Letters

Gene, Paul, Eric, and Tommy- Greetings from the USS Bataan! My name is Captain Mike Beames with the United States Marines, and I am the Adjutant for the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, currently deployed on the Bataan. We have been deployed since March 2011, and we are scheduled to return home in February 2012. We have been assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet and U.S. 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility during this deployment, with port visits in Palermo, Italy; Palma De Mallorca; Souda Bay, Greece; and most recently Dubai, UAE. One of my favorite souvenirs from this deployment is a KISS T-shirt (Destroyer era) I bought during our port visit to Souda Bay. I have been a fan since 1989 when Hot in the Shade was released. I saw the band during the HITS tour in Fairfax, VA - my first concert. It was amazing. (On a side note, while I was majoring in Music Performance at West Virginia University, I had a chance to play with a percussionist named Brad Dutz during our annual percussion concert, who lists HITS as an album he played percussion on.) I also saw the band on the Alive 35/Sonic Boom tour in 2009 in Washington D.C. It was at this show that I purchased the Meet & Greet package and had the privilege to meet the band. I made it a point to thank Gene for all of the support towards the military. I think it's absolutely wonderful what you guys do and the support you give to the men and women in uniform. (I just missed the Camp Pendleton show in 2005, as I had just transferred to South Carolina the day prior.) Whenever things get a little rough during the deployment, I know I can always pop in my headphones, select any KISS album on my iPOD, and feel great in no time. I love the fact that I can crank up Carnival of Souls or Revenge while I'm working out in the ship's gym, or relax while listening to Unmasked or Dynasty. You guys are truly the best band in the world!!! Semper Fidelis, Mike

Heyy, Last sunday i went to the KISS expo in enschede. it was a three hour drive, but it was worth it! Eric was so kind, i was crying and he heard somone say that i was crying and he just keep looking at me! When i finaly stopt crying he came back from i dont know where so i asked : May i have a hug please? He gave me one and i cried again:$ Realy i count wish for a better day of my life... this was the best so far. My siter and I are gonna save money for a meet and greet whit everyboode:D hope i'll make it.. cause i dont earn much money XD. Wel i think this is it ! LOVE YOU KISS KISSes Miaa

Here is a great overhead shot of my KISS Stage..enjoy! Robert Jackson Official KISS Army Member #001387

Coverage of the KISS Kruise was the cover story of the October 20-26, 2011 edition of "New Times", a free publication covering local events in Broward and Palm Beach counties in S. FL.

hi eric thank you for giving me an autograph from you tuesday i have got a tattoo of it it was a lot of fun at the kiss expo in enschede(holland) i look forward to the next kiss world tour regards dennis palmen

Good afternoon or good morning or good night due to the time zone when you read this letter. I'd like you to do a tour in Portugal. Since your album Symphony Alive IV, I have tried to go see one of your concerts but without success. So I ask from my heart, come to Portugal, this is beautiful and I swear I'll be there to sing, jump, vibrate all around and it would be better if I was on stage. I await response. Hugs and keep at it. Eduardo

Hi there, here is the cover of the brand new KISS edition from German Rock Hard magazine. This KISS only magazine features 116 pages of classic and new interviews and 8 giant KISS cover poster. (debut cover, Dressed To Kill, Alive!, Destroyer, Love Gun, Dynasty, Creatures Of The Night and Sonic Boom) I bought 2 copies to hang all 8 poster in my KISS room. Greetings from Germany, Wolfgang.

Here is a Full cover version Of " I " From music from the Elder/ Check it out. All instruments, vocals and production done by me myself and " I ".

Revolver�s 100th issue doesn�t hit newsstands until December 13, but we�re previewing the cover right now on our Facebook page. The issue features our list of the 100 Greatest Living Rock Stars, 22 of whom appear on the cover, illustrated by esteemed artist Jason Edmiston. Identify all 22 rockers in the comments below and you will be automatically entered for a chance to win a year�s supply of Rockstar Energy Drink�that�s 12 cases of the flavor of your choice�plus a Rockstar backpack full of sweet swag! http://godsofthunder.blogspot.com/2011/11/gene-simmons-en-portada-de-la-edicion.html

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