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by Brainsaw
Sat Dec 29, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Thanks to David Snowden
Replies: 36
Views: 5569

Re: Thanks to David Snowden

ouch that was some quick math calculations Brainsaw... lol sorry couldn't resist..the comment I realized it almost immediately after I had logged off. I went back and thought about what I had read. It wasn't the math... it was my confusing the older with younger in my mind. I thought he was 35 now ...
by Brainsaw
Sat Dec 29, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Thanks to David Snowden
Replies: 36
Views: 5569

Re: Thanks to David Snowden

Whats scary is that he was 36 in those pictures a year younger than I am now. He hardly did anything since he was 36. In fact vv was only really active in public eye in his 30s. WOW! so all the claims about what airplay was doing, how often videos aired, magazine coverage, promotions for album etc....
by Brainsaw
Sat Dec 29, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: 30th Anniversary
Replies: 27
Views: 2814

Re: 30th Anniversary

Who the heck knows what kind of cameo Paul could have done in '82 with the band still hiding under the makeup? Weird. ! That's really no different than Gene (supposedly) being offered the lead male role in Flashdance when the makeup was on. Now granted, there had been enough pics out there of them ...
by Brainsaw
Sat Dec 29, 2012 1:53 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"
Replies: 206
Views: 33223

Re: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"

I'm on Chapter 10 and so far, it's been amazing ride so far. I don't find Peter to be whinny at all...instead, very truthful and is extremely hard, even on himself. He dishes it out about everyone...Everyone in the band, many of those associated directly with band members, management, security, fin...
by Brainsaw
Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:55 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: EC's LIU kit
Replies: 7
Views: 1041

Re: EC's LIU kit

It sucks when everything has a price. http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/kiss-1983-original-drum-kit-played-live-by-eric http://images.cloud.worthpoint.com/wpimages/images/images1/1/1207/09/1_4052432c567527725e15de17f14afb6d.jpg If it went for anything close to: Estimate $2,000-$3,000, for detai...
by Brainsaw
Sat Dec 29, 2012 7:51 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: 30th Anniversary
Replies: 27
Views: 2814

Re: 30th Anniversary

To those who read the comments from the two Vinnie haters.... remember.... they have NO IDEA where the one article came from. The top link is to a Dante Kerrang article about the COTN tour (well into the tour). Who knows where the CAN HE TURN AROUND KISS' LUCK article came from. It's not sourced. Al...
by Brainsaw
Sat Dec 29, 2012 3:25 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: 30th Anniversary
Replies: 27
Views: 2814

Re: 30th Anniversary

Happy 30th!

Sad day for those whose show was snowed out yesterday (30 year ago) but today is a day to toast in KISStory!
by Brainsaw
Sat Dec 29, 2012 3:20 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!
Replies: 111
Views: 16201

Re: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!

Total B.S. as usual coming from the guy who has been busted for lying about just about everything. So lets have fun with another flat out lie... Of course, I had no reason to search for anything Vinnie related until the lies that flowed from this board. And of course, if you do a google search of "V...
by Brainsaw
Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:15 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"
Replies: 206
Views: 33223

Re: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"

If ya missed Peter on Eddie Trunk's show:

[youtube][/youtube]
by Brainsaw
Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: VVI backwards or otherwise recordings
Replies: 16
Views: 1673

Re: VVI backwards or otherwise recordings

5minLuvKills wrote:come to think of it I'm pretty sure that first album almost went gold so I take it back they were HUGE :wink:
Yes, that sounds about right in Gene Simmons promo world. ;). Gene probably forgot that peaking at 150 doesn't mean much =) Those pesky trade mags.
by Brainsaw
Fri Dec 28, 2012 2:10 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: SOME MEMORIES FROM BACK IN THE DAY
Replies: 71
Views: 10992

Re: SOME MEMORIES FROM BACK IN THE DAY

When Dave told me he was starting a VVI fan club and asked if I would join it, I said absolutely. He then added a number of members before adding me.. I jokingly told him that I was pissed that he didn't have me in the 1st 10 ! LOL I don't know what's worse--charging a friend or not giving you the ...
by Brainsaw
Fri Dec 28, 2012 1:58 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: SOME MEMORIES FROM BACK IN THE DAY
Replies: 71
Views: 10992

Re: SOME MEMORIES FROM BACK IN THE DAY

They would have at the very least filmed Vinnie's set to get their angles and communications in order. Why didn't you at least ask either of the two nutcases where I claimed they shot VVI's set? They should have been asking you that and directing all of what they said to you ;). I think the two of ...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 11:29 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!
Replies: 111
Views: 16201

Re: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!

