For decades, it was really hard to obtain any quantity of
KISS signatures. For years, I never thought I could ever meet all 4
of the original members and obtain anything signed in full by them.
Then came autograph conventions, in store signings, and “meet and greets”. If I had the money and the desire to travel, finally KISS autographs as you see on this page, were very much obtainable.
Though there have been several line-up changes to this band over the years, resulting in a group of very good musicians who are a pleasure to see in concert. I rather not be part of all that “I like this version better than that version” or “the original version is the only version” kind of talk. Every member of this amazing band is an amazing version. I appreciate the 4 founding members as well as THE POWER and THE ENERGY that Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer currently bring to these live shows.
I WILL SHOUT THAT OUT LOUD!
Thank You Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss and Gene Simmons
as well as Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer and also Bob Kulick and Bruce Kulick
for all the generosity in helping me amass this huge abundance of
KISS autographed memorabilia and having so very fun while obtaining.
FULLY SIGNED INNER POSTER TOUR BOOK PAGE
It took several years, with travel to multiple states, attending quite a few
conventions and “Meet and Greet’s”, but perseverance does pay off.
Fully signed inner poster sleeve from the 1997 KISS Tour Book.
Though these signatures came with a prepaid price, I still feel incredibly lucky to have met each of the members of this legendary band, get to speak with them, and receive the signed memorabilia you see on this page.
MY AUTOGRAPHED KISS ALBUMS
The following autographed KISS albums were all obtained
from 2015 – 2023 at various costly and often quite
crowded Conventions and Meet & Greets in the states of
Arizona, California, Florida, Nevada,
Oregon, Pennsylvania, and Texas.
Obtaining KISS signatures are some of the most “costly” autographs I have
obtained that you will see within this website and my collection.
It has required great travel and even greater expense.
In addition to what you may see within this website, I have about 12 more albums with
various members signature, still waiting to obtain the remaining members and complete.
EVERY ALBUM, EVERY SIGNATURE
WAS SIGNED IN PERSON IN FRONT OF ME.
Fully signed albums by either the post or current band members
are very rare and often very forged. To have the quantity I have
(with more still to be added once completed)
is truly a testament that hard work and paying their appearance prices
can provide quite the collection of signed albums.
Complete set of the 4 individual 1978 KISS solo LP’s,
each fully signed by the band members only on them,
and the few “extras” below…………
THE ABOVE 4 SOLO ALBUMS WERE SIGNED AT:
PAUL STANLEY and GENE SIMMONS:
Both autographed in Tucson, Az., AVA Casino Del Sol Amphitheater concert,
prior to “Meet and Greet”, on July 4, 2016.
PETER CRISS:
Autographed at the “TEXAS FRIGHTMARE WEEKEND” convention in Dallas, TX,
on April 29, 2016.
ACE FREHLEY:
Autographed at the “ALL THINGS THAT ROCK” Expo in Oaks, PA,
on October 3, 2015.
The below solo albums were signed at subsequent Meet & Greets:
KISS: The MEET & GREETS
To be certain of any real amount of autographs from about 2010 to date,
KISS fans such as myself have had to pay for both band and solo pre or post concert
and/or convention style appearances better known as MEET and GREET’S.
The following were two KISS full band Meet and Greet’s:
at Casino del Sol, Tucson, Arizona – July 4, 2016
at Matthew Knight Arena, Eugene, Oregon — July 9, 2016.
Please keep in mind, the costs of the event, travel to and from, and the cost of each per signed item
making KISS signatures the most expensive to obtain, more than any other band within my collection.
The following have been solo band member Meet & Greet’s:
The only solo Paul Stanley Meet & Greet I have attended
(other than Book Store Book Signings) was at
THE ROCK AND ROLL FANTASY CAMP
in Las Vegas the weekend of October 4-7, 2018.
(Tommy Thayer and Bob Kulick was also in attendance).
The following are images from the 2018 LAS VEGAS ROCK and ROLL FANTASY CAMP.
If you are a fellow classmate, counselor and/or a celebrity, or anyone else, feel free to take/steal/use any of these following images for your usage, free of charge. However, like all images on this website, they and everything else you see is copyrighted. Please make sure you give credit to www.rockandrollcollection.com and all will be 1000% okie dokie. Cheers!!!
Thank you to everyone who made this weekend so special.
The Las Vegas ROCK AND FANTASY ROLL CAMP
was held on October 4th – 7th, 2018.
Tommy Thayer and Bob Kulick appeared on Friday October 5th.
