The New Jersey / New York KISS Expo took place on 9/28/13 in Edison, NJ. The crowd on hand broke all previous Expo attendance numbers. The expo was packed with KISS merchandise for sale, tribute band KISS nation playing and a slew of KISS guests. Current KISS lead guitarist Tommy Thayer was the special guest. Tommy did an Q&A and met with fans throughout the day. Other guests on hand that were a part of KISStory: Lydia Criss, Lyn Christopher, Ken Kelly, Jim Cara, Len DeLessio, Carol Ross, Ken Sharp, Eddie Solan, Binky Philips and Chip Rock.



Tribute band KISS Nation play unmasked and unplugged throughout the convention






Tommy Thayer answers questions from fans

Lydia Criss and Lyn Christopher

Nothing To Lose book panel : Photographer Chip Rock, 1970's KISS publicist Carol Ross, 1973 KISS roadie Eddie Solan, Binky Philips and author Ken Sharp


Photos by photographer Len Delesio
Custom Genes Simmons designs by Jim Cara and painted by Ken Kelly


Tommy Thayer posing with Laura from Pop Culture Central