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Kiss Launch Football Team
Rockers Kiss have launched a new Arena Football team in California.The LA Kiss will play their games at the Honda Center in Anaheim and next year's (Mar14) season kick-off will include a concert by Gene...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 16 August 2013
Gene Simmons Ignites Fan Feud Over Michael Jackson Allegations
Legendary rocker Gene Simmons has upset Michael Jackson's fans again, after reconfirming his belief the pop star allegedly molested children.In 2011, the Kiss frontman gave credence to allegations that the King of Pop was guilty...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 31 July 2013
Kiss Stars Give Wounded War Hero A New Home
Rockers Kiss thrilled a wounded war veteran at a gig in Wisconsin on Saturday night (20Jul13) by pulling him up onstage and handing him the keys to a new home.The bandmembers were performing at Rock...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 24 July 2013
Gene Simmons Remembers Late Bandmate Eric Carr On Birthday
Gene Simmons has paid tribute to his late Kiss bandmate Eric Carr on what would have been the star's 63rd birthday.The drummer replaced original member Peter Criss following his departure in 1980 and stayed with...
By WENN on 12 July 2013
Paul Stanley Injured At Kiss Gig
Kiss frontman Paul Stanley played through the pain at the band's gig in Denmark on Tuesday night (11Jun13) after falling over onstage and cutting his arm.The singer tripped up and suffered a nasty injury during...
By WENN on 12 June 2013
Gene Simmons Can See An End To Kiss
Gene Simmons can see KISS retiring.The bass player with the 'Love Gun' shock rock group - who formed in 1973 - thinks the band will step down from music within the next decade.Speaking ahead of...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 June 2013
Gene Simmons Wants To Bring Flop Comic Jon Sable Back To Screens
Rocker Gene Simmons is eager to breathe new life into his short-lived 1980s Tv adaptation of comic book Jon Sable and revive the series for a new generation of fans.The Kiss frontman bought the rights...
By WENN on 11 May 2013
Michael Bolton Is Toast Of Broadcasters' Gala
Singer Michael Bolton was saluted for his successful four-decade career by bosses at America's National Association of Broadcasters (Nab) during a glitzy Las Vegas gala on Tuesday (09Apr13).The Grammy winner was recognised for his songwriting...
By WENN on 11 April 2013
Kiss Pay Tribute To Tragic Fan At Australian Concert
Rockers Kiss have paid tribute to a tragic fan by performing the song she was named after during a concert in Australia over the weekend (16-17Mar13).Shandee Blackburn, 23, was stabbed to death in MACkay, Queensland...
By WENN on 19 March 2013
Kiss Celebrate Aussie Show With Seafood Feast
Rockers Kiss celebrated their triumphant concert in Sydney on Sunday night (10Mar13) by devouring a $5,150 (£3,440) feast of lobster, crab and oysters.The Crazy Crazy Nights hitmakers performed to a packed auditorium at the Allphones...
By WENN on 13 March 2013
Vince Neil Returns To The Stage In Australia
Motley Crue rocker Vince Neil put his health crisis behind him to return to the stage in Australia on Tuesday night (12Mar13), just a day after undergoing surgery.The frontman cut short the band's show in...
By WENN on 12 March 2013
Kiss Rock Out On Sydney's Allphones Arena Stage In Their Major 2012-2013 World Tour (Photos)
KISS - Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Tommy ThayerHard rock four-piece Kiss hit Sydney, Australia midway through their expansive 2012/2013 world tour.As part of their highly anticipated tour, seventies rock band Kiss played a seminal...
By Holly Williams in Music / Festivals on 11 March 2013
Peter Criss Lands Cancer Courage Award
Former Kiss star Peter Criss is set to be honoured for his tireless work in raising awareness of breast cancer in men.The veteran rocker was diagnosed with the disease in 2008, and since beating the...
By WENN on 11 March 2013
Vince Neil Recovering From Emergency Surgery
Vince Neil has been hospitalised.The Motley Crue singer was rushed to hospital on Sunday night (10.03.13) to remove kidney stones after doubling over in severe pain during a gig in Sydney, Australia, forcing the band...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 March 2013
Vince Neil Undergoes Kidney Stone Surgery
Motley Crue rocker Vince Neil is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove kidney stones on Monday (11Mar13).The ailment forced Neil to cut short the band's gig in Sydney, Australia on Sunday (10Mar13) and the star...
