KISS' Stanley says band is keeping it fresh Nov 20, 2009
Say what you will about KISS, but even after all these years, the face-painted foursome is still provocative. This year, the band launched a first-ever fan-routed tour (which drew both praise and complaints) and released "Sonic Boom," its first album in 11 years (which entered the pop charts at No. 2, a career high for KISS) ... If you ask Paul Stanley, KISS' co-leader, the band that booms into Save Mart Center on Saturday night is KISS at its best -- with co-leader Gene Simmons at his side, as... (Fresno Bee)
Cuts Mean Layoffs, Exhibit Closure At Woodland Park Zoo Nov 18, 2009
"The Night House will likely close sometime in February or March.Some of the animals will stay at the zoo; others will be sent to other zoos.Officials are promising plenty of notice to let fans of the animals say goodbye. Copyright 2009 by . All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. in partnership with Fun Slideshows Can you decipher these literal movie titles and band names? Worth1000.com held a contest to create photos of both using literal... (KIRO TV, WA)
Gene Simmons Unveils His New GENE SIMMONS AXE BASS Signed & Numbered Collector's Edition Nov 12, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Gene Simmons, Rock God and Co-Founder of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees KISS, has created the ultimate celebrity memorabilia package, the GENE SIMMONS AXE BASS. ... GENE SIMMONS has owned the "AXE" trademark as well the distinctive AXE shape of his bass for over 25 years, and it is the same bass model he uses live in all KISS shows around the world ... "This guitar is, by some accounts a piece of art -- my instrument of choice on stage in KISS. The Bass... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Historic vote looms on Capitol Hill today Nov 8, 2009
This is a kiss it, make it all better, put a band-aid on it, take two aspirins and call me in the morning. Better than nothing, true, but not by much. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Fervent KISS fan from Brawley will finally meet his idols Oct 31, 2009
FERNANDO ACOSTA JR. PHOTO KISS fan Chris Taylor of Brawley dons a Halloween mask of KISS bass player Gene Simmons on Wednesday. FERNANDO ACOSTA JR. PHOTO KISS fan Chris Taylor of Brawley dons a Halloween mask of KISS bass player Gene Simmons on Wednesday ... FERNANDO ACOSTA JR. PHOTO Avid KISS fan Chris Taylor of Brawley talks about first listening to KISS in the second grade thanks to a classmate bringing a vinyl album to school. (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
BREAKING: KISS surprises wounded warriors with visit Oct 29, 2009
KISS surprises wounded warriors with visit 102809 - The Augusta Chronicle ... Members of the rock band KISS visit the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center and greet some of the patients ... Although their long locks were far from military muster, members of the iconic rock act KISS were warmly welcomed at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center today. (The Augusta Chronicle)
KISS shows love to vets Oct 29, 2009
Although their long locks were far from military muster, members of the iconic rock act KISS were warmly welcomed at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center on Wednesday ... Mr. Stanley said it is important to KISS that the service men and women who are injured in the line of duty receive the respect and attention they deserve ... Mr. Ogles said staff at the VA helped him prepare to meet KISS.. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Kiss delivers more 'Boom' for the buck on new CD Oct 17, 2009
"Sonic Boom," the first Kiss studio album in 11 years, is one of the best hard rock albums of 2009 ... Since being promoted from traveling assistant to Ace Frehley's replacement in 2003, Thayer has worn Frehley's makeup and costume, copied his solos note for note -- including his extended concert solo -- and even briefly sang Frehley's signature tune, "Shock Me," to the dismay of longtime Kiss fans ... But Singer earned his whiskers through his 1992-96 tenure in Kiss during the unmasked era. (Florida Today)
Los Premios MTV to honor Latin pop and rock in LA Oct 16, 2009
Mexico City's alt-psychodelic band Zoe and Lady Gaga, a New York City dance artist famous for her glam rock look, are each nominated for four "lenguas," the pink tongue-shaped statue inspired by Kiss' Gene Simmons. (Copyright 2009 by The Associated Press. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Best Bets for Oct.8-14 Oct 9, 2009
What: Kiss: Alive 35 tour. Synopsis: Gene Simmons is enjoying a renaissance, starring in his own reality show and a soft drink commercial. (Carroll County Times, MD)
Full Story » Oct 8, 2009
Iconic Rock Band KISS Adds Five New Dates to the North American KISS Alive 35 Tour - Yahoo ... Iconic Rock Band KISS Adds Five New Dates to the North American KISS Alive 35 Tour ... Further bolstering their status as rock legends, KISS announced today that, due to overwhelming demand, they have added five additional dates to their current North American KISS ALIVE 35 TOUR.. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Iconic Rock Band KISS Adds Five New Dates to the North American KISS Alive 35 Tour Oct 8, 2009
