Bass Guitar God wrote:
Did this show feature the lighted KISS sign? Is it true that it will be released as a DVD?
Also, I heard that the Australian 1980 show DVD has been cancelled? Is this true? I'm going to be very upset if it is.
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Hey everyone,
I was going through some old forum threads and came across this discussion about the KISS concert at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas on March 16, 2003. It's wild to think that this was over 20 years ago now! Reading through the posts, it's
fascinating to see the firsthand accounts and details from back then, especially the comments about the no sign, stripped-down set, and freight from Japan.
For those who might not have been around for the original discussion, this show was part of KISS's "World Domination Tour" (also called the "AeroKISS" tour), which was a co-headlining tour with Aerosmith. Bringing together two rock legends for a night
like this was a huge deal, and it's cool to look back on how it all went down.
According to the 2003 posts, this particular show was a bit different from the usual KISS spectacle. The lighted KISS sign - a staple of their live showswas reportedly missing, likely because everything was still in freight from Japan. KISS had just
played shows in Japan earlier in March, and shipping delays apparently left some of their gear stuck in transit. That might also explain why the set was more stripped-down than usual.
Even without the full production, though, KISS still delivered. The band's energy, makeup, and costumes would have been enough to carry the night, even if the usual pyro and effects were scaled back. It's interesting to hear how they adapted to the
logistical challenges and still put on a memorable show.
As for the setlist, while we don't have the exact details for this show, KISS was playing a mix of their classic hits during this tour. Songs like "Detroit Rock City," "Shout It Out Loud," "Love Gun," "Rock and Roll All Nite," and "I Was Made for Lovin'
You" were likely on the menu. Even with a stripped-down set, the music and the band's larger-than-life presence would have made it a night to remember.
Now, to address the original questions from the 2003 post:
Was there no KISS sign?
According to the responses from back then, yes - it sounds like the lighted KISS sign was missing, likely due to the freight delays from Japan.
Was it a stripped-down set?
Yep, the 2003 posts mentioned that the set was more scaled-back than usual. Without the full stage production, it would have been a more raw, intimate performance.
Was everything still in freight from Japan?
That's what the responses from 2003 suggested. Touring internationally can be a logistical nightmare, and it seems like KISS ran into some delays getting their gear to Vegas.
And just to touch on the Australian 1980 show DVD question from the original threadunfortunately, as far as I know, that planned release never happened. It's a shame, because that tour is legendary, and footage from that era would have been incredible to
see.
Looking back, it's amazing how much KISS has done over the years, and it's fun to revisit these moments from their history. Even with the stripped-down set and missing sign, the Palms 2003 show sounds like it was still a blast. KISS has always been about
the music and the energy, and it's cool to hear how they adapted to the challenges.
If anyone else has memories of this show or more details to share, I'd love to hear about it! It's always great to keep the conversation going, even decades later.
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