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Originally Posted by KC911

Did ya have a KISS lunchbox fint ? They were an awesome band, and like Ted .... they COULD rock and were a great live show even 20 years ago (Some Fl buddies (KISS army)) flew up, and my gf (Detroit native) wanted to see Tarzan play his guitar...

I just don't like arena shows ... even the Stones .

I certainly heard KISS enough in the 70s .... Ted too... I was just into different bands ... never drafted into their army either....

No, I never had a lunchbox. I really could not afford one. I certainly did not buy/carry one as a senior in high school (when I was first exposed to Kiss) ...or spend my hard-earned money on such nonsense.

As noted, it was likely different for you youngsters....and likely different for people from other parts of the country.

No "Kiss Army" for me...just one album (as noted). In fact, it was a Christmas gift from a friend (I would have never bought it myself...as I did not have much money). I didn't even own a turntable of my own to play it on. I just owned a radio like most poor folks (and certainly did not go to concerts). I probably would have never heard of the group at all if not for the gift of the album...as my days (and nights) were filled.

A few months later (after receiving the album), I graduated from high school, put away play time and went to work supporting myself and my family. The next Christmas, I bought an inexpensive turntable from Sears (on layaway). My first big purchase (that was not food, rent, or transportation). Then I could play my two albums (both Christmas gifts from the year before) whenever I wanted to.

I would not have spent the money to see them 20 years ago either (better ways to spend my money) ...but I do recognize why they were popular and why I liked their music (as I noted). I also know why the group and the monster album "Alive!" that I mentioned earlier resonates with me. In fact, I still have it...but once again, I have no turntable to play it on. If it is different with you...it is different. I can only relate my experiences.