31st
January 2002
KISS and Make-Up competition
In
one weeks time KISS and Make-up will at last be officially
released in the UK, the competition to win posters and
dust-jackets is now over and the winners are as follows (all
were drawn at random and will be informed by E-mail):-The following people win a poster and a dust jacket:-
- Andy Young
- Stuart Tait
- Nigel Ewen
- James Hodgson
This left me with 2 spare dust jackets which go to:-
- Michael Goodman
- Arthur Jacky
Thanks to everyone that entered!
Gene on Late Night with Conan O'Brien
27th
January 2002 Vinnie V"If you are a casual KISS, Invasion, or (shudder) Slaughter fan, you will find little to nothing worth while about this release, unless you are a die-hard completest. For the guitarist who is into shredding, this is an invaluable insight into the mind and fingers of one of the best and underrated metal guitarists of all time. 1* for casual fans, 5* for guitarists"
Click here to read the review
KISS THIS - UK TributeClick here to read more about KISS THIS
24th
January 2002 HeatThere's a picture of Gene, Paul and Cher at the AMA in the latest issue of
Heat. Martin
23rd
January 2002 More KISS on
100 most shocking momentsLast night on100 most shocking moments in music to my surprise up popped none other than KISS at number 78, the moment was when Gene Simmons set his hair on fire during his fire-breathing routine. They showed several KISS pics and concert footage from 70's right through to the present day, cool stuff...Then followed by them at number 76 was the woman who made plaster casts out of peoples manhoods (was the politest word for it I could think of) I think her name was Cynthia, not too sure, anyway they played Plaster Caster as her story unfolded, was good stuff to watch. It is on every night this week at 9.00pm.
22nd
January 2002 Peter on VH1Did anyone else catch Peter Criss on the 100 most shocking moments in
Rock last night on VH1. For those who missed it the shock was when a
street bum pretended to be Peter and Peter exposed the sham. Not very
shocking if you ask me. More shocking is Ace's car crashes but that
might be for a later program.Mark McElearney
[From: Martin Wombwell]
Last night on VH1's the 100 greatest moments in rock
It showed Peter Criss meeting his imposter. Although it was number 92 they
showed a few live clips and family pictures.
18th
January 2002 KISS may play
without Ace at fashion showHere's the latest on the KISS Lane Bryant Event.
KISS will play in NYC for this womens clothing company. The performance will be during a fashion event, while models show off the new Lane Bryant line. The event is PRIVATE and will NOT be open to the public! KISS will perform live, not lip synched. What's the lineup you ask? It is Gene and Paul, however it's unknown who the drummer is. It is suspected to once again be Eric Singer in Peter's makeup. I have also confirmed that Ace will not be a part of this. Will we finally see the rumoured Tommy Thayer playing Ace scenario? Stay tuned, but who else could it be?? I suspect that since this is not really a rock event, and is just for the fashion press, nobody will know the difference or care. But KISS fans being KISS fans will. I can also tell you that the event, which is Feb 5th, will be streamed on Lane Bryant's website the next day. More details soon. I will also have an exclusive review of this event, since I will be attending it. As always, keep checking back for more from your KISS source: EddieTrunk.com
17th
January 2002 Richie Scarlet UK
tour (with Leslie West)Capital Gold are using CRAZY CRAZY NIGHTS as an intro to one of their night
shows heard it today advertising the show .
16th
January 2002 Richie Scarlet UK
tour (with Leslie West)Fresh from his show in NYC with Ace Frehley, Richie Scarlet returns to the U.K. playing 9 shows as bass player for Leslie West and Mountain. By co-incidence, older Kiss fans may recall, Stray, who supported Kiss on their first U.K. tour will again be the support band
thurs 21 feb The Robin 1 Dudley w/ The Groundhogs
thurs 28 feb The Brook Southampton all w/ Mountain
fri 1 mar The Mean Fiddler, Charring Cross Rd, London
sat 2 mar Patti Pavillion Swansea
sun 3 mar The Point Cardiff (Clwb y Bont)
mon 4 mar The Stables Milton Keynes
tues 5 mar t.b.a
weds 6 mar The Opera House Newcastle
thurs 7 mar The Robin 1 Dudley
fri 8 mar Y Theater Leicester
sat 9 mar The Picture Playhouse Beverley
Please check WWW.DELBROMHAMSTRAY.CO.UK
before travelling
Best Wishes / Paul Newcomb
Trigger Happy Music Co
15th
January 2002 DTK dates
14th
January 2002 Bruce live in AustraliaBRUCE KULICK LIVE IN CONCERT & KISS PARTY
EX-KISS LEAD GUITARIST, BRUCE KULICK RETURNS TO AUSTRALIA FOR TWO CONCERTS IN FEBRUARY 2002.
