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08/19/2018

KISS ARMY ROCKS!

Thanks for sharing the photo, Taylor!

KISS - Made sure to see Paul Stanley’s paintings at Hard Rock (Wentworth Gallery Atlantic City) 🤘- Taylor Manley

08/19/2018

Book Signing: Eric Singer and David Frangioni

Join KISS' Eric Singer & sound expert David Frangioni for a conversation & signing of Crash: The World’s Greatest Drum Kits From Appice to Peart to Van Halen, Tuesday, August 21st at Mr Musichead Gallery in Los Angeles. The book features Eric Singer and Peter Criss drum kits.

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08/18/2018

KISS ARMY ROCKS!

All for the Love of Rock & Roll! Thanks, Alex.

Never tire of listening to the Hottest Band in the World KISS. - Alex McGreevy

08/17/2018

KISS FAN ART!

Amazing work, Cynthia! Thanks for sharing with us. Demon colored pencil drawing of Gene Simmons! It won a first place ribbon at our county fair art show. - Cynthia Casto
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08/17/2018

RIP ARETHA FRANKLIN

So sad, Aretha Franklin, the queen of soul has passed away. Our prayers and condolences to family, friends and fans.- Gene Simmons

There will NEVER be another Aretha Franklin. Only those inspired by her as they reach for the impossible. - Paul Stanley

08/16/2018

KISS KIDS ROCK!

Thanks to David Jett for sharing this photo of his son Tyler representing his favorite band at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
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08/15/2018

RIP JOHN LAURENT

We were saddened to learn of the recent passing of our friend John Laurent. Our deepest condolences and thoughts go to his family in these difficult times.

JOHN LAURENT

(Cadillac, MI) – John Laurent passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018. This marks a sad day in the history of the KISS Cadillac story. John was the Cadillac High School principal in 1975 when KISS came to Cadillac. He was instrumental in the decision making that led to the visit and became a legendary figure in the continuing story over the years. Without John's support the 1975 appearance of KISS in Cadillac would never have taken place.

KISS Cadillac fans will remember two of John's favorite remembrances of the KISS visit. In one he remarked about his efforts to unite different groups within the student body. He stated: “I had been trying to bring the student body together for a couple of years. KISS did that in one day.”

John is also remembered for a request he made before the 1975 concert. Knowing that Cadillac was a conservative town, he asked Gene Simmons to drop the blood spitting segment of the show. “Gene,” he said, “could you leave out the blood?” To which Gene replied: “Anything you want, John. No blood.”

John Laurent was 86 and was a KISS fan. More than that, he was a KISSTORY legend.

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