send it to webmaster@KISSONLINE.com . The band really loves to see these clips!!

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'KISS started out as a belief in the power of what rock n roll could be and a refusal to take any crap from anyone, any time. For me, nothing has changed and this year I'll prove it again'.

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'Who would have thought that first 35 minute show would turn into a 35+ year career that's still going strong! KISS is 'AMERICANA' personified, period. The best Band & Brand in the Land'

Eric Singer

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Thirty five years ago today - January 30, 1973, KISS performed their very first concert at Popcorn (The Coventry) in Queens, NY. The band performed 2 sets at the club that night for a crowd of under 10 people.

Earlier this week, Gene recalled how that show came about:

1973 was the beginning.

Wicked Lester had just finished its album for EPIC RECORDS. There were five members in the band, including Paul and myself. Though we had a real recording contract with a major label, and though we had finished an entire album, we were depressed. It just wasn't what we had envisioned.

So, we started again. We tried firing the other three guys in Wicked Lester, but some wouldn't leave. So, we quit.

We started again with a vision. 'Let's put together the band we never saw on stage.'

We got a manager named LOU LINET, who managed JF MURPHY AND FREE FLOWING SALT and DIANA MARCOVITZ (or something like that)...and when he heard the newborn baby -- KISS. He thought it was the worst crap he had ever heard. Needless to say, he was gone immediately. So, we were managerless.

I put together a bio kit, while I worked at the Puerto Rican Interagency Council, as assistant to the Director. Peter's friend owned a printing press and printed up our invites.

But, where to play? We didn't have a manager. We didn't have an agent. We never had.

I made a phone call cold to a place called Popcorn in Queens, NY and on the phone convinced the guy to hire a band, who would soon be changing their name from WICKED LESTER to KISS.

We got the gig -- three nights -- Wed, Thurs and Fri for the sum total of $150.

That was the beginning.

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Last night, Paul Stanley confirmed that KISS will tour Europe and Scandinavia this May and June. The band will play arena and stadium shows.

Details to follow....Stay tuned to KISSONLINE!

Below is KISS' full schedule of upcoming shows for Australia and New Zealand:

March 16 - Melbourne, Australia - Ing F1 Grand Prix 18 - Brisbane, Australia - Entertainment Center 20 - Sydney, Australia - Acer Arena 22 - Wellington, New Zealand - ROCK2WTGN Festival

Don't forget to check out Paul with Sarah Brightman on the stellar duet 'I Will Be with You (Where the Lost Ones Go)'. The song is featured on Sarah's new album SYMPHONY, which will be released Tuesday - January 29!

To hear another clip of Paul and Sarah's duet, CLICK HERE and then click 'I Will Be With You' under Track Listings..

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KISS 4K ISSUE #5

When the KISS 4K team, Demon, Starchild, King of All Beasts and Celestial along with Wicked Lester are attacked by the mad Dr. Magus and his army of knights on horseback, they must learn to use recently discovered powers or be destroyed. Plus, the Destroyer Cult makes a deal with Unholy to destroy our heroes.

And lookee here! This issue

KISSONLINE will attend the 12th Detroit KISS Fan Expo!

The 2008 Detroit Kiss Fan Expo has been announced for Sunday, March 16th 2008. From 1:00pm - 6:00pm ( 12:00pm - 6:00pm for VIP ticket holders ). The Expo will take place at the Metropolitan Hotel, located at the Detroit Metro Airport. The Metropolitan Hotel 31500 Wick Road Romulus, MI. 48174 734-467-8000. For hotel rooms, ask for the special Kiss Expo rate. There is also a free shuttle bus from the airport to the hotel for anyone coming in from out of town.

Special Guest and Kiss triute band, to be announced. On display, for the fiirst time since the 1995 Official Kiss Convention Tour, the set of 4 original 77-78 Love Gun costumes. These 4 costumes, which were purchased from the Offical Kiss Auction in 2000, are complete and on the mannequins.

Kiss merchandise and collectables will be on sale throughout the day. There will be a Kiss look-a-like contest. Enter and win $$in Kiss merchandise. KISSONLINE will also attend the Detroit Expo!

To purchase an advanced ticket, you can either use paypal or a credit card over the phone. 734-641-7450 hours between 10:30am-6:00pm. Children 12 and under get in free.

For tickets and more info - visit : http://www.detroitkissexpo.com/ .

Photo is from last year's Detroit Fan Expo.