Letters

Dear Kissonline, My family just got back from the Greenville, SC show, and we were totally blown away! As I said before, I went to my first Kiss concert in 1977 in Columbia, SC, and now the circle is complete. In 2009 to took my whole family to see Kiss for the first time. My eight year old, my eleven year old, and my wife were in awe. They simply could not believe the show. It was as Kiss says, "Larger Than Life"! I went to the Meet and Greet before the show and it was absolutely worth every penny. I waited fifty years for this, and I was not disappointed! Paul recognized me from the art shows. Gene was laid back and said, you just wait. We'll give you a show you won't forget! Tommy and Eric were as nice as they could be. Dean and his whole crew made it a very enjoyable experience. Kiss spoke to every one, signed autographs, and had their pictures taken with everyone. I met Doc, and he was as nice as he could be. I had my picture made with him, and after the show, he gave both my kids a Paul Stanley guitar pic. WOW! As far as the concert goes, it doesn't get any better! I love the fact that they changed the set list around. My kids enjoyed DOCTOR LOVE-"this ain't no dr. pepper"-as Paul said, and "SHOCK ME" was fantastic! I love Ace, but Tommy did the song justice! Eric played his heart out! I love watching his drum platform jump up and down because he was playing the drums so hard! I love the double bass. Gene and Paul were showmen 110%! You could tell Gene and Paul gave it their all! I don't know if the crowed was as loud as they would have liked, but I lost my voice trying! This show was so good musically, that I bought the live 2 CD set after the show. Worth every penny as well! I will tell you this. I am going to see Kiss again in 2010!!! I enclosed some pictures from the show. I hope you enjoy. God bless and keep Rockin, John Upshaw Downs, Jr. and family