Thank you. That's the first thing that comes to mind as I sit here and try to think of what I want to say to all you who have been on this incredible journey with me since I started with Mr Speed back in 2021. I didn't know what to expect; I just knew that I was the guy coming in after a guy that was considered by many, (myself included), a bit of a legend in the KISS tribute world and I assumed that I was probably going to be hated by most/if not all of the Mr Speed fans who had grown accustomed to him being their particular Demon of choice. Thankfully I couldn't have been further off the mark with that assumption. Sure there may have been a few hold outs but overall you all welcomed me with open arms from the first minute I played my first Mr Speed show at JD Legends in Franklin OH amidst a looming tornado warning that almost shut down the show.😨 🌪.
Mr Speed is a well oiled machine that demands that you be at your best at all times. This is something that I loved most about being in this band. They are professionalism at its finest in my opinion and I am so proud to have been a part of their amazing legacy. From knowing my musical parts, to building my own costume, to even building the Unmasked stage that we used throughout our 2023 tour; Being in that band constantly made me want to push myself to be better because I knew that the other guys in the band was absolutely always going to be bringing their 100% A-game each and every time we stepped out on that stage and I never wanted to be the one who was not carrying my end of the load. I will miss these guys dearly and I am so blessed to continue considering them my friends, and brothers in rock.
Sadly my time as a member of Mr Speed has come to an end. Obligations with my work and family has made it necessary for me to step away to focus on those things in 2024 making it impossible for me to commit to another busy tour schedule with this amazing band.
Rich Kosak; thank you so much for bringing me into this crazy adventure. You always did right by me and I will be forever grateful to you for giving me that call that got my chapter in this band started. I learned so much from the time we spent together, and I had a blast singing harmonies with you.
Mark Hermanson; We joked around all the time that we were brothers from another mother, but it really does feel like I've known you my whole life. Same age, same length of time in the tribute business, grew up on the same shows; I loved being around you man and I will absolutely miss jamming (and sharing my buffet table) with you.
Rich Hattery; Dude you're awesome and I am so glad I got to spend a year jamming with you from one end of the country to the other. Beyond music I also felt a kinship to you through our love of building things and cobbling stuff together. You're an awesome guy and I will definitely miss you and Angie tremendously.
Many people don't realize that backstage is crazy when you're running a KISS show on the level that Mr Speed does and I can't say thank you enough to Tina Kosak for everything she does behind the scenes that nobody knows about. Tina is the hardest working member of the Mr Speed family and I appreciate everything she did for me to quite literally keep my costume and gimmicks together on numerous occasions when I needed her most. You're amazing and I can't say thank you enough. Even though they're not with the band anymore I'd also like to thank Paula, Devon, and the amazing Catman Quinton Kufahl for your part in making this adventure so special.
Being in this band has provided me with some the most special memories of my life; the amazing venues, the awesome people, the surreal photo shoot with Mark Weiss, the honor of meeting JD Neff, the California trip, and most notably for me; the show we played at Freedom Hall in Johnson City. It's all been awesome and I can say with full confidence and sincerity that I wouldn't change a minute of it. Even the long 10 hour drives at 3:am in the morning; I will miss everything about the Mr Speed experience. This was an opportunity of a lifetime and I'm so glad and thankful that I got to be a part of it. I never say never and I fully leave the door open to walking on stage with these guys again in the future if they ever need me as long as I am available to do it.
But for now I say goodbye Mr Speed army; it was an honor and a pleasure to be your fire breathing, blood spitting Demon.
God bless, and Rock on
Mike Collins
It is with a tremendous amount of pride that we share with you our 30th Anniversary logo and tour. The MR.SPEED 30th Anniversary BLACK DIAMOND Tour symbolizes "strength and resiliency" along with "power, charisma and passion".
Most bands don't last 30 days let alone 30 years. We're here because you're here...our loyal fans. The past put us here but we're celebrating right here, right now with YOU!