Brainsaw, Dino was a tremendous Vinnie Vincent Fan that started the DoubleV Forum as a place to honor Vinnie Vincent and hopefully encourage Vinnie to connect with his fans (US and Others) and possibly make a comeback. Vinnie did at some point comeback and have some selective communication with som...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 11:19 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: SOME MEMORIES FROM BACK IN THE DAY
Replies: 71
Views: 10992

Re: SOME MEMORIES FROM BACK IN THE DAY

Just another thought on pro-shot video..... I am almost certain that the Alice Cooper concert that aired on MTV in 86 or 87 (Constrictor tour ) was shot while VVI was with them. Possibly some of it shot in Cleveland,Ohio. Much like the KISS Animalize video was partially shot there as well. The Coop...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!
Replies: 111
Views: 16201

Re: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!

The only thing I agreed with Dino about is that you have given up your identity very easily. I know it's hard for you to see it because you are so close but you have been busted.. You were his enabler when he first started saying b.s. so don't act like this is all you've agreed upon. I could care l...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:54 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: SOME MEMORIES FROM BACK IN THE DAY
Replies: 71
Views: 10992

Re: SOME MEMORIES FROM BACK IN THE DAY

FREDDYB3 wrote:LOL Getting it late , is better than never getting it at all Brainsaw.... Happy New Year to you my friend !
Thanks Happy New Year to you too!

Nice low membership number in the fan club. Although, I guess you lived in MD (?) so your mail didn't have far to travel.
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:48 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!
Replies: 111
Views: 16201

Re: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!

You sure have a hard-on :wink: for Dino. I've seen other members give you more of a hard time yet you point your statements entirely at him. What gives ? Because he's the clueless one who started all this nonsense. And then you backed him up like he has any clue at all. Why? From reading all posts ...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:43 am
Forum: News
Topic: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"
Replies: 206
Views: 33223

Re: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"

I'm sick of reading your @$$h0Le bull$h1T......get the f*** out of here man. ever since you've started posting here none of it has made any logical sense, and with NO EVIDENCE to back up your BS. Leave. Just go. Thanks for the love. Odd you wouldn't say any evidence to back it up when that's all th...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:37 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!
Replies: 111
Views: 16201

Re: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!

I stated it as fact. :wink: Remember that same memory said: hardly any magazine coverage for VVI leading up to ASG Ashes to Ashes wasn't played on the radio and no Vinnie fan heard it played on the radio. Love Kills and That Time of Year were only played a couple of times on Headbangers ball and th...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!
Replies: 111
Views: 16201

Re: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!

poserboy71 wrote:
doublev2 wrote:Ace had a deal with gibson around 1994 or 95 I believe . I saw the ace model in guitar centre in hollywood back then and before the reunion was on the cards.
Ace didn't have a signature model until AFTER the reunion started. :D


Don't question his "memory" ;)
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 10:24 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!
Replies: 111
Views: 16201

Re: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!

The AFs were made for about 3 years and were available in black only with silver, white or red accents. There are no production totals available but I would guess between 400 and 2000 would be about it. You will hear people claim only 60 were made but those are the people trying to sell theirs. m[/...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 9:00 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin
Replies: 50
Views: 6956

Re: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin

‘Lick It Up’ is a 100% winner. We’re talking no fillers within riffing distance and much of the credit must be handed to debutant (officially at least) Vinnie Vincent. Not only is his solo and riff work exemplary - taut, hard and melodic at times - but he also co-wrote eight of the album’s ten song...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin
Replies: 50
Views: 6956

Re: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin

Billboard review of CREATURES “The back cover may resemble Dire Straits’ current album jacket but any similarities between the ends there. KISS, still not revealing identities, comes back with a hard-hitting dose of very heavy metal. Whereas the last few Kiss albums made concessions to pop and progr...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:52 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: 30th Anniversary
Replies: 27
Views: 2814

Re: 30th Anniversary

BILLBOARD REVIEW OF COTN: “The back cover may resemble Dire Straits’ current album jacket but any similarities between the ends there. KISS, still not revealing identities, comes back with a hard-hitting dose of very heavy metal. Whereas the last few Kiss albums made concessions to pop and progressi...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:47 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Any reason why vinnie was thrown under the bus here?
Replies: 14
Views: 1635

Re: Any reason why vinnie was thrown under the bus here?

