KISS THANKS THE TROOPS

Hello,

Today I received 40 KISSTORY 2 books for the 46th Combat Engineers.

I do not know if they came from KISS or Gene Simmons, but I wanted to make sure that someone received a huge Thank You! There was nothing with the books except for the shipping label which stated that they came from a company called National Fullfillment. I attempted to call this company, but the number is out of service.

The dates for the 46th have been moved up to the month of August 2009, so they are closer and closer to returning home.

Thank you again for this wonderful donation for our soldiers!

Bright Blessings,

Margaret C Pritchett

Response from Gene:

Yes. The books came from us. A 'very small' thank you to the Men and Women in Uniform who make our life and freedom possible.

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KISS US ROCK THE NATION TOUR

KISS' US Rock The Nation Tour began June 10, 2004 in San Antonio, TX. This was the first full US tour of the Paul, Gene, Tommy and Eric lineup, and included forty-two shows. The Washington, DC and Virginia Beach, VA shows were recorded for KISS' Rock The Nation DVD.

Instant Live CDs are also available at many of the US shows. Fans could purchase a live CD recording of the actual show they just attended!!

During the West Palm Beach show, Paul becomes ill and dehydrated, forcing KISS to cancel the next two shows in Florida.

Set list most nights includes:

Love Gun / Deuce / Makin' Love / Lick It Up / Got To Choose / War Machine / Christine Sixteen / I Want You / I Love It Loud / 100,000 Years / Unholy / Shout It Out Loud /I Was Made For Lovin' You / Detroit Rock City / God Gave Rock And Roll To You II / Rock And Roll All Nite

KISS also performed the following songs at some US shows on the tour:

Tears Are Falling / Creatures of the Night / Dr. Love / She / Strutter / C'mon and Love Me / Parasite / Love Her All I Can / All the Way / Hotter Than Hell / Cold Gin / I Stole Your Love / Psycho Circus / King of the Night time World

Here's a clip of 'C'mon and Love Me' form KISS' Buenos Aires show at the Quilmes Rock 2009 Festival at the River Plate Stadium.

12' KISS ACTION FIGURES

KISSONLINE EXCLUSIVE SNEAK PEEK

Check out these awesome new Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons action figures from Medicom. The top image is a just approved ad for the Japanese market, and the bottom images are photos of the action figure prototypes.

KISS KNIVES

Check out these prototype KISS Knives due out later this fall.

TOMMY QUOTE FROM 'GUITARRA TOTAL'

Here's a quote from Tommy Thayer's recent 'Guitarra Total' Magazine cover story:

'It's a great tune, there is something that people missed, and that's I am a good singer, I am a good vocalist. I have much experience, but I've never been a solo singer. My voice works well on that and I think people will be surprised. The band is working on a song called 'Rotten To The Core' but it is not the old one. We are recording all new songs. All four of us are involved. It will be the best KISS album in a long time. For what concern new possible costumes for the fall tour a decision will be taken soon.'

PAUL ON SYNDICATED 'JOHN BOY & BILLY BIG SHOW'

Paul Stanley will appear on the nationally syndicated 'John Boy & Billy Big Show' Tuesday at 8:10 AM EST.

Charlotte s #1 morning radio show broadcasts from WRFX and is syndicated in over 70 US Markets.

CLICK HERE to vist the 'John Boy & Billy Big Show' Website .

KISS MR. POTATO HEADS

Spuds all dressed up with somewhere to go – KISS fans rejoice! Promotional Partners company will release a series of KISS Mr. Potato Head toys, complete with interchangeable parts. This collectors set includes all 4 members of KISS; The Demon, The Spaceman, The Catman and Paul Stanley The Starchild. A variety of KISS costumes, instruments, hairstyles, footwear and faces are included to mix and match.

The KISS Potato Heads are scheduled for a mid - July release.

KISS CANADIAN ALIVE 35 TOUR

KISS will bring their ALIVE 35 Tour to Canada this July! There are limited amounts of tickets left for these shows. Montreal is completely SOLD OUT.

KISS 2009 Canadian tour dates:

July 10 - Sarnia, ON - Rogers Sarnia Bayfest http://www.sarniabayfest.com.

July 11 - Windsor, ON - Caesars Windsor http://www.CaesarsWindsor.com.

July 13 - Montreal, QC - Bell Centre http://www.geg.ca/en/show/event/2883.

