so KISS is coming to town...worth seeing in concert?

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited May 2011 in Music & Movies
m21kiss2.jpg

Honestly, i didn't know KISS was still together and touring.. but a few of the original members still do with new members.

Tickets are $40 - $100

I was never a fan 35 years ago.. but to relive the 70's... i might just have to see what it's all about..

KISS 60 yr old men... what can I say? it is what it is.. :tongue:
PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
Post edited by danger boy on
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
«1

Comments

  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2011
    wow.. KISS first appeared on the Mike Douglas show in 1974 LOL wow.. I had forgotten about the Mike Douglas talk show.. sheesh.. i'm old.. NO... KISS is old. Waaaaaaaa!!!! :tongue:
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2011
    I didn't buy a ticket "back then"...and there is no way in hell I would buy one now.
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited April 2011
    here they are during a break from the tour..
    grumpy-old-men.jpg

    :tongue::confused::wink:
    PolkFest 2012, who's going>?
    Vancouver, Canada Sept 30th, 2012 - Madonna concert :cheesygrin:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ron-P
    Ron-P Posts: 8,520
    edited April 2011
    It's a great show and some good music, I'd go for sure. Totally fun!
    If...
    Ron dislikes a film = go out and buy it.
    Ron loves a film = don't even rent.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • shack
    shack Posts: 11,154
    edited April 2011
    danger boy wrote: »
    here they are during a break from the tour..
    grumpy-old-men.jpg

    :tongue::confused::wink:

    Of course they still have all their groupies hanging around (and I do mean hanging!)

    3-05-22OldBroads.jpg
    "Just because you’re offended doesn’t mean you’re right." - Ricky Gervais

    "For those who believe, no proof is necessary. For those who don't believe, no proof is possible." - Stuart Chase

    "Consistency requires you to be as ignorant today as you were a year ago." - Bernard Berenson
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 51,673
    edited April 2011
    so KISS is coming to town...worth seeing in concert?

    I'd opt for the circus, it'd be more entertaining.
    Political Correctness'.........defined

    "A doctrine fostered by a delusional, illogical minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a t-u-r-d by the clean end."

    President of Club Polk

    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,983
    edited April 2011
    Seen them 5 times through the years my first was 1978 last was 2000 lots of fun and a great show IMHO!!!!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • George Grand
    George Grand Posts: 12,258
    edited April 2011
    "So Kiss is coming to town, worth seeing in concert?"

    It depends. Were you dumb enough to buy a pet rock back then?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • nooshinjohn
    nooshinjohn Posts: 25,877
    edited April 2011
    I had front row center for their farewell concert in Irvine CA.(courtesy of Paul Stanley:tongue:) They are worth the price of admission however, and I would have paid the price. Some of the antics in the crowd were as entertaining as the show itself. Ted Nugent was the opener and he still knows how to rock as well.

    I must admit to feeling a bit ripped off as the farewell tour was ten years ago...
    The Gear... Carver "Statement" Mono-blocks, Mcintosh C2800 Arcam AVR20, Oppo UDP-203 4K Blu-ray player, Sony XBR70x850B 4k, Polk Audio Legend L800 with height modules, L400 Center Channel Polk audio AB800 "in-wall" surrounds. Marantz MM7025 stereo amp. Simaudio Moon 680d DSD

    “When once a Republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil.”— Thomas Jefferson

    How many flies need to be buzzing a dead horse before you guys stop beating it?
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,971
    edited April 2011
    KISS sucks.

    A hundred bones will get you a couple of hookers and a whole lot of cheap blow. Be about as much fun and the hookers will give you gifts that keep on giving so you can enjoy your experience for years to come. And you don't even need to buy a t-shirt with some dude's tongue on it.
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Uilleann
    Uilleann Posts: 159
    edited April 2011
    Went with my boss last fall, and we both had a blast. You never go to a KISS show for the 'music'...or at least the musicianship. But the costumes, fire, blood pellets, explosions, flying bass players, etc. made it a really fun night out. We'd go again - but obviously they aren't for everyone. :)
    AVR: Denon X3200W
    Mains: Polk TSx440T
    Center: Polk CS10
    Surround: Polk TSi300
    Sub: Polk PSW110
    Video: LG OLED65B6P Panel
    BDP: Sony BDP-S6500 Blu-ray player
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,971
    edited April 2011
    Uilleann wrote: »
    Went with my boss last fall, and we both had a blast. You never go to a KISS show for the 'music'...or at least the musicianship. But the costumes, fire, blood pellets, explosions, flying bass players, etc. made it a really fun night out. We'd go again - but obviously they aren't for everyone. :)

    I can get the same thing in a movie theater for a fraction of the price AND I won't even have to listen to KISS!
    Expert Moron Extraordinaire

    You're just jealous 'cause the voices don't talk to you!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • gfong
    gfong Posts: 1,079
    edited April 2011
    If you have never seen them and thought about going, do not hesitate to go. They still put on a great show!

