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I’m Chuck. I am retired as of December 31, 2023. I like playing guitar, listening to music, recording music, reading books and comic books, portrait and toy photography, writing and playing Pokemon Go. I don’t miss work at all.
Tag Archives: KISS
50 Years since the release of KISS ALIVE!
Today, September 10, 2025, celebrates 50 years since the release of KISS ALIVE! I’ve been a fan since Dressed To Kill but this was the album that kicked things to the next level for KISS. Celebrate this day!
10 Records or Songs That Changed My Life
Pretty bold statement that 10 records (12 inch or 7 inch) or songs could change a persons life. So I wouldn’t say changed…. maybe influenced is a better term. These are in somewhat of a chronological order: 1 Gimme Dat … Continue reading
Posted in Album of the month, Life in General, Music
Tagged ...and then there were three..., Album, Album of the month, album-reviews, Alive!, american pie, andrew lloyd webber, Deep Purple, don mcclean, Genesis, gimme dat ding, hard-rock, I Think I Love You, ian gillan, jesus christ superstar, KISS, led zeppelin, Music, partridge family, rock, stranglehold, ted nugent, the pipkins, tim rice, vinyl, Wind and Wuthering
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Album of the Month – Alive! by KISS
I remember buying KISS Alive! while living in Puerto Rico. It was my second KISS album purchased, Dressed to Kill being the first. After listening to Dressed to Kill, I was hooked. I was a KISS fan, and I sought … Continue reading
Posted in Album of the month, Music
Tagged ace frehley, Album of the month, Alive!, Creem, Dressed to Kill, hotter than hell, KISS, kiss inserts, Music, paul stanley, puerto rico, vinyl
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Hobbies That Keep Me Busy in Retirement – Toy Photography
I was photographing my toys long before photographing toys was a thing on Instagram. Really. I was photographing my 12 inch G.I. Joes way back in the 90s. I photographed my action figures as well. I continue to collect and … Continue reading
Posted in Life in General, Toy Photography
Tagged G.I. Joe, hot wheel, instagram, JoyToy, KISS, McFarlane Toys, photography, retirement, retirement ain't easy, Toy Photography
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Album of the Month – KISS by KISS
My first introduction to KISS came through a CREEM magazine article entitled “I dreamed I was Onstage with KISS in my Maidenform Bra” by Jaan Uhelszki. I was mesmerized by the pictures. Who the hell were these guys. Months later … Continue reading
Posted in Album of the month, LIFE AS BAND MEMBER, Music
Tagged Album of the month, battle of the bands, Creem, Dressed to Kill, Jaan Uhelszki, KISS, Music, music center, strutter
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Bands I’ve Seen in Concert – 1985 to present
This is Part 2 of my list of concerts I have attended through my life. For Part 1 click HERE. Part 1 was up through 1984 when I graduated from college and moved to Dallas. Part 2 is 1985 to … Continue reading
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Tagged concert, concerts, dallas, KISS, Music, music-news, texas
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My First Band – LEAF
This is the continuation of a series of posts – select Category LIFE AS A BAND MEMBER to read in sequence. You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best, the Hottest Band in Killeen – LEAF! Dennis (deceased) and I … Continue reading
Posted in LIFE AS BAND MEMBER, Life in General, Music
Tagged 25 or 6 to 4, band, black sabbath, chicago, classic-rock, fort hood, jumpin' jack flash, KISS, LEAF, Music, music center, My first band, news, reviews, rock, rolling stones, strutter, sweet leaf, texas
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Vinyl of the Month – Starz by Starz
Ever heard of Starz? Probably not. Starz is a New Jersey born band. I did not know at the time (until I investigated for this posting) but Starz was formed from three members of the band Looking Glass. remember them? … Continue reading
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Tagged Album of the month, brandy, Creem, destroyer, fallen angel, featured, KISS, looking glass, news, pull the plug, starz, television, trivial pursuit, tv, vinyl, violation
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