Here's what a few of Our Fans have to say...
Rich, Andrew, Rob, & Joe: I attended the Brunswick OFD show yesterday. Your music, stage presence, professionalism, and crew...wow! You guys ROCK! The addition of the fireworks behind you was as cool as all the heat and flames of the 'normal' show, but truly a different look for any outdoor show I've seen.
Rich, we spoke last night after the show. My daughter Keri brought me to you, as she was so appreciative of the bands positive attention, kind words, and guidance towards her goals. You guys signed her sundress, and she was so happy. You might recall my comment about my personal music, and how it's about the music, and entertaining people, that keeps me focused. Well, you guys hit the marks last night. My sister was the woman in black, front of Rob, with her walker. I haven't seen my sister up on her feet like that in 7 months-she nearly died 3 times in those months. Your performance last night brought us back to our childhood listening to our vinyl records together. Add to this, my daughter showing appreciation for music I grew up on, and the smiles I seen in the crowd, and even with the rain, it was a great memory-making night! Thank you all, band and crew!
Darrell Russell
Hi. I saw your show at lock 3 friday and you guys rock. It was my first time seeing you guys. I have been a KISS fan since 1977 and you sound just as good as the real thing. I will be at the KISS show at blossom in september hope to see you there. Keep on rockin! JoJ
Joe Bobbitt
Mr Speed - You guys were fantastic at the Indy KISS expo yesterday 3/21. I have seen other KISS tribute bands but you guys were without a doubt the best (musically as well as visually)! My son and I had a great time at the expo and seeing you guys was the best part! It was truly like being in the front at a KISS show. You guys were fantastic with all the kids and adults alike. We were lucky enough to meet Joe and Rob and both posed for pictures and were just wonderful. My son PJ filmed the show from right up front and you guys were having a ton of fun hamming it up for him. Joe thank you for giving him a pick and an autograph ... you really made his day. Mine too! Can't wait to see you guys again and neither can my son PJ.
Dave Crabtree
Caught your show at Sly Fox this past weekend and wanted to let
you know I think its great that you add different songs to your set list
(Modern Day Delilah, Rock Soldiers, War Machine, etc.). I'm sure it keeps
things fresh for you guys as well as the audience. Well Done!
Steve Bruno
Rich, Rob, Joe and Andrew,
Thank you so much for the amazing performance at the Defiance Optimist
Halloween party Saturday night. The song selection, stage performance, and
the entire experience were incredible. I had Great Expectations and you guys
did not disappoint. I know you are on your way to adding Defiance to the
Mr. Speed ARMY. Thanks again for a great show,
Denny Rose
I want to thank you guys for your performance in Cadillac,
Michigan on September 26, 2009! I have never been fortunate enough to see
Kiss live. You guys ROCKED the house!!! I will definately come see you again
if you are in my area. My daughter-in-law was given a drumstick and she was
in heaven. Thanks again for doing what you do and it was great to be at what is
surely going to be a big part of the history of Cadillac, Michigan. Keep on rockin guys!
Molly Eling
I took my three daughters to see you at the Holmes County Fair,they
know who Kiss is and they watch my DVDs and listen to my CDs and know I'm a
Kiss nut but they've never been to a concert of any kind. They were on top
of the world when they seen you. Rich & Joe both handed them picks and they
loved it! They keep asking me when they can go see you again. So I keep
checking your site for a kid friendly atmosphere,we can't wait to see you
again. Your a class act just like Kiss and the show was great! Thanks
Again!!!
Tim Brookover
RALLY IN THE ALLEY...08/14/09
What more could be said? Awesome!!!
For those of you there, that were not members of the KISS Army, I'm sure you
are now.
Mr Speed....Your stage presence, your personalities and your true desire to
entertain was evident that night.
The second generation KISS army were in the front row as
they rocked along with the adults.
Keep up your fantastic work, and God Bless all of you.
