Letters

Guys, I'm a long time, lucky Kiss fan from Indiana. I was in Terre Haute at the Hulman Center in 1976, at Roberts Stadium in Evansville in 1977 and 1996 and Reunion tour in Louisville. I've attended all the various Indianapolis shows and conventions to the State Fair Hottest show this past August. You guys are simply the most unparalleled performers ever! What role models for respecting our country, the military, our youth and families and for hard work and endurance! I wish to thank Gene for taking the time to answering my email some years ago about an explosion at Roberts Stadium back in 1977. He's an intelligent force of bravado and creativity unequaled on and off stage. I wish I could tell you about my career and your influences some time! I wish to thank Paul for signing my guitar at a convention in Indy. I'll never forget how he studied my guitar and handled it so carefully. During the Reunion tour at Louisville after the show, my wife and I were staying at the same hotel as the band. We were playing pool in the lounge area, and Paul was surrounded by many fans complimenting him. I really wanted him to know how I liked his special Black Diamond solo that night, but I had simply decided not to bother him. Well, we were shooting pool, and I looked up, and Paul, across the room, was smiling at us! Then, I was so embarassed that I didn't go see him. I was sort of starstruck and immobile at that point. Anyway, years later I want to thank Paul for his dignity, showmanship, skill, artwork and thoughtful stage comments. Not forgetting Eric and Tommy, thanks for all the hard work and talent each show and each cd. You guys make me proud, just showing how much you really care! Most of all, thanks for hanging in there despite all the inconveniences touring and performing can have on your lives. Your unselfish love for your work and the fans show in the most obvious ways! Take care and keep in touch! Chris I