Daily Archives: January 16, 2012
Peter Criss Drum Hall of Fame induction video
An excellent complete video of Peter Criss’s induction into the Drum hall of Fame at Club Nokia in Los Angeles last Saturday, January 14 2012. The award, given for influencing today’s drummers, was dedicated to former manager Bill Aucoin, Peter stated in his very heart-felt speech.
A different angle, from Elliottmarx, of Peter’s Speech along with Terry Bozzio’s, can be seen here:
B.C. abused kids’ centre named after Sophie Tweed Simmons
Video of Sophie Tweed Simmons’ opening speech is here.
Metro Vancouver’s first child protection centre opened Sunday with some rock star clout from KISS singer Gene Simmons and his family.
Sophie’s Place, named after patron Sophie Tweed-Simmons, will bring together counselors, doctors and police under one roof in Surrey to give abused children under 12 a safe place to tell their stories.
Sophie Tweed-Simmons, left, prepares to cut the ribbon at Sophie’s Place, as Surrey Mayor Diane Watts, right, and rock star father Gene Simmons, centre, look on. (CBC)Tweed-Simmons, 19, got involved in the project after meeting Surrey Mayor Diane Watts.
“It’s really important for me to have kids have a place where adults can take them seriously and where they can express what’s happened to them in a safe environment,” said Tweed-Simmons.
“I have been blessed growing up in a house where I am treated as an equal and with love. The least I can do is help show children that that can be a possibility for everyone.”