Photo: Gene Simmons at Choctaw Grand Theater
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Grey Splatter Studios amazing KISS stop motion video!! Enjoy!!
By Dan Pennington / Durant Democrat
Three-thousand fans from all over the United States converged on Choctaw Casino Resort Friday night for rock and theatrics.
These fans expected some of rock�s wildest moments and KISS delivered it at the Grand Theater.
Explosions, fire-breathing characters, pyrotechnics and over the top showmanship, along with KISS� signature rock music had every fan screaming.
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley formed KISS 43 years ago and they show no sign of slowing down.
Each member commanded the stage in black, white and silver makeup in disguise.
Simmons is the Demon character, while Stanley is the Starchild.
Drummer Eric Singer is the Catman, and Tommy Thayer is Space Man.
The foursome pounded out hard rock continuously for two hours as the fans were on their feet for the entire show.
The band has so many recognizable tunes that everyone heard a favorite.
The huge continuous explosion of confetti, streamers, and smoke made it hard to see the performers at times.
The night ended with KISS sounding their monster hit, �I was made for loving you� and the rock anthem �Rock and roll all night.�
Thank you, KISS ARMY Durant! You rocked last night at Choctaw Casino! We love you!
Photo by Dean Snowden
Photo by Keith Leroux
KISS Kids were out in full force at last night's KISS show at Choctaw Casino in Durant, Oklahoma. Everyone looks great!
We're looking forward to seeing everyone at the show at Choctaw Casino in Durant!
Thanks to John Erigo for sharing this photo with us! It's the digital KISS concert poster at the Casino.
Note from Children's Hospital of Nevada
Last week, one of our patients, Dilan Kohn got his final wish. The critically ill 17-year old desperately wanted to meet and hang out with the infamous Gene Simmons from the band "KISS". Mr. Simmons had not only been Dilan's idol, but also his inspiration growing up. A big UMC thanks to the PICU Nursing staff along with the Child Life Specialist, Sarah Castiel, in making this wish possible. Mr. Simmons was sent an email request last Thursday afternoon and flew into Vegas the next morning. He showed up with a big bag full of signed memorabilia just for Dilan. The two hung out, shared stories and laughed together for well over an hour while staff looked on with tears in their eyes. Thank you Mr. Simmon's for making this wish come true just in time. Unfortunately Dilan passed away peacefully a couple days later.
Today's the day! Grand Opening Celebration with KISS at new Rock & Brews in Oklahoma City.