| Rockin' News for September 28, 2009 |
Kiss opened the U.S. portion of its Kiss Alive 35 tour by recreating
its breakthrough "Alive!" album in the place it was made -- Cobo
Arena in Detroit Rock City.
As its done throughout the year, the group dedicated its main set
on Friday to 1975's gold "Alive!," playing all but two of the set's
16 songs ("Firehouse" and "Rock Bottom" were excerpted) and
altering the running order slightly to close with "Rock and Roll All
Nite." "Deuce" started the two-hour and 20-minute show amidst
booming pyrotechnics, and the set list treated members of the Kiss
Army, who packed Cobo to the roof for opening night, to deep cuts
such as "Got to Choose," "Nothin' to Lose," "Parasite" and
"Watchin' You," as well as drum and guitar solos by Eric Singer and
Tommy Thayer, respectively, and an extended version of "100,000
Years" that culminated in a call-and-response between Paul Stanley
and the crowd.
its breakthrough "Alive!" album in the place it was made -- Cobo
Arena in Detroit Rock City.
As its done throughout the year, the group dedicated its main set
on Friday to 1975's gold "Alive!," playing all but two of the set's
16 songs ("Firehouse" and "Rock Bottom" were excerpted) and
altering the running order slightly to close with "Rock and Roll All
Nite." "Deuce" started the two-hour and 20-minute show amidst
booming pyrotechnics, and the set list treated members of the Kiss
Army, who packed Cobo to the roof for opening night, to deep cuts
such as "Got to Choose," "Nothin' to Lose," "Parasite" and
"Watchin' You," as well as drum and guitar solos by Eric Singer and
Tommy Thayer, respectively, and an extended version of "100,000
Years" that culminated in a call-and-response between Paul Stanley
and the crowd.
| Kiss Kicks Off 'Alive 35' U.S. Tour In Detroit Band returns to legendary venue which spawned classic 1975 Alive! album |
Sans "Firehouse," meanwhile, Gene Simmons did his usual fire-breathing act during "Hotter Than Hell."
The Detroit show also unveiled Kiss' new stage -- which Stanley told Billboard.com is "the widest, biggest stage we've had," featuring a
massive HD screen above it, three levels of lighted cubes at the rear and two video screens and huge Kiss Army banners flanking it. Hydraulic
lifts brought the band members up from below the stage level at the beginning of the show and lofted them above the crowd while confetti
swirled and more pyrotechnics exploded at the end of "Rock and Roll All Nite."
The encore dipped into post-"Alive!" Kiss favorites such as "Shout It Out Loud," a rendition of "Lick it Up" that included a bit of the Who's
"Won't Get Fooled Again" and "I Love it Loud" with a blood-spewing Simmons hoisted above the lighting rig. Kiss delivered the first public
performance of "Modern Day Delilah," the first single from the new "Sonic Boom" album that comes out Oct. 6 (the group shot a video for the
song on Thursday at Cobo) before Stanley "flew" over the crowd to sing "Love Gun" on a satellite stage by the sound board and came back to
finish with, appropriately, "Detroit Rock City," with Kid Rock looking on and acknowledged by Stanley.
A full camera crew documented the opening night concert as well as a second Cobo show on Saturday for what Simmons said would be an
eventual concert DVD.
The Kiss Alive 35 show has stayed largely the same throughout the year, but Stanley said some changes may occur once "Sonic Boom" -- a
Wal-Mart exclusive that includes a second disc of re-recorded Kiss hits and a DVD -- is available. "It's been basically a celebration of the
35th anniversary of (Kiss' first album), but it's going to morph into 'Sonic Boom' quite quickly as the album comes out," he explained.
Kiss, with opening act Buckcherry, will be on the road through Dec. 6, including more dates in Canada, where the group also toured during the
summer, and a Halloween night show at the Voodoo Experience festival in New Orleans. The A&E network will begin airing "Kissteria," a
documentary from the group's Australia and New Zealand leg of the tour, later this fall.
(Courtesy of billboard.com, article by Gary Graff)
The Detroit show also unveiled Kiss' new stage -- which Stanley told Billboard.com is "the widest, biggest stage we've had," featuring a
massive HD screen above it, three levels of lighted cubes at the rear and two video screens and huge Kiss Army banners flanking it. Hydraulic
lifts brought the band members up from below the stage level at the beginning of the show and lofted them above the crowd while confetti
swirled and more pyrotechnics exploded at the end of "Rock and Roll All Nite."
The encore dipped into post-"Alive!" Kiss favorites such as "Shout It Out Loud," a rendition of "Lick it Up" that included a bit of the Who's
"Won't Get Fooled Again" and "I Love it Loud" with a blood-spewing Simmons hoisted above the lighting rig. Kiss delivered the first public
performance of "Modern Day Delilah," the first single from the new "Sonic Boom" album that comes out Oct. 6 (the group shot a video for the
song on Thursday at Cobo) before Stanley "flew" over the crowd to sing "Love Gun" on a satellite stage by the sound board and came back to
finish with, appropriately, "Detroit Rock City," with Kid Rock looking on and acknowledged by Stanley.
A full camera crew documented the opening night concert as well as a second Cobo show on Saturday for what Simmons said would be an
eventual concert DVD.
The Kiss Alive 35 show has stayed largely the same throughout the year, but Stanley said some changes may occur once "Sonic Boom" -- a
Wal-Mart exclusive that includes a second disc of re-recorded Kiss hits and a DVD -- is available. "It's been basically a celebration of the
35th anniversary of (Kiss' first album), but it's going to morph into 'Sonic Boom' quite quickly as the album comes out," he explained.
