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mean something. Def Leppard is just a great band and it's a great way to spend an evening during the summer. Question: About your new book (Face The Music: A Life Exposed), what did you learn about yourself going through the process of writing it and also if you're happy with the way it turned out? Paul Stanley: I would have to be happy with the way that it turned out because I wrote it. If I wasn't happy, you wouldn't have read it. I can't say that I really things that have blown you away as to the lengths that some of the fans have gone to show their dedication? Paul Stanley: I think you can't have the kind of dedication that we have from our fans unless they sense the same dedication to them. We may not always do what makes every fan happy, but we stick to our guns and we do what we believe in. Ultimately, it's always what we think is best for the fans. There are more people August 5 The Empty Hearts – The Empty Hearts Godsmack – 1000hp The Icarus Line – Avowed Slavery Kix – Rock Your Face Off Ben Miller Band – Any Way, Shape or Form Naomi Punk – Television Man Spoon – They Want My Soul Vandenberg MoonKings – Vandenberg MoonKings The Wind + The Wave – From The Wreckage August 12 08•2014 learned anything writing the book. Some people have said, 'Was it cathartic writing the book?' I go, 'No, it was cathartic living the life.' It was great to document something that I believed initially could be inspiring or helpful to other people. To see it finished and have that not only confirmed by my reading it, but everyday have people come over to me as they did this morning and tell me, literally on the street or in stores, that the book moved them and inspired them — that, to me, at this point in my life is the only reason to do anything — because of what others can get out of it. Question: As you know, your fans are like no other. What do you attribute to that fierce loyalty over the course of 40 years, and what are some examples of than I can count that have KISS tattoos. That's like being a 'lifer' in the Army. Anybody can put on a uniform then take it off, but when you tattoo yourself — you're in it for the long haul. That's an incredible sign of dedication. Nothing compares to the KISS Army. The KISS Army started on the street in Terre Haute, Indiana when a radio station wouldn't play KISS. The fans demanded it and said 'if you don't play KISS. We will surround the radio station.' It wasn't taken with any sense of urgency, but when the time came and they didn't play KISS; the building was surrounded. This was all from a ground swell. The KISS Army started on the street and there is no army like a volunteer army. I see these people everyday and the beauty of a KISS fan now is that it's so multi-generational that Black Wine – Yell Boss Childhood - Lacuna Evil United – Honored By Fire Sinead O’Connor – I’m Not Bossy, I’m The Boss Brian Setzer – Rockabilly Riot! All Original Twista – Dark Horse Godsmack August 19 Liam Bailey – Defintely Now Roddy Frame – Seven Dials Ace Frehley – Space Invader Imogen Heap - Sparks Jennifer Hudson - JHUD The Last Internationale – We Will Reign Wiz Khalifa – Blacc Hollywood August 26 Basement Jaxx – Junto Cold Specks - Neuroplasticity Ariana Grande – My Everything The New Pornographers – Brill Bruisers Brad Paisley – Moonshine In The Trunk Rustie – Green Language Twista 545 Penny Road • South Barrington IL • (847) 428-0562 • corner of Old Sutton & Penny Rd • www.pennyroadpub.com • Open until 4AM "Runnin' with the Devil" Motorcycle Run Benefit for Operation Support Our Troops America After-Ride Party with music by JUDAS BEAST and DIVER DOWN AUGUST 7 FRI AUG 1 Current to Classic Rock Hits Monday, Aug 18th 4:30pm-9:30pm Nancy the Psychic Medium Coming Soon: Man the Mighty, Wrecked, National Hip Hop Star Next 2 Kin, Platinum Star Twista, Riddicks Ride MONDAY THRU THURSDAY SPECIALS $2. 1/2lb Angus Burger, $2. individual Cheese Pizza, $1 Hot Dog, all until 7:30 pm 50¢ Boneless Wings 2pm - 10pm (10 min) Main Level Bookings Contact Patti at 847-366-3621 [email protected] or Bob at 847-668-7355 [email protected] Lions Among Liars plus JBC Local Metal Showcase THE ATARIS AUG 8 MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO AUG 16 RUNNIN WITH THE DEVIL SAT AUG 2 SUN AUG 3 THU AUG 7 FRI AUG 8 SAT AUG 9 FRI AUG 15 Current to Classic Rock Hits AriaMarie Founda [ۂ