Letters

I was eight years old in 1978 when my brother and first cousin of five and six years older respectively introduced me to Kiss. I remember a poster in my girlie bedroom of a haunting silver and white with each band member's face in a corner and the band in the center and how in my young years that each of you seemed like something out of this world, not human, untouchable. You were my first band. "Kiss Meets the Phantom" was my first movie. As the years have passed, I have heard jokes and unkind comments about Kiss. However, I will never forget the magic you brought to my young years and how Kiss is literally an institution. I have come to love Gene Simmons although he scared the crap out of me as a kid. He is obviously a man of great character. Paul, you remain so beautiful and magical to this day. The appreciation you expresss for your fans is unparalled. "Reason to Live" is and remains my favorite song. The passion in the lyrics is more than I could ever describe. Thank you so much for all the wonderful years.