Further bolstering their status as rock legends, KISS announced today that, due to overwhelming demand, they have added five additional dates to their current North American KISS ALIVE 35 TOUR.. Los Angeles, CA (Billboard Publicity Wire) October 8, 2009 -- Further bolstering their status as rock legends, KISS announced today that, due to overwhelming demand, they have added five additional dates to their current North American KISS ALIVE 35 TOUR. ... On the ALIVE 35 TOUR, KISS has an astounding... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Kiss can still party with the best of them Oct 7, 2009
Nothing says family like fathers and sons (and a few daughters, too) in Kiss face paint ... So many in fact, that the pint-size kid wearing an oversize Kiss Last Farewell Tour 2000 likely wasn t even born when the band rolled out yet another reason to say goodbye (read: gross tour receipts) nine years ago ... Kiss, which first spit flame to fame in the 70s as the fire-breathing, pyro-shooting, action-figure fantasy of teenagers everywhere, has stuck around for so many generations that Monday... (Boston Globe)
Kiss, 'Sonic Boom' Oct 5, 2009
Hard RockKiss Sonic Boom KISS ESSENTIAL Never Enough Kiss plays at the TD Garden tonight at 7:30 ... Kiss is such a merciless merchandising machine that each new album typically seems like just another product to sell ... Of course, substance is in the eye of the beholder, and the lyrics don t much stray from Kiss standbys such as partying, sex and, naturally, rock n roll. (Boston Globe)
Kiss, ABBA Among Rock Hall Nominees Sep 24, 2009
STR/AFP/Getty ImagesThe latest lineup of Kiss in 2009, left to right, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer and Gene Simmons. NEW YORK -- Kiss, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers could be among next year's inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ... The latest lineup of Kiss in 2009, left to right, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, Eric Singer and Gene Simmons. (Click2Houston, TX)
"The Boss" Still Going Strong at -- 60!! Sep 24, 2009
Gene Simmons of Kiss fame is now famous for his own Aity show, "Family Jewels." And Twiggy, the first supermodel who burst on the scene in the '60s is celebrating her 60th birthday with a photo exhibit in London. Brackett said, "There's the classic Paul McCartney line,'Will you still need me when I'm 64?' Now Paul McCartney is well over 64, and he's still doing it. So these people show no signs of slowing down." MMIX, CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
New album for KISS Sep 23, 2009
KISS frontman Gene Simmons ... After 35 years and 80 million records sold worldwide, KISS are back with 11 brand new anthems on their upcoming album 'Sonic Boom ... KISS' Gene Simmons says: "'Sonic Boom' may be the best new record we've done since 'Destroyer'! It is 'Rock And Roll Over' meets 'Love Gun'!". (iAfrica.com)
Famous people who used to teach Sep 4, 2009
Gene Simmons: The tongue-flicking bassist of Kiss taught sixth grade in Harlem before he became the world's most famous bass-playing demon. Simmons later revealed in interviews that his superiors canned him for replacing the works of Shakespeare with Spiderman comics, which he thought the students were more likely to actually read. (CNN)
Simmons Won't Kiss Butt Sep 4, 2009
SIMMONS WON'T KISS BUTT - New York Post ... SIMMONS WON'T KISS BUTT. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 23-29 Aug 20, 2009
Bassist Gene Simmons of Kiss is 60. Singer Rob Halford of Judas Priest is 58. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Gene Simmons doesn't do modest Aug 18, 2009
" asked Simmons, point blank. Simmons was in Singapore last week to announce his latest project, "KISS: Carnival of Souls", a musical theatre show produced in collaboration with local company Storm Lion, as well as to shoot episodes for his reality television show, "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels". "KISS: Carnival of Souls" is the brainchild between Simmons and fellow KISS band mate Paul Stanley, and is based on a song of the same title that Simmons wrote. Describing it as a "visual, aural... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Kiss To Release New Album At Wal-Mart Aug 18, 2009
NEW YORK -- Wal-Mart is being embraced with a Kiss. The veteran heavy metal group, Kiss, is joining a growing list of classic acts putting out new music through the world's largest retailer ... The three-disc package will include a CD of the band's first new music in 11 years, re-recorded versions of famous Kiss hits and a live DVD.. (Click2Houston, TX)
5 nuggets of knowledge about fakes Aug 12, 2009
There is everything from AC-DC head-banger impersonators to Rat-pack Sinatra-Martin-Davis impersonators to the somewhat disturbing MiniKiss, a tribute act to the bad make-up hair band comprised entirely of little people. Kiss was bad enough the first time around (sorry Kiss fans) does the world really need a 4-foot-4-inch Joey Fatale filling out the shoes of real band leader Gene Simmons. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Obituaries in the news Aug 12, 2009
