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There's a nice article with Gene in todays Sun, it mentions the wedding and lots of stuff you've heard already, but it's definitely worth a read.

IT was shaping up to be a pretty ordinary day until the phone rang.
"It's Gene Simmons here," said the caller in a smooth, low American accent.

"I don't believe in assistants. I would like to meet you for a chat."

It was a refreshing personal approach from a celebrity in LA, the world of showbiz public relations moguls — and particularly surprising as Gene is one of the world's most extravagant and richest stars.

The 62-year-old helped turn his facepaint-daubed rock band Kiss into a billion-dollar empire and has a personal fortune of more than £200million after raking in cash from a host of other business ventures.

As we arranged to meet at a cafe near his Beverly Hills mansion, it was clear it was no longer going to be an ordinary day — Gene Simmons is not an ordinary man.

His entire business operation is run from a little black book he keeps in his left cowboy boot.

As he picked at his breakfast of an egg-white omelette, the famously long-tongued star pulled the book out like a gun from a holster: "When I'm not sure what day it is I reach in my boot and take out my office.

"I have 30 years of these and always keep it in my boot. I can't leave the house without it. One day they will all be sold at auction.

"In it I have my Kiss credit card, my daily medicine intake. I have a list of my business ventures, some important phone numbers — most of whom you'd recognise — some cash and my insurance information."

Gene's fondness for the little black book prompts me to ask if he has really slept with 4,600 women as rock legend suggests. "It's not true," he replied. "It's 4,800."

Click here to read the full article @ The Sun.

Hello Kissin' UK!
3rd Helsinki Kiss Expo will take place at saturday 26th of November at rock club Nosturi. Tickets are on sale wednesday 5th of October, see www.tiketti.fi (25 €). Here's a link to our infosite: http://www.kissarmyfinland.com/expo/index.html
Here's a link to our teaser video: http://www.kissarmyfinland.com/expo/kaf_expo_video.wmv

[Note Bruce, Bob and John Corabi will all be there!]

There's footage of Gene & Shannon's wedding from the weekend over on the ET website. Today they have released footage from the ceremony itself tomorrow will be the reception (where KISS performed Lick It Up, Shout It Our Loud and Rock & Roll All Nite!)

Click here to see the video.

With rock 'n' roll paeans to romance like I Was Made for Lovin' You and Forever under his belt, you'd expect Gene Simmons to have it all wrapped up - in a tasty guitar lick - for the first dance at his wedding.

But rather fittingly, the 62-year-old eschewed the flamboyant rock that made his fortune, to slow dance to soul legend Etta James' classic At Last, with his new bride, Shannon Tweed, 54.

There were cheers when the couple finally said 'I do' last night at the Beverly Hills Hotel after a sometimes turbulent, but mostly tenacious, 28 years together.
No-one was happier than the couple's two children, Nick, 22, and 18-year-old Sophie, the latter even crooned Etta's heartfelt lyrics while her parents danced.

Tweed walked down the aisle in an ivory Priscilla of Boston gown and carried a bouquet of ivory garden roses, according to People.com.
The couple exchanged vows they wrote themselves in front of a crowd that included Hugh Hefner, Bill Maher and his fellow KISS members, Simmons' right hand man, Paul Stanley, 59 , was in the wedding party.

Sophie was the maid of honour, and she and brother Nick jokingly performed the role of hosts after cordially inviting guests to the wedding of their parents on gilt-edged invitations.

'It is time for me to grow up,' Simmons, who has admitted struggling with fidelity issues, told Entertainment Weekly recently.

'I'm 62. I've been doing a lot of wacky stuff for an awfully long time -- the band, the thing, traveling around the world and all that. There's nobody I've ever loved. There's nobody I've ever said 'I love you' to.

I even find it difficult to say 'I love you' to my mother, but I love Shannon with all my heart and all my soul and always will.'

Read more: Click here

I am from Channel 4's series Four Rooms. (http://www.channel4.com/programmes/four-rooms). We are currently in production of the second series and on the look out for people with interesting items and memorabilia they're looking to sell. I wondered whether you could post the below to the news section of your website to see if there are any Kiss Fans with interesting items they wish to sell.

DESIRABLE ITEMS WANTED

Channel 4’s Hit Series Four Rooms is back and looking for more extraordinary items to feature in the second series.

Do you own something unique, rare or beautiful that you want to sell?
Our four top dealers are ready to part with their cash for something truly exceptional.

>From iconic memorabilia to beautiful or rare objects, or even the grotesque and macabre, your item could be bought for life changing amounts of money.

If you own an item that you would like to show the dealers, we want to hear from you!

