NEXT WEEKEND IN LA JOLLA

Wentworth Gallery is pleased to present two art exhibitions by artist, rock icon, and legendary KISS frontman Paul Stanley. Paul will make two special appearances at the Wentworth Gallery in La Jolla, CA.

Wentworth Gallery - Prospect Square - 1025 Prospect Street - La Jolla, CA

Friday, December 5, 2008 -- 7-9 PM

Saturday, December 6, 2008 -- 6-9 PM

For details on the VIP Reception with Paul Stanley or to RSVP please call 858-551-7071 or 800-732-6140.

GENE ON 'THE HOUR SHOW'

KISS legend GENE SIMMONS was guest on CBC's The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos last night (Thursday, November 27th) - the video interview is currently streaming at at this location. According to a show description, 'Simmons talks about his music, marketing and (believe it or not his mom.'

According to Billboard.biz, Simmons is relaunching his label Simmons Records with Universal Music Canada and auto-parts baroness Belinda Stronach with the goal to sign, develop and merchandise three Canadian acts per year.

'This is going to be about career songs that define who and what a band is,' says Simmons, who was in Toronto to kick start the label and investigate potential acts.

Simmons has been almost omnipresent in recent years, with the reality show Gene Simmons Family Jewels playing in more than 80 countries, and a myriad of other ventures, from marketing to comic books. Simmons Records last acted as an imprint of Sanctuary Records, releasing a Simmons solo album and a Canadian artist before folding.

He says his intent is to sign three Canadian acts a year and develop their songwriting, image and live skills before making any release. Universal will put the records out 'when they are ready,' says Randy Lennox, president of Universal Music Canada.

http://www.bravewords.com/news/101782 .

See the interview here...

KISS AND THEIR JERSEYS

Here's the band with their custom jerseys, a gift from Paul's friends - the Maloof family, who own the Palms Casino and the Sacramento Kings basketball team. The jerseys were given to the band before the KISS concert at the Palms.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

As you celebrate Thanksgiving today, please take a moment to think of all you can be thankful for. We can all stop and count our blessings, let those we love know our feelings and make a commitment to help those less fortunate.

SATURDAY ON VH1 CLASSIC

In honor of Thanksgiving weekend (the beginning of the KISSmas season), as well as the KISSOLOGY DVD series - VH1 Classic will be running the following blocks of exclusive KISS TV on Saturday, November 29th!

ALL TIMES ARE EASTERN

2p-4p - KISS' '98 Dodger Stadium concert from KISSOLOGY Vol. 3 4p-5p - Rock Fest Kiss (an hour of various KISS videos from all eras) 5p-6p - KISS Live from the Summit ('77 Houston, from Vol. 1) 6p-7p - Hangin' With KISS (w/Eddie Trunk: the KISSOLOGY Vol. 1 special) 7p-8p - KISS Live from Sydney (Nov. 22, 1980 from KISSOLOGY 2) 8p-9p - KISSology: The Volume 2 Special 9p-11p - Kiss Live from LA (repeat of '98 Dodger Stadium from Vol. 3)

...stay tuned for more KISSmas TV coming soon!

NEW KISS BUSTS

These four new KISS Busts are available exclusively at Spencer Gift Stores.

ERIC CARR

Sadly, today is the 17th anniversary of the death of our beloved friend Eric Carr.

We all miss and remember Eric for his devotion to his fans and his dedication and belief in KISS. He was a ferocious drummer with a gentle spirit. We all lost him way too soon.

Here's a clip of Eric's great drum solo from the Hot In The Shade Tour 1990:

DECEMBER 13 IN MELBOURNE

This year's KISS ARMY Australia KISSMAS Party will be held at the The Espy at 11 The Esplanade, St. Kilda, Melbourne, Australia. The fan run event will take place on Saturday, December 13 from 8:00pm until 3:00am. The party will feature five tribute bands plus the All Star KISS ARMY AUSTRALIA tribute band !

Come along and let s celebrate KISSMAS together !

Please log onto http://www.kissarmyaustralia.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=6569 for more information.

EXCLUSIVE KISSMAS ITEMS

These great KISSMAS items are now available exclusively in KOL's KISS SHOP!

1979 Merry KISSMAS Tee featuring the classic Dynasty images with a Santa cap twist!

Merry KISSMAS Ornament long Sleeve Tee featuring Paul, Gene, Tommy and Eric!

KISSMAS Holiday Ornament featuring the classic Creatures Of The Night images with a Santa cap twist!

Merry KISSMAS Holiday Throw Blanket featuring the fan favorite KISSMAS Image!

CLICK HERE to check out these and other great KISSMAS items .

VANS KISS WINDOW DISPLAY

Thanks to our friend Mike Brandvold for sending in this picture of the KISS window display at the Vans store in San Francisco Mall!

RINGING OPENING BELL

Here's a video clip of Gene opening the New York Stock Exchange yesterday morning.

KEYNOTE AT BILLBOARD CONFERENCE

By Mitchell Peters, L.A. Photo credit J. DeNobile

Having recently completed a 30-plus-date European tour, Kiss will 'eventually when we're ready tour America,' co-founder Gene Simmons said during a keynote address today (Nov. 20) at the fifth annual Billboard Touring Conference, held at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York.

Referring to Kiss as the 'juggernaut of all rock'n'roll brands,' Simmons said the band is currently working out future tour details. 'We've been talking with [manager Doc McGhee] about Europe and then doing a year-long tour maybe this coming summer, but we'll see,' Simmons said. 'Kiss and Queen...

LATEST KISS MERCHANDISE

Here are the latest KISS merchandise items now available in KOL's KISS SHOP!

KISS Eagle & American Flag T-shirt

CLICK HERE to order the KISS Eagle Shirt.

KISS Eagle & American Flag Zipper Hoody Sweatshirt

CLICK HERE to order the KISS Eagle Sweatshirt.

KISS Logo Zippo Lighter

CLICK HERE to order the KISS Zippo Lighter.

KISS Rock 'N' Roll Over Cocktail Table (back by popular demand!)

CLICK HERE to order the KISS Cocktail Table.

KOL FAN LETTERS

Our 4 yr old daughter said she wanted to be a Rockstar for Halloween this year so we thought… Okay- no problem Hannah Montana? Britney Spears? Pretty easy costume. 'No,' she told us. I want to be the guy who wears white makeup with black on his eyes and has spikes on his shoulders. So we showed her a picture of KISS and she pointed at Gene Simmons and said, 'That guy, I wanna be that guy!'

Here is Mackenzie in costume...she was a crack-up!

Thanks,

Adam & Krystal

LETTERS click here

RINGS OPENING BELL!

Gene rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange today!