    Here are a few shots from a couple of years ago!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mewisemagic
    mewisemagic Posts: 194
    edited April 2011
    to me they are like the "eagles" they are better now, than when they were young. i like'em
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • m1aman
    m1aman Posts: 143
    edited April 2011
    KISS is entertaining. Have seen them 3 times since 1979. 3 groups you had to see, KISS, Grand Funk Railroad and Nugent.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited April 2011
    I don't particularly like their music but they have and do a lot of good for our wounded vets. They have visited our local VA hospital a few times and provide support for the cause.
    >
    >
    >This message has been scanned by the NSA and found to be free of harmful intent.<
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • dkg999
    dkg999 Posts: 5,647
    edited April 2011
    I have went to at least three KISS "Farewell we aren't touring again Concerts" and will not be going to another one. I think they have a tour everytime one of them runs out of money! At one time I loved their show, but it's now grown pretty lame IMHO. If you want to experience the nostalgia their show is at least true to their heyday, at least the last time I saw it (probably 2000 or 2001).
    DKG999
    HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED

    Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited April 2011
    Kiss has a special place in my heart. When I was like 12 year old they were the first band I liked and I bought all their records and posters. They were my idols. I never went to a concert but would have loved to go. Now I'm 41 and I don't listen to their music and wouldn't go to a concert.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • rromeo923
    rromeo923 Posts: 1,513
    edited April 2011
    i saw them in 1977 and i saw them in around 2005 or so. I wish I hadnt gone the 2nd time.
    I got static in my head
    The reflected sound of everything
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited April 2011
    You couldn't pay me to go see KISS.

    Haven't they had like 15 "farewell tours" now?
    The nirvana inducer-
    APC H10 Power Conditioner
    Marantz UD5005 universal player
    Parasound Halo P5 preamp
    Parasound HCA-1200II power amp
    PolkAudio LSi9's/PolkAudio SDA 2A's/PolkAudio Monitor 7A's
    Audioquest Speaker Cables and IC's
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,878
    edited April 2011
    Danger Boy, you've received some excellent advice so far (ie, "Circus" and "Pet Rocks").

    One possible saving grace of KISS is Peter Criss, because his nickname is "CATman".

    KISS Peter Criss Mr Potato Head.jpg


    Notice I said, "Possible". Come to think of it, even THAT won't save KISS.

    So here's some more excellent guidance.

    Get on Amazon:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IUHSL4/ref=olp_product_details?ie=UTF8&me=&seller=

    Buy this:

    KISSS Set of 4 Bobblehead Dolls.jpg


    Get a half a keg of beer, a can of charcoal starter fluid.
    Push your rig onto your back porch/dead/yard.
    Wait for the sun to go down, commence drinking.
    Apply starter fluid to any nearby bush, and light.
    Put on some good music (suggest Zeppelin or Ozzy) at excessively loud volume. Power company's got plenty of power available, so go for it !
    As the flaming bush lights up the night, rip the heads off the bobble-head dolls, one by one, as you shout, "Yeah !!! KISSSSSSSS !! WHOOO-HOOO !! Take that fill-in-the-blank-with-appropriate-KISS-member !!!" as you toss the bobble-head into the purifying flames.
    Repeat as necessary (or until the neighbors call the cops).

    Just a thought. Please take pictures.

    NOTE: Not responsible for fire damage or bail.
    Sal Palooza
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,878
    edited April 2011
    Guess my short answer to your original question would be, "No". :redface:
    Sal Palooza
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited April 2011
    Gene Simmons, nuff said ? Maybe they can get Yoko to open for them.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 1,225
    edited April 2011
    gdb wrote: »
    Gene Simmons, nuff said ? Maybe they can get Yoko to open for them.

    Wasn't she in The Screaming Trees or am I just thinking of her music? :cool:
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited April 2011
    And the special guest is who - Donald Trump?
    Michael ;)
    In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
    NORTH of 60°
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Bababouey
    Bababouey Posts: 129
    edited April 2011
    I would rather be poked in the eye with a sharp stick.
    Not sure the definition of "good music"..I pray it isn't Kiss.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,983
    edited April 2011
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    You couldn't pay me to go see KISS.

    As I wouldn't ever pay to see them again, I would take someones money to go see them. I like free money!!!
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • mewisemagic
    mewisemagic Posts: 194
    edited April 2011
    as far as being ripped off on seeing a farewell tour, eagles have done the same thing. to the op, if you like rock music/kiss. go see them if you want.if you don't like the band ,don't go.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • Bababouey
    Bababouey Posts: 129
    edited April 2011
    Thanks for the advice Mewisemagic.
    I won't go.
    Glen
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited April 2011
    mrbigbluelight wrote: »
    Danger Boy, you've received some excellent advice so far (ie, "Circus" and "Pet Rocks").

    One possible saving grace of KISS is Peter Criss, because his nickname is "CATman"..........

    Except for the fact that it's not Peter Criss behind the makeup, it's Eric Singer. (a much better drummer, but I don't agree with hiring guys to pretend to be original members) Very disingenuous, IMO.

    To the OP, save your money, and buy an old concert video if you want to hear them in their "prime".
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter