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by BigEd
Tue Dec 25, 2012 9:20 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Facts
Replies: 46
Views: 4816

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 or...
by BigEd
Tue Dec 25, 2012 8:13 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Merry Christmas Everyone!!
Replies: 22
Views: 2409

Re: Merry Christmas Everyone!!

Happy Holidays to all...hopefully no one gets coal in their stocking but ya never know !!!
by BigEd
Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: What's it worth ???
Replies: 5
Views: 560

Re: What's it worth ???

I just stumbled on it by accident...thought it may be rare or worth buying as an investment...Thanks 4 your advise !!!
by BigEd
Tue Dec 18, 2012 7:14 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: What's it worth ???
Replies: 5
Views: 560

What's it worth ???

Jackson Randy Rhoads model guitar...seems to be in very good shape, has Duncan designed pickups. On the back is a metal serial # plate and it says Jackson on it...but there is also a small sticker on it that says made in Japan ! Can any of you give me an idea of what it is worth ???? http://i1132.ph...
by BigEd
Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Happy Birthday Wolfi
Replies: 19
Views: 1552

Re: Happy Birthday Wolfi

I second that, Have a great Birthday !!!
by BigEd
Sun Dec 16, 2012 10:32 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Fuck school shooters
Replies: 14
Views: 1219

Re: Fuck school shooters

I'm 15 minutes from Sandy Hook and still can't believe this has happened, 20 innocent children and 6 adults dead because of this persons action...I can't even start to wonder what it's like to lose a child naturally but to have them slaughtered like this is just unthinkable !!! Please say a prayer f...
by BigEd
Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:16 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: The Kiss Studio Album Challenge (Your top 10 in order)
Replies: 28
Views: 2438

Re: The Kiss Studio Album Challenge (Your top 10 in order)

10 KISS
9 Animalize
8 Elder
7 Asylum
6 Rock & Roll Over
5 Love Gun
4 Revenge
3 Creatures Of The Night
2 Lick It Up
1 Destroyer
by BigEd
Wed Dec 12, 2012 11:17 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent Special Part 4 - Decibel Geek Podcast
Replies: 153
Views: 14815

Re: Vinnie Vincent Special Part 4 - Decibel Geek Podcast

Ace's version of "BOTS" was an abortion gone bad...Norum's was decent but Vinnie's Demo versions is unbelievable with it's raw guitar sound and amazing vocals...just image if it was polished and released as a single !!!
by BigEd
Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:13 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: All Systems Go: Hot Out Of The Box!
Replies: 24
Views: 1777

Re: All Systems Go: Hot Out Of The Box!

Nice post Ankh...As fans of Vinnie, We all are here to support him and to do what we can, so we may witness his "Return" to the world of Rock & Roll and hear the amazing music he created !!!
by BigEd
Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:18 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: commentary on kissology 3 on eric carr
Replies: 13
Views: 1429

Re: commentary on kissology 3 on eric carr

I'm sure most of that is true...What gets me is that on this very sad day Gene & Paul showed up to Eric's funeral in a chauffeured Lincoln Town Car, I was told... (but can't say it's true)...that they "were not" allowed into the funeral home to pay last respects to Eric !!! They did show up to the C...
by BigEd
Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:40 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: hypothetical question....
Replies: 17
Views: 1304

Re: hypothetical question....

If Vinnnie decided to do another convention I'm sure there would be a long line to see him...The ability for a Meet & Greet with a personal picture and autograph would be awesome !!! Vinnie could also sell T-Shirts, picks and maybe a collection of unreleased songs or demo's ...it would be great for ...
by BigEd
Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:09 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: does a FULL kiss creatures show exist?
Replies: 14
Views: 1372

Re: does a FULL kiss creatures show exist?

