Time After Island Time, which airs on many stations including worldwide on Jimmy Buffett's Radio Margaritaville (and is one of the largest Internet Radio Stations in the world) is having a very special "KISS Up" episode of Time After Island Time which can be listened to anywhere on the planet at
http://www.radiomargaritaville.com

ALL SHOWINGS EASTERN STANDARD TIMES.
April 21 (Wednesday)
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

April 22(Thursday)
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM

April 25 (Sunday)
1:00 AM - 2:00 AM

The closing, which is a tribute to Gene Simmons is a must for all Gene Simmons and KISS fans. I have let a few individuals hear the episode in advance and a few have even let a few tear drops go. I hope you listen in and enjoy this bizarro edition of "Time After Island Time." Also joining us is the master parody artist, Jerry McCollum of Vertical Smile with his no holds barred comedic masterpieces! Lick it up!

Yours in Tradition,

PAUL LESLIE

"So please don't say manana if you don't mean it
I have done your lines for so very long
Don't try to describe a Kiss concert if you've never seen it
Don't ever forget that you just may wind up being gone
And I hope Anita Bryant never ever does one of my songs."
--James W. Buffett, "Manana"

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How can a devoted (gorgeous- sexy) fan meet you?

Response from Gene:

It helps to be female.

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Gene,

Just got back from vacation in the Big Apple. Now I see why many consider the greatest city in the world. Anyway, attended a taping of Conan O'Brien. While we were lined up outside the studio, in the hallway, there are many framed pictures of Conan with some of his favorite and most memorable guest. There on the wall, right next to Conan interviewing Dave Letterman, was Conan interviewing KISS, circa 95'. Very cool. He obviously is very proud of that moment.

It was cool for me to see a picture of the most underrated, fascinating band in rock'n' roll sitting next to the most underrated, entertaining personality on television. You guys supported Conan back when he was struggling to make a name for himself, and now he's recognized as one of the hippest cats on tv. Congratulations in your foresight.

So that begs the question...any chance of seeing a KISS/Conan reunion any time soon? Would love to see you guys back on late night TV, American style!

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Gene

I've heard stories that in the makeup years KISS would sometimes enter the venue thru the front door, walk thru the crowd and make their way backstage without being recognised. I guess that was a major advantage via hiding your faces from public view for so long. Is there any truth to that?

Rob Angel
Long Island New York

Response from Gene:

No.

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in reply to:
"Turned on the TV last night to a show called 'Pizza' and low and behold, I was Made for Loving You was Playing'. The characters were at sexpo in Sydney and it showed a close up of this fetish guy with your makeup on. The main character then said 'Even Gene Simmons from KISS is here, hes let himself slip, too many drugs'. Does this annoy you when people make defamming comments about you on TV."

Hi Gene,

in defence of this show "Pizza", I saw that mentioned episode. I think above comment has taken the whole thing out of context. Pizza is a comedy show here in Australia. The characters where at Sexpo to find actors for a porno that wanted to make. They even talked to Ron Jeremy and Serenity. The "Gene" guy was just a passing gag.
I think the Pizza guys are KISS fans, in their movie released last year there is a funny sense where a bunch of Elvis impersonators get in a fight with a KISS tirbute band in a elevator. hanging for Melbourne May 13 &14

Gary Foster
Victoria, Australia.

Response from Gene:

My record speaks for itself. I have never been shy about my stance re: drugs, alcohol and cigs. Don't use em and want no one around me who does. What the world makes of me, is not all that important.

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Dear Gene,