Paul Stanley appeared on Sunday October 7th.
Both men signed hundreds of autographs for the students and counselors that attended.
As well, they performed with the various house bands and posed for endless photos.
Paul helped complete several items that are now added to my collection of autographed KISS memorabilia.
Equally to meeting the celebrities were as well, meeting so many other R&R Fans!!
Bob Kulick was a special surprise guest on Friday October 5th, 2018.
Prior to attending any of the now very common and available Meet and Greets
I had meet Gene Simmons at both Tower Records and at KLOS Radio in Los Angeles:
Tower Records was on October 27, 1994
KLOS Radio was in May of 1999, but I cannot remember the exact date.
At KLOS, Gene signed the below Tour Book page.
Gene Simmons and I at TOWER RECORDS in West Hollywood on October 27, 1994.
The day of the Elton John “Made In England” album release signing.
This Tour Book page was the only item that he signed for me at KLOS.
The first solo Gene Simmons Meet & Greet I have attended
(other than Book Store Book Signings) was at
TOWER RECORDS
in West Hollywood on Tuesday November 20, 2001.
Punisher Bass, sold directly from the Gene Simmons Meet & Greet at
TOWER RECORDS on the SUNSET STRIP
at the price of $1500.00, signed November 20, 2001.
(Gene now sells it, as of 11/1/2018, for $5000.00 on his website)
The second solo Gene Simmons Meet & Greet I attended
(other than Book Store Book Signings) was at
THE VAULT EXPERIENCE
in Los Angeles on Saturday January 6, 2018.
(Eric Singer and Ace Frehley was also in attendance).
GENE SIMMONS VAULT EXPERIENCE:
LOS ANGELES and LAS VEGAS
The following images and autographs are from The Gene Simmons Vault Experience
on Saturday January 6, 2018 at Capitol Records in Los Angeles.
The VAULTS, waiting to be given away on January 6th (and then the 7th)
at The Capital Records building in Hollywood.
Gene Simmons, myself and a batch of vaults at Capitol Records in Hollywood
on January 6, 2018 for the release of his signed “Vault”,
Gene signed 9 autographs for me including a full and private “Meet and Greet” and photo.
GENE SIMMONS and I at the January 6, 2018
Vault Experience.
This was the very first “performance” of this giant
almost 2 year long world wide Vault Tour.
The above 4 photographs of Gene at his Vault,
were all signed in my presence by by Gene Simmons
on January 6, 2018 at his very first date of the
“Vault Experience” of his 2018/2019 worldwide tour.
ACE FREHLEY was there too…………..
on January 6, 2018 at his very first date of the Gene Simmons
“Vault Experience” of his 2018/2019 worldwide tour.
The third solo Gene Simmons Meet & Greet I have attended
(other than Book Store Book Signings) was at
THE VAULT EXPERIENCE
in Las Vegas on Saturday May 26, 2018.
(Paul Stanley and Bob Kulick was also in attendance).
Paul Stanley, Myself and Gene Simmons in Las Vegas on May 26, 2018.
Myself with my second obtained vault this time autographed by
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in Las Vegas on May 26, 2018.
Bob Kulick signed the back of an LP, in Las Vegas
while attending the Gene Simmons Vault, on May 26, 2018.
The forth solo Gene Simmons Meet & Greet I have attended
(other than Book Store Book Signings) was at
THE END OF THE ROAD TOUR
in Inglewood on Saturday February 16, 2019.
The above images of the GENE SIMMONS 6-String
PINK AXE BASS guitar were taken
and signed backstage after the
February 16, 2019 performance at the Los Angeles Forum.
The fifth solo Gene Simmons Meet & Greet I have attended
(other than Book Store Book Signings) was at
the Laughlin Events Center in
Laughlin, Nevada, on Saturday April 29, 2020
Gene met with Maria and I before the concert.
Tonight, is was strictly 4 personal items to be signed only.
The staff of Gene was once again a professional and friendly as the always are,
very well organized and made for an outstanding Meet and Greet.
The sixth solo Gene Simmons Meet & Greet I have attended
(other than Book Store Book Signings) was at
The Five Point Amphitheater
Irvine, CA, on Thursday September 9, 2021
A bit hectic and rushed and Gene not using the best of good
signing sense and pen placement. A bit disappointing.
The SEVENTH solo Gene Simmons Meet & Greet I have attended
(other than Book Store Book Signings) was at
THE MASTER CLASS
at the Chippendales Club at the Rio Casino
On Sunday January 30, 2022
With Very Special Guest: ERIC SINGER on Drums.
