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by JimmyJames
Sun Mar 10, 2019 10:29 am
Forum: Other bands
Topic: Some Inspiration for Us & VV - Hope You Enjoy This Artist
Replies: 0
Views: 2942

Some Inspiration for Us & VV - Hope You Enjoy This Artist

So as the artists & genres of music I love seem to be making less and less music, I've found myself over the past few years migrating more to country. Now before you decide not to give a listen, many of today's acts in this genre are more rock than anything else with country overtones. I've also pic...
by JimmyJames
Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:52 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Vinnie show officially cancelled
Replies: 84
Views: 11798

Re: Vinnie show officially cancelled

Hello all. Haven't posted here in a while. This is so sad to me. I've really enjoyed watching the Atlanta videos, especially with Robert joining VV . . . awesome stuff. Even listening to amazing stuff on youtube like "tears". What a talent . . . was hoping there was more to come. Not sure at this po...
by JimmyJames
Mon Jan 22, 2018 11:01 am
Forum: News
Topic: Incredible . . . never realized how good he is
Replies: 12
Views: 1265

Incredible . . . never realized how good he is

So I guess I never realized what an incredible song writer he is . . . after seeing the videos online and him breaking some of these down/delivering them acoustically, I really see how good Vinnie is a a writer as well as guitar player. I've been a huge KISS fan but there is no doubt their material ...
by JimmyJames
Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:20 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Kind & Genuine . . . Awesome!
Replies: 2
Views: 695

Re: Kind & Genuine . . . Awesome!

Absolutely!!! Really . . . didn't we all learn to be like that when we were little kids . . the world would be a better place.

Thrilled for him as he seems happy and at peace!!!

JJ
by JimmyJames
Sun Jan 21, 2018 6:48 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Kind & Genuine . . . Awesome!
Replies: 2
Views: 695

Kind & Genuine . . . Awesome!

Just watched the videos of Vinnie online (couldn't make the event). How refreshing is it in this day and age to see someone be genuine and talk about how wrong it is for this world to be so full of hate. From "the heart"as he said . . . great to hear. Even for some who have already posted some thing...
by JimmyJames
Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:33 am
Forum: News
Topic: THE VIDEO!!!
Replies: 77
Views: 6448

Re: THE VIDEO!!!

LOL - thought I was the only one who noticed no strings. Hey, I restring mine throughout the year so maybe he's was doing the same prior to the shoot hahaha Hey, lots of rock stars still wear the eyeliner - Tom Keifer (lead man from Cinderella who has his own band now - who you def need to check-out...
by JimmyJames
Thu Sep 28, 2017 10:28 am
Forum: News
Topic: Video Message?
Replies: 17
Views: 1735

Re: Video Message?

Glad the video is up. A little disappointed as I thought that perhaps it would be an abbreviated version of the hand-written note BUT I'm in marketing and understand the need to build-up and continue with the mounting excitement leading up to the event itself (so, nice job from that perspective). Yo...
by JimmyJames
Wed Sep 27, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: News
Topic: Video Message?
Replies: 17
Views: 1735

Video Message?

Hey Everyone, Hope you're well. I looked on the Atlanta KISS Expo site just now and didn't see the video message that was supposed to be posted today. Was today the day to it was to be posted or did I miss something or am I looking in the wrong spot? Sorry, it's been a while since I've posted but ve...
by JimmyJames
Sun Nov 01, 2015 1:13 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Thinking of VV
Replies: 2
Views: 444

Thinking of VV

Hey Everyone, Hope you are all doing well . . . been a while since I've been here. Woke up this AM, turned on TV n with it being 10/31, a number of Nightmare on Elm Street movies on which of course takes my mind to "Love Kills" . . . awesome song! Actually, as it's 10/31, and a Saturday, great day t...
by JimmyJames
Wed Aug 12, 2015 11:31 am
Forum: Other bands
Topic: Tom Keifer & Cinderella
Replies: 12
Views: 1881

