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February 17, 2012

Gene Gives His Opinion

Here you can see a report on Whitney Houston's death on Fox News. Gene also gives his opinion on her death.
"The tragedy of Whitney Houston is that you're rich, you're famous and, in my opinion, you kill yourself. It's not drug abuse, it's drug use. When you start to use drugs and you kill yourself that way, it's not a tragedy, it's a choice. It's pathetic. It's cowardly."

February 15, 2012

23 Years Ago Today

It was 23 years ago today...2/15/1989:Paul Stanley hits the road on a solo tour playing classic material from his solo album and some new material. Members of his touring party include Bob Kulick and Eric Singer. He kicks off his solo tour at the Stone Ballroom, Newark, NJ, USA.
The setlist of the first show is as follows;
I Stole Your Love
I Want You
Tears Are Falling
Tonight You Belong To Me
C'mon And Love Me
Wouldn't You Like To Know Me
Heaven's On Fire
Hide Your Heart
I Still Love You
New York Groove
Crazy Crazy Nights
Reason To Live
Lick It Up
Let's Put The X In Sex
Love Gun
Goodbye
Communication Breakdown
Detroit Rock City

February 14, 2012

12 Years Ago Today

It was 12 years ago today...2/14/2000:KISS announce their Farewell Tour. KISS tapedan early morning interview with VH1 to announce their forthcoming Farewell Tour. VH1 Music News broadcast the event later that afternoon.

February 11, 2012

Hello Kitty KISS

Sanrio revealed the first crossover goods that it is creating with the American rock band KISS. Four plush figures re-imagine the four KISS band members, as they appeared on the jacket cover from the band's Dynasty album. The release date and price have not been set yet, but Sanrio and KISS also displayed keyholders, cases, and other character goods. Gene Simmons, the front man for KISS, revealed last June that he met with executives to discuss, in his words, "a KISS-Hello Kitty worldwide deal. Wow." Simmons plans to sell the Hello Kitty merchandise at the band's concert venues, and the band is considering developing the collaboration overseas as well.

February 10, 2012

HTH Wedding Chapel

KISS By Monster Mini Golf to Auction off Wedding Package Starting February 10 with KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons as Guests of Honor.

Bidding for the first “Hotter Than Hell” wedding is now open on eBay!

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – KISS by Monster Mini Golf is giving KISS fans the opportunity to be the first couple married at the “Hotter Than Hell” wedding chapel with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley as the guests of honor. The first wedding or vow renewal ceremony will be up for auction on eBay Thursday Feb 9th at noon (PST) and will close Valentine’s Day, at noon (PST.) Partial proceeds will benefit Toys 4 Smiles.

35 Years Ago Today

It was 35 year ago today...2/10/1977:KISS win a People's Choice Award for "Beth." The band's award is accepted for the band by Lydia Criss.

February 9, 2012

4 Years Ago Today

It was 4 years ago today...2/9/2008: The 2008 Japan KISS Fan Expo takes place February 9 & 10, drew KISS fans from all over Japan, and a few from Australia and the US too! Special guests Eric Singer and Bruce Kulick spend both days signing autographs, taking photos and hanging out with the fans. They also hold Q & A's and perform live both days! Guests John Corabi, Chuck Garric and Ritchie Scarlett also perform.

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Japan Tour

Rock And Roll Over Tour（1977）

KISS arrived in Japan on March 19 at 3:40P.M. on Pan-Am flight 801. On March 21 KISS held a press conference at Osaka Expo Hall where rehearsals would be held from the 21st to the 23rd. KISS didn't change costumes or set lists for the shows in Japan, but KISS did debut a completely new stage. The shows at Budokan were videotaped by the Japanese national TV network NHK. A 50 minute, edited version of the performances aired during an episode of "Young Music Show" in Japan and on May 7, 1977.

Alive II Tour(1978)

KISS stickers with all five of the Tokyo dates listed were given away in Japan, presumably at the venue. One of the five Budokan shows was archived on audio, although there is no way to determine which one. March 31, however, is most commonly listed as the source of the audiotape.

Crazy Nights Tour（1988）

After a 10-year absence, KISS was brought back by the promoter Mr. Udo for a well-received tour of Japan. The Japanese TV network NHK was also back on board and purchased th rights to record and broadcast the April 22 Tokyo concert. The set lists for the shows in Japan were constructed from requests submitted by KISS's Japanese fan club.

