Photos from the New York KISS Expo 2003

Although we didn't stay for both days of this years New York KISS Expo, we still had a blast. I went along to help Keith from KISS Shop with his tables. We almost everything we brought the first day on Saturday, so that left Sunday to run around New York. Definitely another well put together KISS Expo put on by Richie Ranno. Tons of people were in attendance.
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Bruce Kulick Comes Out of the Closet

Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick has been coming out of his closet. What does this mean to you? He has found some really cool KISS related and some non-KISS related items he wants you to have. You get the opportunity to purchase some of Bruce's most prized possessions before they are put up for auction never to be offered again.

Did you ever want that jacket that Bruce worn on the Revenge album? How about one of his vests used on tour with KISS? How about the pants he worn during KISS Unplugged? Now you can possibly own it! Over the summer Bruce is giving fans the opportunity to make offers on these items before they go to auction. His loss is your gain as some very cool and rare items are sold.


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TracerCode Makes KISStory at the 24th National Sports Collectors Convention

From: Bill Fleming - CEO TracerCorp
(Clarks Summit, PA, May 21, 2003) - You Wanted the Best and You Got the Best - The Hottest Band in the World... KISS! TracerCode, The Standard in Collectibles Authentication, announced today that it has signed the makeup-clad quartet KISS to be among the celebrity guests attending and signing at the 24th National Sports Collectors Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey, July 24-27, 2003. The band will dress for the occasion in their patented seven-inch heels, outrageous costumes and trademark makeup. Beginning at 1PM Saturday, July 26 the hard rock legends will take part in the most innovative autograph/memorabilia promotion in industry history. Fans can have their photo taken with KISS in a specially designed pavilion. Photos will be printed on the spot. Then, all four members of the band will autograph it. Finally, TracerCode will add its seal of approval, thus authenticating and documenting the entire event for the fan and collector. For the KISS ARMY, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime, unforgettable experience. TracerCode CEO Bill Fleming was beaming when he said; "We are just thrilled with the addition of KISS to the National autograph roster. They have sold millions of records and have millions of fans. To have them at the National involved in such a unique way will make this an event collectors will never forget." KISS is part of the first-ever group of premiere entertainment superstars to attend the National. The band will also be available to sign individual items after the photo shoot. Sports legends such as Ernie Banks, Troy Aikman & Bob Cousy will also be signing at the event, bringing collectors of all genres the widest selection of athletes and performers to choose from. Several autograph package deals can be pre-ordered at http://www.tracercode.com/, and autograph seekers do not even need to attend the event to have their items signed. For the latest information about the autograph pavilion, prices and guest list at the National, visit TracerCode on the web at http://www.tracercode.com/

 

Evansville KISS Expo

If you are going to the Evansville KISS Expo next week 6/7/03 stop by the KISS Shop table and say hello. I will be helping out Keith Leroux from KISS Shop throughout the day. Also will be taking pictures for the site, so come by in your best KISS garb. See ya then,

 

Bruce Kulick Grand Funk Guitar Pick

This is the current pick being used by Bruce Kulick with Grand Funk Railroad on their current tour. The pick is white with black imprint, featuring the Grand Funk logo on one side and Bruce's autograph on the other side. Hard to get, even if you are at a show.

$9.99 plus $1 shipping & handling in USA, outside the USA $3

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KISS at Wango Tango

Went to the Wango Tango 2003 Festival last weekend. Saw some really great performances by Christina Aguilera & Nelly. KISS also performed Detroit Rock City, Deuce, Love Gun & Rock & Roll All Nite. Couldn't get my good camera in, but took a few with a disposable. So here they are. Enjoy!
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Photos from the Transformer Release Party

Check out some of the photos taken at this recent event in Indianapolis, IN on April 26th. Really don't have the time to write a review, but the day included a Q/A with Bill Starkey Founder of the KISS Army, Q/A with Bruce Kulick, Guitar Clinic with Bruce and a performance by Mr. Speed.
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Kiss, Sanctuary Seal Deal For Label
Kiss is launching an imprint with Sanctuary Records, Billboard Bulletin reports. Kiss Records, to be announced today (May 5), will kick off with a new, two-disc live set, "The Kiss Symphony: Alive IV," which captures the band's Feb. 28 performance with the Melbourne Orchestra. A DVD and a pay-per-view television special chronicling the show are also expected.

The deal marks the end of Kiss' long association with Mercury/Universal, the final release of which was last August's "The Very Best of Kiss." As previously reported, vocalist/bassist Gene Simmons recently resurrected his Simmons Records label in partnership with Sanctuary.
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Music News Michelle Branch, Alice Cooper To Rock 'Summer Music Mania'

From: Eric Singer
Michelle Branch, Alice Cooper, The Ben Taylor Band, Fabolous, Brian
McKnight, Tyrese, and Monica will perform at the taping of Summer Music Mania 2003 at the Coors Ampitheater in Chula Vista, California on May 3rd.

The show will air on Fox-TV on May 22nd.

The ever-creative folks at Fox-TV have decided that Summer Music Mania 2003 will be spiced up with a celebrity bikini contest featuring Traci Bingham, Tiffany, Heather Tom, Susan Holmes, and Nikki Scheiler Ziering.


KISS Tribute CD
From: Alexx
Undressed is out now. RSR Music is proud to release the first and only tribute to KISS Unmasked featuring the hottest new artists like Shameless (with Steve Summers of Pretty Boy Floyd on Vocals), NASH (with Ex-members of Biohazard and Dope), The Torpedo Girls and Demon Drive from Germany), Tykoon (with Tommy Denander on guitars), Pretty Suicide (with the amazing Courtney on vocals) and many more.

Undressed features many different styles of musical intreputations of all the tracks included on KISS' 1980 release. This tribute offers an unique look at this often overlooked classic gem from KISS' original lineup. The CD features all 11 tracks from Unmasked + 5 Bonustracks. To check out the songs more about this amazing tribute and it´s bands, please visit www.rsrtribute.com

 

KISS Bobble Heads Klearance! All 4 for only $39.99!

• 8" tall
• Made of hand painted resin
• Detailed design
• Made in China

All four Bobble Heads. These are very hard to find now that Spencers is out of them. Outside the USA contact for shipping cost. Get them before you can't find them.

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