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On this day in KISSTORY - July 25, 1980 - We played our first-ever concert with Eric Carr at the Palladium in New York City.

On this day in KISSTORY - July 22, 2003 - The KISS Symphony: Alive IV album was released. The live album features the band performing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.  All tracks were recorded at Etihad Stadium (formerly known as Telstra Dome) in Melbourne, Australia, on February 28, 2003. 10,000 limited numbered copies were also released on vinyl in the US.

On this day in KISSTORY - July 21, 1976 - KISS released The Originals, a 3-record set containing the first three albums: KISS, Hotter Than Hell and Dressed to Kill. The paper sleeves holding each LP were duplicates of the original album covers. The set included  a 16-page history booklet, a color KISS ARMY sticker, and six trading cards.

On this day in KISSTORY - July 20, 2012 - We kicked off 'The Tour' with Motley Crue in front of over 20,000 fans at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia.

Set List:

Detroit Rock City / Shout It Out Loud / I Love It Loud / Love Gun / Firehouse / War Machine / Shock Me / Hell or Hallelujah / God Of Thunder / Lick It Up / Black Diamond / Rock And Roll All Nite

Here's "Detroit Rock City" from the show:

On this day in KISSTORY - July 20, 2007, Mayor Bosbous proclaimed KISS Appreciation Day in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan! The band was given the keys to the city for their contribution to the music industry, commitment to their craft and undying devotion to their fans.

The Gene Simmons Band opens their Europe Tour on July 27th at the Kuopiorock Festival in Finland!

Full dates & ticket links at www.genesimmons.com/gene-simmons-band-tour.