When I saw that video ages ago, I was more worried at the shenanigans that Vinnie was doing to the fans. Which was mentioned by Paul I think. you mean selling a glorified picture book for THOUSANDS isnt worse? (monster) or kissology dvds that were cut all to hell? I'd think what they did to Eric Ca...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:45 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin
Replies: 50
Views: 6956

Re: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin

Killers was fantastic and well received by fans in the countries it was released in. . It sold modestly overseas. Did nothing to stop the hemorrhaging of KISS. You didn't see KISS play those songs live overseas in he set list. Where are the great reviews for those in Kerrang etc? The songs were int...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:35 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!
Replies: 111
Views: 16201

Re: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!

Ace had a deal with gibson around 1994 or 95 I believe . I saw the ace model in guitar centre in hollywood back then and before the reunion was on the cards. I also agree with Dino's Statements here in that I believe that Ace had the Gibson Endorsement prior to the Kiss Reunion Gig. I do however be...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:26 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!
Replies: 111
Views: 16201

Re: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!

Brainsaw, Actually a couple of folks here have the Washburn Frehley Model including Elder Poserboy. Interesting the concept of a Cusano Les Paul. I've only seen a few pictures of Vinnie with a Les Paul over the years and they are a quite different instrument than his apparent "wheel house" or perce...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:14 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie and the KISS contract
Replies: 256
Views: 38247

Re: Vinnie and the KISS contract

Except I'm pretty sure that Eric actually died of a brain hemorrhage. Everyone's pretty sure that Gene and Paul treated him "not great" and "not like family", but the truth of the matter is that nobody has really heard the true story. I've heard the rumors that they cancelled his insurance while he...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 8:07 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: SOME MEMORIES FROM BACK IN THE DAY
Replies: 71
Views: 10992

Re: SOME MEMORIES FROM BACK IN THE DAY

FREDDYB3 wrote:I just realized Dino won't get half of that as he only reads the "1st and last lines" of large posts.
LOL ! Just kidding Dino !

LOL Now that makes sense. So many times the answers were posted right there and you'd see a reply asking for the answer that was already given.
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:53 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: VVI backwards or otherwise recordings
Replies: 16
Views: 1673

Re: VVI backwards or otherwise recordings

poserboy71 wrote:Isn't it, "Memories of you never fade away " ????
That sounds right.
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:51 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!
Replies: 111
Views: 16201

Re: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!

As bitchen as the guitar looks with its shape it wouldn't necessarily have wide appeal with the exception of Vinnie Fans, People performing on stage and Kids looking for a showy cool shaped guitar. Actually from all practicality his Charvel Strat variation ,might have the widest appeal to the masse...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:43 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin
Replies: 50
Views: 6956

Re: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin

BS, I love the Killers songs, the 80's Kiss stuff AND Vinnie's stuff. Vinnie's is superior, but don't say the Killers stuff had no balls, they are great, catchy tunes. I am bummed when Paul disses them, bit you get that. You can like them all you want. You can love Unmasked and "The Elder". That's ...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:34 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin
Replies: 50
Views: 6956

Re: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin

Slayer wrote:Or felt too jaded to motivate himself to continue?
Excellent answer!
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:33 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Facts
Replies: 46
Views: 4707

Re: Facts

poserboy71 wrote:Let's get everything straight just for shits and giggles. :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
I think that I know the answer but let's get the consensus.

Brainsaw ,who was Gonnarock ,who was...

No, its Brainsaw who is actually Vinnie.....that's the claim around here... remember.
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:32 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Cherokee Recording Tapes
Replies: 15
Views: 1420

Re: Cherokee Recording Tapes

shramiac wrote:You'd hope they'd been transferred to digital by now! Same for those Vinnie demo cassettes that were bought on eBay a while back!
Nope...not even sure where they are....
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:29 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Publicity prior to ASG release
Replies: 169
Views: 14976

Re: Publicity prior to ASG release

Hmmm KSHE was a top AOR in the 80s . . So? That was only the 2nd week or so chart that it was out. I also pointed out that depending upon which one it was...it could have been in the top most requested songs. an why use 87 playlists? Do you know when ASG came out? Why the rudeness? of course I know...
by Brainsaw
Thu Dec 27, 2012 7:28 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Kiss and Vinnie - A Monster of a reunion?
Replies: 55
Views: 6561

Re: Kiss and Vinnie - A Monster of a reunion?

I don't get why everybody always makes a big deal outta the rock n roll hall of shame, er uh, fame. At this point it has been proven a joke... just a couple of people who got together and decided that their taste in music were what mattered... leaving out the public opinion. So a couple people go i...
by Brainsaw
Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: VVI backwards or otherwise recordings
Replies: 16
Views: 1673

Re: VVI backwards or otherwise recordings

Kuni - Japan Aid (with Mark Slaughter ruining "Rock and Roll All Night"

[youtube][/youtube]
by Brainsaw
Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Blas is Blue
Replies: 24
Views: 1834

Re: Blas is Blue

poserboy71 wrote:Never asked him. He said that Bobby is a great guy.
That he is. I hope you have his drumming instructional DVD's and his music cds. Well worth it!
by Brainsaw
Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:23 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!
Replies: 111
Views: 16201

Re: Vinnie Vincent KISS World Merch FOUND!

