Like many Gen X rock music fans, I consider KISS to be the band that started me on my rock and roll journey. The music, the mystique and the showmanship all contributed to the intrigue. And though I never got the chance to see them before they “unmasked” themselves, my first KISS concert on the […]
Beyond Gene Simmons’ Ivory Tower…ROCK LIVES!
The moment that I heard Gene Simmons give his reasons for stating that “rock is finally dead,” I thought that he came off as clueless and elitist. After all, Simmons no longer embodies anything that rock is, or ever was, for that matter. Unlike Sammy Hagar, a musician who happens to also be an incredibly […]
That Metal Show – Season 13, Episode 10: Peter Criss, Richard Christy
MUSICAL GUEST: Richard Christy Christy is known by the masses for his work on The Howard Stern Show, but he is also an accomplished drummer. The guys talked about his reputation for not showering. He said that the longest that he’s ever gone was two weeks when he lived inside of a storage unit. Christy […]
KISS Finally Gets Due Respect from Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame
The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame (RRHOF) has infuriated hard rock music fans for years with their selection process. Despite a groundswell of support from their millions of fans, KISS had to suffer the indignity of being passed over by the RRHOF for 15 years. During the course of the past decade-and-a-half, the RRHOF […]
Three For Thursday: KISS, Rush, Van Halen
Three For Thursday featuring: KISS, Rush and Van Halen. The theme of the week is revealed below the last video. This week’s “Three for Thursday” songs: ARTIST: KISS SONG: “Naked City” ALBUM: Unmasked RELEASED: May […]