Kiss, with opening act Buckcherry, will be on the road through Dec. 6, including more dates in Canada, where the group also toured during the
summer, and a Halloween night show at the Voodoo Experience festival in New Orleans. The A&E network will begin airing "Kissteria," a
documentary from the group's Australia and New Zealand leg of the tour, later this fall.
(Courtesy of billboard.com, article by Gary Graff)
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PETER CRISS Comments On KISS' Nomination For Induction Into
ROCK HALL
Former KISS drummer Peter Criss has commented on the band's nomination for
induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He writes on his web site, "I would
like to thank the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for the nomination and recognition of
the original KISS. As a founding member, I am deeply grateful to the Hall of Fame
for their consideration. It would be an honor and a dream come true to be inducted."
KISS and the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS are among the first-time nominees for
induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Also included for the first time on the
list of a dozen nominees are GENESIS, THE HOLLIES, LL COOL J and Jimmy Cliff.
ROCK HALL
Former KISS drummer Peter Criss has commented on the band's nomination for
induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He writes on his web site, "I would
like to thank the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame for the nomination and recognition of
the original KISS. As a founding member, I am deeply grateful to the Hall of Fame
for their consideration. It would be an honor and a dream come true to be inducted."
KISS and the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS are among the first-time nominees for
induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. Also included for the first time on the
list of a dozen nominees are GENESIS, THE HOLLIES, LL COOL J and Jimmy Cliff.
Returning for another shot at the Hall are the STOOGES, ABBA, THE CHANTELS, DARLENE LOVE, LAURA NYRO and DONNA SUMMER.
Five of the 12 will be chosen for induction, with their names revealed in January and the 25th annual ceremony set to take place on March 15
at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City.
KISS has been eligible since 1999, but has been passed over several times by the Hall's nominating committee, leading to tension between the
band and the Hall.
If KISS does get in, it is not clear who would be inducted alongside remaining original members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, although it's
almost certain that fellow founders Criss and Ace Frehley would be invited.
The Hall of Fame will celebrate its 25th anniversary with two concerts on October 29 and October 30 at Madison Square Garden in New
York. Among the acts scheduled to perform are U2, METALLICA, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, ERIC CLAPTON, SIMON & GARFUNKEL and others.
(Courtesy of blabbermouth.net)
Five of the 12 will be chosen for induction, with their names revealed in January and the 25th annual ceremony set to take place on March 15
at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City.
KISS has been eligible since 1999, but has been passed over several times by the Hall's nominating committee, leading to tension between the
band and the Hall.
If KISS does get in, it is not clear who would be inducted alongside remaining original members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, although it's
almost certain that fellow founders Criss and Ace Frehley would be invited.
The Hall of Fame will celebrate its 25th anniversary with two concerts on October 29 and October 30 at Madison Square Garden in New
York. Among the acts scheduled to perform are U2, METALLICA, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, ERIC CLAPTON, SIMON & GARFUNKEL and others.
(Courtesy of blabbermouth.net)
Investigators Recover Rare Van Halen Guitar in Midland Park Theft Probe
Three men have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 worth of musical
instruments – including a rare Eddie Van Halen Fender Guitar -- from a Midland Park music supply
store, Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said.
Jeronimo Frutero, a shipping supervisor at American Musical Supply and his friend Richard
Rodriguez worked together to orchestrate the alleged scheme, according to the county prosecutor’s
office.
Possing as a customer, Rodriguez purchased several inexpensive items online from the store.
Furtero then replaced the order with more expensive items, switched the shipping labels and had
unsuspecting delivery workers package and ship the high-end music equipment, the prosecutor said.
“Rodriguez paid for the less expensive item and actually received items worth substantially more
money," the prosecutor’s office said.
A third man, Michael Nuzzo, also allegedly ordered cheaper items online and actually received more
expensive ones, Molinelli said.
Three men have been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $50,000 worth of musical
instruments – including a rare Eddie Van Halen Fender Guitar -- from a Midland Park music supply
store, Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli said.
Jeronimo Frutero, a shipping supervisor at American Musical Supply and his friend Richard
Rodriguez worked together to orchestrate the alleged scheme, according to the county prosecutor’s
office.
Possing as a customer, Rodriguez purchased several inexpensive items online from the store.
Furtero then replaced the order with more expensive items, switched the shipping labels and had
unsuspecting delivery workers package and ship the high-end music equipment, the prosecutor said.
“Rodriguez paid for the less expensive item and actually received items worth substantially more
money," the prosecutor’s office said.
A third man, Michael Nuzzo, also allegedly ordered cheaper items online and actually received more
expensive ones, Molinelli said.
The prosecutor's office said police discovered $55,000 worth of stolen items, including the Van Halen guitar, in Rodriguez's West Paterson
home.
Only 100 such guitars were produced, according to the prosecutor's statement.
The case was handled by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s White Collar Crime Unit and the Midland Park Police Department.
All three men will appear in court Tuesday.
(Courtesy of www.examiner.com, article by Noah Cohen)
home.
Only 100 such guitars were produced, according to the prosecutor's statement.
The case was handled by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s White Collar Crime Unit and the Midland Park Police Department.
All three men will appear in court Tuesday.
(Courtesy of www.examiner.com, article by Noah Cohen)