NOTE: POSTPONDED until January 30, 2022 due to COVID.
The following autographed items of memorabilia, as well as other items on this page, were all signed in person by Peter Criss at:
Mad Monster Party convention
in Phoenix on May 9, 2015.
The Texas Frightmare Weekend convention,
in Dallas on Friday April 29, 2016.
KISS Expo at the Raleigh Studios,
in Los Angeles, on January 28, 2017.
The Peter Criss Experience, in
Miami, on October 27 and 28, 2019.
THUS FAR, these four times are the onIy
times I have met Peter Criss.
On each of the four occasions, Peter was especially so very friendly, warming to all his fans, and took time to personally express his love, sincere thanks, and admiration for all who came out to see him and purchase signed items of memorabilia. Both he and his beautiful wife Gigi as well as his his team, were simply as nice and as kind as can be as they greeted each fan individually.
Peter Criss and I at MAD MONSTER PARTY Phoenix, May 9, 2015.
Peter was charging $50 per signature.
Being the first time I was ever able to have received an
autograph from him, I obtained about 13 signatures that day.
.
Signed drumhead with the inscription, “Beth I Hear You Calling”.
Personally signed index card by Peter Criss.
Peter Criss and me at the “Meet and Greet” autograph convention
at Texas Frightmare Weekend, in Dallas Texas, on April 29, 2016.
Peter Criss and I at the Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles
for the 2017 KISS Expo January 28, 2017.
On October 28, 2019 I got these two above photos signed of
Peter Criss and I at the Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles
for the 2017 KISS Expo January 28, 2017.
Peter Criss, myself and Maria at the Miami
Peter Criss Experience on October 7 and 8, 2019.
The 4 above Peter Criss Miami posters
were pre-signed and given away as part of the
Meet & Greet on October 7 and 8, 2019, Miami, Florida.
I could easily spend hours telling you about how pleasurable
the Peter Criss Meet and Greet’s have been.
The first solo Ace Frehley Meet & Greet I attended was at
ALL THINGS THAT ROCK
in Oaks, Pa. on Saturday and Sunday November 3 and 4, 2015.
Wishing and meeting and Ace Frehley was something
back in the 1970’s I could never of imagined.
I have met Ace Frehley more times than any other member of KISS.
Finally, after collecting in person autographs for 30 years,
I was able to meet Ace Frehley of KISS on October 3, 2015
at the “ALL THINGS THAT ROCK” Convention in Oaks, Pa.
The following items of memorabilia were all personally signed by Ace Frehley
on Saturday October 3, 2015 at the “ALL THINGS THAT ROCK” Expo, in Oaks, PA.
It was amazing to meet and chat (very briefly) with Ace and receive a total
of 21 different signed items of memorabilia that day.
The second solo Ace Frehley Meet & Greet I attended was at
THE SABAN THEATER
in Beverly Hills, on Friday February 3, 2017.
Ace Frehley and I at the Saban Theater
after concert Meet & Greet February 4, 2017 at
about 1am, following his February 3, 2017 concert.
It was at this second Meet and Greet that I presented only albums,
both KISS and solo, for his autographing.
(many of which are above in the completed albums and/or solo sections)
The third solo Ace Frehley Meet & Greet I attended was at
THE BELLY UP
in Solano Beach, on Thursday August 9, 2018.
Ace Frehley and I at the post concert “Meet and Greet”
at The Belly Up in Solana beach on August 9, 2018.
It was at this third Meet and Greet that I too presented only
albums, both KISS and solo, for his autographing.
(many of which are above in the completed albums and/or solo sections)
The solo autographed photos were pre-signed and either part
of the Meet and Greet OR sold at the Merch Booth.
The fourth solo Ace Frehley Meet & Greet I attended was
at the THE GREEK THEATER in
Los Angeles, on Sunday August 12, 2018.
Ace Frehley and I at the post concert “Meet and Greet”
at The Greek Theater on August 12, 2018.
It was at this fourth Meet and Greet that I too presented Ace Frehley,
albums, tour book pages, and many photos. After purchasing
for 3 separate Meet and Greet packages, I absolutely walked
away with what I believe was 19 signed items that evening.
The fifth solo Ace Frehley Meet & Greet I attended was at
THE RIO HOTEL/KISS MINI GOLF
in Las Vegas, on Saturday October 27, 2018.
