Letters

Hey KISS ARMY! What do you think about my new Gene Simmons Tattoo?? Amazing isn't it? Let's rock! - Jordi "The Professor" Ballera

After having his halloween decorations stolen over the weekend , an angel surprised him with tickets to see KISS in March at Mohegan Sun. - Paul faulkner

Unfortunately, I spent most of my life in a KISSless world although it was one of my Dad's favorite bands like any other kid growing up in the 70's. He passed away when I was seven years old in 1990, so I didn't get much of a chance to rock out to the classics with him. So, I never gave KISS much of a chance. Now, I have made a family of my own living Vietnam and I was finding a way to reconnect my dad to my daughter especially and your music has actually become a bonding experience for my whole family. My daughter (20 months) and my two Vietnamese step-sons (8 and 11) are crazy for KISS. They constantly ask to listen and watch you guys, especially Scooby Doo meets Kiss. My daughter Vada loves to bang on her drums and sing with her brother Bob "I Was Made for Loving you." Finally, my mom is from Mexico and my dad had taken her to watch KISS for the Creatures tour in San Antonio, Texas. Sometimes, when we would catch a song, she would always mention that she saw you guys for the final make-up tour for the era and remember going with him. When you guys announced the End of the Road Tour, I couldn't think of a better gift to her from my sister and me, then to take her with her granddaughter. I know she is going to lose it when she finds out I will be surprising her with her granddaughter. It's been over a year since I last saw her. Thank you guys for creating an amazing bond for my family. - Jaime Colon

Hi, It was 1983, I was 6 years old ... and my mom brought me to my first Kiss show. And it was epic! Maracana Stadium, RJ Brazil, in front of more than 200 thousand screaming fans. And now, here in Vancouver, it's time for my 2 lovely 6-year-old twin daughters to experience this magic from our 3rd-row seats. We wanted the best, and we got the best! Leo and Family ;)

Hi. I was at work and had to dress myself of one of the popular musicians. So I did this. Wasn't easy with the star to paint. - Taika Marttinen

I was DJing a outdoor Halloween street dance for the city of York when these Rockstars come walking by....So you know I just had to have a photo.check out the plates on my car. Dennis Michalski jr York,ne. "biggestkissfanever "

Dear Paul, Gene, Eric and Tommy: I am a full on 45-year fan and have seen you 39 times across the US. I salute the support you give to veterans. Along those lines I'm writing to ask if you would consider adding the men and women of the United States Merchant Marine to the group when you shout out your love. During WWII the only service that suffered more KIA than the USMM was the Marine Corps. During every conflict the US has been involved in the Merchant Marine delivered the bullets, blankets, beans and gas. The difference? We do it without fail and we can't shoot back. I've been a merchant mariner for 30 years, along with 8 years active service in the USN. Currently I am 20 years in to service with the United States Navy Military Sealift Command, rated as a Boatswain. (www.msc.navy.mil if you want to find out about us). We feed, fuel and arm the US Fleet at sea. Not looking for anything special, just inclusion. We are America's 4th Arm of Defense. Not in the same league as the armed service shooters, but we do play a real part. Just asking, fellas. Your final tour is a true harbinger of the passing of my youth. Sorry to see you go, but all good things come to an end. No doubt you all will go out beyond "on top" Thanks for listening and thanks for the ride. It's been a gas! William "Billy" Bushey Boatswain, Military Sealift Command

These girls are SO excited to FINALLY see you live! The older one was just too young back in 2012 to come see you, but she's been a fan since Day ONE!! Your music has gotten me through some REALLY tough times in my life and I just about cried when my teenage daughter had a rough day with friends and I found her locked in her room listening to you!! Thanks for the memories and the music!!!! - Yvonne Marchione

Kallie Crawford from SC, chose to do Gene as her pumpkin for the contest at school for her dad who is a huge KISS fan. - Timmy Crawford

Once Is Not Enough! Ready To Rock My Hometown Munich And Vienna! - Stefan Koller