Thank you for sharing in our journey not only as a KISS Tribute but as fans. Together we can't lose!
As the calendar year quickly draws to its conclusion we thought it would be a good time to let you know what's in store for 2024. Your favorite KISS Tribute is diligently working on improving upon our standard of giving you exactly what you expect when you come to see us live or support us from afar. Meetings are taking place, guitar picks have been ordered, new merchandise designs are being finely tuned and new songs are being practiced to add to our live show.
So as one year comes to an end we're excited about what lies ahead for us and for YOU our fans. Stay tuned to our website for all things MR.SPEED and we'll look forward to sharing some very exciting news with you all soon.
Here's a fan filmed clip of "Detroit Rock City" from the Arcada Theater this past Sunday night. Thanks to RockMusic300 for sharing the clip with us.
Here's a look back at the last 2 nights of our UNMASKED & UNBROKEN Tour through the eyes of a few friends that shared in our double celebration of KISS. We were thrilled to have ended on such an amazingly high note and are excited about where we're headed in 2024!
Thank you to everyone that came out to see us this year from New York to California, from Tennessee to Oregon we love each and every one of you!
Rich, Mark, Mike & Rich
MR.SPEED
This past Sunday both Rich and Rich were guests of an anonymous friend that wanted to pay it forward to us as fans and members of our KISS Tribute Band for all that we've done. So we were treated to not only the Soundcheck experience earlier in the afternoon but then we met the Starchild himself just prior to the band taking the stage at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse.
Words cannot describe the feeling of joy and excitement that we felt having a few private moments with Paul in his complete concert gear. There is too much to express in regards to the entire experience so we'll let these 2 photos do the talking for us.
This Saturday night MR.SPEED will return to the Lorain Palace Theater in Lorain, Ohio for one night! This will be a magical experience to help create great energy for the KISS show at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse the following night!
You can still grab tickets for our show this Saturday, October 21st at the Lorain Palace Theater by going to ►www.lorainpalace.com right now! We'll see YOU this Saturday night for our show and then also on Sunday night when KISS takes the stage here in Cleveland for the final time!
Beginning at 12/Noon today (September 26) this link will give you access to tickets before the general on sale this Friday. Don't wait, click on the link provided here and secure your place for a very special event with us at The City Winery in Pittsburgh on Sunday, February 11, 2024. This event promises to be a unique experience no matter what rank you might be in the KISS Army with a very special brunch time performance beginning at 12:00/PM - 1:30/PM show. Let's strip it down and rock out in the city where MR.SPEED began over 29 years ago.
We're very proud to announce an intimate and acoustic performance at The City Winery on Sunday, February 11, 2024!
🔥This show will take place from 12:00-1:30/PM so be aware.🔥
This will be an UNMASKED & UNPLUGGED performance of many KISS classics and rarely played songs from our live show. No makeup, no stage show just the 4 of us going back to the very beginning, stripping away the excess and relying on well crafted anthems.
We will offer a fan presale ticket link this coming Tuesday, September 26 for anyone wanting to grab their tickets right away. Regular tickets will go on sale this coming Friday, September 29!
🔥Let's get together for a hot afternoon in the dead of winter at The City Winery with MR.SPEED!🔥
We're very sorry to have to inform our fans that we will not be performing at the F.M. Kirby Center on Saturday, September 16, 2023. Due to a band member taking seriously ill we believe it to be in the best interest of everyone involved (venue staff, sound company and our fans) that we not put anyone at risk. We are deeply apologetic for making what appears to be a last minute decision but we want you all to know that every effort was made on our behalf to fulfill our obligation but it simply wasn't meant to be.
At this time there are no plans to reschedule the show and tickets holders should contact the F.M.Kirby Center directly regarding tickets purchased and subsequent refunds.
Thank you for your support of our KISS Tribute and we'll look forward to seeing you at another MR.SPEED show when time permits.