Denise
Hey guys, while not being the biggest KISS fan, I sincerely
appreciated your awesome performance at Rally in Alley, Medina last night. I’ve
been to many shows at that Venue, but I must tell you that there were easily
4-5x the usual crowd, with the exception of ZoSo. You guys were magnificent. I
am truly amazed at how you were able to nail-down many of the subtle little
musical nuances that most listeners don’t hear, but only appreciate as a band
that just sounds good. You were VERY Compelling, very good stage presence and
of course very humble in your musical display which I think everyone
appreciated. We just might come to see you again tonight in Willard, but I
just wanted to tell you that I wish you guys all the luck in the world. You
are a very good band.
John
Rich, I attended your concert at the Ritz Theater on Friday July, 10th. I thought
you and your crew did a fabulous job and your professionalism was wonderful.
Thanks again for a great night here in Tiffin Ohio!
Cristy Biller
Just witnessed your show at the Ritz in Tiffin (Ohio). Had to contact you to
(personally) Thank You (!) for doing an outstanding show and an excellent
job. The post-show meet-n-greet afterwards was the icing on the cake
(elements of a "class act"). My son and I really appreciated your
hospitality (especially bugging your new drummer so much, sorry). Please
keep up the good work, and please, please, please return to Tiffin (to
HEADLINE)!!
Thank You Very Much!!!
Take Care and Good Luck!
Brian (and Jacob) McQuistion
I saw you guys at the Wing House this past weekend, and I just
wanted to say that you're amazing! I had a very bad experience with a Pink
Floyd tribute band, and vowed I'd never see one again. Kiss was my favorite
band growing up, and my buddy asked if I wanted to see a Kiss tribute band
at the Wing House this past weekend. I told him my feelings on the matter,
but decided to go just for the beer and wings if nothing else.
Let me just say that Mr. Speed has changed my outlook. That was one of the
best times I've had at a live show in years. Your music and mannerisms are
all spot on. It felt like I had gone back to 1976 and seen the original
thing as it happened. I will go as far to say that you're musically better
than Kiss is today.
Unfortunately, we hadn't originally planned on staying very long so the
wives had us on a curfew, but we're already set to spend a full night at
your Mentor show in September.
Thanks for the memories, and keep up the good work.
PS: As you mentioned at the show, you might want to make this drummer your
last, because he kicked ass.
PSS: I was able to figure out the full Paul Stanley live intro to Black
Diamond by watching you do it at the show, so thanks for that too!
Jim Thompson
Saw you guys for the first time Sat. at Jimmy's in Mentor and the only word I can think of to sum up your show is....AMAZING!! I've seen other tribute bands that were pretty good but you guys take it to a whole other level. You guys looked & sounded incredible!!! I stood there bug eyed for 2 hours! I haven't experienced quite a feeling like that since I saw KISS on their Reunion Tour in '96. I had to keep reminding myself that you guys weren't the real KISS. You capture the spirit & energy of what KISS is all about-maybe even more so than the actual band! Hope you play Jimmy's again SOON. Thank you guys for all your hard work to be hands down THE HOTTEST KISS TRIBUTE IN THE LAND!!! See ya May 2nd!
ThunderGod76
We came from Iowa to the Kiss Expo and we also saw you at the
Cleveland march on the Hall of Fame, you guys are fantastic!! My husband
and I are so glad that we made the trip to Indianapolis, it was totally
worth it to hear your band! Thanks so much, Lyn
Lyn Pickett from Marshalltown, IA
"I can't express the words to tell you 'bout the feelings i've got".... WATCHING YOUR SITE!!!!Hi Mr. Speed,i'm from Holland, so there's a very big chance i might NEVER see you SPEEDers live. So i'm telling you now: Watching sites as professional as this one, seeing KISS fans as dedicated as you guys, makes me DAMN proud to be a KISS fan. I've NEVER seen a more realistic KISS tribute than yours, You guys look SO like KISS, it's SCARY!!!!Gene wants to create a new KISS?? Why?? WE HAVE YOU ALREADY!! Good luck,Speedsters, and take care. You guys f*ing Rock!!
