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Report: Former KISS Manager Busted After Ten Years On The Run
Andy Geller of The New York Post reports that former KISS manager Jesse Hilsen was exposed Wednesday (June 23) as a $2 million deadbeat dad — New York City's worst. Hilsen, 64, once a top East Side shrink, was busted in the Catskills Saturday night after 10 years on the run, the feds said. Hilsen, ....June 24, 2004
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Asshole
Somebody, please, somewhere, tell this repulsive, greedy man to shut the fuck up already. After years of listening to his bullshit about everything from women to money to politics, all the while watching him take the once great name of KISS and, along with his partner Paul Stanley, drag it through t...June 24, 2004
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A Former KISS Army Soldier Compiles List Of Worst Moments In 'KISStory'
The Pitch writer Geoff Harkness, a self-proclaimed reformed KISS fan, has compiled a list of his ten worst moments in KISStory. Harkness, who, by his own admission, hasn't been able to stomach the self-proclaimed "hottest band in the world" for years, writes: "Today, KISS has become the worst possib...June 23, 2004
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KISS/POISON: Seattle Gig Cancelled
Wednesday night's (June 23) KISS/POISON at the White River Amphitheatre in Seattle has been canceled, according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is fighting a sore throat and fever and was advised by doctors not to perform, according to the report. White River is...June 23, 2004
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Producer EDDIE KRAMER: Classic Rock Auction Details Revealed
Backstage Auctions has announced The 2004 Classic Rock Auction, featuring the private collection of Eddie Kramer. The auction begins on July 18, 2004 and runs for two weeks. Eddie Kramer is one of the most renowned and respected record producers in music, spanning a career of more than four decades,...June 21, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS Films Cameo Appearance In Country Video: Photos Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons filmed a cameo appearance in the new video from country artist TRICK PONY on Thursday (June 17) at the Heartland Mansion in Las Vegas, Nevada. The video, for the track "The Bride", features Simmons in the role of the "whore priest," according to a message on Gene's...June 20, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS Interviewed By Australia's 'So Fresh': Video Available
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was recently interviewed by the Australian weekly TV program "So Fresh" airing on Network Nine. Watch the interview online at this location (Real Media). As previously reported, Simmons' long-awaited sophomore solo album, "Asshole", sold 12,913 copies in its first...June 17, 2004
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VELVET REVOLVER Enter Billboard Chart At No. 1, GENE SIMMONS Lands At No. 86
VELVET REVOLVER's "Contraband" sold 256,264 copies in the U.S. during its first week of release to debut at No. 1 on next week's The Billboard 200 chart. Meanwhile, the long-awaited sophomore solo effort from KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, "Asshole", registered a first-week tally of 12,913 to l...June 16, 2004
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KISS: Set List For U.S. Tour Opener Revealed
KISS kicked off their "Rock The Nation Tour" with POISON last night (June 10) at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre in San Antonio, Texas. The group's complete set list for the show was as follows: 01. Love Gun 02. Deuce 03. Makin' Love 04. Dr. Love 05. C'mon On And Love Me 06. Cold Gin 07. ...June 11, 2004
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Review: GENE SIMMONS' 'Asshole' Has Slight Odor
Darryl Sterdan of the Winnipeg Sun reviewed Gene Simmons' new solo album "Asshole", giving it 2 1/2 out of 5 stars. Sterdan writes: "Unfocused and misguided, this 13-song vanity project finds the God of Plunder vainly trying yet again to escape his arena-rock straitjacket by pin-balling between styl...June 7, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS: ACE FREHLEY Is Not Allowed To Be In KISS
On the eve of the release of his long-awaited new solo album, "Asshole", KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons spoke to Billboard magazine about the group's impressive legacy. The following are some of the highlights of that interview: Billboard: How do you respond to people who say the band isn't real...June 6, 2004
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GENE SIMMONS Is Looking For New York's Biggest Assholes
To celebrate the release of his brand new album, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons will be throwing an "Asshole" party in New York City. The party will be held at Ruby Falls in New York City on Tuesday, June 8 from 7:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. He is inviting 25 lucky winners to attend the party ...June 5, 2004
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UNEARTHED: Former ICED EARTH Members' New Demo Available For Purchase
UNEARTHED, the new band formed by former ICED EARTH members Gene Adam (vocals),Dave Abell (bass),and Mark Prator (drums),along with Bill Owen (guitar) of the pre-ICED EARTH band PURGATORY, are currently making their two-song demo available for purchase. Copies can be obtained for $10 plus shippin...June 3, 2004
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KISS: VH1 Classic's 'Headline Act' To Premiere Next Week
VH1 Classic "Headline Act" presents KISS premiering on Monday, June 7 at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The half-hour block features an interview with KISS frontmen Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley from the VH1 Classic studio as well as classic KISS videos from their history-making career. Simmons and Stanle...June 3, 2004
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Former MEGADETH Guitarist Comments On GENE SIMMONS' 'Anti-Muslim' Controversy
Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman has commented on the controversy surrounding KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons' recent comments which were seen by some as anti-Muslim. Asked by a fan in the "FAQ" section of his web site how people should react to Gene's opinion and if they still need to re...May 29, 2004