Re: Tom Keifer & Cinderella

Hey Everyone, Been a while. Hope you and yours are all good. Well I started this post a while back and have since had a chance to see Tom Keifer and his solo band 2 times . . . NYC at BB Kings and a few weeks back in Ridgefield, CT. BB Kings was awesome . . . great place to see a concert. Unknowingl...
by JimmyJames
Sat Jan 31, 2015 1:42 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: When's This Pic From???
Replies: 5
Views: 755

When's This Pic From???

https://www.facebook.com/vinnievincentofficialfanclub

Was just surfin' and saw the pic posted on this site (uploaded 1/25) . . . anyone seen that b4? Looks somewhat recent . . . but what do I know . .. hopeful I guess of a resurface.

Have a great weekend my VV friends.

Jimmy
by JimmyJames
Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:56 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Fred Coury from Cinderella tells his Vinnie Vincent story!
Replies: 9
Views: 1689

Re: Fred Coury from Cinderella tells his Vinnie Vincent story!

wow . . . talk about a down to earth, positive guy. Great interview. I'm a huge Cinderella / Tom Keifer fan and to hear him talk about Tom's solo band the way he does, is awesome . . . sounds like the world needs more people like Fred.

Thanks for sharing
JimmyJ
by JimmyJames
Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:28 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Mannequin Missing
Replies: 23
Views: 2132

Re: Vinnie Mannequin Missing

Wow this went really off topic.
by JimmyJames
Sun Jan 18, 2015 3:24 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Site Inquiries
Replies: 7
Views: 882

Site Inquiries

Hey Happy Saturday Everyone. So I visited the auction site on Thursday night and attempted to submit an email on the "Contact Us" page and received an error message. I then tried to copy and paste the email, which u couldn't do. So, I wrote it down and submitted via my email . . . shortly thereafter...
by JimmyJames
Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:53 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Mannequin Missing
Replies: 23
Views: 2132

Vinnie Mannequin Missing

So this week, I'm learning KISS' Nothing to Lose. As my guitar teacher and I were looking at the unplugged video, I noticed at the top/back of the stage, there are mannequins of each band member wearing make-up . . . saw they had one for Eric Carr (RIP . . . loved this guy) but they definitely shoul...
by JimmyJames
Thu Jan 15, 2015 12:18 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: 1996
Replies: 15
Views: 1161

Re: 1996

Have to agree . . . this make-up was not what it should have been. Wonder why he didn't go all out to do it right. Oh well
by JimmyJames
Wed Jan 14, 2015 1:33 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: 1996
Replies: 15
Views: 1161

Re: 1996

I actually thought, when put on correctly, that Vinnie's make-up design could actually be one of the best for KISS. The check-bones need highlighting (I think that was part of the design). There's a nice book in the KISS box set that has some wonderful VV pics where the lighting really makes the mak...
by JimmyJames
Tue Jan 13, 2015 12:52 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Excellent Writing
Replies: 4
Views: 808

Re: Excellent Writing

I'm just saying that his expertise in writing not only shines through in his music and lyrics, but also in his product descriptions . . . really enjoyed reading these.
by JimmyJames
Thu Jan 08, 2015 3:02 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Excellent Writing
Replies: 4
Views: 808

Excellent Writing

Just checked-out V V's site now that it is up and running again. I have to say, his fine writing skills, lyrically speaking, shine through in his product descriptions, which I find to be wonderfully written. I'm the Director of Marketing Operations for a fortune 300 company and I have to say, his wr...
by JimmyJames
Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Its already back!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1277

Re: Its already back!!!

I hope VV's reading and will do just that
by JimmyJames
Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Its already back!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1277

Re: Its already back!!!

Thanks Poserboy and Streetbeat . . . appreciate it !!!

JimmyJames
by JimmyJames
Thu Jan 08, 2015 11:04 am
Forum: News
Topic: Its already back!!!
Replies: 12
Views: 1277

Re: Its already back!!!

