Letters

Dreams do come true! One of my biggest dreams as a farther was to take my son, Collin, to a Kiss concert and have him experience the visual assault from a live Kiss concert. Well last night in Houston, Texas that dream came true for my thirteen year old son Collin as he watched with amazement a rock and roll, Barnum & Bailey circus on steriods! What is truly ironic is that when I was thirteen years old each Saturday I would ride my bike down to the local record store to check out the latest albums. Little did I know this Saturday morning at the record store would change my life forever. As I was looking through all of the latest albums-- there it was Kiss Alive! and I could not believe what I was seeing on the cover shot. It totally captivated me and somehow I had to get a copy of that album. Not ever hearing of Kiss or any of their songs, I went home and cut grass and did chores so I could earn enough money to purchase the album(since it was a double LP!). Ever since then until now Kiss has been a huge part of my life as well as an inspiration. What is also ironic is that leading up to the concert my son Collin was somewhat "lukewarm" about going to the concert. We watched as many dvd's from my library as possible so he would have some small idea of what it was going to be like at the show. I can honestly say now that he has experienced a live Kiss concert first hand his enthusiasm for Kiss has never been greater. This is what is unique about Kiss since the early 70's when their album sales were modest, but those that went to the live Kiss concerts truly understood their intensity and showmanship. That is what made Alive! the best live album of all time. Last night's set list was incredible! Opening with Sonic Boom's "Modern Day Delilah" and then going back to their roots with "Deuce", "100,000 Years", "Black Diamond" and everything in between. But the best part of the evening was when Paul was waiving the American flag and honoring the troops and acknowledging that we live in the greatest country on earth. It brought a tear to my eye when Paul had everyone put their right hand on their heart and recite the Pledge of Alligence. Paul, Gene, Tommy and Eric-- thanks for your efforts and recognition to the troops of this country that keep America free. Without them we would not be where we are today. Thanks for 35 years of memories, good times, and a group that you can believe in that never, never, disappoints!! Everytime I go to a Kiss concert I say to myself it can't get any better but somehow each time Kiss keeps "raising the bar" on the show. Thanks for giving my son the concert experience of a lifetime and making one of my dreams come true. I truly look forward to the next 35 years of Kisstory!!!