I would hope that both sides could someday, reach a "Mutual" agreement and put it all to rest...both parties involved can have their lawyers work out all the details and don't even have to be physically present. Release a DVD of the LIU Tour and let the "Money Ball" start to roll...It's a Win-Win si...
by BigEd
Wed Nov 28, 2012 10:31 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"
Replies: 206
Views: 33414

Re: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"

Gbaby...This past summer the Town of Trumbull had hoped to sell about 5,000 tickets for an outdoor evening concert with Michael Bolton, ticket sales were dismal, the show was cancelled, people were refunded their money... The town's 1st Selectman was Tar & Feathered for selecting Mr. Bolton in the f...
by BigEd
Wed Nov 28, 2012 6:07 am
Forum: News
Topic: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"
Replies: 206
Views: 33414

Re: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"

Hey 1031...What I stated was only my opinion...but I do believe that if you or anyone else was the 1,401 person in line for the "Return Of Vinnie Vincent" in Bridgeport you'd be 1 very unhappy fan !!! Whether he could maintain that level elsewhere I can't tell you but if it happened here at "Home" i...
by BigEd
Tue Nov 27, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: News
Topic: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"
Replies: 206
Views: 33414

Re: Peter Criss' "Makeup To Breakup"

We all have been very supportive and I believe Vinnie can still run circles around many of today's guitar stars in his sleep, his voice is unbelievable in regards to his Warrior Demo's and it would be so cool to hear him sing them in person some day ! In Bridgeport there is the 1,400 seat Klein Memo...
by BigEd
Sun Nov 25, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Vinnie's Wonder Workshop
Replies: 4
Views: 724

Vinnie's Wonder Workshop

Back in the 60's while Vinnie was attending "Shelton Elementary School" after school he would slide down a rock formation about 100 yrds away to the "Wonder Workshop" in the basement of the local chapter of the Bridgeport Library. Vinnie had gone into great depth about this place and how much he lov...
by BigEd
Sun Nov 25, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: p
Replies: 3
Views: 594

Re: p

Sorry I F*cked up...I have to redo, I'll try to correct asap but have splitting head-ache
by BigEd
Sun Nov 25, 2012 10:53 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: p
Replies: 3
Views: 594

p

by BigEd
Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:51 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Vinnie Vincent C.O.T.N
Replies: 8
Views: 1154

Re: Vinnie Vincent C.O.T.N

Awesome photo !!!
by BigEd
Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:20 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: I was wiped out...I had my lights out !!!
Replies: 1
Views: 322

I was wiped out...I had my lights out !!!

Here's an example of how Ace's mishandling of $$$$, partying and not being in KISS anymore played a role in his ability to pay his bills....Image
by BigEd
Thu Nov 08, 2012 6:15 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Ace's real signature
Replies: 5
Views: 860

Ace's real signature

Don't know if any of You have ever seen Ace's real signature...Ace was present for an inspection and had to sign off on it per the building inspector...Thought ya might like to see it !!!
Image
by BigEd
Tue Nov 06, 2012 9:28 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Vinnie Vincent Patch
Replies: 5
Views: 540

Re: Vinnie Vincent Patch

Sweet Ride...It's good to be You !!!
by BigEd
Sun Nov 04, 2012 10:22 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Where are you now ?
Replies: 7
Views: 800

Re: Where are you now ?

Holy Sh*t !!! You could play tennis with those... :shock:
by BigEd
Sat Nov 03, 2012 1:13 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: My favorite KISS Songs now and forever
Replies: 22
Views: 1827

Re: My favorite KISS Songs now and forever

Detroit Rock City
A Million Two One
I Want You
Sure Know Something
Black Diamond
by BigEd
Tue Oct 30, 2012 5:29 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Vinnie's Autograph !
Replies: 16
Views: 1918

Re: Vinnie's Autograph !

Hi Guy's...Yes it was such a memorable experience and something I will never forget !!! I continue to hope that someday "WE" all will all get to witness the Return Of Vinnie Vincent !!!
by BigEd
Thu Oct 25, 2012 9:37 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: Peter Criss - Makeup To Breakup
Replies: 48
Views: 10350

Re: Peter Criss - Makeup To Breakup

I've seen Ace 1/2 naked and I can tell you this...it ain't pretty !!!
by BigEd
Mon Oct 22, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: Oh To Be Gene !.
Replies: 6
Views: 828

Re: Oh To Be Gene !.