Rich, Mark, Mike & Rich,Unless you live in another solar system the story of KISS in Cadillac is not folklore but fact and the man who spearheaded the event is Jim Neff. A little over a week ago Jim and his brother Rob met up with us at the Saganing Eagles Landing Casino in Standish, MI. Jim has been a friend and fan of MR.SPEED for many years even organizing the 40th anniversary of the historic event back in 2015.
This is what Jim wrote and sent to us today, his thoughts on what he experienced. Jim hadn't seen us in 7 years and with the band being better than it's ever been we were honored to have him there with us to celebrate KISS the only way we know how...the MR.SPEED way.
How do you know that a concert was more than a concert? It's when someone asks you to describe the show and you're at a loss for the proper words. The descriptives and accolades at your disposal don't seem to capture the essence of what you saw. Sometimes a show is more than a show. It's an experience.
Mr. Speed orchestrates a true KISS experience every time they perform. The crowd is immersed in something grand – a tribute to KISS like no other. The band's meticulous attention to detail delivers on every level.
Recently, I was at the Mr. Speed concert at the Saganing Landing Casino in Standish, Michigan. It was a Thursday night, but around three thousand people turned out. Many of those people did not know what to anticipate. Judging from the thunderous reactions, they were thrilled beyond any expectations. When the final notes filled the night air, Mr. Speed had created an experience forever etched into KISS memories. Many came simply to see a show. They left as Mr. Speed fans for life.
Jim Neff
►NeffZone.com
On behalf of all of us associated with MR.SPEED we want to thank the heroes and remember the victims of this horrific act that changed our world. It does not go unappreciated by us and we acknowledge that without the bravery of women and men in our armed services and around the world we are still able to bring our best KISS Tribute to you.
We thank all of you and simply cannot do what we do without your sacrifice to keep us safe.
All of us associated with MR.SPEED and our worldwide fan base want to wish Mark an "Out Of This World" birthday today!
I first want to thank you for such a phenomenal show at Bethlehem Steel Stacks. I wish I could see you on Sept 16th in Scranton. A few years ago, a friend of mine told me that you were the best KISS tribute band.....He was correct.
I would like to share something that happened that evening in Bethlehem. My wife and I arrived at the show about 45 minutes early. We were sitting next to the stage where Mike and Mark would go, before the show and during the breaks. About 25 minutes before the show started, a mother, her 17 year old son ( who likes country music) and her 16 year old daughter sat down next to us. They were sitting right next to the stage. The young lady looked at me and said " I like your shirt" it was a shirt with Gene Simmons on it. We started some small talk between the 5 of us. The young lady told us how she recently found out about KISS. She has constantly played their music and has bought every magazine that they are on in the last 6 months. She also said that her favorite song was Back in the New York Groove. When She saw that Mr. Speed was coming to Bethlehem, She actually thought it was the actual KISS band. Her mother had to break it to her that it was not KISS.
As the minutes drew closer to the concert, she became nervous. Then Mike and Mark walked across the stage, this girl began to shake. When your band took the stage she was frantic. The best way that I can describe her emotions was like when the girls met the Beetles or Elvis for the first time. After a few songs Mike walked off the stage and fist pumped the young lady along with her mother and brother. This girl was in awe of what just happened....and so was I and my wife. As the show went on, Mike came off the stage and fist pumped her again. Mike threw a pick in her direction. I just could not believe how Mark and Mike incorporated her to feel like she was the only person at the show. Later in the show, she received another pick from Rich as he came down the steps on our side of the stage to sing. As Rich was singing, she said to my wife, "I don't know what to do???? Should I keep on singing since he is here singing? " The whole night this girl just clapped, smiled and grinned from ear to ear. During the concert, when Mike was taking a break, he even allowed her to have her mother take a picture of him and her. My wife and I were singing every song, but our focus was on watching the joy and fun that she was having.
