Sometimes you have to ditch your carpool duties, throw on some fake leather pants, a KISS shirt, and rock out! My sister comes through with concert tickets often and she knows exactly who to ask to go with her. I’m her trusty sidekick and I’ve been going to concerts with Shauna and friends for years – since junior high I guess. I would spend all my money on concert tickets, t-shirts, cassette tapes and magazines. Doesn’t sound like me, does it!? It was sort of an odd phase for miss conservative, but it was a sign of the times I lived in. 80’s rock was uber popular and now I’m embracing the memories and trying to give my kids a glimpse here. Somewhere along the line, I decided to purge all of my old shirts and I totally regret it!
Last night we pawned off our carpools on anyone that was available, enjoyed a fun dinner downtown, and hit the Hallmark suite to watch KISS. None of us could remember if we had seen them in concert before. Listen guys, they sort of all run together after awhile. But I really don’t think I have, because it’s sort of an unforgettable theatrical spectacle. It’s a pyrotechnic bonanza, outrageous outfits and makeup, and goofy songs. Gene Simmons, spouts fake blood out of his mouth and dangles his unusually long tongue in the process. The Sprint Center was packed, from young to old, many fans part of the “Kiss Army,” worshiping the band that was never allowed to be photographed without their makeup.
The truth is, I barely knew the songs! KISS formed in 1973 and was headlining shows in 1975. That’s the year I was born, people, and they really cooled down in the early to middle 80’s, so it’s no wonder I don’t know very many! Check out these videos – you will surely recognize these songs.
I’ve been to a lot of concerts, but never seen so many fireworks and pyro in all my life. It’s really a wonder the place didn’t go up in flames! Check out this video…
And this went on the ENTIRE time! Absolutely crazy.
Today, my KISS shirt and pleather leggings are in the wash and I’m delivering items to school for the Daddy Daughter Dance with a headache as big as the universe. I have no regrets, I have a love of music and entertainment and fun friends to share it with! Kids, you have just learned a little bit about the music scene in my day and age!
And to this day, these are my ALL TIME FAVORITE photos that my neighbor took of my AWESOME rocker kids!!
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