Phoenix's current list includes a book about Bernard Madoff, a Larry Flynt autobiography and "a historical and personal perspective" of prostitution by Kiss singer Gene Simmons. . (Anchorage Daily News)
Angelas Ashes author McCourt dies at 78 Jul 20, 2009
Gerard Butler faces The Ugly Truth in Los Angeles, KISS member Gene Simmons gets in his licks in Quebec, Kris Allen and the Idols are back on stage and more. TODAYJuly 17: An exclusive preview of Meredith Vieiras interview with Susan Boyle the singers first since her shocking second-place finish on Britains Got Talent reveals her flattering new hairstyle. (MSNBC -- News)
Janet Jackson, Dupri reportedly split Jul 18, 2009
Gerard Butler faces The Ugly Truth in Los Angeles, KISS member Gene Simmons gets in his licks in Quebec, Kris Allen and the Idols are back on stage and more. more photos. (MSNBC -- News)
Tuesday Trivia: Rock 'N' Roll Urb... Jul 14, 2009
KISS mixed vials of their own blood into ink for their comic books. This is actually true. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Simmons: Lambert killed career by coming out Jul 2, 2009
The masses dont all live in L.A., says KISS frontman Gene Simmons ... A little over a month after performing on stage with Adam Lambert during the American Idol season 8 finale, KISS frontman Gene Simmons says the runner-up put his career in jeopardy by announcing he was gay. (MSNBC -- News)
Queen pondering 'IDOL' Lambert as frontman... May 23, 2009
Also a better fit than Kiss, I guess Gene Simmons prefers a gravelly sound ... I love Queen and what may help the pondering: the KISS video with Adam is the SMASHING SUCCESS on Youtube ... My kids had never seen Kiss,so that really was cool. (The Drudge Report)
Adam Lambert Gets Glammed Up With Kiss May 21, 2009
" Then as the pyro hit, Kiss themselves descended from the heavens and launched into a big-time take on another staple (from the same year, 1976), "Detroit Rock City ... " looks from guitarist Paul Stanley and wearing a pair of platform boots that made him right at home with the glammed-up dudes in Kiss. Then, with more pyro flaring, it was into "Rock and Roll All Nite," with bassist Gene Simmons and Lambert trading verses (then, in an inspired split-screen, Simmons, Lambert and Stanley all sang... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Sharon Stone Suddenly Stick-Thin, Snaps Over Calling Chinese Earthquake 'Karma' May 8, 2009
Gabrielle Union, Adrian Grenier, Julianne Hough and Chuck Wicks grooving away to the tunes by DJ KISS at the DeLeon Tequila Launch at West Hollywood's Chateau Marmont on Tuesday night. Rosie Perez and NBC's Jane Krakowski singing along to Irish sensation The Script's hit songs at their concert, at Roseland Ballroom in New York City on Tuesday. (Fox News)
What recession? Dr Pepper puts the fizz back in its ad budget Apr 11, 2009
DPS has put the promotional muscle of KISS bassist Gene Simmons behind the brand extension. "He's our newest doctor: The doctor of love," says Larry Young of the "KISS of cherry" spot that went to air two weeks ago ... Young adds: "I was not a big KISS fan, but I guess they must have had an unbelievable following.") Cherry is not yet available in Canada. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Dr. Pepper "Dr. Love" Apr 11, 2009
They'd be hard-pressed to decode a culture in which a man with a bizarrely painted face told people to trust him because "I'm a doctor." For those of you whose pop-cultural literacy doesn't extend to nicknames for members of the band Kiss, it seems that vocalist/bassist Gene Simmons - the star of this spot -- is known as "Dr. Love." And that earns him a gig here as the latest "doctor" to endorse Dr Pepper, following Julius "Dr. J" Erving and Kelsey "Dr. Frasier Crane" Grammer. Actually, what... (AdWeek)
Gene Simmons: 'I am the stimulus package, baby' Mar 27, 2009
With Belinda Stronach at his side (the pair met when Simmons was marketing her dad's energy drinks), he'll sign three Canadian acts this year with the goal of creating the biggest band in the world aside from Kiss, obviously ... They're competing against U2, Led Zeppelin, Kiss and whoever else has made it on the world stage ... But and Kiss understood this 35 years ago it's not just about records. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
Simmons and Stronach: hope to make beautiful music together Mar 12, 2009
He's in Toronto tomorrow to make a keynote speech at Canadian Music Week, taking a break from recording KISS's first studio album in 10 years ... If it's unlikely to think of Simmons, who drooled blood on the cover of KISS Alive ... The KISS bassist turned marketing whiz, turned reality-TV celebrity, turned record-label front man has always had business in his makeup. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
My Bloody Valentine Feb 13, 2009
He Hit Me (It Felt Like a Kiss) The Crystals ... The Infant Kiss Kate Bush. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
