On this day in KISSTORY - July 25, 1980 - We played our first-ever concert with Eric Carr at the Palladium in New York City.

On this day in KISSTORY - July 22, 2003 - The KISS Symphony: Alive IV album was released. The live album features the band performing with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra.  All tracks were recorded at Etihad Stadium (formerly known as Telstra Dome) in Melbourne, Australia, on February 28, 2003. 10,000 limited numbered copies were also released on vinyl in the US.

On this day in KISSTORY - July 21, 1976 - KISS released The Originals, a 3-record set containing the first three albums: KISS, Hotter Than Hell and Dressed to Kill. The paper sleeves holding each LP were duplicates of the original album covers. The set included  a 16-page history booklet, a color KISS ARMY sticker, and six trading cards.

On this day in KISSTORY - July 20, 2012 - We kicked off 'The Tour' with Motley Crue in front of over 20,000 fans at Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow, Virginia.

Set List:

Detroit Rock City / Shout It Out Loud / I Love It Loud / Love Gun / Firehouse / War Machine / Shock Me / Hell or Hallelujah / God Of Thunder / Lick It Up / Black Diamond / Rock And Roll All Nite

Here's "Detroit Rock City" from the show:

On this day in KISSTORY - July 20, 2007, Mayor Bosbous proclaimed KISS Appreciation Day in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan! The band was given the keys to the city for their contribution to the music industry, commitment to their craft and undying devotion to their fans.

Help out a great cause & Bid on a Stage-Played Gene Simmons Axe Bass or an Eric Singer custom Snare Drum signed by KISS at MSG! 

Bid now at http://bit.ly/MSROCK

About Music Support:

If you work in the UK music industry and are suffering from mental ill-health and/or addiction (or you are supporting someone who is), you are not alone. Industry charity, Music Support, is here for you. Their confidential Helpline, run by peers with lived experience, is available Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm on 0800 030 6789 (or email [email protected]). They also offer fully-accredited training in Mental Health First Aid (of which certain freelancers can apply to do for FREE) and an inspirational Addiction and Recovery Awareness workshop (FREE to freelance production crew). For further information visit www.musicsupport.org 

The Gene Simmons Band opens their Europe Tour on July 27th at the Kuopiorock Festival in Finland!

Full dates & ticket links at www.genesimmons.com/gene-simmons-band-tour.