After the concert, she had her picture taken with the group. We ran into them again in the parking lot. The girl still had that smile from ear to ear and a picture that she was proudly showing to me and my wife. Her mother proceeded to tell me that her daughter was born with only the left side of her heart. She periodically has seizures and has had 2 strokes in her lifetime. I wish I would have gotten their name to keep in contact with them.
I felt that I needed to let Mr. Speed know how special you made that young lady feel that night.
Keep up the great work.
Rod Pursell,
Bethlehem, PA
We're proud to have this amazing review of our show at the Musik Fest Cafe for you to read from their local Vally Ledger.
What a night we had with a passionate crowd of fans in Chester, NY at the Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center this past weekend. We loved the venue and the staff/hospitality was second to none.
We'll see you once again in 2024!
Photos : Angie Miller-Hattery
We gathered 1500 of our closest friends last Friday night to rock the Nash Family-Jackson Amphitheater in Jackson Township, Ohio. Unfortunately, Mother Nature thought that the "God Of Thunder" should reign down from above and not out from the stage and forced us to cancel the last quarter of the show.
Andrew Richardson did manage to capture these amazing images of us before the rain set in and we thank him for his efforts.
This Friday we plan to blow the roof of the Nash Family-Jackson Amphitheater with one hot night of classic KISS! This is the makeup date from July 15th when Mother Nature decided to rain on our parade. The show begins at 7:30 PM and will be (2) 60-minute sets with a 15 minute break in between.
Make plans now if you haven't already to join us this Friday, August 11th at the Nash Family-Jackson Amphitheater in Jackson Township, Ohio. We'll look forward to seeing you there...rain or shine!
Here's a very cool moment following our show in Montevideo, MN this past Saturday. We had a great time visiting this small town and the hospitality that we were shown was second to none.
Thanks to Allison Kleindl for sharing this photo with us.
We hope that you can still join us for one night of KISS under the stars. Nothing is going to keep us from rock 'n' rolling all nite!
Attention all you leather clad rockers, MR.SPEED is bringing it's UNMASKED & UNBROKEN Tour to the Chippewa County Fair on Saturday, July 29th for one special performance. You won't want to miss this area appearance of this unique and one-of-a-kind KISS style show. Get your friends together and make plans now to join us there on Saturday, July 29th at the Chippewa County Fair in Montevideo, Minnesota!
I often say that most bands don't last 29 days let alone 29 years but we are living proof. Our KISS Tribute is now celebrating its 29th year of sharing our passion for the band with fans all around the world. From the humble beginnings of that very first show at The Decade in Pittsburgh on June 24, 1994, to the hallowed walls of Freedom Hall in Johnson City, TN on June 2, 2023, we have almost seen it all. It certainly hasn't always been affordable, easy or glamorous but it has at times been gratifying, rewarding and successful.
Collectively we would like to thank our fans for sticking with us. Through the years we have changed direction, members, stage sets and certainly eras. The one thing that has always been constant is the drive that pushes us to be the best of who we are as KISS fans. We're excited about this year that we're in and the places that we're preparing to go, many for the very first time. With a focused goal to always give our best with each and every show we can't lose. There are no guarantees in this life and nothing will last forever. What do you say that we make the most of each and every opportunity and celebrate our love of KISS together.
Here's to the immediate future, to being thankful for what we've done and grateful for what we are about to do. See you soon!
Rich (Kosak), Mark (Hermansen), Mike (Collins) & Rich (Hattery) MR.SPEED
We'll be bringing our one-of-a-kind KISS Tribute show to the F.M. Kirby Center for one night only! Make plans now to join us for this night of classic KISS!
We were fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to take our "UNMASKED & UNBROKEN" Tour to Johnson City, TN last Friday and the thrill is still lingering within us. Over 1100 fans joined us within the hallowed walls of that venue where legends such as Metallica, KISS and even Elvis performed. We are humbled beyond words.
Thanks to Danny Davis for wanting to be a part of the action and catching these moments for us through his lens.
