My Fanzine
Subject: My Fanzine
From: Chris Medland on 11/12/2009
I recently picked up your KISS Fanzine book and was stunned to find in the covers gallery you had placed 3 covers of a fanzine that I published with my cousin between 1989-1991! Cool stuff considering I was 14 and my cousin was 12 when we started and we had no idea what we were doing! At the beginning we used an old typewriter and an even older photocopier in my uncles store that ruined half of what we printed because the ink ran. It didn't matter though, because it was a lot of fun and we were paying homage to our favorite band! Seeing the pics of the covers in your book brought back a lot of great memories including the best one of all: meeting the band backstage on the Hot In The Shade tour in Vancouver.
I don't think there is a band anywhere that does as much for it's fans as KISS does, and by including us in your book it feels like we are a part of official KISStory!
Thanks again and see you on tour!
Chris Medland
former co-editor Destroyer Magazine/Report
KISS fan for life
My Brother
Subject: My Brother
From: Lori Coffman on 11/12/2009
Hi Gene,
I just wanted to take a minute and share a story with you. My brother, Brad grew up idolizing you and KISS. As a kid, he would dress up my two little sisters as well as himself and they would play KISS for hours. In the fall of 1982, Brad heard that KISS was coming to Sioux City, Iowa. We lived in the small town of Wynot, Nebraska and Sioux City is about an hour away. Well, Brad was 15 years old by now and just beside himself because he wanted to go to that concert in the worst way!! Our parents were divorced, both country music lovers and needless to say, a bit “anti-KISS.” Brad nearly made himself sick because he wanted to go more than he wanted to breathe! It was like reaching for a star—he wanted it so badly, but knew my Mom or Dad would never take him. I was 22 at the time and I told my Mom if she would pay for the tickets for Christmas, I would take him. (The concert was on December 30 and the ticket price was $12.50!) My Mom agreed. I wrapped the two tickets up in a picture frame and put “To Brad and Lori, from Santa Claus” on the package. I told my Mom to be ready with the camera when we opened the package. Oh my goodness! It was priceless! He actually had to leave the room—he got really emotional!!
The day of the concert arrived and of course we had a huge snowstorm! Nothing was keeping us from the concert! We left early in the afternoon and drove through one lane traffic to get there. We stood outside the arena for 2 hours holding hands to keep warm! I have to say, it was worth every minute of scary driving and freezing half to death just to watch the face of my brother at that concert!! I don’t think he slept for 3 days after that! Now, nearly 30 years later, he still talks about it and I believe it the fondest childhood memory he holds. Then in about 2000 or 2001, with that memory still vivid in his mind, my brother took my 2 teenage kids to see KISS! They had a great time and now tonight, my son is going to Minneapolis, Minnesota to see KISS again!!
I have to admit, I am a country music fan myself, but I just wanted to not only say congratulationsfor being able to keep your music alive all these years, but to say Thank You for providing so many good memories for the people I love most in the world!! Best of luck to all you do in your future endeavors!!
Sincerely,
Lori Coffman
Groom's Cake
Subject: Groom's Cake
From: Lisa on 11/12/2009
This is my friend Chris who went to see you guys as many times as he could last month, which wasn't easy since he was preparing for his Oct. 31st wedding to his lovely fiance Ren!
At their wedding he had the most awesome groom's cake(s), so I thought I would share a picture of him with it!
Take care & it was very cool to meet you by chance before the Atlanta show!
Lisa S.
Thanks Gene
Subject: Thanks Gene
From: Linda on 11/12/2009
Mr. Simmons,
Thank you for taking the extra time to talk to my friends and I during the meet and greet. You were so kind and patient. We all had a great time and are very much appreciative. Check out this cool photo I took of you during the Birmingham show.
Your the best
Linda
Lick it For
on K-Fly in Eugene
Subject: Lick it For Kiss on K-Fly in Eugene
From: Patti on 11/12/2009
My son and his friend both went into the radio station 101.5 K-fly in Eugene, Oregon
They each had to lick an item to win tickets to your show coming to the Portland Rose Quarter
on Nov.17th
I think it would be such a rush for the guys at K-fly if Kiss had some time to visit the station for a one on one and had Gene lick something just for fun. Can't wait for the show!
Thanks for a GREAT Show!!!
Subject: Thanks for a GREAT Show!!!