Geert from Holland
Hi and greetings from the UK. Have just seen the pictures on the KISS website and just wanted to say how great you guys look. I'm sure you've been told before but it's almost like looking at the real thing! I imagine the sound is as good as the look. Hopefully if I ever get to the US or you ever get to Europe I'll find out! Until then, keep KISSing! Cheers, Gary
Gary Bartliff from the UK
I was born into the KISS army. When I was 8, I was taken to my first live show. It was KISS on the "Lick It Up" tour. Ever since then I have been a massive KISS fan. I have seen them live twenty some times. Now that the real thing is gone I thought I would never get "THAT" feeling again. However I saw Mr. Speed perform tonight at "The Sly Fox" and for the fist time in a long while I felt KISS again. During their version of "2000 Man" I got chills. The hair on my arms stood up. Now I have seen many KISS tribute bands, but "Mr. Speed" is by far the closest to the real thing you can get. Mr. Speed, you have a life long fan now.
Mark Zak from Lakewood, Ohio
Hey guys, My name is Rich Hattery from Alliance, OH. My fiance, Angie, is celebrating
her 40th birthday this Fri, 2/27. I asked her what she wanted to do for her
b-day weekend...I offered to take her to Niagra Falls, a bed and breakfast
somewhere, any weekend get-away she wanted basically. To my surprise she
said, "Let's go spend the night in Cleveland and see Mr. Speed!" Of course,
that is cool with me since I'm a HUGE KISS fan...so that's what we're doing!
Anyway, we've seen you guys probably 6 or more times (including a long time
ago at Mangos in Alliance...I was screaming for "Watchin You")...and since
she chose to spend her 40th b-day seeing Mr. Speed I wondered if you could
maybe sing "Happy Birthday" to her or something. Once again, her name is
Angie, and we will be at the Sly Fox this Saturday night!
Take care,
Rich Hattery from Alliance, Ohio
T, I didn’t get a chance to see you on Friday and thank you for everything you guys did for our company party. It was by far the best party we’ve had in 9 years! You guys did an amazing job and everyone is still talking about it… Please let Rich know how much I appreciate everything. You guys rock!
Mike Lovell, President, Consumers Mortgage Corp.
Hi Guys...My name is Kris - my brother owns the Sly Fox. I
wanted to come see you last night but, because of a family situation, I
couldn't go. I made my husband go and I cannot tell you how impressed he
was! He is the ultimate Kiss fan and could not stop talking about how
awesome you guys rocked. He called me when you played my favorite song, I
love it loud, and wow! Awesome...anyway, for what it's worth, we'll be
coming out to see you guys again! Thanks for making my husband's year!
LOL....
Kristina Marchionna from Strongsville, Ohio
I've seen a few KISS Tribute Bands, but you guys were by far the
best that I have seen. I caught up with you guys at Rally on the River in
Ironton, Oh. I've been an avid KISS fan for many years... You guys are the
best... Keep up the good work... We LOVED the show... TNX!
Vance Conley from Ashland, Kentucky
YOU GUYS ROCK! I have been a Kiss fan since the beginning and now
I'm a Mr. Speed fan since October of 2006 when I saw you guys the first
time. Thanks for keeping the classic Kiss sounds alive and sounding better
than ever! I was at the Warthog/Quaker Steak show. You guys put on a great
show. I know the heat had to be rough to take but you deserve a pat on the
back for the way you treat your fans. Staying after for photos and to sign
autographs...well that is just awesome!!! It meant a lot to me that you took
the time to thank the armed forces past and present. My dad was in WW2 and
he just recently passed away. He earned 2 purple hearts and 2 silver stars.
He was my hero! I met with you all after the show and had a picture taken. I
am the big bald football coach that plays Kiss in the locker room before our
high school games to get the young men fired up! They all are new Kiss fans
now. After the season I hope to bring as many as I can to see you in
concert. The picture I had taken with you guys will be hanging in my office
right next to the locker room. I told the team I would get a picture to go
with the music. I know you all have day jobs and it must be a lot of hard
work to put on a show after a long day at work. You guys are the best! From
your music to how you treat the fans. KEEP UP THE GREAT SHOWS! THANKS FOR
ALL YOUR EFFORT AND HARD WORK!
