Kiss

SHOOT ME.

I like Kiss.

:)

I was coming back to say something about Paul Stanley and "Live to Win" comes on.  (shrug)  I'll get to it later.

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It's obvious you liked KISS for the wrong reasons.[/QUOTE]

Well I hate Kiss for all the right reasons.

Queenzoners are certainly not Queen cultists. The way the band members have been torn apart by us in some of the discussions made me wonder if this really is a fan-site at all. But by and large we share a love for their music and like to discuss them, that's all. You just have to spend some time here and you'll soon realise that.

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[b]Zebonka12 wrote: [/b]

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[b]@ndy38 wrote:[/b]



As for Gene Simmons though, what a complete moron he is. Paul Stanley is way cooler!

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I wouldn't see Simmons as a moron.  Shrewd, perhaps...  opinionated, definitely ...  but not a moron.



 





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I think they're both resonsible for the success of the band. Gene seems to be the business mind. I may be wrong, because I dunno much about them frankly.

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[b]skip wrote: [/b]

"KISS Behind The Mask - The Official Authorized Biography"

Brian May, Queen:

"I like KISS a lot.  Queen were often compared to KISS at the time.  We were sort of counterparts.  They were the American version and we were the English version.  I think we went into it with slightly different ideas.  KISS came more from a presentation view to begin with and moved more toward the musical.  I think we probably started in the musical and worked more toward the presentation.  I have a great regard for KISS 'cause it's all-out.  They just had their vision, they had their dream, and they damn well went for it."
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I love Brian May with all my rock and roll heart, but that's just goofy.  He rattled off the same 'often compared to/American counterpart' stuff in reference to Journey. He's too much the thoughful, magnanimous English gentleman for his own good sometimes.  Unless I somehow completely missed KISS moving toward the musical.

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[b]skip wrote: [/b]

Wrong.

KISS' Alive/35 world tour 2008/2009:

Australia/New Zealand

March 16, 2008
Melbourne
Australia
Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit

March 18, 2008
Brisbane
Brisbane Entertainment Centre

March 20, 2008
Sydney
ACER Arena

March 22, 2008
Wellington
New Zealand
Rock2Wgtn

Europe

May 9, 2008
Oberhausen
Germany
König Pilsener Arena

May 11, 2008
Munich
Olympiahalle

May 12, 2008
Vienna
Austria
Wiener Stadthalle

May 13, 2008
Verona
Italy
Arena di Verona

May 15, 2008
Belgrade
Serbia
Tašmajdan Stadium (CANCELLED)

May 16, 2008
Sofia
Bulgaria
Akademik Stadium

May 18, 2008
Athens
Greece
Terra Vibe Park

May 22, 2008
Riga
Latvia
Arena Riga

May 24, 2008
Moscow
Russia
Olympic Arena

May 26, 2008
St. Petersburg
Ice Palace

May 27, 2008
May 28, 2008
Helsinki
Finland
Hartwall Areena


May 30, 2008
Stockholm
Sweden
Stockholms Stadion

May 31, 2008
Oslo
Norway
Vallhall Arena

June 1, 2008
Bergen
Koengen

June 3, 2008
Copenhagen
Denmark
Copenhagen Forum

June 4, 2008
Hamburg
Germany
Color Line Arena

June 6, 2008
Prague
Czech Republic
O2 Arena

June 9, 2008
Berlin
Germany
Berlin Velodrom

June 10, 2008
Mannheim
SAP Arena

June 11, 2008
Oberhausen
König Pilsener Arena

June 13, 2008
Castle Donington
England
Download Festival

June 15, 2008
Nijmegen
Netherlands
Arrow Rock Festival

June 17, 2008
Paris
France
Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy

