What is your best memory of being in the group?

Rolling up to a school in that limo and getting out with everyone just wondering what was going on. We made quite a splash. When we went to the hospital that made it real. Just being able to put a smile on those kids faces was a very nice feeling.


What other memories, stories, or comments do you want to share or make about the group or members?

Charles and I spent a lot of time at the San Jose Flea Market that summer buying things for our outfits, it was strange trying on long black wigs while trying to be a tough rocker dude, we were 16 remember.
When we were at Maloney Elementary School we had one hot mother that wanted the group to go home with her, we were all of 16 so we wanted to, but Troy had a schedule to keep. What were you thinking?


You played Paul in 1983. Who was your favorite member of the band?

The Demon. Of course Gene Simmons was my favorite; the fire breathing, blood spewing bassist has always been the front man of the group. After that my favorite is appropriately the only other original member Paul Stanley.


How did you feel about dressing up at the time?

Charles mentioned it to me about dressing up as KISS and I thought it would be a lot of fun. I actually went to the December 1978 show (your, Troy's) the group had put on and had loved it.


Would you change anything about your time/experience in the group?

Other than gone home with the hot mom?


Is there anything else you wish the group could have done (concerts, television, another appearance, etc.) while you were in the group?

I thought what we did was great. The reaction we got from the kids at the local schools and hospital, the fun we had cruising the limo between "appearances" and winning the costume contest at Fat Fanny's. The hard work, most of it Troy's, was well worth it.


Do you have your old costume?

I had my old costume in a box in my parents garage until they sold their house in 1995 and they got rid of it.


Have you ever dressed up as a member of KISS since leaving the group?

No


Would you ever dress up like a member of KISS again?

Only after going to Charles's KISS Impersonators workout program.


Any final words or thoughts?

I still have a copy of the Argus article with us in it. I also still have the envelope that Fat Fanny's paid us with for the costume contest.

Here & Now

Do you still listen to KISS?

Yes, Occasionally.


Top 3 Favorite KISS Albums

1. Destroyer
2. Kiss
3. Alive II


Top 10 Favorite KISS Songs

1. Beth - the grandfather of the rock ballad
2. Cold Gin - Studio version
3. Shout It Out Loud
4. Makin' Love
5. Lick It Up
6. She
7. Love Gun
8. Rock And Roll All Nite
9. Hotter Than Hell
10. Black Diamond


How many times have you seen KISS in concert?

Twice: March 28, 1988 at Arco Arena (Anthrax opened), and September 12, 1990 at Cal Expo
I also saw Vinnie Vincent Invasion when they opened for Iron Maiden in February 21, 1987 at Oakland Arena (I have a spreadsheet)