MELBOURNE - The Corner Hotel, Friday 1 February, 2002
SYDNEY - Bar Broadway, Sunday 3 February, 2002
SOME OF THE MAIN KISS PARTY HAPPENINGS OF THE DAY ARE:
- ALL-DAY KISS VIDEOS
Shown on big screen with unreleased TV and Live footage - PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN AWAY THROUGHOUT THE NIGHT WITH SOME KISS
COMPETITIONS:
- THE KISS QUIZ SHOW ! ...test your KISS knowledge with multimedia TRIVIA and test your vocal chords with the KISS KARAOKE
- BEST MAKE-UP COMPETITION
- BEST KISS TATTOOS COMPETITION
PRIZES include various KISS merchandise from the KISS ARMY INTERNATIONAL shop - THE KISS PARTY AUCTION
If you have an interesting item that you want to auction, please get in touch with Nicola Ciccarone and ask him for details (03-9383-2555 - nico@nicostrike.com) - KISS & BRUCE KULICK MERCHANDISE
There will be lots of stands overloaded with KISS memorabilia from Europe and America, and there will be also lots of BRUCE KULICK merchandise - at the end of the concert BRUCE KULICK will be SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS at his merchandise table
- BUT THE MAIN EVENT OF THE NIGHT WILL SURELY BE THE BRUCE KULICK'S CONCERT!!!
click here to visit the official BRUCE KULICK's web page
With the release of his first solo album, Audiodog, Bruce Kulick is returning to
Australia for concerts in Melbourne and Sydney in February. Bruce will be performing with a full band and will play songs from his solo album as well as
celebrating his 12 years with KISS. Since departing Kiss in late 1996 after the band re-applied the make up, Bruce has released three
albums with his new band UNION and also performs lead guitar in the classic American rock band,
Grand Funk Railroad. Bruce is no stranger to Australia having performed as lead guitarist on the Bat out of Hell tour with
Meat Loaf in 1978 and Kiss on their sell out tour in 1995. He has also toured
Australia in 1996 doing a series of guitar clinics (he is endorsed by THE rock amplifier, Marshall) and again in 1998 as part
of the all-star band, ESP, featuring Motley Crue vocalist, John Corabi and fellow Kiss drummer, Eric
Singer. "I'm excited about playing some of my solo songs for the first time and also about playing many
Kiss songs from my time in the band. The Australian fans have always been so supportive of me
and my projects and I know that they will enjoy the set list that I've put together
- there's not much I'm leaving out," Bruce said. In his Kiss years, Bruce sold over 15 million albums with the band and has also recorded and or
toured with some of the most successful performers over the years including Meat Loaf, Billy Squire,
Michael Bolton and even Don Johnson!
As per previous tours, Bruce is looking forward to meeting the fans and after each show, he will be
signing autographs and selling copies of his solo album,
Audiodog.
Melbourne - Friday 1 February, 2002
The Corner Hotel
57 Swan Street, Richmond, VIC 3121
Ph. 03-9427-7300 - Ticket bookings: 03-9427-9198
www.cornerhotel.com
Sydney - Sunday 3 February, 2002
Bar Broadway
Cnr Regent Street and Broadway, Sydney, NSW 2000
Ph. 02 9211 2321
www.barbroadway.com.au
Tickets on sale: Ticketmaster7 phone charge 136100 or at www.ticketmaster7.com
ticket cost $30.00 + booking fee
Tickets will be on sale from the venues in advance.
THE EVENTS WILL START AT 6:30 PM UNTIL LATE
For more information, please write to:
Nicola Ciccarone - 2/49 Rose Street - Coburg, VIC 3058 - tel & fax 9383-2555 -
nico@nicostrike.com
New Beth coverTomalo present their 2nd CD 'Play It Loud' which includes a cover of the KISS song 'Beth'. Visit http://tomalo3.tripod.com for more details.
10th
January 2002 Pics of Paul & Gene at
AMA
Paul and Gene gave out an award for best male pop/rock artist at
this years American Music Awards. Lenny Kravitz was the winner
and he thanked Paul & Gene for being an influence. Fansites.com
have some pictures up on their
site, have a look at them here.