June 18, 2008
Stuttgart
Germany
Schleyerhalle

June 21, 2008
Bilbao
Spain
Kobetasonik Festival

June 23, 2008
Zurich
Switzerland
Hallenstadion

June 24, 2008
Milan
Italy
Datchforum

June 26, 2008
Esch-sur-Alzette
Luxembourg
Rockhal

June 27, 2008
Nuremburg
Germany
Nuremburg Arena

June 28, 2008
Dessel
Belgium
Graspop Metal Meeting

United States

August 4, 2008
Sturgis
United States
Rock'n The Rally

August 29, 2008
Las Vegas
Pearl Concert Theatre

August 30, 2008
Lake Tahoe
Harvey's Outdoor Arena

August 31, 2008
Kelseyville
Konocti Harbor Amphitheatre

South America

April 3, 2009
Santiago
Chile
Estadio Municipal de La Florida

April 5, 2009
Buenos Aires
Argentina
River Plate Stadium

April 7, 2009
São Paulo
Brazil
Parque Anhembi

April 8, 2009
Rio de Janeiro
Praça da Apoteose

April 11, 2009
Bogotá
Colombia
Simón Bolívar Park

April 14, 2009
Lima
Peru
Estadio Nacional

April 17, 2009
Caracas
Venezuela
Hipódromo La Rinconada

North America

June 27, 2009
Milwaukee
United States
Milwaukee Summerfest

July 10, 2009
Sarnia
Canada
Sarnia Bayfest

July 11, 2009
Windsor
Colosseum at Caesars Windsor

July 13, 2009
Montreal
Bell Centre

July 15, 2009
Ottawa
Ottawa Bluesfest

July 16, 2009
Quebec City
Quebec City Summer Festival

July 18, 2009
Halifax
Halifax Rocks 2009

July 20, 2009
Orillia
Casino Rama

July 21, 2009

July 28, 2009
Paso Robles
United States
California Mid-State Fair

September 25, 2009
September 26, 2009
Detroit
Cobo Arena


September 28, 2009
Cleveland
Quicken Loans Arena

September 29, 2009
London
Canada
John Labatt Centre

October 1, 2009
Montreal
Bell Centre

October 2, 2009
Toronto
Air Canada Centre

October 3, 2009
Uncasville
United States
Mohegan Sun Arena

October 5, 2009
Boston
TD Garden

October 7, 2009
Oshawa
Canada
General Motors Centre

October 9, 2009
Uniondale
United States
Nassau Coliseum

October 10, 2009
New York
Madison Square Garden

October 12, 2009
Philadelphia
Wachovia Center

October 13, 2009
Washington
Verizon Center

October 16, 2009
Hampton
Hampton Coliseum

October 17, 2009
Greenville
Bi-Lo Center

October 19, 2009
Pensacola
Pensacola Civic Center

October 21, 2009
Tampa
St. Pete Times Forum

October 22, 2009
Sunrise
Bank Atlantic Center

October 24, 2009
Birmingham
Birmingham Jefferson Arena

October 26, 2009
Atlanta
Philips Arena

October 28, 2009
Nashville
Sommet Center

October 29, 2009
Little Rock
Verizon Arena

October 31, 2009
New Orleans
Voodoo Music Experience

November 6, 2009
Chicago
United Center

November 7, 2009
Minneapolis
Target Center

November 9, 2009
Winnipeg
Canada
MTS Centre

November 10, 2009
Saskatoon
Credit Union Centre

November 12, 2009
Calgary
Pengrowth Saddledome

November 14, 2009
Vancouver
General Motors Place

November 15, 2009
Seattle
United States
KeyArena at Seattle Center

November 17, 2009
Portland
Rose Garden

November 19, 2009
Sacramento
Arco Arena

November 21, 2009
Fresno
Save Mart Center

November 22, 2009
Oakland
Oracle Arena

November 24, 2009
Anaheim
Honda Center

November 25, 2009
Los Angeles
Staples Center

November 27, 2009
San Diego
San Diego Sports Arena

November 28, 2009
Las Vegas
Pearl Concert Theatre

December 1, 2009
Glendale
Jobing.com Arena

December 2, 2009
El Paso
Don Haskins Center

December 4, 2009
Austin
Frank Erwin Center

December 5, 2009
Houston
Toyota Center

December 6, 2009
Dallas
American Airlines Center

December 8, 2009
Tulsa
BOK Center

December 10, 2009
Kansas City
Sprint Center

December 11, 2009
Council Bluffs
Mid-America Center

December 13, 2009
Pittsburgh
Mellon Arena

December 15, 2009
Sault Ste. Marie
Canada
Essar Centre


Plus "Sonic Boom" world tour starting in 2010.




