KISS' TOMMY THAYER To Appear In 'Uncle Gene Wants You' Special

KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer will appear, along with bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, in a hour-long "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" special, "Uncle Gene Wants You", this Sunday night, May 20 at 9:00 p.m./8:00 p.m. Central on A&E. Inspired by the dedication and patriotism of the U.S. Armed Forces, Gene and Tommy record and perform a medley of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine anthems, culminating in a live performance for the U.S. troops at San Diego's Camp Pendleton.

KISS has announced a pair of shows for July — a July 20 show in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, and an appearance the following day at Rock Fest 2007 in Cadott, WI.