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What is your best memory of
being in the group?
Rolling up to a school in that
limo and getting out with everyone just wondering
what was going on. We made quite a splash. When
we went to the hospital that made it real. Just
being able to put a smile on those kids faces
was a very nice feeling.
What other memories,
stories, or comments do you want to share or make
about the group or members?
Charles and I spent a lot of time
at the San Jose Flea Market that summer buying
things for our outfits, it was strange trying
on long black wigs while trying to be a tough
rocker dude, we were 16 remember.
When we were at Maloney Elementary School we had
one hot mother that wanted the group to go home
with her, we were all of 16 so we wanted to, but
Troy had a schedule to keep. What were you thinking?
You played Paul in 1983.
Who was your favorite member of the band?
The Demon. Of course Gene Simmons
was my favorite; the fire breathing, blood spewing
bassist has always been the front man of the group.
After that my favorite is appropriately the only
other original member Paul Stanley.
How did you feel about
dressing up at the time?
Charles mentioned it to me about
dressing up as KISS and I thought it would be
a lot of fun. I actually went to the December
1978 show (your, Troy's) the group had put on
and had loved it.
Would you change anything
about your time/experience in the group?
Other than gone home with the hot
mom?
Is there anything else you wish
the group could have done (concerts, television,
another appearance, etc.) while you were in the
group?
I thought what we did was great.
The reaction we got from the kids at the local
schools and hospital, the fun we had cruising
the limo between "appearances" and winning
the costume contest at Fat Fanny's. The hard work,
most of it Troy's, was well worth it.
Do you have your old
costume?
I had my old costume in a box in
my parents garage until they sold their house
in 1995 and they got rid of it.
Have you ever dressed
up as a member of KISS since leaving the group?
No
Would you ever dress
up like a member of KISS again?
Only after going to Charles's KISS Impersonators
workout program.
Any final words or thoughts?
I still have a copy of the Argus
article with us in it. I also still have the envelope
that Fat Fanny's paid us with for the costume
contest.
Here & Now
Do you still listen to KISS?
Yes, Occasionally.
Top 3 Favorite KISS Albums
1. Destroyer
2. Kiss
3. Alive II
Top 10 Favorite KISS
Songs
1. Beth - the grandfather of the
rock ballad
2. Cold Gin - Studio version
3. Shout It Out Loud
4. Makin' Love
5. Lick It Up
6. She
7. Love Gun
8. Rock And Roll All Nite
9. Hotter Than Hell
10. Black Diamond
How many times have you
seen KISS in concert?
Twice: March 28, 1988 at Arco Arena
(Anthrax opened), and September 12, 1990 at Cal
Expo
I also saw Vinnie Vincent Invasion when they opened
for Iron Maiden in February 21, 1987 at Oakland
Arena (I have a spreadsheet)
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