PinkWiz, I hope you are right. Come-on Vinnie, you can do it . . . your fans are waiting and pulling for you . . . Do it right and good things will happen and this can turn around. This has always helped me and I've faced things that I never thought I could overcome and had no where and no one left ...
by JimmyJames
Tue Jan 06, 2015 12:57 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Where is Everyone in 2015???
Replies: 14
Views: 1316

Where is Everyone in 2015???

Happy New Year Everyone,

Can't help but notice the lack of posts on the site since the new year. Guess there's not a lot to discuss, but sure seems like very few posts after Christmas.

Hope you are all well.

Jimmy
by JimmyJames
Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:24 am
Forum: News
Topic: Vinnie's official site is gone
Replies: 98
Views: 6635

Re: Vinnie's official site is gone

DoubleV, given your post, has he been doing session work? If so, what? I'm sure we'd love to give a listen to other artists where he appears playing. I feel terribly about his losing faith and feeling defeated. I wish he could gain inspiration from those hear who are in his corner and want to see th...
by JimmyJames
Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:29 am
Forum: News
Topic: Vinnie's official site is gone
Replies: 98
Views: 6635

Re: Vinnie's official site is gone

Very true AW
by JimmyJames
Wed Dec 31, 2014 9:02 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Double V Forum
Replies: 2
Views: 531

Double V Forum

Hi Everyone, So after being off this site for a bit (holiday, vacation, catching-up on my own playing), a few things: 1. I just visited the Double V Forum . . . practically hardly any posts? Any reason why? Obviously, many VV fans are posting here . . . any reason why the other site isn't used? 2. I...
by JimmyJames
Tue Dec 30, 2014 3:11 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Video on KISS Site with VV
Replies: 1
Views: 441

Video on KISS Site with VV

Hi Everyone, Hope you had a great Christmas and have plans for a good new year. Just visited the KISSONLINE site and if you scroll to the bottom of the homepage, there's a video (noted below) that includes VV. After it plays, there are several others with him in it. Thought you may enjoy. 12/26/2014...
by JimmyJames
Fri Nov 28, 2014 3:32 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: Thanksgiving Day Parade
Replies: 10
Views: 959

Thanksgiving Day Parade

Happy Thanksgiving everyone, Just watched KISS perform at the parade .. . I think. Obvious lip-sinking (no big deal, everyone there does) but was that Paul? Gene, Tommy and Eric looked like themselves, but Paul didn't get much TV exposure (perhaps on purpose) as the limited shots I saw really didn't...
by JimmyJames
Wed Oct 29, 2014 11:57 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Putting on the Makeup???
Replies: 6
Views: 782

Putting on the Makeup???

So, anyone have plans to put on KISS make-up this Halloween???

I haven't for a while but with a little encouragement, I may do so. Going to try Vinnie this time around. Have done Eric and Paul but again, Vinnie's design is my favorite . . . should be interesting

Jimmy James
by JimmyJames
Mon Oct 27, 2014 6:17 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: - Paul Stanley: KISS 'Went Astray' By Creating New Character
Replies: 14
Views: 1842

Re: - Paul Stanley: KISS 'Went Astray' By Creating New Chara

Maybe I'm alone on this one . . . my first KISS album was alive and the first album I ever purchased was Rock N Roll Over. Even though I was in elementary school, I get the whole "original" lineup/makeup thing. But to me, by far, the best musical version of KISS was with Eric and Vinnie. Eric's make...
by JimmyJames
Sat Oct 25, 2014 1:28 pm
Forum: The Musician's Corner
Topic: That Time of Year Tab
Replies: 3
Views: 4142

That Time of Year Tab

Hi Everyone, Can anyone provide me with tab for this song. I see some bits and pieces on the web, but not the complete song. As I've shared in previous posts, 2 years into the guitar and will begin learning this song this week. Any help or direction is greatly appreciated. Have a great weekend every...
by JimmyJames
Sat Oct 25, 2014 1:19 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Official forum open?
Replies: 69
Views: 7386

Re: Official forum open?

finally got into the new site . . . my fault. I received an email upon registering that got caught up in spam, then I realized that all I needed to do was to copy and paste the link into a browser and submit my password.