Just goes to show, if someone like Ace Frehley can't move signed guitars for $1800 as quickly as expected, how the heck is a second fiddle like Vinnie Vincent possibly going to sell a guitar for $9000 :roll: Probably the same way Invasion outsold Frehleys Comet and ASG outsold "Second Sighting". If...
by Brainsaw
Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:19 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: VVI backwards or otherwise recordings
Replies: 16
Views: 1673

Re: VVI backwards or otherwise recordings

Dana Strum produced this . SOUND FAMILIAR ? Do we have this to blame for the VV/ JSS connection ? JSS sounds incredible on this and on Malmsteen music but doesn't belong on any Vinnie music. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LabKosRVyxc[/youtube] I've got some great pictures of Kuni hanging o...
by Brainsaw
Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: 30th Anniversary
Replies: 27
Views: 2814

Re: 30th Anniversary

Ah yes, Civic Center, Bismark, ND, 12/28/82 The first date of the "Creatures Of The Night Tour"! Here's a great Kerrang article on the tour (later in the tour) http://www.kissfaq.com/faqscan/2010/08/24/kerrang-41-583/ http://www.kissfaq.com/faqscan/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/v0828_04.jpg CAN HE TURN...
by Brainsaw
Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:05 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Any reason why vinnie was thrown under the bus here?
Replies: 14
Views: 1635

Re: Any reason why vinnie was thrown under the bus here?

Portillo wrote:I dont know about that. But the selling guitars thing that Vinnie was doing sounds pretty silly.

Ace was doing that in the early 90's.

And when does Paul claim Vinnie did this in 1984? Because-- if not during that time period...then of course, it had nothing to do with the question at hand.
by Brainsaw
Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:03 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Any reason why vinnie was thrown under the bus here?
Replies: 14
Views: 1635

Re: Any reason why vinnie was thrown under the bus here?

When I saw that video ages ago, I was more worried at the shenanigans that Vinnie was doing to the fans. Which was mentioned by Paul I think. you mean selling a glorified picture book for THOUSANDS isnt worse? (monster) or kissology dvds that were cut all to hell? I'd think what they did to Eric Ca...
by Brainsaw
Wed Dec 26, 2012 2:02 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Facts
Replies: 46
Views: 4707

Re: Facts

So, Does this mean that Brainsaw is actually GonnaRock? :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Who the hell is GonnaRock? But yeah, I'm him, I'm Vinnie.... I'm whomever you want to say I am. Funny, because when I first posted here--I clearly stated that I had looked in on the forum from time to time but had never...
by Brainsaw
Wed Dec 26, 2012 1:56 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin
Replies: 50
Views: 6956

Re: Brandvold, Lafon, Sommers-Three Sides Of The Coin

To blindingly suggest that Vinnie Vincent 'saved' KISS is pure nonsense and is really just a fanaticism dreamt up by fan-boys (and gals) who have an endearing liking for Vinnie. From my perspective KISS were never dead to begin with. Of course not. You're from Australia. KISS was able to tour there...
by Brainsaw
Tue Dec 25, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Any reason why vinnie was thrown under the bus here?
Replies: 14
Views: 1635

Re: Any reason why vinnie was thrown under the bus here?

the answer is quite simple.Bruce has always been very proud about his solo on that song,and he mentioned how Steve vai complimented on one of the notes he played.So, when Vinnie stated-it seems- that that was his solo and not Bruce's,Bruce didn't take that too gracefully. It seems like Bruce is cla...
by Brainsaw
Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Facts
Replies: 46
Views: 4707

Re: Facts

This debate over album sales is just getting quite nauseating...it's like watching a tennis match and coming home with a sore neck !!! Who really cares at this point what the Invasion did or didn't do, the main concern should be what can "WE" do as Fans of Vinnie, to get him to make an appearance o...
by Brainsaw
Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:35 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Any reason why vinnie was thrown under the bus here?
Replies: 14
Views: 1635

Re: Any reason why vinnie was thrown under the bus here?

I'd say jealousy on Bruce's part. He looks at what Vinnie did with KISS and then he looks at what he did. Vinnie comes in and has 5 of his songs recorded for Creatures. Vinnie has 8 of his songs used for LIU. KISS was playing the hell out of I Love It Loud, I Still Love You, Lick It Up etc in concer...