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KISS coming to the BOK
The Tulsa tour stop is Dec. 8.

Kiss comes to the BOK Center on Dec. 8. Chris Young/ The Canadian Press/AP

By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer
Published: 10/9/2009 2:22 AM
Last Modified: 10/13/2009 9:42 AM

For More: See the video of KISS performing live earlier this week on the “Late Show with David Letterman” and get more music news at Tulsa World music reporter Jennifer Chancellor’s Barrelhouse Beat blog.

Rock act KISS will perform at Tulsa's BOK Center on Dec. 8.

KISS announced Thursday that, due to overwhelming demand, it has added five dates to their North American "KISS Alive 35 Tour." Tulsa was the first city added.

"We are thrilled that the demand for additional KISS dates has been so overwhelming," said singer and guitarist Paul Stanley in a press statement. "We're excited to show off the new pyrotechnics and costumes for our die-hard followers."

The show date is also posted to the KISS official Web site, tulsaworld.com/KISStour .

The site shows that other dates have allowed pre-sale tickets, VIP passes and meet-and-greet tickets. For other shows on this tour, prices range from about $20 to nearly $1,000.

KISS's tour lineup includes Tommy Thayer, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Paul Stanley.

On-sale date and ticket prices will be announced in the Tulsa World and at tulsaworld.com as they become available.

Added bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons, "For 35 years, KISS has rocked all over the world to sold-out crowds and

set the standard for what a rock show should be.

"This tour will solidify our place in history for having the loudest, most entertaining and hardest rockin' show in all of music." By JENNIFER CHANCELLOR World Scene Writer

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	Report Comment SS_Hippy, Tulsa (10/8/2009 10:44:42 AM) i hate to admit this but every once in awhile i watch the Gene Simmons reality show.
	Report Comment Ayo, T-Town (10/8/2009 10:46:46 AM) The Gene Simmons reality show is freaking hilarious! I love his family. And Simmons if funny, and smart.
	Report Comment WINNIE THE POOH, Tulsa (10/8/2009 10:47:19 AM) KISS ROCKS-GENE SIMMONS IS VERY COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THEM.
	Report Comment WINNIE THE POOH, Tulsa (10/8/2009 10:49:01 AM) BACK AT YA 'AYO'.....THAT SHOW IS GREAT....GENE IS HILARIOUS. HE IS A LITTLE WHOOPED BY SHANNON THOUGH. SHE IS GREAT TOO. HIS KIDS ARE EVEN GOOD KIDS TOO.
	Report Comment iflyfast, At an airport somewhere in the Tulsa area (10/8/2009 10:51:21 AM) Don't be afraid to admit it Hippy. I have it set to record on the DVR.
	Report Comment Nim, Jenks (10/8/2009 10:51:22 AM) I just don't get it.
	Report Comment SS_Hippy, Tulsa (10/8/2009 10:53:50 AM) with Shannon Tweed and the fact you can understand the words coming out of his mouth (Ozzy), what's not to like?
	Report Comment yep, Tulsa County (10/8/2009 10:57:14 AM) Where's the talent? Not at the BOK Ctr on 12/8!
	Report Comment Ron B, (10/8/2009 10:58:13 AM) We spent millions of tax dollars for this???
	Report Comment 2ndjoyce, BA (10/8/2009 11:01:52 AM) An entire section of the BOK has been set aside for concert goers not yet receiving social security checks.
	Report Comment KYCane, Crestwood (10/8/2009 11:17:09 AM) Should be a short concert. They had, what, four hit songs?
	Report Comment Thunder196, Tulsa (10/8/2009 11:20:17 AM) Gene Simmons is simple minded, arrogant, unethical, filthy mouthed. Just another entertainer, that wouldn't give you a scrap of food if you were starving to death. . If I can find it, I will post it, what he said about colored people. . Ayo next time you spout off about someone being a racist think of Gene Simmons. Your smart funny guy.
	Report Comment RomeosTune, Tulsa (10/8/2009 11:20:16 AM) Obviously you weren't around back in the day to see just how popular they were.
	Report Comment Jayellkay, (10/8/2009 11:21:21 AM) Boy, this sure shortens up the old bucket list!
	Report Comment im4osu, Broken Arrow (10/8/2009 11:21:27 AM) There music isnt all that great, they gained most of ther fame from the makeup, nothing like a group of 60- 70 yr old looking dudes jumping around in tights, wearing makeup.
	Report Comment im4osu, Broken Arrow (10/8/2009 11:22:04 AM) Gene Simmons is an idiot.
	Report Comment BettyRubble918, Tulsa (10/8/2009 11:24:50 AM) The reality show is ok but I always thought the band was overated & cartoonish.
	Report Comment Navin Johnson, Tulsa (10/8/2009 11:26:50 AM) Yes!!!! Kiss rocks in concert!
	Report Comment Arbythree, Tulsa (10/8/2009 11:27:15 AM) Hate to admit it but I like these guys and their music.Hooked on the reality show too.
	Report Comment JCash, (10/8/2009 11:27:40 AM) I am not, and have never been, a Kiss fan. I'll go on record that they will sell more than 14,000 tickets. Any takers? Bringing popular acts to Tulsa is the purpose of the BOK Center. Well done!!!!
	Report Comment Navin Johnson, Tulsa (10/8/2009 11:27:41 AM) Report Comment \| Ignore User BettyRubble918, Tulsa (10/8/2009 11:24:50 AM) The reality show is ok but I always thought the band was overated & cartoonish. ------ Over-rated and cartoonish... of course they are. That's the point!
	Report Comment Patty Brando, Appleton (10/8/2009 11:43:55 AM) they'd be a riot to watch. I'm sure they put on a good show. In past clips, anyway. Be fun to find out if they still rock out!
	Report Comment MaintenanceMan, Tulsa (10/8/2009 11:53:50 AM) You asked for the best, you got the best...The hottest band in the world.....KISS!!!! Rock and Roll all night!!!!
	Report Comment Ryanoceros, Tulsa (10/8/2009 11:55:04 AM) Might be worth having dinner downtown that night just to people watch. I'll pass on the show though.
	Report Comment Ayo, T-Town (10/8/2009 12:01:15 PM) I couldn't tell you what songs they had. Didn't listen to them back in the 70's. KISS was never about music. It was Gene Simmon's marketing idea, and it made him millions. I don't watch much TV but catch this show from time to time. Shannon Tweed is kickazz.

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