Very happy to have gotten in.

Happy Friday all

Jimmy James
by JimmyJames
Thu Oct 23, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: Other bands
Topic: Tom Keifer & Cinderella
Replies: 12
Views: 1881

Re: Tom Keifer & Cinderella

Tom's new effort is a little different than the traditional Cinderella material but in my opinion still outstanding and a little more contemporary. Hope he continues to put out new material for the fans to enjoy.
by JimmyJames
Wed Oct 22, 2014 11:45 am
Forum: Other bands
Topic: Tom Keifer & Cinderella
Replies: 12
Views: 1881

Tom Keifer & Cinderella

Hey Everyone, If you haven't picked-up Tom Keifer's "The Way Life Goes" I definitely recommend that you do so. Funny, I was never into Cinderella but heard a song or two recently with a friend which prompted me to picked-up "Long Cold Winter" on itunes (which is outstanding) . . . then I picked-up T...
by JimmyJames
Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:01 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie's Incredible Talent
Replies: 12
Views: 965

Re: Vinnie's Incredible Talent

Thanks everyone for letting me know more about Onefinger and Mike . . . will definitely check-out their stuff.

Hope you all had a good weekend.

Jimmy James
by JimmyJames
Sun Oct 19, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie's Incredible Talent
Replies: 12
Views: 965

Vinnie's Incredible Talent

Had some time to kill tonight and spent it with my guitar in hand trying, to continue my 2 year adventure into the instrument. Wound up watching a number of you-tube videos of Vinnie . . . just incredible talent as you watch him play and realize the songs he put out, not only for KISS, himself and o...
by JimmyJames
Sun Oct 19, 2014 1:04 am
Forum: News
Topic: Official forum open?
Replies: 69
Views: 7386

Re: Official forum open?

I registered a little more than a week ago and still no response/no registration access was emailed to me.
by JimmyJames
Sun Oct 12, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Our gear
Topic: New Member - Gear
Replies: 2
Views: 657

Re: New Member - Gear

Absolutely love Keifer . . . Cinderella, and his solo stuff I feel is outstanding. If you haven't checked out his solo CD I definitely recommend it. Had an opportunity to see him this past summer in NYC at BB Kings but didn't go as I had early work meetings the next day . . . still sorry missed that...
by JimmyJames
Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:44 am
Forum: Our gear
Topic: New Member - Gear
Replies: 2
Views: 657

New Member - Gear

Just joined the forum and got a few welcomes from some members . . . very nice, thank you. Just started playing guitar about 2 years ago . . . in my 40s and soooo wish I had started earlier in life as I absolutely love it. Vinnie, Tom Keifer are my favorites. Current gear is a BC Rich CJ Pierce Pro ...
by JimmyJames
Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:42 am
Forum: New members area
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 963

Re: Hello

Thanks for the welcome. Definitely here you about the "practice, practice, practice : ) Current gear is a BC Rich CJ Pierce Pro X Eagle Signature Guitar - same one he uses - got it about 6 months ago and absolutely love it. Check out the link to see it https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKeLIr3gSqw My ...
by JimmyJames
Sat Oct 11, 2014 2:04 pm
Forum: New members area
Topic: Hello
Replies: 4
Views: 963

Hello

Hello VV Fans, Nice to visit this page... new here, but been a fan of Vinnie's for some time. I've just recently (2 years ago) taken up guitar and truly love it (being in my 40s, only wish I had done so years ago). Vinnie was one of the guitarist that truly inspired me to pick-up guitar. He's such a...