KISS
Crazy Nights Tour 1987–88
30 August 1988, Reykjavík, Iceland
My first memory of meeting KISS was at the Hard Rock Cafe in Reykjavík. My cousin Gunnhildur was looking after me and took me to see my parents.
We found them sitting around a large table, with Gene Simmons in the middle. My dad introduced me to the band and Gene said hello — then stuck his tongue out. I was very shy, slightly shocked, and a bit in awe of how long his tongue was. Possibly a little disturbed. Mostly confused.
Now it feels funny — and I wish someone had captured that moment.
The images here are a mix of what I’ve found so far: the tour poster, ephemera, my dad Tony Sandy (who brought the band to Iceland), and official photos from the night shared via the Kiss Army Iceland Facebook group.
The photo of my dad is with another band — I think The Men They Couldn’t Hang — but I need to check that. It’s what I have to hand for now, until I properly rummage through the attic.
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