What an amazing 3-day trip we had last weekend in Tennessee and Georgia. We performed at 3 different venues in 3 different cities for 3 different crazy KISS crowds. Sure it was a lot of effort, sure they were long days, sure there was lost sleep but in the end we wouldn't trade it for the world. Here is a quick snap shot of a few highlights from each of the 3 nights.
To everyone that came out to support our shows we owe you a huge debt of thanks. Without you this trip wouldn't have been a dream come true for us.
Photo Credit : Angela Richardson-Newman/Angie Miller-Hattery/Danny Davis
On May 19 we unloaded our show into the Carteret Performing Arts Center in Carteret, NJ for just one night. In advance of that show we negotiated with the one and only Mark Weiss to visit with us and promote his work. The end result of that days work resulted in not only a return date in 2024 but some of the best band images we've ever had.
Here is a collage of our KISS Tribute through the lens of Mark Weiss. Be sure to check out what he's all about at www.thedecadethatrocked.com
On behalf of our Tribute To KISS we would like to extend our most sincere gratitude to the brave men and women that gave the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our country. Their sacrifice is not lost on us and we realize that our dreams continue to come true because they gave up theirs to protect our freedom.
We honor you on your special day and thank you.
Rich, Mark, Mike & Rich
Check out this killer live shot through the lens of rock photographer Mark Weiss. He captured this moment during our performance at the Carteret Performing Arts Center in Carteret, NJ.
Check out Mark's work at ►TheDecadeThatRocked.com
Over the years we've conducted many photo shoots but none of them compare to the work that we now have. We met up with iconic rock photographer Mark Weiss this past Friday in Carteret, NJ and he pulled from us the best band shots we've ever had. Here are just 4 examples of what his experience brought out in us.
All of us associated with MR.SPEED would like to wish Mike the very best of birthdays today! Join us in celebrating Mike's special day with thunderous applause...Happy Birthday Mike!
Join us at the Carteret Performing Arts Center next Friday, May 19th and meet Mark Weiss! Mark has shot many of the bands that we all grew up listening to and still do to this day. Mark will be on hand at our show promoting his work and his amazing book titled "THE DECADE THAT ROCKED". Get your tickets now and get ready for one helluva rock 'n' roll party at the Carteret Performing Arts Center next Friday, May 19th!
We're really excited to now announce that we've added a 2nd date to our California trip that's coming up in August. Mark you calendar now to catch our performance at the...
This is going to be a great celebration of all things KISS in addition to our subsequent show a few days later in Corvalis, OR at the Benton County Fair. So grab some friends and join us won't you...it's gonna be a rock 'n' roll party!Join us in wishing our newest member, Rich Hattery the best of birthdays today! Everyone associated with the band and crew along with our fantastic fan base around the world want to wish you everything good on your special day!
This Saturday, April 22 make plans now to join us at the Washington Wine & Brew Fest in Washington, Indiana. We're hoping that the weather will cooperate and that our show will take place in downtown Washington but just in case we may move indoors so we wanted to let you know. Show time is 8:00 PM and we're excited about bringing our UNMASKED & UNBROKEN Tour to the KISS fans there.
Check out our ►TOUR Page for ticket info and we'll see you on Saturday night!
3 lucky fans have the chance to win 1 of 3 "Prototype" MR.SPEED/Size (M) logo tees simply for sharing a photo of yourself in your MR.SPEED swag! That's right...all you have to do is share a photo with us wearing your band hoodie or tee, beanie or trucker hat or maybe even our logo necklace somewhere out there in your city. We're not interested in front seat selfies, photos in your kitchen or any other room of your house for that matter. Get out there and go some place cool and snap a photo wearing your MR.SPEED gear.
We'll choose at random 3 winners from all of the entries. Now keep in mind these tees are "one-of-a-kind" and are size (M). Did you read that? There are only (M) shirts to be won so if you do not fit that profile you can share your photo but you won't fit the tee! These were an early design option that did not end up being used but we obtained them from our printer (www.identitymerch.com) as SAMPLES to try out. They are the only 3 that we have and you could grab one just for wearing our swag and sharing a photo from the road. Include your t-shirt size with your email submission.