From: Linda Andersom on 11/12/2009
Friday's show in Chicago was INCREDIBLE! At 62, I've been to a lot of rock concerts and this one was without a doubt the best I've ever seen. Gene, I've always had a thing for bass players and you are the sexiest bass I've ever seen. Paul, you are an amazing performer. Eric, your drumming is on the same level as Krupa and Morello. As for you, Tommy, you play the way Jimi Hendrix always wanted to. We had third row seats on the main floor, so it was obvious how hard you guys worked to give the show you did. After 35 years, KISS is still the best! With or without makeup, we love you!
IN BRAZIL AGAIN!
Subject: KISS IN BRAZIL AGAIN!
From: Daniel Pacheco on 11/12/2009
Hi KISS! I'm Brazilian and I live in Brazil. I love KISS since when I was 4 years old (Today, I'm 15 years old). Yesterday, I bought the Sonic Boom. It's WONDERFUL! The musics, the arts, and everything in this album is EXCELLENT! Please come to Brazil again! We are rockers and WE WANNA ROCK 'N' ROLL!!!! WE WANT KISS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was on the concert in Brazil (São Paulo) with my father. It was the best day of my life ! I hope see you again and again! If you come, I hope to meet you personally on the After Party! The Brazilian Kiss Army awaits!
Hot Nite in the Windy City
Subject: Hot Nite in the Windy City
From: Ray Proud on 11/12/2009
The Chicago Firehouse responds to a hot nite at the United Center on 11-6-09
Saskatoon Show
Subject: Saskatoon Show
From: Tim on 11/12/2009
I would like to say A Big thank you Paul. Gene Eric an Tommy for the Best show I have seen. This was my third show and it was the best, It was worth the three month wait and will never for get it. I bought a usb stick and i can listen to the show any time. I still get goose bumps just listing to it.
Thanks for being there Guys and see you next time.
The
Army Salutes You
Subject: The KISS Army Salutes You
From: tarabelle on 11/12/2009
Paul, Gene, Eric and Tommy-- THANKS SO MUCH for the support you guys have given to our US Armed Forces. It means so much as daughter of a Lt Col in the US Army (retired) and Granddaughter of a COL in the USAF (retired) ! HOOHA!
Lover in MN
Subject: KISS Lover in MN
From: Angela Gast on 11/11/2009
I HAVE LOVED KISS SINCE I WAS 4 YEARS OLD....I HAVE PICTURES OF ME WITH THE MAKEUP OF PAUL STANLEY ON JAMMIN TO THE MUSIC! I LOVE YOU GUYS! MY DREAM IS TO ONE DAY MEET YOU.
I ENTERED A CONTEST ON MY LOCAL RADIO STATION 101.7 SAUK RAPIDS,MN .....IT WAS A ''KISS IT FOR KISS'' CONTEST AND I WON TICKETS TO YOUR CONCERT IN MINNEAPOLIS,MN THAT WAS A DREAM COME TRUE TO SEE YOU GUYS! YOU KICK ASS! I WILL CONTINUE TO BE A DEVOTED FAN TIL I DIE! I HAVE SO MUCH KISS STUFF I DONT KNOW WHERE TO PUT IT ALL LOL. I LOVE YOU GUYS!
Nashville Concert
Subject: Nashville Concert
From: Lee Gann on 11/11/2009
Thank you KISS for coming to Nashville and putting on the best concert ever! It was nice meeting you all at the meet and greet.
winnipeg concert
Subject: winnipeg concert
From: stevewpg2009 on 11/11/2009
thanksfor a great show in winnipeg.My wife, 7 year old son and myself loved it! Our seats were nothing short of amazing.I purchased them as a kiss army member and could not believe how close we were to the stage.I think that every kiss fans dream is to be able to make eye contact with their idols and we were able to do that.Paul, gene and tommy were all within 10 feet of us and we will forever remember that night.Thank you from all of us.
concert of 10-29-09
Subject: concert of 10-29-09
From: Grant Young of Morrilton,AR on 11/11/2009
I think u guys are the most awsome band alive thanks fro the awsome concert in Little Rock, AR on 10-29-09
A lifetime of thanks!
Subject: A lifetime of thanks!
From: Harley on 11/11/2009
KISS helped raise me. From my first record purchased in 1977 to Sonic Boom, I never missed a release day, and managed to see you guys 26 times throughout the years. I even saw Tommy open for KISS with Black'N Blue. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Your music and spirit has put the wind in my sail for years now.
Harley
