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The years 2001-2006 proved a success for KISS Expos. I was able to attend 10 expos; 7 of which I spoke with Eric Singer (Current member of KISS, ESP & Alice Cooper, and has worked with Black Sabbath, the Badlands, etc), 1 of which I spoke with John Cobrai (Former lead singer of Motley Crue, and has worked with Ratt, Union, ESP, etc), and 3 of which I spoke with Bruce Kulick (Current member of Grand Funk, former member of KISS, has worked with Billy Squier, Union, Meatloaf, etc. ). I had multiple chances to speak with KISS Army founder, Bill Starkey. I also got the chance to watch tribute bands Mr. Speed & SSG rock the stage several times.
*3-11-05..I attended my 10th KISS Expo in March of 2006 in Indianapolis, IN. I got the chance to speak with Eric again after almost 2 years. I last saw him backstage at the KISS Concert in Columbus in 2004. Eric was his usual gracious self. I also met and spoke with former lead singer of Motley Crue, John Corabi & former KISS head of security, John Harte. I also spoke with KISS Army Founder, Bill Starkey.
*4-24-05..I attended my 9th KISS Expo in April of 2005 in Cincinnati, OH. I got the chance to speak with Bruce Kulick after almost 2 years. I was still in High School at this time and the expo fell close to my high school prom. This somehow came up in conversation and Bruce stated that he would gladly stand in line to take me to prom. Pretty cool! I also watched SSG and Mr. Speed rock the stage.
*10-15-05..I had tickets to attend a Katrina Relief Concert in October of 2005 that was put on my Eric Singer and Alice Cooper bandmates. Due to circumstances beyond my control I was unable to attend the show. However, Eric still sent me an autographed picture from the show.
*03-21-04.. I attended my 8th KISS Expo in March of 2004 in Cincinnati, OH. I got the chance to speak with Eric Singer again, just prior to the start of the New World KISS Tour. I got the chance to speak with the KISS Army founder, Bill Starkey. I also watched the Fredi Handshoe Band (former member of SSG) and tribute band Black Diamond rock the stage.
*06-07-03..I attended my 7th KISS Expo in June of 2003 in Evansville, IN. I got the chance to speak with Eric Singer as well as the webmaster of Kissonline, Mike Brandvold. I also watched the tribute band Strutter rock the stage.
*04-26-03..I attended my 6th KISS Expo in April of 2003 in Indianapolis, IN. However, this expo was a little different as it was actually Bruce Kulick's "Transformer" release party. I got the chance to speak with Bruce as well as KISS Army founder, Bill Starkey. I also watched Mr. Speed rock the stage.
*03-23-03..I attended my 5th KISS Expo in March of 2003 in Cincinnati, OH. I got the chance to speak with Eric Singer again and watched SSG and Mr. Speed rock the stage.
*10-6-02..I attended my 4th KISS Expo in October of 2002 in Indianapolis, IN. I got the chance to speak with Eric Singer once again. We also happened to win his Signature Pearl Snare Drum. It was the grand prize in a drawing and our name was chosen. I also watched SSG and Mr. Speed rock the stage again.
*02-02-02..I attended my 3rd KISS Expo in February of 2002 in Indianapolis, IN. I got the chance to speak with Eric Singer again. I also spoke with KISS manager, Bill Acoin; VH1's Goddess of Thunder; & KISS body guard, Andre Augustine. I also watched tribute bands SSG and Mr. Speed rock the stage.
*10-10-01..I attended my 2nd KISS Expo in November of 2001 in Louisville, KY. I got the chance to speak with Bruce Kulick again and finally got to meet Eric Singer. We presented them both with airbrushed tee-shirts that we had made.
*02-17-01...I attended my 1st KISS Expo in February of 2001 in Indianapolis, IN. I met Bruce Kulick (former member of KISS, has worked with Billy Squier, Union and Meatloaf. And current member of Grand Funk) for the first time. I also met Dale Torburg, "The Demon" from the WCW.
On September 13, 2001, Dayton, Ohio, I was fourth row at a KISS concert in which I held up signs & witnessed the Hottest Band in the World. I also had Ted Nugent look at me & he throw me Guitar Pics. I attended a total of 4 KISS, Ted Nugent, & Skid Rows shows last year. My mom had the great pleasure of meeting Paul Stanley (Lead Singer) of KISS to fulfill a 27 year dream.
On September 29, 2001, Columbus, Ohio, I spoke to Dave "Snake" Sabo (Guitar Player, SkidRow) before the show. He asked me how many shows I had attended & he responded to me with "Get it Girl" He also signed a Skid Row song setlist.