I wanna pet her Pussy...I mean Puppy !!!
by BigEd
Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:55 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: KISS - CALLING DR. LOVE (COVER)
Replies: 7
Views: 856

Re: KISS - CALLING DR. LOVE (COVER)

I didn't know Ace had a "twin" brother...Guitar solo was excellent !!!
by BigEd
Wed Oct 17, 2012 3:05 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: Missing you
Replies: 5
Views: 671

Re: Missing you

I remember when that song came out and it's still playable on "Today's" radio...The guy does a nice job on the guitar and vocals !
by BigEd
Mon Oct 15, 2012 5:46 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: KISS on Letterman
Replies: 26
Views: 2337

Re: KISS on Letterman

Guys...Everybody has the right to their own opinions, whether there good or bad...I don't get upset that someone speaks their mind, in fact I respect them more for doing so !!! Nobody is perfect including "Me" but I'm going to call it like I see it and you should too.....
by BigEd
Sat Oct 13, 2012 9:50 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Vinnie's Autograph !
Replies: 16
Views: 1918

Re: Vinnie's Autograph !

Just like any Father & Son relationships, there will always be disagreements and strains...I have them with both of my 2 boy's and sometime I'm right and sometimes I'm wrong...We live and learn but we will always love & care for each other !!! You have to remember Vinnie didn't live all that close t...
by BigEd
Sat Oct 13, 2012 8:47 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Frehley's Comet Autographs 87-88
Replies: 10
Views: 1151

Re: Frehley's Comet Autographs 87-88

Here's another little story for you...The concert was a Tri-Bill with White Lion/Y&T/Frehley's Comet at the Poughkeepsie Civic Center in New York...This was my 3rd and final show working in the security pit and it would end up being an interesting experience !!! The concert started and the crowd got...
by BigEd
Sat Oct 13, 2012 12:01 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Frehley's Comet Autographs 87-88
Replies: 10
Views: 1151

Re: Frehley's Comet Autographs 87-88

Sorry...It was a long day yesterday which led to human error, great story behind these autographs...I'll comment on them a little later if I get the chance !!! Image
by BigEd
Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:59 pm
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: Frehley's Comet Autographs 87-88
Replies: 10
Views: 1151

Frehley's Comet Autographs 87-88

I worked the Security Detail for the White Lion/Y&T/Frehley's Comet show at the Poughkeepsie Civic Center...in 1987-88 lot's of Betty White !!!

http://mail.aol.com/37058-111/aol-6/en- ... ge_(7).jpg
by BigEd
Fri Oct 12, 2012 2:37 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: KISS on Letterman
Replies: 26
Views: 2337

Re: KISS on Letterman

It's bad enough Tommy in Ace's makeup but to act just like him is F*cked up...Tommy's a great guitar player and I won't take that away from him !!! I understand that he is just doing what the Puppeteers tell him what to do or he may find himself unemployed !!!
by BigEd
Fri Oct 12, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: KISS on Letterman
Replies: 26
Views: 2337

Re: KISS on Letterman

Kiss also performed a mini concert for the Letterman audience with a set list of Detroit Rock City, Dr. Love, Christine 16, Got To Choose, Strutter and ended the set with Lick it Up !!! Tommy is a very talented guitarist but he just mimic's Ace a bit to much for me. As for the new album "Monster" It...
by BigEd
Fri Oct 12, 2012 1:17 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Vinnie's Autograph !
Replies: 16
Views: 1918

Re: Vinnie's Autograph !

Here's the story for you good little Boys & Girls....One day I had to drop something off to my wife who's a Nurse at a local hospital, she was one of Vinnie's Dad's Nurse's. I was waiting for the elevator to leave when I noticed an individual with long black hair at the end of the hallway admiring a...
by BigEd
Fri Oct 12, 2012 12:57 am
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Vinnie's Autograph !
Replies: 16
Views: 1918

Vinnie's Autograph !