Alive 1995 Tour（1995）

A week prior to the start of the short Japanese tour, Japan had been ravaged by one of the worst earthquakes in its history. KISS recorded live versions of "Strutter" and "Rock Bottom" at a sound check before the January 30 concert in Tokyo for use on a KISS AID phone line set up to benefit victims of the earthquake.

Alive/Worldwide Tour（1997）

The January 20 concert in Nagoya, prior to "New York Groove," the audience sang "Happy Birthday" to Paul. The January 22 concert in Osaka, due to a throat infection, Gene only sang lead vocals on the first verse of "Deuce" and shared them with Paul on "God Of Thunder." Both "Calling Dr. Love" and "Watchin' You" were dropped from the set list for the night.

Farewell Tour(2001)

On September 15, 2000, KISS announced Japanese tour date for The Farewell Tour in November.however, on September 21, Udo Artists issued a statement that KISS had postponed their tour of Japan due to "scheduling circumstances." After several months of relative silence, KISS dropped a bombshell. On January 31, an announcement was made on the KISS Online that Eric Singer had rejoined KISS to complete the band's world tour.

Alive 2003 Tour(2003)

KISS and The Rolling Stones stayed at the same hotel. KISS attended the Stones-concert on March 10 at Budokan. And KISS did three concertｓ at Budokan and a concert at Yokohama Arena. KISS played on a what looked like cut down stage/set compared to previous tours here in Japan. There were still walls of amps at the back, stairs on both sides of the drum set, so it is probably similar to what they would have had around the Alive era. However because this hall is not too big, almost everyone would have a great view. The Japanese fans were as passionate and crazy as ever.

Rock The Nation Tour(2004)

KISS did a six-concert tour of Japan. The tour marked the return of Eric Singer on the drums who once again replaced Peter Criss whose contract was not renewed by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Ticket sales were strong in Japan.

Rising Sun Tour(2006)

The July 18 concert in Nagoya, KISS rocked Rainbow Hall, tearing through a set list which included the first ever Japanese performance of "Love 'Em and Leave 'Em" and several other classics not played on their 2004 visit to Japan, including "Black Diamond with Eric on lead vocals. On July 20 in Fukuoka, set additions were "Deuce", "Heaven's On Fire" and a rare performance of "Kissin' Time."

Monster Tour(2013)

After a 8-year absence, on June 10, 2013, KISS announced Japan's tour date for the Monster Tour in October. KISS did 4-concert tour of Japan.

The concert at Budokan on October 24 was shown on Japanese WOWOW TV.

I Was There!

◆Alive 1995 Tour

1/31/95 - Nippon Budokan, Tokyo

◆Alive/Worldwide Tour

1/18/97 - Tokyo Dome, Tokyo

1/21/97 - Castle Hall, Osaka

5/16/97 - Franken, Nurnburg, Germany

5/18/97 - Nurburgring, Eifel, Germany

◆Farewell Tour

3/09/01 - Yokohama Arena, Yokohama

3/10/01 - Yokohama Arena, Yokohama

3/13/01 - Tokyo Dome, Tokyo

3/18/01 - Rainbow Hall, Nagoya

3/22/01 - Castle Hall, Osaka

◆Alive 2003　Tour

3/11/03 - Nippon Budokan, Tokyo

3/12/03 - Nippon Budokan, Tokyo

3/13/03 - Nippon Budokan, Tokyo

3/15/03 - Yokohama Arena, Yokohama

◆Rock The Nation Tour

5/27/04 - Nippon Budokan, Tokyo

5/28/04 - Nippon Budokan, Tokyo

5/29/04 - Nippon Budokan, Tokyo

◆Rising Sun Tour '06

7/18/06 - Rainbow Hall, Nagoya

7/20/06 - Kokusai Center, Fukuoka

7/22/06 - Izumiotsu Phoenix, Osaka

◆Monster Tour

10/19/13 - Makuhari Messe, Chiba

10/21/13 - Osaka Castle Hall, Osaka

10/23/13 - Nippon Budokan, Tokyo

10/24/13 - Nippon Budokan, Tokyo