THE IRON MAIDENS LIVE AT NAMM. KISS REFLECTS ON 40TH ANIVERSARY.
THE IRON MAIDENS LIVE AT NAMM. KISS REFLECTS ON 40TH ANIVERSARY.
Video footage of THE IRON MAIDENS, the world’s only female tribute to the legendary band IRON MAIDEN, performing at this year’s NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, a massive music-products convention that took place January 24-27 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California, can be seen below.
Formed in 2001, these five women comprise excellent musicianship with an elaborate stage show with effects and appearances from IRON MAIDENmascot, “Eddie”, and other theatrical characters that have gained the band national and international recognition. This female musical force has the energy and chemistry reminiscent of IRON MAIDEN itself.
THE IRON MAIDENS is:
* Kirsten Rosenberg (a.k.a. Bruce Chickinson) – Lead Vocals
* Linda McDonald (a.k.a. Nikki McBurrain) – Drums
* Wanda Ortiz (a.k.a. Steph Harris) – Bass
* Courtney Cox (a.k.a. Adriana Smith) – Guitar
* Nita Strauss (a.k.a. Mega Murray) – Guitar
For more information, visit www.theironmaidens.com.
Forty years ago in January 1973, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons andPeter Criss held auditions for a lead guitarist for their new band
. As the group took shape, they chose Ace Frehley. Paul suggested the nameKISS, and the band was born. Later that month, KISS performed its first show on January 30 at Popcorn, a club in Queens, New York.
Four decades on, KISS is still rocking a legion of fans that number in the millions around the globe. Now 40 years strong, Paul, Gene, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer prepare for a “Monster” world tour in 2013.
Says Stanley: “My dream from the start was five years of glory withKISS. Along with Peter and Ace, we kicked doors open that stood in our way, and every band member who has stood with me at some point during these decades has played an essential part in turning that five year dream into a phenomenal 40-year reality. I thank each of you for your contribution to this milestone.
“Our journey and victories are a joy I also share with you, our fans who have always given us the freedom to stand and fall on our own terms, and we have done both with a grateful smile. For the past ten years, Tommyand Eric‘s pride and dedication have enabled Gene and I to reclaim and celebrate all that we have been, while continuing to move forward in a way that would have been impossible without them. I love playing with the band as it is today, and many of my proudest moments are tied to moments of magic we have created together in the studio and on the stage. I know we’re ready to do it again.”
Adds Eric Singer: “A special thanks to all of the fans who have been with the band on this roller coaster ride called KISS for 40 years! I am honored to be a part of this machine and pay special respect to all members past and present. I especially want to thank Paul, Gene, Tommy and [manager] Doc McGhee for giving me a place to call home. And most importantly the fans. YOU fuel this engine!”
States Tommy Thayer: “At 40 years strong, I’m proud to be in one of the greatest bands in rock history. KISS is a band that is as full of life and vitality today as it was 10, 20, 30 and 40 years ago. All eras of the band should be celebrated today. Long live KISS.”
Says Gene Simmons: “To the Kiss Army — who made it all possible for us.
“To Paul, without whom I would never have been able to achieve my dreams.
“And to the band — past and present — for continuing to treat the stage as holy ground and the fans as our bosses.
“Here’s to another 40 years!”
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