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THE KISSFAQ’s “KISS ALBUM FOCUS” (3rd Edition) [Rev. 26 IV 07] Parts of these appendices were published in the KISS Album Focus, Volume III, “Roar Of Greasepaint, 1997-2006.” However, as is the case with all things KISS, changes continue, hence this updated stand-alone work for your reading pleasure or torture. This updated version also includes Paul Stanley’s “Live To Win” and 1989 tours. Appendix I : 2003-6 KISS Concertology... “Hey, I was at that show and there were way more people than the number you state at the show!” Yes, it’s possible that there were more (or less) people at a particular show than noted here. Promoters don’t always report the actual and/or correct attendance figures; Newspapers don’t always get it right either; Eye-witness accounts, unfortunately, are seldom better at providing guesstimates either. So the “reported audience” numbers should be taken as being rough figures. An important tangent: If you are looking for the ultimate tour date archive, for the years not covered here (1973-2002), then Curt Gooch and Jeff Suhs’ “KISS Alive Forever: The Complete Touring History” (Billboard Books ISBN: 0-8230-8322-5) is that beast. Unequivocally! Apart from being an indispensable reference for KISS fans, it is an absolutely amazing piece of work that no KISS fan should be without! Hopefully, the authors will update their book in the future with the tour dates that have followed since publication. Until then, track down a copy anyway! 2002 Miscellaneous Appearances February 5 – Roseland Ballroom, Manhattan, NY Reported audience: 3,500 Set list: Shout It Out Loud / Love Gun / God Of Thunder / Lick It Up / Rock And Roll All Nite Set notes: - Scarily sharing the stage with Anna Nicole Smith, KISS with Ace Frehley, performed with live vocals only, at this Lane Bryant plus-size models fashion show which included some pyro and confetti. The show generated enough notice for clips of KISS to turn up on US entertainment television shows while Paul celebrated the women enthusiastically. February 24 – Rice-Eccles Olympic Stadium, Salt Lake City, UT Reported audience: 55,000 Set list: Rock And Roll All Nite Set notes: - The closing ceremony of the XIX Olympic Winter Games. - KISS, with Ace Frehley, performed with Kristi Yamaguchi and Katrina Witt skating around the pyrotechnic blasts that engulfed the stadium. KISS, representing rock in the American Musical Theme of the show, joined other artists including Christina Aguilera, ‘N Sync, Dianne Reeves, Moby, Bon Jovi, Harry Connick Jr., Earth, Wind and Fire, Gloria Estefan, and others. - The inclusion of KISS in the ceremony was not without some complaints. “I think a group that has been known as being satanic doesn’t represent the values of Utah,” said Salt Lake resident Karen Lougy. “They really weren’t looking to represent most of the people of this state when they got them to play, that’s for sure.” Kathy Curtis echoed Lougy’s sentiments. “Maybe if they did a mild performance that would be OK, but that’s not likely,” Curtis said. “This is really in poor taste.” (Peter Thunell, Deseret News). March 6 – Grand Lido Braco, Trelawny, Jamaica Reported audience: unknown Set list: unknown Set notes: - Following the band’s Olympic performance Ace Frehley opted not to return to the band for further events. He was replaced with Tommy Thayer... - There has been a tremendous amount of secrecy concerning this show at a private function. - Several big acts were invited to play a private function in Jamaica including Nazareth and the Scorpions. - KISS played for a small group of guests of an allegedly Russian gazzilionairre. April 19 – Pasadena Civic Auditorium, Pasadena, CA Attendance: <400 Set list: Detroit Rock City Set notes: - Filming for the Bandstand 50th Anniversary TV broadcast, which aired ABC on May 3, 2002. - The band mimed to previously recorded music. Ace Frehley was asked to appear with the band, but was unable to do so, resulting in Tommy Thayer donning the “Spaceman” costume and makeup again. 2003 “KISS Symphony” Paul Stanley - Gene Simmons - Peter Criss - Tommy Thayer February 25 – Network 10 Studios, Melbourne, Australia Reported audience: ~500 Set list: Sure Know Something Set notes: - As part of promotion of the “Symphony” KISS did an interview and performed this one song with the MSO ensemble live on the Network Ten’s “Rove Live” television show. - Network Ten’s studio is located in the same place that television show “Neighbours” is filmed. That Australian classic soap once featured several notable actors who became musicians: Kylie Minogue, Jason Donovan, and Craig McLachlan. Craig co-wrote material with Paul Stanley in the early 1990s, but it wasn’t used and was really little more than a glorified jam session. He recorded a cover of the Stanley/Beauvoir Voodoo X song, “A Lover Like You,” for his 1992 “Hands Free” album. February 28 – Telstra Dome, Melbourne, Australia