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KISS To Play Detroit Rock City One Last Time

Author Meltdown

KISS brings their “End Of The Road” World Tour back to Little Caesars Arena for a show on October 20th. You can win your way in from WRIF here. Otherwise, tickets go on sale April 7th. Here’s some additional ticket info for early sales.

Formed in 1973, KISS knows how much Detroit has meant to the band over the years, and especially in the beginning. Gene Simmons told me in a previous interview “We’re a New York band…that’s where we came from. And the truth is, you can’t name a big band, worldwide, stadium band other than KISS that ever came out of New York. Try it.” He went on “If you’re looking at Detroit, it has such a rich, historical legacy, and the real meat and potatoes Detroit rockers…nothing comes close. Detroit is the combination of Liverpool and all the other musical centers rolled into one because it was a rich musical heritage.” He added “The first city that welcomed us with open arms – and often with open legs, I might add – was Detroit.”

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Meltdown started on the mighty WRIF on the evening of Halloween, 1995. Technically, his first on-air shift was the morning of November 1st. Moving to the Motor City from Buffalo, N.Y., he has built a career and family. Over his almost three-decade stint at RIFF, he's had the privilege to work with some of the biggest personalities in Detroit radio history. He boasts of being just the second-afternoon drive jock in the station's illustrious 53-year history. Along with his love for rock music and attending concerts, he's also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast and hockey player. He plays year-round and manages to squeeze in a few charity games throughout the year. Meltdown writes about the Detroit Red Wings, rock music, and Detroit concert venues.

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