

Local KISS fans wonât want to miss KISS Cancer Goodbye III, a three-day KISS-themed music festival held December 6-8 at Harvest House in Sarasota. Organized by Neil McCurry, a local banking executive and bassist for the KISS tribute band KISS America, the event aims to raise funds for breast cancer research. According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most common cancer in U.S. women, responsible for one-third of all new female cancer cases. In 2024, the ACS projects 42,250 breast cancer deaths.
McCurry was an 11 year old impressionable boy when he first became interested in the music, makeup and props that go along with KISS. A few years later, he started his own KISS band. Almost 20 years later, heâs still rockinâ and rollinâ KISS style. âSome things we outgrow as time goes on, some things we should outgrow and some things we never outgrow.â he says.
KISS Cancer Goodbye III will feature rock legends Eric Singer (KISS drummer 1991-2023) and Bruce Kulick (KISS guitarist 1984-1996) as co-headliners. McCurryâs previous events raised over $100,000 for the ACS, with last yearâs Men Wear Pink campaign raising $63,000 locally. McCurry’s aim is to raise funds while increasing awareness about cancer risks and early detection. âThis year, we are challenging ourselves to find ways to not only continue to raise funds in the fight against cancer but also to provide more education about cancer risks and create a stronger message about the importance of getting checked for early signs of cancer,â he says. A lifelong resident of the area, McCurry enjoys giving back to his community. He expects a larger local turnout this year, noting, âI wanted to create something that adds to the enjoyment of living in Sarasota.â
McCurry, who performs as âGene Simmonsâ with full costume and stage anticsâwhich involves hours of preparationâhas organized several events over the years. Harvest House, the presenting partner, features a state-of-the-art community center with an elevated stage, advanced sound and lighting, and a 16-ft video wall, creating a rock concert experience with an intimate feel.
Tickets for the event are $59 for all three days or $24.95 per day. For more information and tickets, visit kisscg.com.
Pictured: Neil McCurry as Gene Simmons raises breast cancer awareness with KISS Cancer Goodby III. Provided photos/Creatures Fest.
Ace Frehley recently went on Instagram and shared an AI-generated image of a coin featuring a guitar icon and the words âACE V.â He teased in the caption, âThis crypto stuff is wildâŚshould I launch âAce Coinâ?â
Itâs unclear whether Frehley is serious about launching his own cryptocurrency, but many fans in the comments agree that itâs a bad idea if he does. Some believe making a physical version of the coin is better.
In a new interview with Fox 5 Las Vegas, Ace Frehley opened up about his relationship with former bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.
When asked if he was still in touch with Simmons and Stanley, the guitarist briefly responded, âOccasionally.â
He added, âIâm doing great solo. Doing a lot of shows and the response, the albumâs doing fantastic, â10,000 Volts.’â
Frehley had previously shared his ârevengeâ plan against the two members.
âThey would stifle my creativity,â the guitarist told Guitar Tales with Dave Cohen. âIf I did a great guitar solo in the studio, they would never acknowledge it. âAll right. We got that done. Letâs move on.â I never got the adulation that I would have given other people. I never felt like they appreciated me and thatâs not a good feeling.â
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PATCHOGUE, NY â Ace Frehley, the Grammy Award-nominated former guitarist for the glam metal band, Kiss, is set to perform at the Patchogue Theatre for the Performing Arts on May 1.
Most notably remembered in the 70s and 80s as his Kiss alter ego, “The Spaceman,” Frehley was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.
Guitar World named him in the Top 15 of its 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time.
He penned the New York Times best-selling memoir, “No Regrets,” in 2011, according to Wikipedia.
Tickets will run $56 to $106.
Carr’s last public appearance with Kiss was at the MTV Video Music Awards in September 1991. Not long afterwards, he suffered an aneurysm and was rushed to the hospital. Several days later, he suffered a brain hemorrhage and never regained consciousness. He died on November 24, 1991, at the age of 41. We celebrate the life of Eric Carr.
In 1990 Ace Frehley discussed his new band, featuring Sandy Slavin on drums and Richie Scarlett replacing Todd Howard. The new album was heavier, focusing on guitars. Frehley mentioned performing classic Kiss songs and covers like ELOâs âDonât Bring Me Down.â He reflected on Kissâs merchandising over-commercialization and his past substance abuse issues. Frehley expressed openness to a Kiss reunion if given equal production control. He highlighted collaborations with Skid Row and the success of his new album and tour. Frehley also shared his health improvement and commitment to making music for enjoyment, not necessity.
Episode 597. Idolator recently shared a new story titled, KISS Finally Admits The Truth About Their Band Name + Other Secret Facts Most Fans Donât Know. We went through this list so see if there were any secret facts we didnât know. Sorry, but most of this article is filled with âduh!â moments. But join us and let us know if you learned anything new, any secrets you didnât know.
The pair wed in 2005, four years after they first started dating, and are parents to three children
Paul Stanley and Erin Sutton have nearly two decades down and âforeverâ to go!
The KISS frontman, 72, shared a special message to his wife on X (formerly known as Twitter) alongside a throwback photo from their wedding, as they celebrated their 19-year marriage anniversary.
In the snap he shared, the pair could be seen smiling widely as they posed for the camera after saying âI do.â Stanleyâs arm could be seen wrapped around Suttonâs â with his new wedding band in focus â as she held her wedding bouquet.
âHAPPY ANNIVERSARY BABY!,â he captioned a photo. âMarried 19 years today and I know one lifetime will never be enough.â
The pair wed in November 2005, four years after they first started dating. Since then, they have welcomed three children: Colin Michael, Sarah Brianna and Emily Grace. Sutton is also stepmom to Stanleyâs adult son, musician Evan Shane, from the singer’s previous marriage to Pamela Bowen. Stanley and Bowen wed in 1992 and divorced in 2001.
Over the years, the âDetroit Rock Cityâ singer has penned tributes to her whenever they celebrate a new milestone in their relationship. For their tenth wedding anniversary he explained how he viewed their marriage, saying, âSome people say marriage is confining like jail. Mine was my ticket to freedom.â
For their 14-year anniversary, he wrote a sentimental tribute noting how far the pair have come in their relationship. â… I married Erin and found my key to a life filled with gifts I never imagined,â he wrote on Facebook. âMy love for her only grows deeper. Find that person you love and who loves you regardless of anyone elseâs concept, intolerance or prejudice. Nothing is more meaningful.â
When an ancient evil threatens Earth, the KISS 4K team must use their powers (both supernatural and musical), to replace the Aurora Borealis. If they fail, Santa Claus won?t be able to guide his sleigh and the demons will rule the earth forever. This is a KISSMAS 4K story that could only be told by Chuck Dixon and drawn by Tone Rodriguez.
November 21st, 1975. The birth of the greatest fan club gathering in rock and roll- Happy KISS Army Day!