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The Original Kiss Army™ Tribute Story
For nearly two decades, the Original Kiss Army™ tribute band has been dedicated to providing KISS fans with the most authentic re-creation of the band's classic era. Originally the brainchild of native New Yorker/Gene Simmons tribute artist Jim Seda, the KISS Army has played to thrilled audiences since the 1980s.
"When we first hit the road, the reactions were incredible," says Seda. "The audience reactions told us there was a real need to bring back the best years of KISS. And ever since, we have been focused on giving fans the most realistic representation of the greatest eras of the band."
All four members of the band have the Pedigree and the Passion to fully re-create the Classic KISS Experience. Seda and drummer Mike "Peter Criss" Sivo were born and raised on the streets of New York City, like KISS themselves. Mark "Paul Stanley" Jones hails from Detroit, the first major city to fully embrace KISS in the 1970s. Chicago-born Val "Ace Frehley" Popovic is a very dedicated guitarist who has been replicating the Spaceman's signature solos since he was a youth.
The Original Kiss Army™tribute fully re-creates vintage KISS in all its glory. Seda prowls the stage and stalks the audience. Jones generates unrivaled excitement with his unbridled energy and classic Stanley stage raps. Popovic spews out legendary Frehley riffs and solos with unique flair. And Sivo keeps it all together with his thunderous, rhythmic jungle beats.
Members of the Original Kiss Army™ Have
Performed at/on:
- KISS Box Set Release Premiere Party (as documented on the KISS DVD “Live in Las Vegas.”)
- the Jenny Jones Show
- Access Hollywood
- MTV
- Various Halftime Shows for NBA and NHL teams
- Fashion Shows for Marshall Fields
- Casino resorts in Las Vegas, NV including: Fiesta Rancho Casino, Monte Carlo Casino, and Silverton Casino; and Harrah’s Casino in Reno, NV
- Theme Parks: Six Flags, and Universal Studios, Orlando
- The annual Exotic Erotic Ball at the Cow Palace in San Francisco, CA
- U.S. Armed Forces Tour of Japan and Korea, performing at the Kunsan Air Force Base, and the Fukuoka Festival
- Chihuas Biker Fest in Chihuahua, Mexico
Bios written by Scott Engel |
