Report: High School Friends Meet GENE SIMMONS, Plan KISS Tribute Concert

November 24, 2006

Diane A. Rhodes of The Press-Enterprise reports:

Sammy Bubley is a sophomore at Hemet High School. He likes rock and roll music and has a group of friends that share his love of rock band KISS.

Five of the teens met band member Gene Simmons last month in Riverside. About 3,000 people swarmed the Gottschalks fragrance counter at Riverside Plaza when Simmons made an in-store appearance promoting his new men's cologne.

Rosie Bubley, Sammy's mother, drove five of the teens to Riverside and said she was impressed with the attention that Simmons paid them.

"It was such a great experience," she said.

While waiting in line for the 3-hour autograph session by their idol, the boys sang "Rock and Roll All Nite" — probably the most recognized KISS song.

Cameramen for Simmons' reality show "Family Jewels" filmed the boys.

"We were the only people actually singing," said Sammy, 15.

"I love their music and their face paint," he said.

Read the rest of the report (and view pictures) at www.pe.com.

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