Monday, January 31, 2011

Kiss Ice Cream Wrapper On Ebay

The Australian Kiss ice creams from 1980 is one of the nicest Kiss products ever produced. For obvious reasons, you never find the actual ice cream for sale. But once in a while the ice cream wrapper is available. A wrapper in original condition is now up for auction at Ebay. Check it out here:

38 Years Ago Today

Today (January 31st) is an important day in Kiss history. This very day 38 years ago Kiss performed their very first show at The Coventry in Queens, New York.

Gene Suprised Over Gene Simmons Blvd

As reported earlier, Gene Simmons was honored by the Dallas city leaders a street named "Gene Simmons Boulevard". A few hours ago, Gene posted this comment on his Twitter page:

Shocked to learn from the city of Dallas, Texas that I have been honored with my own street -- Gene Simmons Boulevard. !!! Amazing.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Gene Simmons Receives The Key To Dallas

On Friday (January 28th) Gene Simmons received the key to Dallas from the city leaders. Gene was also honored with Gene Simmons Blvd. Watch footage from the local TV station WFAA here.



Friday, January 28, 2011

Gene Simmons Showcases Band In Canada

Gene Simmons has updated his Twitter page with this comment:

In Toronto - showcased many acts for my label, Simmons/Universal Records... Miss Emily, Dubbs, Courage My Love, 11past 1. And others.

Kiss To Play In Puerto Rico

It is now confirmed that Kiss will perform at Coliseo de Puerto Rico in Hato Rey, Puerto Rico March 12th.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Tommy Thayer Mentions New Kiss Album

Backstage Axxess has made a new interview with Tommy Thayer where he mentions that a new Kiss album will be recorded during the spring.
Tommy is quoted saying the following:
The great news is that we are going in the studio again in the next month or two". He also mentions that the album will be produced by Paul Stanley.
Watch the entire interview here.

Kiss Pop Figures

Gene And Arnold

Arnold Schwarzenegger held a keynote speech at Toronto's Sony Centre the day after Gene Simmons held his speech. Gene has now posted a picture on his Twitter page of them meeting each other. Gene also posted this comment:

Gov Schwarzenegger was in Toronto giving a Keynote Speech, the day after yours truly gave one at Toronto's Sony Center. The Gov was very inspirational. A self made man, who has scaled the heights. To be admired.

Gov Schwarzenegger was in Toronto giving a Keynote Speech, th... on Twitpic

Kiss Pet Accessories Coming

Kissonline reports that these pet accessories will be available through PetSmart in April. Of course your dog should wear a Kiss T-shirt!

Wednesday, January 26, 2011

Gene Simmons On Advertising And Marketing

The Canadian trade magazine Marketing Mag has published a brand new interview with Gene Simmons which you can find here: http://www.marketingmag.ca/uncategorized/gene-simmons-rocks-advertising-week-21746
They have also published this short video interview.

Gene Simmons In Toronto

The signature Jimkiss has published some Twitter photos from Gene's keynote speech yesterday at the Sony Centre in Toronto. Check them out here.
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Live from Toronto. Mr Gene Simmons standing just feet away fr... on Twitpic

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Kiss Goes Reggae

This one is over a year old but I just found it and I think it’s really good. A guy called Andy Rehfeldt has done some new versions of famous songs using the original vocal recordings with new music in a different genre. Check out Detroit Rock City as a reggae song!

New Canadian Gene Simmons Interview

The Canadian newspaper The Star has published a new interview Gene Simmons. Check it out here: http://www.thestar.com/business/article/926532--inside-the-mind-behind-kondoms-kaskets-and-kiss-slurpees

Kiss Show In Florida Added

It is now confirmed that Kiss will perform at Hard Rock Live at The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida March 17th. Tickets will be released Thursday (January 27th). Fan club members can buy tickets today (January 25th).

Monday, January 24, 2011

1998 Sean Delaney Interview Published

Michael Brandvold who has worked with Kiss Otaku and Kissonline has published a previously unheard 17 minute long audio interview with Sean Delaney from mid-1998. Check it out here: http://michaelbrandvold.com/blog/2011/01/1998-interview-with-the-fifth-member-of-kiss-sean-delaney/

Gene Simmons In Toronto

Tomorrow (January 25th) Gene Simmons will once again hold a speech in Canada. Gene has published this Twitter comment regarding the event:

If you live in and around Toronto, come out to the Sony Centre on Jan 25th for my Keynote Speech.

Friday, January 21, 2011

Paul Stanley's paintings

Wentworth Gallery has published photos of all Paul Stanely's paintings and sculptures. You can find all 67 pieces of art here: http://www.wentworthgallery.com/showart.asp?header=maingal&dept_id=1&page_state=NEW&method=picture&artist=STANLEY,%20PAUL

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Happy Birthay Paul!

Today (January 20th) we say HAPPY BIRTHDAY to the world's greatest show man Paul Stanley who celebrates his 59th birthday!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Gene Simmons At The Golden Globe Awards

Daylife has posted photos of Gene Simmons attending the Golden Globe Awards together with his children Nick and Sophie. Check the photos out here: http://www.daylife.com/photo/05ZX1AdfIb7UD

Eric Singer On New Kuni Album

January 20nd sees the Japanese release of the new album with the Japanese guitarist Kuni Takeuchi and his band KUNI. The album will be released in the US February 1st. Eric Singer is featured as the guest drummer. Other guests include John Corabi, Gilby Clarke and Billy Sheehan. The album can now be pre-ordered at Amazon.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Gene Simmons In Canada

Gene Simmons has updated his Twitter page with these new comments:

11 hours of flying! Got up 4:45 am with Miss Tweed. Airport at 8 am...but forgot my passport. Ran back, got it & made the flight....

LA to Toronto. Then flew to smaller city, & drove the rest of the way for a Speaking Engagement in Moncton/New Brunswick.

More Photos Of The New Vinnie Vincent Guitar

Even more photos of the new Vinnie Vincent model guitar which was unveiled at the NAMM show in Los Angeles this weekend can be found here: http://iheartguitarblog.com/2011/01/namm-2011-vinnie-vincent-model-guitar-by-guitarmageddon.html

Friday, January 14, 2011

New Vinnie Vincent Model Guitar

The first photos of the new model guitar from Vinnie Vincent have now been published. Check them out here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/51276135@N02/

Kiss To Play In Houston

Kiss will perform at the Houston Rodeo March 15th. Tickets will be released today (January 15th).