Letters

I have been a pretty loyal KISS fan since I was 14. I'm now 46. I'm not the avg fan. I'm gay, but still a pretty masculine KISS fan! I may be behind the times as far as the Family Jewels tapings go, but it just hit me in the gut to hear Gene and Shannon may, or maybe already have, split. I have to admit that I don't keep up with every detail of KISS news lately, but I don't miss a show or CD. I lost my partner of 17 years in Sept. Of 2007 to illness. The following November, I met Paul at the Wentworth Gallery in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and opened up to him. He seemed genuinely touched and spent a few minutes talking to me when others were waiting. I lost the love of my life. I hurt for Gene and Shannon watching the first episode tonight. They seem to have such a great dynamic and beautiful, funny, and adorable children! I guess what I want to share is that nothing, not even admitting you're wrong, changing your habits, or even getting married, can soften the Demon to your fans Gene. You seem to adore your family- you have already earned all the fans' respect. We don't care if you have girls around for your image. I would say that even if I were straight. Most the male fans have wives or girlfriends anyway. We want to see you. We also want to see you with the woman you love. As much as I want to continue seeing you in concert, I would rather see you and Shannon together. You guys have given so much to us fans, give something to yourself that will reward you far more than money, a beautiful wife and children. I kinda think your Mom would say the same. A loyal, domesticated relationship isn't going to soften you to us, we love you already! You may never read this, just thought I would share anyway. David Callaway Silverthorne, CO