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any KISS fans here?
i was just watching some old vids on utube. i checked out and compared the three drummers that they've had over the years.
i think Peter Criss was the best, back in the days of the original lineup. he had a rougher time, the new guys (Eric Carr and Eric singer) both had the help of electronic drum kits...
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| November 12, 2008, 15:42 |
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Re: any KISS fans here?
Not me, but the hubs is a fan, I've watched a bit of the A&E Channel Gene Simmons's show "Family Jewels"
Not a fan of Gene, I realize that what I'm seeing is mostly just "entertainer's persona"...but he's irritating as hell just the same.
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| November 12, 2008, 16:45 |
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Re: any KISS fans here?
Never really got Kiss. Although I did like Beth.
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| November 13, 2008, 11:39 |
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ashkats
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crystal falls, Michigan, US
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i had a bunch of them my brother stole em all and traded for something else
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| November 13, 2008, 13:32 |
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Jis4jugs
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Re: any KISS fans here?
Yeah, I try to Keep It Simple Stupid.
That's not something im trying to offend anyone with. So. don't take it wrong.  
her
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| November 13, 2008, 19:50 |
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Re: any KISS fans here?
They do have some good music, can't deny that.
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| November 13, 2008, 20:16 |
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Re: any KISS fans here?
Another thing I can say about them, they not only knew how to make music, they sure knew something about marketing too.
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| November 13, 2008, 22:05 |
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ashkats
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crystal falls, Michigan, US
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i kinda lost interest in them when they took off their war paint
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| November 14, 2008, 12:51 |
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Just saw Gene Simmons on a CNN interview about finance and the stock market....his analogies didn't make allot of sense but I got the gist of what he was saying and it was pretty good financial advice, I'd trust his advice there, the guy is totally obsessed with money and making more of it.
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| November 19, 2008, 22:50 |
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ashkats
64 / couple
crystal falls, Michigan, US
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Re: any KISS fans here?
i was watching that on TV one night about one of them merchandising the band way back when all the little kiss dolls and stuff like that . i guess they made a lot of money that way
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| November 19, 2008, 23:44 |
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yup. they sure do know how to make the money...remember i posted about "HOTTER THAN HELL" ketchup? wonder how much they sold?
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| November 19, 2008, 23:46 |
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lot2luv41965
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Re: Re: any KISS fans here?
QUOTE (ashkats @ November 14, 2008, 12:51)i kinda lost interest in them when they took off their war paint
I use to love KISS as well, but agree. Once the paint was off, they were like every other band. I too loved Beth. And I don't like the Family Jewels show, but do like the family jewels. 
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| November 21, 2008, 11:14 |
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Re: any KISS fans here?
Well, LandH....any KISS info and trivia to share? Save me some googlin'.....How did they decide on thier characters and make up? Did they always have this "bigger picture" as far as marketing themselves?
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| November 21, 2008, 22:34 |
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Re: Re: any KISS fans here?
QUOTE (Chazzy @ November 21, 2008, 22:34)Well, LandH....any KISS info and trivia to share? Save me some googlin'.....How did they decide on thier characters and make up? Did they always have this "bigger picture" as far as marketing themselves?
i got nothin'...drawing a blank right now... 
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| November 21, 2008, 22:46 |
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Re: any KISS fans here?
Better do your homework LandH....there will be a test on Monday, and you don't want detention do ya?
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| November 21, 2008, 23:07 |
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Re: any KISS fans here?
The band explains that the fans were the ones who ultimately chose their makeup designs. The "Demon" makeup reflected Gene's cynicism and dark elements, as well as his love for comic books. Paul Stanley became the "Starchild" due to his tendency to be referred to as the "starry-eyed lover" and "hopeless romantic." Ace Frehley's "Spaceman" makeup was a reflection of him wanting to go for a ride in a space ship and supposedly being from another planet. Peter Criss' "Catman" makeup was in accordance with the belief that Peter had nine lives due to his rough childhood in Brooklyn.
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| November 21, 2008, 23:24 |
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Re: any KISS fans here?
here's some trivia for you...
real names...
original members...
Paul Stanely a.k.a. Stanley Harvey Eisen (the Star Child)
Gene Simmons a.k.a Chaim Witz (the Demon-he's originally from Israel)
Peter Criss a.k.a. George Peter John Criscuola (the catman)
Ace Frehley a.k.a. Paul Frehley (the space cadet)
line-up changes...
Eric Carr (the fox) a.k.a. Paul Caravello replaced Peter Criss on the drums
Vinnie Vincent (the Ankh Warrior) a.k.a. Vincent John Cusano replaced Ace Frehley on lead guitar (a spot originally reported to be wanted by Eddie Van Halen)
the make up is removed....
Mark St. John a.k.a. Mark Norton replaces Vinnie Vincent on lead Guitar
Mark St. John becomes ill with reactive arthritis, and ultimately is fired...and replaced with Bruce Kulick (who kept his own name)
Eric Carr develops tumors on his heart, undergoes Chemo, cancer free, suffers from two cerebral hemorrhages, loses battle for life. dies on November 24, 1991, the same day as Queen's Freddy Mercury. replaced by Eric Singer a.k.a. Eric Mensinger
the original line up returns for a "mtv unplugged" session.
a reunion tour begins.
Peter Criss once again leaves the band, replaced by Eric Singer...followed by the departure of Ace Frehley again, to be replaced by Tommy Thayer....
is that enough to pass the test Chazzy?
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| November 22, 2008, 00:00 |
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Re: any KISS fans here?
ok, i admit it, i wiki'd the band... 
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| November 22, 2008, 00:02 |
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Re: any KISS fans here?
Hey, allot of cool info! Whatever the reason for doing things the way they did, sure paid off for them, there are thousands of fanatic KISS fans with entire collections off KISS memorabilia and collectables. Probably a good investment really.
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| November 22, 2008, 22:33 |
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Re: Re: any KISS fans here?
QUOTE (Chazzy @ November 22, 2008, 22:33)Hey, allot of cool info! Whatever the reason for doing things the way they did, sure paid off for them, there are thousands of fanatic KISS fans with entire collections off KISS memorabilia and collectables. Probably a good investment really.
oh, you mean the KISS ARMY???
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| November 22, 2008, 22:41 |
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Ah yeah, forgot about them really, the local FM station use to do KISS ARMY bumper stickers, decals, t-shirts with their call letters on them.
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| November 22, 2008, 23:32 |
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ashkats
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wow thats almost too much info but i could use some of that ketchup
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| November 23, 2008, 00:46 |
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Re: any KISS fans here?
at $8 a bottle, i think i'll pass....
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| November 23, 2008, 01:00 |
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