Here's my Vinnie Vincent autograph from right after the "Revenge" writing period...It was a day I'll always remember, Just Me & Vinnie in good old Bridgeport, Connecticut

Image
by BigEd
Tue Oct 09, 2012 9:09 am
Forum: The Lounge
Topic: CrAzy time with BaNd people..
Replies: 11
Views: 974

Re: CrAzy time with BaNd people..

The Dude got what he deserved, he'll have second thoughts the next time... Congrats !!!
by BigEd
Sun Oct 07, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: MONSTER - Your thoughts/Review
Replies: 68
Views: 8837

Re: MONSTER - Your thoughts/Review

Like I told You..."SAVE" your hard earned $$$$$ This album is pathetic, The Elder had way more to offer than this !!!!
by BigEd
Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: MONSTER - Your thoughts/Review
Replies: 68
Views: 8837

Re: MONSTER - Your thoughts/Review

So far...I wouldn't let my dog shit on it !!!
by BigEd
Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:03 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: A MILLION TO ONE UNPLUGGED '95...
Replies: 4
Views: 750

Re: A MILLION TO ONE UNPLUGGED '95...

This is such an amazing song and my personal favorite...why it was never released as a single or got "AirPlay" is a crime in itself...Vinnie had told me that he wrote the song in the basement of his parents house in Bridgeport, while he was visiting and on break from Creature's...
by BigEd
Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:48 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: Monster Album preview songs
Replies: 97
Views: 15492

Re: Monster Album preview songs

When KISS proclaimed that "Monster" would be a cross between Destroyer & Revenge and that it would be one of their greatest album's....in essence they were like Babe Ruth pointing to the "Fence" ... telling the fans it's going to be a Home Run !!! That works well when your in your Prime and can deli...
by BigEd
Sat Sep 22, 2012 11:03 am
Forum: Other bands
Topic: AL STEWART...
Replies: 2
Views: 413

Re: AL STEWART...

I always loved "Year Of The Cat".....Thanks 4 the good memories Wiz !!!
by BigEd
Sat Sep 22, 2012 10:51 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: Monster Album preview songs
Replies: 97
Views: 15492

Re: Monster Album preview songs

That's probably because they did !!!! Don spend your hard earned money on crap...because that's what it is !!!
by BigEd
Mon Sep 17, 2012 7:19 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: Monster Album preview songs
Replies: 97
Views: 15492

Re: Monster Album preview songs

At this point Gene & Paul are always going to try to mimic the classic KISS sound...regardless who they have on guitar. Tommy is a decent guitarist and does a good job at casting the illusion of the "Spaceman" and this allows Gene & Paul to continue to fill their wallets with CASH !!! As for the new...
by BigEd
Sun Sep 16, 2012 10:18 pm
Forum: Kiss
Topic: Monster Album preview songs
Replies: 97
Views: 15492

Re: Monster Album preview songs

I'm sure Vinnie still has everything he once had...Just because you haven't rode a bike recently doesn't mean you forgot or can't !!! He can probably still write songs in his sleep and run circles around your most experienced guitar players. This all came naturally to Vinnie at an early age...and Yo...
by BigEd
Fri Sep 14, 2012 10:03 am
Forum: Kiss
Topic: Monster Album preview songs
Replies: 97
Views: 15492

Re: Monster Album preview songs

KISS is no longer a band, there a "BRAND" All that Gene & Paul want to do is to make as much $$$$ as possible so that they can continue the lifestyles that they live and that their children and grandchildren are well taken care of...This album is in essence their obituary in music fashion !!!
by BigEd
Sun Sep 09, 2012 5:01 am
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: positives
Replies: 27
Views: 2686

Re: positives

I should have been a little more careful with my description...by all means I was not apologizing for my actions or comments nor for any member here on this Forum, The definition of "Olive Branch" is Peace or Victory...I reached out to Vinnie so that he knows just how much "WE" care about him and ho...
by BigEd
Sat Sep 08, 2012 8:04 pm
Forum: General Vinnie Discussion
Topic: positives
Replies: 27
Views: 2686

Re: positives

Last night an "Olive Branch" was extended to the Man...let's keep our finger's crossed !