So we hope to hear from as many of you as we can and look forward to 3 lucky winners being chosen. We sincerely appreciate your continued support of our Tribute To KISS and can't wait to see all of those submissions.
Good luck to everyone that joins in!
Because we realize that we are nothing without all of you we are searching for anyone and everyone that believes that they are a tried and true fan of MR.SPEED. We're calling our new fan club the BATTALION and it's incredibly easy to participate.
All you have to do is simply tell us why you believe that you are such a fan of our Tribute to KISS. Share whatever you feel will let other fans know that you enjoy what we do and believe that together we create a positive energy that celebrates all things KISS!
Simply submit your story by clicking the image below and we will choose one fan to share with our fan base around the world, it's that easy! If you are chosen we will give you the option to include a photo of yourself depicting your love of KISS & MR.SPEED if you choose to do so. We hope that this new "Fan Of The Month" search will unite us with you and YOU with other fans around the world. Each winning submission is highlighted on our website and social media platforms and you can stand in the spotlight just by being YOU!
As always THANK YOU for supporting us in our journey and we'll look forward to celebrating KISS the only way we know how...MR.SPEED style!
Q1. Of all the guitars that you play during the show which one stands out to you as your favorite and why...
A. That would be my main guitar which is a 1979 Greco Cherry Burst Les Paul. I've owned and do own actual Gibson Les Pauls but this one even without plugging in sounds amazing and in my opinion plays better than most Gibsons.
Q2. Tell us about your routine of becoming the "SPACEMAN" for a MR.SPEED show...
A. Getting ready, which is a three hour process for me, does something in itself to get me into character. Once the makeup, wig and body suit is on I start cracking more jokes, laughing more and the nervousness turns into excitement. Then when the full outfit is on and my guitar gets plugged in the intro starts, I seem to unconsciously go into Ace mode with movements, facial expressions, etc.
Q3. You've been in the band for a few years now, has the experience been what you were hoping for and why...
A. It's been that and more. From my first show seeing how much of a well oiled machine Mr Speed and family prepares and works a gig to now doing an era that was always my favorite but I never thought I'd get a chance to do and be a part of and to be performing in such amazing venues and giant crowds!
Q4. What show stands out for you as a culmination of all of your effort and passion as a KISS fan...
A. Well it wasn't so much a show but a photo and video shoot at the Palace Theatre in Ohio to premiere the new Dynasty outfits and full stage. It was the first time I got to see the stage fully set up and all of us together in our outfits that no other band as done. It was very surreal being surrounded by my favorite Kiss era and then to do an actual video on top of it was just amazing.
Q5. What if any similarities do you see between yourself and your perception of Ace in KISS...
A. I guess the only similarities I see between Ace and I would for one be our guitar playing styles. I've always been more blues oriented and did solos that were more melodic than just frying off for the sake of showing off. And two, from what I know of Ace, we both don't take things too seriously and always find the humor in about any situation. Other than that, I'm not a heavy drinker, don't do drugs and too busy to party, lol!
Musikfest Cafe @ The Steelstacks
Friday, August 18, 2023
101 Founders Way
Bethlehem, PA 18015
Sugarloaf Performing Arts Center
Saturday, August 19, 2023
231 Creamery Pond Road
Chester, NY 10918
►Tickets
The response to our first show on February 11th at the Goodyear Theater was overwhelming and we're very grateful for everyone that turned out to support us. Unveiling the persona of "The Fox" eclipsed our wildest expectations and the fans seem to agree. Rich Hattery has stepped in with exactly what our band needed to take our KISS Tribute to places we've always wanted to go.
The symbolic parallels between the character and the traits of a real fox are uncanny. We see this transition as nothing less than positive in that we adapted to an obstacle, we weren't afraid of the challenge before us, we took action and we've surrounded ourselves with passionate people that all believe in the same goal.