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Your fan credibility is on the line. I hope this wasn't copy and pasted.  [img=/images/smiley/msn/whatchutalkingabout_smile.gif][/img]

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[b]Zebonka12 wrote: [/b]

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[b]skip wrote:[/b]



 



KISS set the standard.  Everyone else followed their example.





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So it's okay for you to exaggerate (in a serious manner), but it's not okay for me to exaggerate (and be kidding)?

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[/QUOTE] I think the best thing about this is the way that you're taking such a hilarious band so seriously.

 



 



 



 



 



 

[/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] Hilarious band?

Great new studio cd.  Kicking ass across the world.

I know Brian wishes it was his band doing this.

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[b]Zebonka12 wrote: [/b]

You need to lighten up.  I don't think you're a dumbass - everyone needs a hobby, Kiss is obviously yours.
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[/QUOTE] Not everyone wants to worship at that altar though, buddy ... if they were perfect, then everyone would love them.  And I'm not a Queen cultist - I hate plenty of what Queen do. [/QUOTE]
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[/QUOTE] You would do well to not go around insulting people just because they have different (and informed) opinions than yours.  I like plenty of good music. [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]

Your posts prove otherwise.

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[b]@ndy38 wrote: [/b]

I'm indifferent towards KISS,  i've seen them life and they were just awesome.......so entertaining and over the top. It was crazy, and incredibly cool.

As for Gene Simmons though, what a complete moron he is. Paul Stanley is way cooler!
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Gene Simmons came to the U.S. when he was a boy.  He spoke no English.  He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree
in teaching and taught 6th grade English.

Yeah, he's a real moron. 

And yes, Paul Stanley is way cooler.

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[b]GratefulFan wrote: [/b]

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[b]skip wrote: [/b]



"KISS Behind The Mask - The Official Authorized Biography"

Brian May, Queen:

"I like KISS a lot.  Queen were often compared to KISS at the time.  We were sort of counterparts.  They were the American version and we were the English version.  I think we went into it with slightly different ideas.  KISS came more from a presentation view to begin with and moved more toward the musical.  I think we probably started in the musical and worked more toward the presentation.  I have a great regard for KISS 'cause it's all-out.  They just had their vision, they had their dream, and they damn well went for it."

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I love Brian May with all my rock and roll heart, but that's just goofy.  He rattled off the same 'often compared to/American counterpart' stuff in reference to Journey. He's too much the thoughful, magnanimous English gentleman for his own good sometimes.  Unless I somehow completely missed KISS moving toward the musical.


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I agree with Brian's comment .  Both bands basically played hard rock/rock and roll, wrote anthemic songs, and brought
some theatricality and drama to their stage shows.

The only thing Queen and Journey have in common is Roy Thomas Baker.

Go watch "KISS Unplugged", for example, to see what this band can do musically.

[QUOTE] [b]skip wrote:[/b] Your posts prove otherwise. [/QUOTE] It's all such a matter of life and death for you isn't it?  First of all I haven't given any indication of my taste in music in this thread, other than I like some Queen and bits of 70's Kiss. [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]Your turn to go quote-finding, buddy.  You haven't the foggiest idea of what music I listen to.  And even if you did it wouldn't change the fact that you approach such a trivial topic in a way that's so lugubrious I have to wonder if it's actually an act.[/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]I guess unless I say "I like everything Kiss ever did", you're just going to keep saying "yer taste in music sucks, you're close minded etc etc".   Y'know, musical preference is one of the most subjective and varied things a human being can have going for them ...  and if I didn't spend so much time listening to and playing music, you could be forgiven for your (frankly ridiculous) suggestion that I don't have a grounding in the topic. [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE] [/QUOTE]And, I say again ... we're allowed our own opinions.  Which aren't any < or > than yours.  QED.[/QUOTE]

Fuck off, Skip. You suck. Go kiss Kiss.

And I really thought I'd steered the topic in a more respectable direction.
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[/QUOTE](shrugs)  Haha.[/QUOTE]

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[b]Saif wrote: [/b]

Fuck off, Skip. You suck. Go kiss Kiss.[/QUOTE]

Sonny, does your mommy know that you write naughty words while using her computer?

Does YOUR mom know you still live in her basement?