On April 2, 1977, KISS played two shows at the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan. The late show has been available for years. But here is the rare 3:00 p.m. show for you to enjoy.
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KISS Rare Live Concert: Cobo Hall, May 1975
In May 1975 KISS performed at Cobo Hall. Below is rare footage from that concert. Enjoy!
Continue readingKISS Rare TV Footage: Gene Simmons 1978 In-Store Appearance
In 1978, KISS’ Gene Simmons made an in-store appearance at tape City in New Orleans to promote his KISS solo album. He was also in town to announce KISS’ appearance (ultimately canceled) at the 1979 Mardi Gras Endymion parade. Below is rare TV footage of this event for you to enjoy.
Continue readingKISS Live in Largo: November 1975 — Rare Full Show
Review: KISS – Off The Soundboard: Live At Donington 1996
KISS is set to release the next installment in their popular Off The Soundboard official live bootleg series with KISS – Off The Soundboard: Live At Donington 1996, recorded during the Monsters Of Rock Festival at Donington Park in England on August 17, 1996. But is it any good? Read on for my thoughts.
Continue readingKISS Releasing Reunion Tour Live Album June 10
On June 10, rock icons KISS will release the next installment of their popular Off The Soundboard official live bootleg series with KISS – Off The Soundboard: Live At Donington 1996, recorded during the Monsters Of Rock Festival at Donington Park in England on August 17, 1996. This is the latest in a series of live releases by the band and will be available to stream and download, with a 3-LP standard black vinyl set, a 2-CD set, and a limited edition 3-LP set pressed on 180g red vinyl available exclusively through the Official KISS online store and can be pre-ordered here. Read on for more details.
Continue readingRemembering Bobby Rydell
In 2016, I had the opportunity to attend Bobby Rydell’s book signing in Philadelphia, interview him a few months later, and then see him perform live in Atlantic City with Frankie Avalon and Fabian, meeting all three after the show. I’m very sorry to hear that Bobby passed away, he was a kind, talented, and positive force in the world of music. He may be gone, but his music will live on. Below you’ll find my interview with Bobby and my review of his live show.
Continue readingKISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Virginia Beach
Last year, KISS launched what can be best described as a line of official live bootleg albums. KISS Army collectors, like myself, have many of these live concerts in audio (and sometimes video) form. Nevertheless, getting an official release means the potential for improved audio quality or an updated mix. This year’s KISS Off The Soundboard archival live concert release is the band’s Virginia Beach show from July 25, 2004, during KISS’ Rock The Nation tour. It comes out this Friday, March 11. How’s the album sound and is it worth buying? Read on for my thoughts.
Continue readingMy Website: 10th Anniversary
I started this website in 2012, reaching just a few thousand people. As I head into 2022, which will be my site’s 10th year, I’m reaching more people than ever before. 2020 was my all-time best year for traffic, and this year I broke that record by 54%, reaching hundreds of thousands of people in 145 countries. Thanks to all of you who continue to read what I write. I really appreciate it. To celebrate, let’s take a look back at some of my favorite and most popular posts from over the past 10 years.
Continue readingPaul Stanley Folgers Coffee Commercial
If you’ve never seen it before, the long lost Folgers coffee commercial starring Paul Stanley of KISS is incredible! I think he does a fantastic job with the song, which makes me wonder why it never aired. But you be the judge. Watch the commercial below.
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