Back in 1978, I was one of the lucky 8000 people to have won tickets to see KISS play at Magic Mountain. May 19, 1978!!! I was 14 and it was my first concert. From that night on, KISS was my favorite band!

John Luekemeyer

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Here's the Nightline segment featuring Paul discussing his recent throat surgery.

Here's a clip of Gene showing off his KISS room to ABC's 20/20.

Here's Gene Simmons on the cover of the latest issue of Metal Hammer (Spain). The issue also features an interview with Gene.

Thanks to Javier Rueda / KISS Army Spain for sending the image to KISSOnline!

In Celebration of Chinese New Year, "Cyndi G," Star of "Senses" Rocks Out in Famous KISS Boots

"Cyndi G", leading actress as the 'Asian Goddess of Love' in the new action-musical show from China, "Senses", decorated her themed outfit in the official KISS Boots that are currently touring Las Vegas in celebration of the upcoming opening of KISS by Monster Mini Golf

(Photo: © Erik Kabik/ RETNA/ www.erikkabik.com).

On this day in KISStory - February 3, 1995, KISS stages the first Official Worldwide KISS Convention in Perth, Australia. The unique and revolutionary KISS Convention tour of 1995 features a traveling KISS Museum displaying vintage KISS stage outfits, instruments, and memorabilia. Performances by KISS tribute bands, KISS collectors/dealers buying, selling and trading KISS merchandise, precludes an evening appearance by KISS themselves, appearing live and in person, conducting a question and answer session, autograph signing, and a two-hour unplugged set comprised mostly of spontaneous fan requests.

The KISS Kruise II Pre-sale keeps rolling, and cabins are flying off the shelves! There are just fewer than 200 cabins left! Have you booked your space on this Halloween rock invasion at sea yet? It’s not too late to sign up for the pre-sale. Just go to www.thekisskruise.com to get started!

Also, great news if you are having trouble finding a cabinmate. Now available is an Independent Traveler Program exclusive to balcony cabins. Learn more here.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the KISS Navy!

Number one Dutch Popgroup 'Bløf' awards Photographer with a KISS

Thanks to Rutger De Groot for sending this story to KISSOnline!

Last Sunday, famous Dutch popgroup 'Bløf' handed out the Golden Master Camera Award to Stefan Schipper, rock photographer extraordinaire. Stefan is known for his photography for bands like Metallica, Slash and Biohazard. His picture of Gene Simmons at Arrow Classic Rock was selected as the Best Rock Cover Photo by Aardschok magazine.

Stefan worked on many album covers for Bløf, and when the band was invited to hand him the award, they insisted to go full circle and to present in KISS-theme. Not only is Stefan a huge KISS fan, Bløf also acknowledged that they used to dress up as KISS before becoming multi-platinum recording artists. Bløf invited well known KISS tribute band KISS on the Rocks to perform at the event and to hand out the award with them.

Peter Slager, founding member of Bløf, comments: "It was a treat hearing KISS on the Rocks open with 2 of my favorite songs, 'Detroit rock city' en 'Strutter'. Solid as a rock!'

Here's a sneak peek of the new KISS Army Denim Jackets being released by ASOS, the UK's largest independent online fashion and beauty retailer.

The jackets will be available in April on ASOS's Website.

The Wall Street Journal has released an amazing video interview with Paul Stanley! Reporter Lee Hawkins has an incredible, in-depth 22-minute conversation with Paul in which Paul discusses the origins of KISS, the band's longevity, his artwork and much more!

View the entire interview on Wall Street Journal Live:

LAS VEGAS (FOX5) - On Sunday, KISS® by Monster Mini Golf® held the "KISS® OFF" band finale with KISS' own, Tommy Thayer as the celebrity judge.

More than 200 bands worldwide submitted entries for the competition.

They were dwindled down to the final four groups based on talent, performance, appearance and showmanship.

The final four includes KISS Forever from Hungary, Mr. Speed from Ohio, Rock and Roll Over from Texas, and KISSTERIA from Australia.

They performed at Body English in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Mr. Speed is the KISS OFF contest overall winner.

That tribute band will make their grand debut at the opening of KISS® by Monster Mini Golf® on March 15.