Reported audience: 35,000+ Set list: (Act 1: Electric) Deuce / Strutter / Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll / Lick It Up / Calling Dr. Love / Psycho Circus // (Act 2: Acoustic w/ MSO ensemble) Beth / Forever / Goin’ Blind / Sure Know Something / Shandi // (Act 3: Symphony) Detroit Rock City / King Of The Night Time World / Do You Love Me? / Shout It Out Loud / God Of Thunder / Love Gun / Black Diamond / I Was Made For Lovin’ You / Great Expectations / Rock And Roll All Nite Set notes: - KISS’ Symphonic show with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, a one night affair, would be split into three parts: First KISS would start with a short fully-electric set before being joined by a 10 piece ensemble from the MSO for a short acoustic set. Finally, KISS would be joined by the MSO, also in makeup, for the full symphonic set. - The show was recorded for later release on Pay-Per-View and Album/DVD. - Part of George Harrison’s “Here Comes The Sun” would be played prior to “Shandi.” - The full symphonic show was introduced with a “overture from the Elder.” - The band and symphony was joined by a choir for the performance of “Great Expectations” which was making its first appearance in a KISS live set. 2003 “Alive In Japan” Tour Paul Stanley - Gene Simmons - Peter Criss - Tommy Thayer March 11 – Budokan, Tokyo, Japan Reported audience: SOLD OUT Set list: Deuce / Strutter / Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll / Shout It Out Loud / Firehouse / Lick It Up / King Of The Night Time World / Calling Dr. Love / Psycho Circus / Goin’ Blind / Do You Love Me? / Cold Gin / Beth / God Of Thunder / I Was Made For Lovin’ You / Love Gun / Black Diamond / Detroit Rock City / Rock And Roll All Nite Set notes: - KISS’ first show at the Budokan in 2003. - The show is notable for the strange set position of “Beth,” which was not performed as an encore. - There is no drum solo by Peter or guitar solo by Tommy. - Gene does the usual fire-breathing during “Firehouse” and blood-spitting and flying for “God Of Thunder.” - Paul does his move to the center stage for “Love Gun.” March 12 – Budokan, Tokyo, Japan Reported audience: SOLD OUT Set list: Deuce / Strutter / Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll / Shout It Out Loud / Firehouse / Lick It Up / God Of Thunder / King Of The Night Time World / Calling Dr. Love / Psycho Circus / Goin’ Blind / Forever / Heaven’s On Fire / Do You Love Me? / Cold Gin / I Was Made For Lovin’ You / Love Gun / Black Diamond / Beth / Detroit Rock City / Rock And Roll All Nite Set notes: - KISS’ second show at the Budokan returning the band to a more standard set list layout. - Fans would be treated to parts of “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” “La Bamba,” “Day Tripper,” “Sunshine Of Your Love,” “Angie,” and “Stairway To Heaven” being played throughout the show. - Prior to doing his flying bit for “Love Gun” Paul encountered problems with one of his boots forcing him to lie down to tie it and making fun of Gene’s ass and telling Tommy to talk to the crowd. March 13 – Budokan, Tokyo, Japan Reported audience: SOLD OUT Set list: King Of The Night Time World / Deuce / Strutter / Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll / Lick It Up / Calling Dr. Love / Goin’ Blind / Psycho Circus / God Of Thunder / Shout It Out Loud / Forever / Firehouse / Do You Love Me? / Heaven’s On Fire / Cold Gin / I Was Made For Lovin’ You / Love Gun / Black Diamond / Beth / Detroit Rock City / Rock And Roll All Nite Set notes: - KISS’ final show at the Budokan. - Fans would be treated to parts of “Angie,” and “Stairway To Heaven” being played by Paul in his solo spot prior to “Black Diamond.” March 15 – Yokohama Arena, Yokohama, Japan Reported audience: SOLD OUT Set list: Deuce / Strutter / Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll / Shout It Out Loud / Firehouse / Lick It Up / God of Thunder / King Of The Night Time World / Calling Dr. Love / 100,000 Years / Forever / Heaven’s On Fire / Do you Love Me? / Cold Gin / I Was Made For Lovin’ You / Love Gun / Black Diamond / Beth / Detroit Rock City / Rock and Roll all Nite Set notes: - KISS’ final show on the Alive In Japan tour would see “Psycho Circus” cut from the set. - Partial covers of “Angie” and “Stairway to Heaven” would again be performed prior to “Black Diamond.” March 16 – Palms Casino, Las Vegas, NV Reported audience: ~1,600 Opening Act: Thieves In The Temple Set list: Deuce / King Of The Night Time World / Let Me Go, Rock ‘N Roll / Shout It Out Loud / Firehouse / Lick It Up / God Of Thunder / Calling Dr. Love / Psycho Circus / Strutter / 100,000 Years / Do You Love Me? / Cold Gin / I Was Made For Lovin’ You / Love Gun / Black Diamond / Beth / Detroit Rock City / Rock And Roll All Nite Set notes: - The first show in the United States featuring the lineup of Simmons, Stanley, Criss, and Thayer using revamped KISS “Alive!” era costumes.