To apply please call 0207 861 8499
Or email a photo and description to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

In order to commemorate 20 years since the late Eric Carr passed away a fantastic new CD is being produced called 'Unfinished Business'. It will feature over 18 rare recordings including an unreleased version of Shandi with Eric on vocals.

Performances include, ERIC CARR, plus, friends and fellow musicians, current & former members of, KISS, TWISTED SISTER, ZO2, SEETHER, EUROPE, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD, TED POLEY, Singer, Songwriter MARCIA JUELL, BENNY DORO (UNCHAINED) & MORE!

"This CD a is testament to a man whose personality & heart were as big as his enormous talent.  Eric's spirit is alive in each and every song." Check out the trailer below, more info can be found at http://www.ericcarr.com

From Classic Rock:
Gene Simmons is to host this year’s Classic Rock Roll Of Honour. And the musician to be given the coveted Living Legend award has also been revealed. Who is it? Read on…
 
Jeff Beck will follow in the footsteps of such greats as Jimmy Page, Lemmy, Alice Cooper, Iggy Pop and Ozzy Osbourne in being recipient of this honour.
 
Says Beck: “The Classic Rock Roll Of Honour has always been about great music that inspires and excites others. To be named as a ‘Living Legend’ amongst so many fantastic musicians is an honour. When I was a 6 year old boy I heard Les Paul’s ‘How High the Moon’ over the radio and from that moment on I knew that I wanted to play the guitar and make music. That moment has led me to where I am today. Rock music continues to evolve and its great how established acts inspire the upcoming bands and vice versa, producing more and more great music. I am proud to be a small part of this”.
 
Simmons will host the event at The Roundhouse in London on Wednesday, November 9. And he’s clearly looking forward to it.
 
“On that momentous occasion, the planets will align, living legends will gather to honour their own and London will become the centre of the rock & roll universe. It’s one thing being a voracious and loyal reader of Classic Rock, but it’s another to be in the same room as the people who have inspired me to stop flipping burgers and jump up on stage and have a go at it myself.”

Full article @ Classic Rock:  bit.ly/qOFUTd

You may remember a few months back I ran an article asking for your pictures from the Islington show for a brand new book? Well this morning the finished article dropped through my letterbox and I have to admit this is one amazing book! Vance Kent has pieced together hundreds of photographs of the show all from fans without a professional photographer in sight. If you were there then you really need to own a copy of this to remember one of the most special UK shows KISS have ever performed. This is Vance's first attempt at producing his own book and he's done a great job, quality of the print is outstanding, initial print run has been kept very small to keep costs down so I recommend getting in quick if you don't want to wait. Well done to Vance on producing this & also to all the fans who contributed photos it was great to see a lot of familiar names credited. Finally, big thanks to Vance for using one of my photos and mentioning the site!

The book can be ordered from Vance's site here: http://kissrocksislington.moonfruit.com/ here's the official blurb:-

"It is March 2nd 2010. The Hottest Band In The World are playing a pre-tour warm up gig at the O2 academy, Islington . The smallest venue KISS have played in over 20 years, packed with 500 fans and 300 entertainment industry freeloaders. It really does " Fit Like A Glove " !! For the fans lucky enough to attend this show , the word " Surreal " was being defined and captured on a myriad of camera's, mobile phones and pocket video cams... Digital files that are now taking up space on hard drives , accessed occasionally to prove to ourselves this actually happened and " I WAS THERE ". Now for the first time you can see many of these previously unpublished images , all fan shot... No Pro photography here .. 138 page photographic account in full colour."

Calling all KISS fans! What can you bring to the dealing room?

TV Production Company Fever Media are seeking KISS fans to sell their valuables to our team of Dealers in a brand new TV format for an international TV network. 

Some of the biggest players in the worlds of antiques, collectables and pawnbroking will be spending their own cash on ANYTHING of value. They’ve got thousands to spend and they want to spend BIG. 

In this brand new international TV format, members of the public will try and sell their valuables to our panel of high-flying international dealers for big money. One by one our sellers will enter the dealers’ space and try to get the best deal for their prized possession. Whether it’s a diamond ring, an antique vase, or a DeLorean car, nothing is too big or too small. 

Fever Media are after any KISS memorabilia or fascinating items that members of the public think our Dealers may be interested in buying, or any family heirlooms that you think may be worth something. Have you got a flying V Gibson guitar? Do you own a stage worn Gene Simmons jumpsuit? Do you have a signed copy of KISS Destroyer? If so we want to know. 

Filming is taking place in October but Fever are looking to speak to people now! 

If you want to start a bidding war between the Dealers and make a tidy profit, don’t hesitate to get in touch! CALL 020 7428 5756 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for further details!

Happy Birthday to Mr Simmons, a young 62 years old today!