PHOTO SPECIAL: KISS rocks Abbotsford inside the AESC

 

 
Abbotsford Times June 28, 2011
 
 
 
Gene Simmons and his legendary rock group KISS blew the doors off Abbotsford’s AESC Monday, June 27, 2011.
 

Gene Simmons and his legendary rock group KISS blew the doors off Abbotsford’s AESC Monday, June 27, 2011.

Photograph by: Darren McDonald , Times

Legendary rock group KISS pulled no punches inside Abbotsford’s AESC Monday, June 27, 2011. Blazing their way through a full catalogue of songs and shouting “Abbotsford, are you ready to rock?!” throughout the night, the band — Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer – put on a truly spectacular show that left the large crowd with wide smiles and ringing ears.

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Gene Simmons and his legendary rock group KISS blew the doors off Abbotsford’s AESC Monday, June 27, 2011.
 

Gene Simmons and his legendary rock group KISS blew the doors off Abbotsford’s AESC Monday, June 27, 2011.

Photograph by: Darren McDonald, Times

 
Gene Simmons and his legendary rock group KISS blew the doors off Abbotsford’s AESC Monday, June 27, 2011.
Ryker Higginbottom gets his KISS face on while sister Christina takes care of parking outside the AESC prior to Monday’s concert in Abbotsford.
Fans file in to see KISS at the AESC.
The Higginbottom clan made Abbotsford’s KISS concert a family affair.
Alan Jamieson’s amazing KISS painting depicts different band members from different angles. It was created by his friend Magna Goerke – catzfaces.com.
Alan Jamieson’s amazing KISS painting depicts different band members from different angles. It was created by his friend Magna Goerke – catzfaces.com.
Fans file in to see KISS at AESC.
Artist Carolyn Manchulenko applies face paint to a concertgoer outside AESC. See her site at barefootbutterfly.com
Artist Carolyn Manchulenko applies face paint to a concertgoer outside AESC. See her site at barefootbutterfly.com
Fans file in to see KISS at AESC.
Fans file in to see KISS at AESC.
Fans file in to see KISS at AESC.
Magna Goerke applies face paint to a KISS fan outside AESC.
Fans file in to see KISS at AESC.
Magna Goerke and Alan Jamieson pose for a photo.
The KISS merchandise machine was in full operation. T-shirts cost upwards of $40.
A young fan has face paint applied.
Fans file in to see KISS at AESC.
Fans in the front row cheer as a giant curtain is raised while KISS members take their positions on stage.
Gene Simmons kicks off a loud, raucous night.
Gene Simmons takes his dragon boots for a stroll.
KISS members Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Paul Stanley get up close and personal at centre stage.
Gene Simmons rocks out.
Paul Stanley rips into a guitar solo.
Paul Stanley rips into a guitar solo.
Gene Simmons learns that yes, Abbotsford is ready to rock.
Paul Stanley rips into a guitar solo…between his legs no less.
Gene Simmons rocks out with his tongue out.
KISS rocks Abbotsford at the AESC.
KISS rocks Abbotsford at the AESC.
KISS rocks Abbotsford at the AESC.
Gene Simmons was in great mid-70s form.
Paul Stanley points to the upper decks.
KISS rocks Abbotsford at the AESC.
KISS rocks Abbotsford at the AESC.
KISS rocks Abbotsford at the AESC.
Paul Stanley rocks Abbotsford at the AESC.
KISS rocks Abbotsford at the AESC.
 
 
 
 
 

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