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KISS Expos 2001-2006
Indianapolis, IN
March 11th, 2006
Eric Singer & I
John Cobrai & I (former lead singer of Motley Crue)
KISS Army founder Bill Starkey & I
Former KISS head of security John Harte & I
Cincinnati, OH (Marriot)
April 24th, 2005
Bruce Kulick & I
Signing Autographs
Bruce during the Q&A Session
Bruce performing with SSG
My KISS Expo pass signed by Bruce Kulick
Autographed picture
Autographed airbrushed shirt
Bill Starkey & I
Autographed photo
Steve of SSG & I
Rodney of SSG & I
SSG & I
SSG rocks the stage
Autographed CD from SSG
SSG pics
Rich from Mr. Speed & I
Ace & I
Mr. Speed rocks the stage
Mr. Speed signing autographs
A gift from Rich from Mr. Speed
Autographed photo from Mr. Speed
Mr. Speed pic
Gene impersonator
Dog Tags
Katrina Relief Concert
Indianapolis, IN
October 15th, 2005
Autographed picture from Eric Singer & Alice Cooper bandmates
from Katrina Relief Concert that I was unable to attend
Cincinnati, OH (Holiday INN)
March 21st, 2004
Eric Singer & I just prior to the New World Tour
Eric signing some autographs for me
Eric during the Q&A session
Eric Singer with Eric Carr impersonator
My KISS Expo signed by Eric
Autographed picture
Steve Stierwalt, from KISSFREAKS.com
Bill Starkey, founder of KISS Army, during
Q&A
Starkey & I
Badge signed by Starkey
Fredi Handshoe & I
Signed CD
Pic from Fredi
The Fredi Handshoe Band rocks the stage
Eric Carr impersonator & I
Gene impersonator & I
Schedule for the Expo
Evansville, IN (Marriott INN)
June 7th, 2003
Eric Singer & I
Eric during the Q&A session
Autographed picture from Eric
Autographed drumhead
My KISS Expo pass signed by Eric
Mike Brandvold, webmaster of
Kiss Online & I
Mike during the Q&A
Badge signed by Mike Brandvold
KISS Online pic
Tribute band Strutter rocks the stage
Indianapolis, IN (Waterbury Inn)
April 26th, 2003
Bruce Kulick & I
Bruce autographing some things for me
Bruce setting up his own sound equipment
Bruce rocking the stage
Bruce during the Q&A session
Picture from KISSFreaks.com. My Mom, dad, and I are all the way
to the left of the stage
Autographed picture from Bruce
My KISS pass signed by Bruce
Signed CD
Bill Starkey & I
Starkey during the Q&A Session
Mr. Speed rocks the stage
Mr. Speed & I after their performance
And again
Rich, from Mr. Speed & I
Eric Carr impersonator & I
Cincinnati, Ohio (HOLIDAY INN)
March, 23rd, 2003
Eric Singer & I
Eric during the Q&A Session
SSG rocks the stage
SSG & I after their performance
Steve, from SSG, & I
Fredi & I
Mr. Speed rocks the stage
Rick, from Mr. Speed, & I
My KISS Expo pass signed by Eric
Indianapolis, In (Holiday Inn Select)
October 6th, 2002
Eric Singer & I
Eric presenting his drum to me
The signed drum from Eric
Expo schedule
Drumsticks signed by Eric
My KISS Expo passed signed by Eric
Autographed picture
Eric during the Q&A Session
The shirt I had made and wore to the Expo, also signed by Eric
Mr. Speed & I
Mr. Speed rocks the stage
Mr. Speed shirt autographed by the band
Mr. Speed pics
SSG & I
Steve from SSG & I
Fredi from SSG & I
SSG rocks the stage
SSG pics
Signed SSG Shirt
Indianapolis, In (Sherdian Four Points)
February 2nd. 2002
Eric Singer & I
Bill Acoin, Eric Singer & I
Drumsticks autographed by Eric
Autographed picture from Eric
Rich. from Mr. Speed; Steve from SSG
& I
Autographed picture from SSG
Drumstick from SSG
Bill Starkey, KISS ARMY founder, & I
Steve from SSG & I
The Goddess from VH1 & I
Andre, KISS Body Guard, & I
Autographed picture from Andre
Louisville, KY (Holiday Inn)
November 10, 2001
Bruce Kulick, Eric Singer & I
Eric Singer & I. The first time I met him
Bruce & Eric signing autographs
Autographed picture from Eric
Autographed picture from Bruce
My mom & I giving Eric an airbrushed shirt
we had made for him
Hugs from Eric!
Eric during Q&A
My mom & I giving Bruce an airbrushed shirt
we had made for
Pics from Bruce
Indianapolis, IN (Sherdian Four Points)
February 17th, 2001
Bruce Kulick & I. The first time I met him
Autographed picture from Bruce
Pic from Bruce
WCW Wrestler, Dale Torburg,"The Demon"
The Demon without makeup
SKIDROW SETLIST SIGNED BY
DAVE "SNAKE" SABO
&
KISS MANAGER DOC MCGHEE
TED NUGENT GUITAR PICS
THROWN TO AMANDA
TICKET STUB & CONFETTI
PAUL STANLEY
FRONT ROW AT COLUMBUS
MARY (AMANDA'S MOM)
&
KISS LEAD SINGER PAUL STANLEY
BACKSTAGE AT ERVIN J. NUTTER CENTER
WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY,
DAYTON, OHIO
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