Is Paul Stanley, the vocalist for KISS, about to become The Phantom of Las Vegas?
That's the rumor. Stanley, who twice starred as The Phantom in the Toronto production of "The Phantom of the Opera" in 1999, is in talks with "Phantom: The Las Vegas Spectacular," sources tell me.
Stanley, 56, is having a penthouse suite built atop Palms Place near suites owned by pop singer Jessica Simpson and pro wrestling icon Hulk Hogan.
Stanley has been out front as a fundraiser and supporter for AboutFace, an organization that helps raise awareness for individuals with facial differences. He was born with Microtia, a congenital deformity of the pinna (outer ear).
If you're headed to the Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo next weekend - you're in for a huge treat - Paul Stanley has authorized a special sneak peek screening of his upcoming LIVE TO WIN Concert DVD! Director Louis Antonelli has put together a wonderful 30 minute piece including a trailer and several songs from Paul's Chicago House of Blues Show. Antonelli will be on hand to intro the film and will hold a Q & A directly after the screening. The DVD is scheduled for a summer release.
The Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo will also feature KISS drummer Eric Singer! The Expo will be held Sunday March 2nd from 1:00PM to 8:00PM (12:00PM for VIP holders) at the Holiday Inn Indianapolis East 6990 East 21st St. Indianapolis, IN 46219.
KISSONLINE will be attending the Expo and selling exclusive KOL merchandise!
For more information or to buy tickets for the Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo click here.
Thanks to Ψivind Jensen for sending us in this post!
Espen Lind, the composer of "I Will Be With You (Where the Lost Ones Go)", stated in Dagbladet that his "knees felt like jelly" when hearing Paul Stanley singing his song. Lind also told the major Norwegian newspaper, he is a major KISS-fan and knows everything KISS has done by heart. Lind said he hopes to meet Paul Stanley in person soon and that Paul is a magnificent singer, his favorite member of KISS, an incredible front figure. Ending the interview, Lind made it known he feels the new recording of the song is superior to his own original from 2000.
Thanks to KISS ARMY AUSTRALIA fan site for sending us the following interview with Boogie Street Guitar's Eric McKenna. Eric discusses working with Paul on his Washburn Guitars.
By KAA's Starscream.
1. You have a strong affiliation with Washburn guitars. How did that come about?
Well, I started BSG in late 1998. Initially I bought and sold used and vintage guitars online. BSG grew and grew and eventually, my home could not support the business and I decided to lease an office here in Pittsburgh in 2003. Once this was done, I truly wanted to design guitars. Not so much design a shape or 'structure' of a guitar but I wanted to work on the aesthetics side of business. Paint, tone-wood selections, pickups, inlay, etc. After a few years in the used guitar business, I began to really have strong opinions as to what 'works' and was did not. With that thought in mind, I approached Washburn in late 2003 with my idea of working exclusively with one major guitar manufacturer. By forging this very strong and personal relationship with Rudy Schlacher (CEO) and his personnel at USMusic Corp (Washburn), BSG quickly grew to be Washburn largest dealer while at the same time, commissioning truly custom import and USA guitars. Guitars with aesthetics that have not been seen in the marketplace before.
Another huge turnout for Paul's Saturday night Art Show in Short Hills, NJ. The Wentworth Gallery appearance drew over 500 fans of all ages! The VIP reception was extended an additional hour, so Paul could meet with all of the collectors who attended.
Paul will be featured in this month's edition of New Jersey Life Magazine. Today, he was featured on the magazine's Web Site blog:
The Monday Muse: Paul Stanley
Who knew that KISS front man Paul Stanley had such a passion for painting? Certainly not me! Turns out "The Starchild" made his debut as a painter in 2005 and continues to create emotionally charged compositions, citing Kandinsky, Mondrian, Klee, and Rothko as influences. And collectors are gobbling his works up; Stanley's art sales exceeded $2 million for 2007.
Stanley will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Hackensack on Friday, February 8 and Short Hills on Saturday, February 9. Both events are free and open to the public, but require an RSVP.
Friday, February 8, 6 to 9 p.m.
Wentworth Gallery Riverside Square Mall
171 Riverside Square
Hackensack
RSVP: 201.488.7661
Saturday February 9, 4 to 7 p.m.
Wentworth Gallery Short Hills Mall
1200 Morris Turnpike
Short Hills
RSVP: 973.564.9776
Here's the video of Paul's interview with Neil Cavuto on the FOX Business Network. This is a cool clip with Paul talking about music, KISS and his art.
Wentworth Gallery, one of the nation's leading fine art retailers, is proud to present an art exhibition by artist and rock icon Paul Stanley. The KISS front man will present his work at two special appearances at the Wentworth Galleries in Hackensack on Friday, February 8 and Short Hills on Saturday, February 9.
Both appearances are open to the public and free of charge.