By WENN on 11 March 2013
Vince Neil Hospitalised In Australia
Rockers Motley Crue cut short a gig in Australia on Sunday night (10Mar13) as frontman Vince Neil was rushed to hospital.The band is currently touring Down Under with Kiss and Thin Lizzy, and they were...
By WENN on 10 March 2013
Rock Star's Dementia Nearly Costs Him Career In Music
Before he had a stroke and a heart attack in 2007, Dick Wagner played with rock giants such as Alice Cooper, Aerosmith and Kiss. Afterwards, it seemed as though his career in music was in...
By Jack de Aguilar in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 17 January 2013
Kiss Sweep Ultimate Classic Rock Awards
Rockers Kiss have come top in the 2012 Ultimate Classic Rock Awards after scooping six top prizes.The Rock and Roll All Nite hitmakers landed honours including Artist and Album of the Year, for Monster, in...
By WENN on 17 January 2013
Rock Star's Dementia Cured: Dick Wagner Is Back In The Music Business
Dick Wagner, the rock star’s dementia was a mystery to him, until doctors managed to find a cure for it and get him back in tune with his guitar playing. Dick Wagner is best known...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 17 January 2013
The Killers' Fan Friendly Show
The Killers want their Wembley Stadium concert to be ''fan friendly''.The group recently announced they will play their biggest UK gig at the London venue in June 2013 but have pledged not to follow other...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 November 2012
Aerosmith Considered Wearing Make-up
Aerosmith considered wearing make-up after seeing KISS for the first time. The 'Dream On' hitmakers thought they might have to adopt a similar look to the 'Rock and Roll All Nite' hitmakers - who have...
By Bang Showbiz on 03 November 2012
Oregon Museum To Be Named After Tommy Thayer's War Hero Dad
A museum in Oregon is to be named after Kiss rocker Tommy Thayer's war hero father.James B. Thayer joined the U.S. Army during World War Ii and, as a general, he helped rescue Jews imprisoned...
By WENN on 25 October 2012
Actress Katey Sagal Recording New Album
Actress Katey Sagal is returning to her music roots to record her first album in eight years.The Sons of Anarchy star is a former member of 1970s rock act The Group With No Name, and...
By WENN on 25 October 2012
Ace Frehley Pulls Out Of Rock Festival For Second Year Running
Musician Ace Frehley has left fans baffled by pulling out of a U.K. rock festival for the second consecutive year.The Kiss founding member was due to headline Hard Rock Hell in north Wales in December...
By WENN on 24 October 2012
Ace Frehley Reaches Out To Paul Stanley After His Mother's Death
Ace Frehley has reached out to his former Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley following the death of his mother, offering his condolences and calling her a "gracious" woman.The singer is currently mourning the loss of his...
By WENN on 03 October 2012
Paul Stanley Mourns Loss Of Mother
Kiss frontman Paul Stanley is in mourning following the death of his mother.Eva Eisen passed away on Saturday (29Sep12) at the age off 88. The vocalist says, "My mother found so much pleasure and...
By WENN on 30 September 2012
Injured Vince Neil: 'Motley Crue Tour Will Go On'
Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil has vowed to press on with the remaining dates on his band's joint tour with Kiss, despite breaking his foot.The rocker sustained the injury while performing in Ohio on Wednesday...
By WENN on 13 September 2012
Kiss And Motley Crue Show Their Charitable Side
Kiss and Motley Crue have shown a philanthropic string to their bow by donating $50,000 (£31,250) to a service members' charity, backed by Tim Mcgraw. The bands both announced their intention to donate the money...
By WENN on 06 September 2012
Steven Adler To Debut New Band On Kiss Cruise
Former GUNS N' ROSES star Steven Adler is to team up with Kiss to debut his new band on the high seas.The rocker has been working on a new side-project, called Adler, and the group...
By WENN on 17 August 2012
Marilyn Manson Thrilled To Play With The Doors
Marilyn Manson's career will come full circle when he performs with Robby Krieger and Ray Manzarek at the Sunset Strip Music Festival in Los Angeles on Saturday night (18Aug12) because he first dreamed of becoming...
By WENN on 17 August 2012
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