July 15 - Ottawa, ON - Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest http://www.ottawabluesfest.ca.

July 16 - Quebec, QC - Summer Festival (Festival d'été) http://www.infofestival.com/Html/en-ca/index.html.

July 18 - Halifax, NS - Halifax Commons Park http://www.halifaxrocks.ca/.

July 20/21 - Orillia, ON - Casino Rama https://www.casinorama.com/.

KISS IN FATHER'S DAY PROMO

The Canadian division of Sirius Satellite Radio is using Gene Simmons' make-up in a new promotional campaign for Father's Day!

Thanks to Mike Hayes for the info.

GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS RETURNS SUNDAY

GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS RETURNS TO A&E FOR AN ALL-NEW SEASON

SEASON FOUR OF THE HIT UNSCRIPTED SERIES PREMIERES SUNDAY, JUNE 7 AT 10 PM ET/PT WITH A SPECIAL ONE-HOUR EPISODE

Legendary Rock God multi-hyphenate Gene Simmons and his unconventional family are back and better than ever for an all-new season of A&E s hit unscripted series 'Gene Simmons Family Jewels' premiering with a special one-hour episode on Sunday, June 7th at 10:00 PM ET/PT. The 15-episode season kicks off with Sophie s sweet sixteen party, giving viewers an all access pass to the milestone celebration. When a case of sibling rivalry spirals out of control, Nick pulls on dad's heartstrings and his sense of theatrics to escalate the low key party she wanted into the blowout of the century, all to the dismay of shy Sophie.

In addition to Sophie s sweet sixteen, the new season will give viewers a behind the scenes look at the entire family s many adventures. From Gene s appearance on 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?,' to Gene filming a Japanese monster flick, to Shannon preparing for a role in a roller derby exploitation film, to Nick getting his own apartment, to Sophie fending off ill-intentioned teenaged boys, viewers will follow the Simmons-Tweed clan as they set out to prove, yet again, why they are the most non-traditional, traditional family in America.

http://www.aetv.com/gene-simmons-family-jewels/

RARE KISS 7' RECORD

Hi KISS & the KISS ARMY!

My name is Rodrigo Acuna and I'm a Mexican KISS Collector since 1980. I have 800 different KISS items, but today was one of the greatest days of my life collecting KISS stuff! For a long time ago I was looking for this record, it is one of the most rare 7' records printed in Mexico - it is a extremely rare promotional Rock and Roll Over label and disc with: Side A 'I Was Made For Lovin' You' / 'Nothing To Lose' & Side B 'Let Me Go Rock And Roll' / 'Detroit Rock City'.

I wanted to share this with all of you because it is must in all KISS collections. From the early 70`s, almost 30 years old.

Regards from Mexico, Rodrigo Acuna

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PAUL'S CHARLOTTE ART SHOWS

Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present two art exhibitions by artist, rock icon and legendary KISS frontman Paul Stanley. Paul will make two special appearances at Wentworth Gallery in June.

Friday – June 12, 2009 -7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Saturday – June 13, 2009 – 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Wentworth Gallery

South Park Mall 4400 Sharon Road Charlotte, NC 28211

For details on the VIP Reception with Paul Stanley or to RSVP please call 704-365-2733 or 800-732-6140

OSHAWA RE-PINS DREAMS ON KISS!

Written by John Intini

Economically besieged Oshawa has found something it can re-pin its dreams on: KISS

As the auto industry continues its painful collapse, Oshawa, Ont., has become pretty desperate these days for a little good news. So in April, urged on by councillor Robert Lutczyk, the city endorsed a plan—peculiar even by municipal government standards—aimed at winning a contest hosted by KISS. The rock legends had called on fans to determine, via online voting, the route Gene Simmons and the boys would take on tour this fall. At the time, Oshawa was ranked 143rd as a potential stop. Suddenly, getting the city...

PAUL'S MUSIC HELPS FAN RECOVER

By Tony Krickl

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While attending his daughter Taylor's volleyball match on May 12, 2007, Mr. Banks fell off the bleachers while retrieving volleyballs. He dropped about 30 feet and hit his head on a nearby cement wall. He immediately fell unconscious and spent weeks in the Intensive Care Unit, where doctors performed multiple surgeries and removed a portion of his front temporal lobe.

During a 3-week coma, Mr. Banks explained the sensation of being stuck in a crypt made of ice...