We'll continue to celebrate KISS to the best of our ability and do it as a strong and confident team. You have 3 choices in life...lead, follow or get out of the way. We're going to enjoy this new chapter in our story and we're excited about what the future is about to bring with "The Fox" watching our backs!
Rich took part in an interview recently with KISS ARMY NATION PODCAST and discussed the past, present and future of MR.SPEED. The interview link will be available on March 19th and you'll want to catch this chat in which he opened up about his love of KISS and his passion with MR.SPEED in a world where imitation is not always seen as flattery.
We've just confirmed 2 new shows near Chicago for the month of October. We're excited to be returning to St.Charles and visiting Des Plaines for the very first time. Here are the details...
Please join us in welcoming our newest BATTALION member Mike Feltner! Mike has been a stalwart MR.SPEED fan for two decades traveling many miles to many different locations to see the band live. He's shared his experiences with his family and friends and has championed our cause with an unbridled passion.
Thanks for your incredible dedication to our KISS Tribute Mike...we truly do appreciate you for it!
Hi there. Bart here from Dallas. Thought I would reach out to give you some high praise.
My dad used to design KISS' light and stage show in the late 70's/early 80's. My dad (Ted) and Bill McManus helped make what we all know. My dad worked with Bill Aucoin daily. My dad helped design Gene's first flying harness and built Eric Carr's tank drum riser with his own bare hands. My dad went on to focus on Broadway and bringing the theatrics of KISS there. He's now retired.
Anyway, I tell you this because my house was the house that KISS built. I know them inside and out. So many tours, so many stories. And YOU guys are the best KISS tribute I have seen. Hands down. I'm a tribute artist myself to Bryan Adams (just started as Bryan).
Anyway - from one tribute artist and KISS fan to another - thanks for being all-in. Having the Fox back there makes you even more legit and above the others.
Have a great day.
Everyone associated with MR.SPEED would like to officially welcome our newest member Rich Hattery on the drums!
Rich is a seasoned and well liked veteran of the Cleveland music scene and brings with him an arsenal of ability and attitude that can't be beat. We put Rich to the test right away and had him answer a few simple questions so that you could get to know what makes him the wiley "Fox" that he is.
* Tell us who it is that you look up for inspiration when it comes to playing the drums?
RH - First and foremost there are the 3 drummers of KISS (Peter Criss, Eric Carr and Eric Singer) but I also love Steve Smith (JOURNEY) and Todd Sucherman (STYX) as well.
* If you had to give us 3 albums that you love from start to finish what would your answer be?
RH -
1. RATT/"Out Of The Cellar"
2. XYZ/Self-Titled
3. QUEENSRYCHE/"Operation Mindcrime"
* If we ask you to choose just one KISS album as your favorite which one is it going to be?
RH - It would most definitely be "Dressed To Kill"
* Tell us what being in MR.SPEED is going to bring to you?
RH - Being in this band will give me a chance to have fun doing something that I truly enjoy, while playing songs that I've known and loved my whole life while sharing those experiences with many fellow fans.
* What was your very first concert experience?
RH - I saw RATT on their "Invasion Of Your Privacy" Tour at the Richfield Coliseum with BON JOVI as the opening act. I was in the 6th grade!
We're happy to announce that we have a brand new hoodie design being printed at the time of this post! Our new MR.SPEED hoodies will come in both black and gray and be made of that same soft style material so that you can wear them year round.
Each hoodie will have our classic logo on the chest with the addition of KEEPING CLASSIC KISS ALIVE down the right arm! And if that wasn't enough there is a famous Ace Frehley quote on the back that reads "LOOK...IT'S ROCK 'N' ROLL"!
Here is a mockup of the new style hoodie. Be sure to get yours at a MR.SPEED show near you! And make plans now to see MR.SPEED on their UNMASKED 'N' UNBROKEN Tour near you!
