A Conversation With Bobby Rydell
I recently had the pleasure of meeting and interviewing Bobby Rydell, pop icon and author of the new memoir, Teen Idol on the Rocks: A Tale of Second Chances. During the 1960s Rydell scored 34 Top 40...
View ArticleReview – KISS Rocks Vegas: Deluxe Edition
Today KISS released KISS Rocks Vegas and I received the Deluxe Edition, which features a Blu-Ray, DVD and CD capturing their 2014 Las Vegas residency. This set also features an exclusive CD of an...
View ArticleKISS Exercises Its Freedom To Rock
Last week I saw the greatest live spectacle on Earth: KISS. This was my 11th time seeing the band perform live, if you include the concerts I’ve attended and performances I’ve seen on the KISS Kruise...
View ArticleKISSFAQ Podcast: Episode 88
Last night I took part in my first episode of the KISSFAQ podcast! I, along with three other diehard KISS fans, discussed our thoughts on the new Official KISS Magazine. You can listen to this episode...
View ArticleKISSFAQ Podcast: Episode 91
Tonight I took part in another episode of the KISSFAQ podcast! I, along with other diehard KISS fans, discussed our thoughts on Ace Frehley live in 2016. We talked about his setlist, whether or not he...
View ArticleKISStory is Made at 2016 NJ KISS Expo
At the 2016 NJ KISS Expo the KISS Army descended upon the Hotel Somerset-Bridgewater to celebrate their favorite band: KISS. For those that haven’t been to one of these events before, there are various...
View ArticleKISSFAQ Podcast: Episode 92
Yesterday I took part in another episode of the KISSFAQ podcast! I, along with other diehard KISS fans, discussed our thoughts on the 2016 NJ KISS Expo. You can listen to this episode on iTunes, or...
View ArticleA Conversation With Bruce Kulick
A couple days prior to the 2016 NJ KISS Expo, I had the opportunity to interview former KISS lead guitarist Bruce Kulick. I’ve never heard anyone say anything negative about Bruce, and now I know why....
View ArticleA Conversation With KISS’ Tommy Thayer
Photograph by Will Byington. Yesterday I returned from KISS Kruise VI, my third and final sea-bound voyage with the “Hottest Band in the World,” and a few days prior to this trip I interviewed the...
View ArticleThe Golden Boys at the Golden Nugget
Last night Stephanie and I saw The Golden Boys – Bobby Rydell, Frankie Avalon and Fabian – at the Golden Nugget in Atlantic City. I interviewed Bobby this past summer about his impressive career and...
View ArticleKISS Kruise VI: Creatures Of The Deep
I recently returned from KISS Kruise VI, my third and final time on the high seas with the “Hottest Band in the World”: KISS. Each KISS Kruise I’ve been on has been special. KISS Kruise III was my...
View ArticleA Conversation With Twisted Sister’s Dee Snider
Less than 24 hours before Twisted Sister’s historic final performance, I interviewed the band’s frontman: Dee Snider. He was a pleasure to speak with and our discussion covered a wide range of topics,...
View ArticleThe KISS Room –“ROCK ‘N’ CANS” Bonus Episode
Today I took part in a special bonus episode of The KISS Room, which was part of Montco Radio’s ROCK ‘N’ CANS event. I had an awesome time, and we helped collect more than 300 cans of food for those in...
View ArticleJourney to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Congratulations Journey! Today it was announced that the iconic rock band will be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017. As a fan of the band and a friend of Neal Schon’s, I couldn’t...
View ArticleA Conversation With Legendary Publicist Carol Ross
Carol Ross is one of the most successful entertainment publicists of all time. She’s worked with KISS, Paul McCartney, Diana Ross, Billy Joel, Barry Manilow, Bette Midler, Hall & Oates, and many...
View ArticleKISSFAQ Podcast: Episode 104
I recently took part in another episode of the KISSFAQ podcast! I, along with other diehard KISS fans, discussed our thoughts on the 1996 KISS album You Wanted The Best, You Got The Best and what...
View ArticleA Conversation With Dennis Woloch: Part 1
Dennis Woloch was the Art Director for 20 of KISS’ albums, including studio, compilation and live records. He worked with the band from their early days all the way through the mid-1980s. I met Dennis...
View ArticleA Conversation With Dennis Woloch: Part 2
Dennis Woloch was the Art Director for 20 of KISS’ albums, including studio, compilation and live records. He worked with the band from their early days all the way through the mid-1980s. I met Dennis...
View ArticleA Conversation With Night Ranger’s Brad Gillis
Photo by Ash Newell. While in Las Vegas last week, I had the opportunity to interview Brad Gillis, the amazing lead guitarist of Night Ranger. We talked about the band’s new album, life on the road...
View ArticleA Conversation With Gene Simmons
Photo by Michael Cavacini. In addition to recently interviewing Barry Manilow and John Oates, I interviewed the God of Thunder: Gene Simmons. I’ve been a KISS fan since September 4, 1996, when I saw...
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