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It's summer, and that means it's KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK time.  So, I spent the evening documenting everything FUN regarding the 1978 made for Television KISS film, KISS MEETS THE PHANTOM OF THE PARK. Enjoy.  Or, as the Demon would say, "You're welcome."

Are you feeling trapped inside on a gloomy Spring day?  Put your time to good use, and make your Mom mad at the same time, recreating KISS ALBUM ART using supplies from your very own kitchen!  

It’s never too early to start thinking about your Halloween costume. Large Marge is going with Peter Criss, 1978, by Collegeville Costumes.

Do you dream of living the life of a rock star?  Do you eat your morning cereal with Root Beer?  If you answered YES to any of these questions, enjoy my new video, THE FUN OF KISS EXPOSED The KISS EXPOSED video played a huge part in the teenage lives of my friends and myself.  Today I had some fun remembering all the reasons why...

The FUN of 80% Rayon & 20% Vinyl Film...

Having some fun discussing some of the many reasons I love the LOVE GUN album so much, and how my friend Dan, taught me to never listen to "Tomorrow And Tonight" quite the same, ever again.

Having some fun talking the 1978 Gene Simmons Belt Buckle and Album from his Solo Album Promotional Tour.

A new birthday buckle. The glory of becoming an old man, is you score the same fun stuff you would have wanted when you were 8.

Large Marge. Guardian of the Solo wall...sleeping on the job.

I put my own spin on those ‘band lineup’ shirts, by making a new T-shirt, celebrating the man who runs the park, the man who built the park, and the man who maintains order. All bonded together on beautiful, 1978 Corvette Orange. If these three names make you smile, then we are KISS fans cut from the same cloth.

I have always wanted a LICK IT UP poster, stumbling upon one with the German logo, only makes it sweeter. For more nerd-ly insight into why I love this album cover, please see my notes below... -Much like the first album (KISS), the design is simple. Four individuals, no backdrop, no distraction. -The LICK IT UP cover almost seems like a slight (Non-Makeup) tip of the hat to the bands 1st album cover. The 1974 self titled release, showed the four members, in makeup with a black background. The LICK IT UP cover, shows the four members, NO makeup, with a white background. Almost a 're-birth' if you think about it... -I love the fact, Vinnie is wearing pink, when all the other members are wearing black. Visually...that's classic. -I love the fact, Paul is showcasing his wrist watch. Something you would had never seen in the makeup days. The watch tells us, Paul is human. These are not the masked superheroes of KISS, this is plain and simple, four guys in a rock band. -Lastly, I always enjoyed the remnants of the past that are present in the photo. Vinnie's 'Ankh' necklace, and Gene's trademark tongue.

For the next edition of NIGHTCAPS FOR THE KINGS OF THE NIGHT TIME WORLD, I present to you...THE PARASITE. 1/2 Ginger Beer 1/2 Rum Garnish with Lime ***Now, in creating a mixed drink for the HOTTER THAN HELL album, I wanted to use "Parasite" as the song title, and thought of using something either colored Green or Blue...but then thought, those would be best used for the Solo Albums, months down the road. Thus...I opted for this recipe, which is quite tasty, however the name 'Parasite', and this drink having the look of Turd Water, are kind of a turn off. LOL. Total fun regardless. Happy Easter weekend everyone. April is here. Spring is upon us. Good times ahead...

Having some fun pitting 1982's CREATURES OF THE NIGHT against, 1983's, LICK IT UP, and deciding once and for all, which album, I prefer the most, and why...

Sometimes, Pee Wee sits like a cat…

Having some fun imagining WHAT IF, KISS had continued to mass merchandise through the CREATURES OF THE NIGHT era?  What sort of goodies would have hit the Toy Store Shelves?  I take a stab at one, and put your mom to work in the kitchen, with the "I Love It Loud" Devil's Food Cake Mix, straight from the bands final music video in makeup.   Enjoy!

I made a new KISS Shirt for my friend Dan, (who introduced me to KISS). A shirt that stemmed out of one of our daily KISS conversations. We were talking the GENE Solo LP, in particular "Mr. Make Believe", and I mentioned why I love the song so much. Essentially, per Gene, that song is about "the fantasy figures people have, who they daydream about becoming, who inspires them.", which basically is US to KISS. From the posters on our wall, to the shirts on our back, to the records on our stereo. KISS is our "Mr. Make Believe". To which Dan replied, "Exactly...that is why Gene is my Elvis". Thus, a shirt was born. Have a good week everyone...

When I first began collecting the KISS Catalog in the late 80's, CD Players had just become 'the thing', but were far too expensive to own yet. The first one I ever saw, belonged to my buddy's Dad, and it was something you looked and listened to with your eyes, not your hands. Seems like light years ago. Thus, many of my first additions of the catalog were on cassette tape, LOVE GUN, being one of the first. Playing this little gem takes me back to those days. I remember thinking "Then She Kissed Me" was so weird, but couldn't deny the fun of that guitar riff. And, "I Stole Your Love" was an immediate all time favorite. So much fun. Here's to being young again...