The above images, poster, albums and all other items were obtained at the
KISS MINI GOLF
at The Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas
and autographed by Ace Frehley, on Saturday October 27, 2018.
The following photographs were taken by myself at the event:
THIS GIANT ALMOST 6 FEET HIGH CARDBOARD STAND-UP
was pre-signed by Ace Frehley in black marker
and then counter-signed in person in blue marker
on Saturday October 27, 2018 at the Kiss Mini Golf in Las Vegas.
It was at this fifth Meet and Greet that for a price of $60.00 per signature,
a fan could receive as many items as they wish to be signed.
This event was so large,
that it took up two days to meet the demands of so many fans.
I walked away with what I believe
was 22 signed items that evening.
The sixth solo Ace Frehley Meet & Greet I attended was at
THE CANYON THEATER
in Augora Hills, on Saturday January 26, 2019.
ACE FREHLEY and I at THE CANYON CLUB
in Agoura Hills, January 26, 2019.
It was at this sixth Meet and Greet that I received 3 signed posters
and 2 more 1978 solo albums all autographed.
The seventh solo Ace Frehley Meet & Greet I attended was
at THE CAVE THEATER in
Big Bear, on Friday November 15, 2019.
Ace Frehley “trimmed” the amount of items a fan can get signed from
5 (previous tours) to just 4 on this later part of his 2019 tour.
In keeping with not wanting to start any further KISS items,
I got signed the following solo album, and 3 more of his 1978 KISS/solo albums.
Ace Fehley signed “SPACEMAN” album autographed at
The Cave Theater in Big Bear City, November 15, 2019.
The eighth solo Ace Frehley Meet & Greet I attended was
at RAMONA MAINSTAGE THEATER in
Ramona, on Friday November 22, 2019.
Another 3 more Ace Frehley autographed solo albums (pictured) and
another 1978 solo Ace Frehley/KISS album (to be pictured in solo KISS LP section).
Ace was in a FANTASTIC and very happy mood
at this post concert Meet & Greet.
The ninth solo Ace Frehley Meet & Greet I attended was
at THE ROSE THEATER in
Pasadena, on Sunday November 24, 2019.
Another 2 1978 solo Ace Frehley/KISS albums
(to be pictured in solo KISS LP section).
Also signed is a 12″ LP Single for “I Was Made For Loving You”
and the inner page of the 2000 KISS Auction Book
Ace was in a FANTASTIC and very happy mood
at this post concert Meet & Greet.
Back in the 1970’s,
KISS SOLD MANY VERY ONE OF A KIND POSTERS.
40 years later, these posters have become very iconic
and legendary and finding them in any real pristine condition
is very difficult. Signed and autographed, is almost an impossibility.
I am working on getting as many autographed posters as I can
possibly can obtain and get personally signed.
There were also these iconic and classic posters as well:
The 1976 Bicentennial Poster,
The 1976 New York City Poster,
The 1977 individual Motorcycle Posters,
and there was the 1977 individual Alive II Posters.
These posters once signed by Ace, Gene, Paul and Peter,
or collectively signed by all four on one poster,
will be indeed a very, very rare collectable.
The iconic KISS 1977 NEW YORK CITY poster.
Fully signed, this is about as rare as can be.
Very rarely does a fully signed New York City poster
ever become available, even for viewing, anywhere.
(more signed poster to come, once completed)
KISS FULLY BAND SIGNED
8X10 photos, Tour Books, Drum Head, and Tour Posters.
It took four years and four states to collect all four signatures
on this signed 8×10 outtake photo from the first album
but FINALLY, this completed fully signed color 8X10 photograph.
Signed drumhead by Ace Frehely, Peter Criss, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley,
Ordered and shipped through their online website.
It took 4 years and 4 months to complete the UPPER photo.
It took about 6 years to complete the LOWER photo.
The lower photo has one of the worse Gene signatures within my entire collection.
After the following October 31, 1998 promo for their Dodger Stadium performance
are two fully autographed concert posters sold
at the event that were later signed by all four band members.
Not only have I not seen anywhere with any other collector or in any other
collection these POSTER’S signed, Peter Criss stated in 2015 that he has
never seen these posters and especially thinks he has never signed them.
This leads me to believe that there is a very strong likelihood that these may be the
only two autographed and real, fully signed band posters from this tour. If that is so……
HOW RARE OF A KISS ITEM WOULD YOU SAY THESE ARE?
Both of the above very rare Psycho Circus posters were sold (unsigned)
only at the October 31, 1998 Dodger Stadium performance.
