Letters

KISS, I thought you'd like to know that ESPN has been playing "All For The Glory" during their SportsCenter highlight reel(s). Kool! Brian Kann Clarendon Hills, IL

Guys, When are you coming to the UK with your tour, we missed you at Madison Square Gardens this month by 2 days and will miss you by 1 day when you are in Vegas. My other half has been a KISS fan since the 70's and is devasted he has missed you twice this year. We hope to see you real soon over "the Pond".

"Allegro Coral & Orquestra - Sao Paulo", playing some classics of Rock with a 'Grand Finale' http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAvQTf2Cnh8 http://www.youtube.com/allegrocoral Thanks ! Marcio Augusto, Rafael Martins & Anselmo Marques

I am Adam Beres from Pasadena, Maryland. I am 11 years old. I want to thank KISS for autographing my painting at the Meet and Greet in Washington, DC. Thank you very much.

The presence of Kiss being at a local party even made the band take a backstage! I will send more pics as the come in! It was an awesome experience. We were unable to take our own pics being Kiss of course. U guys still Rock. m/ Denise

Hi, I bought premium seating for the Council Bluffs Iowa show on Dec. 11. I got awesome seats, 4th row center. I was wondering how they determine who to upgrade to the VIP Meet and Greet at each show? I have a KISS tattoo and will have a license plate off my car which says KISS FAN. I hope to get them to sign it! Rock on! Rob

"Do you understand now? Do you?" I screamed. He did. After 15 years of wondering about his father's odd obsession with KISS, my son Josh finally understood. As his Dad pumped his fists, jumped up and down on one unbroken foot and yelled "Strutter" at the top of his lungs it all made sense now, ruining all other concerts for him for the rest of his life. His adolescent self-conciousness forgotten for the moment, and rocking Paul Stanley warpaint we shared 2 1/2 hours of Rock and Roll Heaven at the BJCC. From the curtain drop to the final notes of Detroit Rock City it was pure KISS bliss. The band sounded loose but sharp, I could feel the drums in my balls and the guitars in my heart. The band had way too much energy for guys their age, and Paul's voice only got stronger as the show went on, not to mention the killer leads in a call and response with Tommy, who was the ultimate Spaceman, destroying those who came before him the same as he blew up a lighting rig with his rocket guitar. Eric Singer pounded the drums like a lion pouncing on an antelope. And Gene Simmons? He is still the ultimate badass bassist, he almost got the picture of his red footed pajamas from Family Jewels out of my head with his demonic presence. Almost. ( You just can't knock the very funny and warm show, that is how Josh started to become a fan). The light show was amazing, the huge video screen was gorgeous, and no one blows shit up like KISS, that was the most pyro I've ever seen at a KISS show, and that's saying something. As the millions of pieces of confetti rained down like snowflakes, the band raised 20 feet in the air during Rock and Roll All Nite, I found myself ruining my makeup a bit with a few grateful tears rolling down my cheeks. It's hard for me to believe that something that brought me such joy as an 11 year old is still a part of my life. As I stood there with my arm around my son, sharing the moment with him and 15,000 others, I felt so happy, so alive, and that just doesn't happen every day. Thank you KISS, thank you for being there during the good and the bad times, for giving me my own "happy place" when I've needed it the most. Thank you for giving me 30 years of knowing exactly who I am: a KISS fan.

You guys are amazing. I saw my first KISS show! I've been a fan over 20 years and got a chance to see you live! Almost front row seats, we were to the left of the stage up in first level. It was amazing, the songs, the fans, the show! I loved every second of it. Couldn't stop clapping, stomping, singing! You even made my night by playing my fave song, "Black Diamond". I even play guitar and someday hope to master the amazing licks in the song. You guys are my inspiration as an artist and writer. Never stop being your selves, You are amazing artists and people. I send so much love and appreciation to you all. ~Valerie in Tampa, FL

My daughter is a huge fan. All she wanted for her 13th birthday was to see her favorite band, Kiss. Thank you for making her dream come true. She was one of the little ones you acknowledged during the Sunrise, Fl show. She almost fell over when Paul flew right over us. What an awesome show! Hope to see you back in South Florida soon!

MY DAUGHTER MELISSA WELLS HANKS LAWRENCEBURG,KY. MADE ALL THESE KISS OUTFITS AND THEY WON THE CONTEST AT A PARTY LAST NIGHT. IT WAS AN 80'S PARTY AND I AM SO PROUD OF HER.