Here's a news interview with Paul discussing his art from KCAL CBS 9!

Kiss' Paul Stanley: The smell of greasepaint and the roar of the rodeo

Photo: From left, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley of Kiss perform in Germany earlier this year. The hard-rock band will kick off its latest tour today at Cheyenne Frontier Days. (Sebastian Willnow, AFP/Getty Images )

By John Wenzel

"Our current stage show is the greatest one we've done - and that's not just coming from the fans, it's coming from the critics," bragged co-founder Paul Stanley. "Which is surprising to us, because we've certainly never been a band like that or built our following on that."

The theatrical, '70s-bred hard-rock band has found new life with the well-reviewed 2009 album "Sonic Boom," its first in 11 years, and the 32- date Hottest Show on Earth tour, which kicks off today at Cheyenne Frontier Days.

We talked to Stanley about the band's legacy, its broad appeal and, of course, the face paint.

Q: You're starting your national tour in Cheyenne at Frontier Days. Have you ever played a rodeo before?

A: We've done Sturgis, the big biker rally. If it's communal and tribal we're in. And honestly, Kiss is more of a tribal gathering in terms of concerts than it is a rock show. Everybody who comes shares this feeling of being part of a nation of black sheep, or being part of this massive secret society.

KISS' Hottest Show on Earth tour will continue to trek through arenas, amphitheaters and stadiums through early October.

KISS HOTTEST SHOW ON EARTH Tour Dates and Tickets.

Check out the TV commercial for KISS' 'Hottest Show On Earth' Tour.

By EMILY COLEMAN

The band Kiss is like the circus meets rock 'n' roll, drummer Eric Singer said.

The band will perform at 8 p.m. on Saturday at the North Dakota State Fair.

"It's larger than life. Its takes (other performances) and puts it on steroids," Singer said. "We want people to walk away realizing that they just saw something unique and special and really got their money's worth."

Kiss concerts feature pyrotechnics and sometimes even a fireworks display at the end.

Though the show is family friendly, Singer recommends bringing ear plugs for kids because the show can get loud.

Hello KISS,

I had written to you a few weeks ago regarding my best friend, Tim Mullen. Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley signed his tattoo when KISS were playing here in Vancouver.

It is with great sadness that I must tell you that Tim passed away July 16th 2010 at 5:10am. He was one of your biggest fans and my best friend of over 20 years. I remember the excitement each and every time he got the chance to meet you. I believe it was something like 5 times. We had every KISS album loaded on to an iPod and he was listening to that as he drew his final breath. He had been in a coma for 5 days but, we were assured that he could hear everything so, we thought he would enjoy listening to his favorite band.

I want to thank you for making his dreams come true. The tattoo that you had signed was designed by his nephew and he got it done just before your concert. That is a memory that he spoke of often.

Thank you once again for being my best friends heroes, idols and inspiration.

Angie

LETTERS

KISS IS EVERYWHERE!

Ice Coolers all around New Mexico are wrapped with these cool KISS New Mexico Lottery Ticket wraps! The bottom photo features the KISS Lottery Ticket promotional Van magnet.

Bring your KISS Family!

KISS Kids under 14 get in free on the lawn with the purchase of an adult lawn KISS ticket.*

*Up to four children per valid adult (21 and over) KISS lawn ticket.

Only Live Nation amphitheatres with lawns only, subject to availability and capacity restrictions. Free entry fulfilled day of event at box office.

KISS IS EVERWHERE!!

Hey KISS,

Check out the promotional KISS DR PEPPER Standee I spotted yesterday at Walmart in Brownsburg, Indiana!

Can't wait to see you on the 9th in Indy!!!

Best,
Ronnie T

LETTERS

Check out the new KISS HOTTEST SHOW ON EARTH Tour merchandise.

The rockin' new tour line is available now in the official KISSOnline store.


Pictured:

The Hottest Show On Earth 2010 Tour Tee

KISS 2010 Tour Tee

KISS Band Rockin' Tee

KISS Hottest Show On Earth Event Zip Up Hoodie

The Hottest Show On Earth 2010 Tour Poster

The Hottest Show On Earth 2010 KISS Tour Program

KISS Youth Destroyer Tee

KISS Tour Bandana

KISS V-Neck Babydoll

KISS Hottest Show On Earth Fitted Hat

Limited Edition KISS Mino HD Flip Video Camera

Paul Stanley was recently interviewed by CBS Los Angeles Entertainment Reporter Christina McLarty for a feature on Paul's highly successful career as an artist.

Los Angeles residents be sure to tune-in Thursday, July 22 on KCAL 9 at 10:00 p.m. and then again Friday, July 23 on the CBS 2 Morning News at 5:00 and 6:00 a.m. as McLarty takes viewers on a sneak peak inside Paul's art studio.

Here's the cover of the new KISS HOTTEST SHOW ON EARTH Tour book.

By Karen Cotton

KISS fans will "Rock and Roll All Nite" in Cheyenne.

The legendary band is kicking off their "Hottest Show on Earth" tour at Cheyenne Frontier Days on July 23.

"We're really looking forward to that (date) because we know some of our best concerts and crowds are in great places like in the middle of America like Cheyenne," said Tommy Thayer, the lead guitarist and vocalist for KISS. "It's where people know how to rock and roll. We know it will be over the top and it will be a great place to start."

Thayer confirmed that KISS has a number of new stage pyrotechnics and special effects in store for this tour.

"Yeah, KISS is always expanding and growing and pushing the limits, so in this case we're bringing the show that we just did in Europe, which is our biggest and over-the-top into amphitheaters of North America now," he said.

Bryan talks to the legendary rock group KISS after they set off the fire alarms in Studio 11!

Here's KISS destroying The Tonight Show last night.

Thanks to NBC for sending KISSOnline these great photos!

KISSTERIA - A&E SPECIAL PRESENTATION

"KISSTERIA", a one-hour KISS tour special, will air tonight on the A&E network at 10pm ET.

KISS makes a last minute decision to tour Australia in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of their landmark "Alive" album.

Unfortunately, planning such a huge undertaking so quickly has its consequences, both onstage and off. Our cameras are given unprecedented access into the world of KISS and what life is like for the legendary band on the road.