I took me 3 years and 4 states to finally complete all 4 signatures on both posters.
To date, I have never seen anyone else or any where else having these posters fully autographed.
I am complemented constantly about having these signed posters in my collection.
2 of the 2003 – 2004 Wold Domination Tour Books
Signed by Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss.
(several of the individual pages of these books are signed on the inside)
THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THREE YEARS and THREE STATES:
It took me 3 years and 3 full trips to the states of
Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Oregon
to get this 1996/1997 Tour Book fully signed by each member.
This is an amazing signed collectable of extreme rare KISS memorabilia.
The three above expos photos were pre-signed by Gene Simmons
and sold through the KISS Army Warehouse website.
The two above black bordered photos were
obtained through the KISS/WHEREHOUSE website.
FAST FORWARD TO 2016 AND BEYOND:
THE EQUALLY AS IMPORTANT AND EQUALLY
AS TALENTED AND SO VERY EXCITING
and so very enjoyable in concert is the current line-up of KISS that
includes and keeps on rocking with members Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.
As a am winding down my collecting of the Ace Frehley and Peter Criss line-up of KISS,
I am just now in 2016 starting to increase my collecting of the current line-up of KISS.
And why not, Eric and Tommy are so enjoyable in concert and even more so,
are great, great, great, guys to meet and talk with. So genuine!!
KISS memorabilia and autographs continue as the band continues.
Though the original line-up still is the classic KISS,
I too come full circle and have begun to concentrate
my efforts even more and enjoy all that is Tommy, Eric, Gene and Paul.
Finally, on July 4th, 2016, I can say that I meet in person,
each member of the 2016 version of the band KISS.
What an indeed pleasure to meet Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.
Both of the above images were part of the KISS 2016 “Freedom Of Rock Tour”,
during the “Meet and Greet’s” at Tucson, Arizona, on July 4, 2016 (me only)
and in Eugene, Oregon, July 9, 2016, (me and my wife).
The guys provided a pre-concert/mini concert, photo ops,
and signed a ton of personal memorabilia. It was indeed a dream fulfilled!
A TRUE MUSICAL WISH WITH THIS AMAZING BAND!!
FULLY SIGNED 8X10 PHOTOGRAPHS
These above 5 fully signed color 8X10’s by the 2014 (to date) line up of KISS
purchased directly from their website in 2014 and 2018.
ERIC SINGER & TOMMY THAYER
This is a pre-signed KISS drumhead autographed by Eric Singer
purchased during the KISS “Meet and Greet” in Eugene, Oregon on July 9, 2016.
KISS has made it very easy these last 10 years to purchase signed memorabilia
(however, you must be of means to afford their prices).
The above photos with Eric Singer, signed drum head and autographs were from
the March 4, 2020 Meet & Greet at
The Staples Center in Los Angeles.
ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS,
the very kind, friendly and most generous Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer.
Such an extremely very cool guys indeed!!
THE FOLLOWING AUTOGRAPHED BOOKS HAVE BEEN INDIVIDUALLY
AUTOGRAPHED BY PETER CRISS, ACE FREHLEY, PAUL STANLEY
AND OR GENE SIMMONS AT THE FOLLOWING DATES AND LOCATIONS:
Borders Books in Northridge, June 30, 2003
Borders Books in Westwood, July 9, 2008
Barnes and Noble, The Grove/Los Angeles, February 8, 2010
Barnes and Noble, New York City, November 3, 2011
Bookends, Ridgewood/Glen Rock, NJ, November 4, 2011
(among also at various other places, and also ordered from In-Store signings
at Book Stores and shipped direct after the event, and through KISS/ONLINE,
and at the merchandise booth at concerts both in Phoenix and Eugene in 2016.
I have since STOPPED (as of 2018)
collecting KISS autographed books.
It’s due to the fact that there are simply too many books being written,
and these book store signings have become an absolute ZOO and mass of people.
However, the biggest reason I have stopped attending this KISS book
events is the fact that the band members allow NO OTHER memorabilia,
not even just 1 item per person, to be signed.
Signed by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS, their “AUCTION” catalog held at The Paramount Studios Theatre in Hollywood on June 24th/25th, 2000.
Everyone who registered for the auction received a signed catalog lot book. This one was my copy. Up for bid were costumes, stage equipment, props, drawings and lyrics, instruments, tour itineraries, and so much more (much dating back to the very early 1970’s). Needless to say at the prices all the items were going for, even the cheap items were something I just could not afford.
