TOMMY THAYER Says 'Kiss Coffehouse' Shows 'The Uniqueness Of KISS And What It Promotes'

The Kiss Coffeehouse's fifth-anniversary party is going to be a rock 'n' roll celebration an "all-day-and-all-nite, rain-or-shine" rock 'n' roll party, with very special guests, KISS drummer Eric Singer and lead guitarist Tommy Thayer. KISS' official web site, KissOnline.com, will also be at this very special, and historic event, and KISS ARMY "the coolest band in the world" will perform a live "KISS" concert!

This is a very rare, and unique opportunity to meet both Eric and Tommy, together for the first time at the Kiss Coffeehouse, to talk to, to take photos with, and to sign autographs, as well as to take part in an intimate question-and-answer session with. All professional, high-resolution photographs taken with Eric and Tommy will be e-mailed to all fans purchasing either the Platinum or Double Platinum package within 1-2 weeks of the event.

This will be Kiss Coffeehouse's last anniversary party for the next five years! This very special and historic event is sure to sell out quickly! Tickets are limited, so if you want to be a part of Kisstory" and celebrate this very special, and historic milestone, purchase your tickets today. Tickets are available online only at KissCoffeehouse.com.

Speaking to TheSunNews.com, Thayer was asked how the extra interaction with fans, such as through the party this weekend in Myrtle Beach, remind him how the KISS name, concept, sound and look have remained a cultural touchstone for fans through the decades. "It just shows you the uniqueness of KISS and what it promotes," he said. "It's just an opportunity, now that we are off tour, to get together with some of our dearest and nearest fans, at a Kiss Coffeehouse. What other bands can say something like that?"

When asked if he had a favorite KISS song before he joined the group, and what was a tune he loved performing on stage from almost a decade on stage with the group, Thayer said, "I remember one of my first favorite KISS songs, from the first KISS album, in 1974. That was 'Black Diamond'. It's always been one of my favorite KISS songs. In live performance, I love 'God Gave Rock 'N' Roll to You'. It's actually more complex than other KISS songs. It's a very guitar-driven anthem, which I love."

Regarding what extra publicity the A&E series "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" and Simmons' role on Donald Trump's "The Celebrity Apprentice" provided for the band's continuing popularity, Thayer said, "Gene and Paul [Stanley] together have continued the KISS legacy for 40 years. You have to really tip your hat to both of them. Gene's TV shows have been very popular, and I think that has brought some awareness, too. Paul is producing the new KISS studio album. When it comes to the mission of what KISS is, looks and sounds like, he's more hands-on in that. Sometimes Paul doesn't say as much, and he keeps a lower profile, but that shouldn't conceal the fact that he's more of the driving force behind KISS."

The Kiss Coffeehouse is a specialty coffee retailer operating at Broadway at the Beach, an entertainment complex in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Its theme revolves around the band KISS, who own the franchise. A number of items from KISS' stage shows, such as costumes, are also on display at the establishment.

The Kiss Coffeehouse, which opened to huge crowds in the summer of 2006, features signature KISS coffees, including Kiss Army Blend and French Kiss Vanilla, the Kiss Frozen Rockuccino, cookies, brownies and other sinful sweets.

The grand opening of the store was attended by founding KISS bandmembers Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.

On July 9, 2006, Lisa-Holly Friedman and Ronald K Marukawa (two longtime KISS fans) were married on the premises, with Paul Stanley telephoning during the proceedings to wish them well.