Coach Jim Smith from Rittman,Ohio
Having been a Kiss fan for the past 31 years, I wasn't sure what
to expect the first time I saw Mr.Speed at the Cleveland Kiss Expo in 2007,
not only did you exceed my expectations with your look and sound, but also
by how gracious you were to all your fans especially the kids. I took my 10
year old nephew with me to that show and also to the 2008 expo, Lock 3, the
Avon festival, the Columbia Station festival and this week we'll be in New
Philadelphia. The reason is simple, we have a great time at your shows, it's
obvious the effort that you all put into it. I want to thank you for giving
the fans the attention that you do, I know the guitar picks, drumsticks etc.
my nephew has gotten has made him feel very special, and even though we have
never actually introduced ourselves to you, each time we go to a show Joe
recognizes my nephew, because he got his face painted by Joe at the 2008
expo, and he always says hello to "the kid from the Kiss expo". Thanks for
all your hard work and dedication.
Paula & Devan from Berea,Ohio
I wanted the best...and I got the best. Guys I can't find words to
even come close to describing how much I appreciate all the hard work and
effort that you put in to putting on a GREAT show.THANK YOU! I'm a father of
three daughters who grew up to dad listening to Kiss. And they have
experienced what it was like to see and what it means to be a Kiss fan. THANK
YOU! I saw your first show at the Sly Fox. I went into it thinking "ok...so
they look like them" I WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZED AT HOW YOU SOUNDED. I was
overwelmed and blown away. And all the lil' quirks and stage antics...you
have them down perfectly. I was extremely touched to see you go out of your
way as far as to hand a pick to any toddler you saw at the Columbia Station
show. Any Kiss fan that is reading this MR.SPEED is a MUST SEE! I don't care
how much the gas prices have gone up it's worth the drive where ever they
are playing. They give you 110 percent and the professionalism is
unprecidented. Thank you Rich, Rob, Joe and Criss! Looking forward to seeing
you in NEW PHILLY!
John in Akron,Ohio
I just wanted to stop by and say that we all had an awesome time
Saturday night at the Columbia Station festival. MR.SPEED is by far the most
awesome tribute band around. All of the time and effort you put into getting
ready for your shows is greatly appreciated by us your fans. I have seen
first hand how you all pull together (including your awesome wives) as one
to give us the KISS experience. We wish you all the best and will see you
soon!! Take Care.
Lisa B. from Celina, Ohio
I was at the Columbia Homecoming show and was blown away. It may
sound odd but watching Mr. Speed jam away 5 feet in front of me was more
exciting than seeing the real deal from the rafters at a huge arena. Thanks
for bringing KISS to Lorain County!
Steve from Elyria, Ohio
First off, a thank you for making our trip to the Avon Duct Tape Festival a
good one. We made the 45 minute drive with 4 small kids who couldn't wait
to see KISS. They knew the songs, the members of the band, and were so
excited. The weather was a concern - but you guys rocked the place for what
seemed to be almost 2 hours. The amount of attention you gave the crowd,
especially the littlest fans, was absolutely wonderful. The guitar picks,
the drum sticks, the photo opportunities - all was greatly appreciated.
Coming from my brother and I who have seen the real KISS several times - we
enjoyed your show just the same. And to see our kids rock right in front of
the stage to you and your awesome music...that's priceless. We hope to see
you again. Keep winning the fans - and showing us everything you got!!!
Matt Bova in Ohio
THANK YOU, for an awesome show at the Avon Duct Tape Festival!!!
I am just filled with appreciation that the show went on despite the weather
and a full 150% was given to the waterlogged fans. Again, thank you for
giving us an incredible experience!
Mike Trunko in Ohio
KISS ARMY MEMBER since age 7, MR.SPEED FAN as of 06/13/08
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