9th
January 2002 Gene book signingI just returned from Gene's book signing in Los Angeles Ca. at Brentanos book store (January 8, 2002). The signing was fantastic. I got into line around noon. Gene was scheduled to be there at 6:30PM. He arrived at 6:00PM and did a few media interviews then they opened the doors and allowed 10 people in at a time. Gene did not have make-up on for this event. Gene was on a small elevated platform similar to the one at Tower Records for the box signing event. You were required to purchase a book at Brentanos to be able to have him sign it. Even though Brentanos indicated that he would only sign his book, I saw him signing Kiss memorabilia also. Once I got inside, I could hear Gene talking and joking with everyone who came up to him, he was in great spirits. On occasion, I have heard stories about Gene being rude to his fans. I have had the opportunity to meet him a couple of times and every time he has been fantastic. He is very friendly and more then happy to sign anything. This time was no different. Cameras were allowed into the book store and you could give your camera to a book store employee and they would take a photo of you getting your book signed with Gene. When he was signing my book, I told him how many times I have seen Kiss and how much I enjoy their music (I know not original, but it is true). Gene saw the Australian Kiss shirt I was wearing and told me that he liked it. I told him that I went
to Australia and saw them 5 times while I was there. He asked me what cities did I go to while I was there and I told him. He then said, "You know we played twice in Sydney." I told him that I was at both of them. He then said, "Oh OK, I was just testing you" and he started laughing. He shook my hand and handed me my book. You were able to spend a lot more time with him then at the Tower Records box set signing.
Once again Gene, thank you. You are a class act.
Kiss Army!!!
AIM4ME/John
7th
January 2002 Gene in National
Enquirer
The
latest issue of the UK edition of 'National Enquirer' has a
small picture of Gene on the cover and a page and a half article
inside. The article consists of some quotes from 'KISS and
Make-up', mostly about Gene's relationships with Cher, Diana
Ross and Shannon Tweed.
Thanks to Martin Wombwell (and his wife) for letting me know
about this.
4th
January 2002 Gene on 'Still Cher'
Gene
Simmons was on BBC1's 'Still Cher' documentary last night,
although unfortunately it only lasted a minute or 2. He talked
about how he and Cher never understood each other's music - she
didn't understand his 'raising hell' type lyrics and he never
understood her disco.
He mentioned how when they first met they had a juvenile
relationship and they used do stuff like skipping down Rodeo
Drive with Gene giving her a piggy back. He also said that
living with Cher was like living in a bizarre world - one
morning Cher woke him up to go running down the beach in Malibu.
Gene got dressed in his snakeskin boots, leather and jewellery and
soon found out that isn't the best gear to go running in, not
only was Cher laughing at him but they also bumped into Neil
Diamond and Barbra Streisand coming the other way!
Boxset certified Gold
2nd
January 2002
KISS and Make-Up competitionIn
the run up to the official UK release of KISS and Make-up I have
some sets of promo posters and dust-jackets to give away. All
you need to do is answer the following question:-
What if the recommended retail price for the UK edition of KISS and Make-Up (in UK pounds)?
Send your answer to genecomp@kissinuk.com
Winners will be announced on the 31st January, 1 week before
the launch. Lookout for a review of the book soon (like a lot of
people I got the US version for KISSmas!).
Gene on Cher documentary
KISS mention in Classic RockJust thought I'd drop you a line about the following things in Classic Rock mag #36:
1). Page 8 - A mention about Vivien Campbell, Lemmy and "KISS drummer Eric Carr" doing a version of 'Shout it out loud'. (they do of course mean Eric Singer)
2).Page 11 - half page piece about 'KISS & Make-Up' and various Gene projects with a 'now' picture of Gene in make-up.
3). Page 102 - Double page feature/review on the box set (containing mis-information naturally!). It only gets 3 stars though.
New KISS Forever Band siteHello Dears,
Our website has a new image with english language and new pictures! Let you see! http://www.kissforeverband.hu
Best regards
Pocky Demon from KFB
KISS THIS"Our band is called KISS THIS, we got the name from the film "Detroit Rock
City" We have been together about 7 months now, our biggest influence
was KISS, after seeing Detroit Rock City we knew kiss would play a great
part in our life. We decided to make a kiss tribute band but after
careful thought and some advice from Gary Banton (from Dressed To Kill)
we decided not to be a tribute band so that we could play any music we
wanted. We are just starting to play well together."
