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Gene Simmons Family Jewels will film portions of the event

By Ryan White

Having enjoyed a few afternoons at The Reserve back in the old Fred Meyer Challenge days, the one thing I always thought the course lacked was Gene Simmons.

More Gene Simmons would fix a lot of golf courses. If I could, I send Gene Simmons to the Masters, because nothing needs a shot of Simmons more than Augusta National.

The Reserve isn't nearly as stuffy, but, still ... Gene Simmons. There's always a chance he'll bring MiniKiss to caddie.Gene Simmons Family Jewels will film portions of the event

By Ryan White

Having enjoyed a few afternoons at The Reserve back in the old Fred Meyer Challenge days, the one thing I always thought the course lacked was Gene Simmons.

More Gene Simmons would fix a lot of golf courses. If I could, I send Gene Simmons to the Masters, because nothing needs a shot of Simmons more than Augusta National.

The Reserve isn't nearly as stuffy, but, still ... Gene Simmons. There's always a chance he'll bring MiniKiss to caddie.

If you, like me, have always hoped to see Gene Simmons, the world's foremost expert on marketing and long tongues, play golf, you're in luck -- he'll be at The Reserve Aug. 1 and Aug. 2.

Courtesy of the folks at Pacific University:

KISS icon Gene Simmons joins Legends Golf Classic's star-studded lineup at The Reserve on August 1, 2

Band's founding member joins lead guitarist and tournament host Tommy Thayer for fourth annual concert & tournament to benefit Boxer Athletics

KISS founding member Gene Simmons will join the band's lead guitarist, Portland-area native Tommy Thayer, for Pacific University's 2010 Legends Golf Classic, hosted by Thayer on August 1 and 2 at The Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club in Aloha.

Producers from A&E's hit television series Gene Simmons Family Jewels will film portions of the event to chronicle golf novice Simmons' attempt at the sport.

Prior to hitting the links on Monday, Aug. 2, Thayer will partake in a private concert on Sunday night with other celebrity musicians on hand, led by bassist and vocalist Jack Blades (Night Ranger, Damn Yankees). Joining Blades and Thayer on stage will be Mark Bryan (Hootie & the Blowfish), Ray Kennedy, Johnny Lee and Danny Seraphine (Chicago).

Festivities begin Sunday afternoon with a silent auction, followed by dinner and a live auction attended by many other celebrities in addition to the musicians. Actress and sportscaster Lisa Guerrero, whose credits include Sunset Beach, Monday Night Football and The Best Damn Sports Show Period, will serve as the day's master of ceremonies. Items available for bid include sports and music memorabilia, vacation trips and special concert opportunities.

The scene shifts from the clubhouse to the links on Monday, Aug. 2, as the celebrities join patrons for a putting contest, professional clinic and 18 holes of golf on two of the Northwest's premier courses.

In addition to the musical talent, other participating celebrities include acclaimed actor Clint Howard, NFL greats Eric Dickerson and Leroy Irvin; Major League Baseball stars Chili Davis, Scott Erickson and Chuck Finley; former Oregon football coach and current ESPN analyst Mike Bellotti, PGA professionals Jason Allred and Tommy Masters and World Long Drive Champion Sean Fister; and LPGA professionals Perry Swenson, Amber Prange and Angie Oberholser.

Team and individual reservations for the Legends Golf Classic are still available, but filling up quickly. To register, go to www.pacificlegendsgolf.com or call (503) 352-2211.

"Forget the white picks! These are the Collectors' Collectibles!" -- Paul Stanley

You rocked with KISS on the historic Sonic Boom Over Europe Tour. Now own the ultimate tour collectible - KISS commemorative city tour guitar picks! For the first time ever, limited-edition KISS city picks were made for each tour stop. These special KISS picks feature the country's flag with KISS logo, city and date of show on the front side and band member's signature on the back.

Only a very small quantity of these KISS city tour picks are left from each show and are now available exclusively at KISSpickworld.com

"The new custom tour city guitar picks are a special addition to our usual arsenal of KISS picks. We had just a few to throw out onstage each night of the European tour. I told my guitar tech to save a couple for me!" - Tommy Thayer

Each pick is limited to a maximum of only 200 made, and they will never be made again! The only remaining picks are the ones that were not thrown out to the crowd by KISS or kept by the band members for their own collections. To put how limited these picks are in perspective, note that a normal KISS tour pick is produced by the thousands, and in some cases, tens of thousands during the course of a tour."Forget the white picks! These are the Collectors' Collectibles!" -- Paul Stanley

You rocked with KISS on the historic Sonic Boom Over Europe Tour. Now own the ultimate tour collectible - KISS commemorative city tour guitar picks! For the first time ever, limited-edition KISS city picks were made for each tour stop. These special KISS picks feature the country's flag with KISS logo, city and date of show on the front side and band member's signature on the back.

Only a very small quantity of these KISS city tour picks are left from each show and are now available exclusively at KISSpickworld.com

"The new custom tour city guitar picks are a special addition to our usual arsenal of KISS picks. We had just a few to throw out onstage each night of the European tour. I told my guitar tech to save a couple for me!" - Tommy Thayer

Each pick is limited to a maximum of only 200 made, and they will never be made again! The only remaining picks are the ones that were not thrown out to the crowd by KISS or kept by the band members for their own collections. To put how limited these picks are in perspective, note that a normal KISS tour pick is produced by the thousands, and in some cases, tens of thousands during the course of a tour.

There is also a bonus guitar pick for each city that includes a KISS concert photo and signature alternating between Paul or Gene's. Collectors will also note that this is the first tour in KISStory in which KISS has used the German KISS logo on their tour picks!

"I love the way these picks look! What a great souvenir from each show. I threw these out every night when we'd come out to bow before the encore." - Eric Singer

Paul Stanley's guitar tech, Fran Stewart, told us that once people realized how rare these picks were, local crew and stage hands were taking them from the mic stands before KISS hit the stage. The techs then resorted to handing the picks directly to the band members while they were on stage to keep them from being stolen.

Because these picks are in such demand, we expect bootleg versions will soon be circulating. Be sure to order directly from KISSpickworld.com to guarantee you'll receive an authentic KISS city pick, Only the genuine KISS city tour picks include a bonus, foil-embossed KISS Tour Guitar Picks collectible card, featuring the corresponding country's flag and a statement of authenticity. These beautiful cards are collectibles in their own rights.

KISSpickworld.com was launched to give fans and pick collectors a central place to purchase genuine collectible KISS tour picks without fear of buying fake or bootleg picks.

"Straight from the KISS stage to you...the ultimate KISS Tour guitar picks!" - Gene Simmons