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Unauthorized [VHS]

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I bought this tape being a true kiss fan and was very disappointed. It was something I could have lived without seeing. If you love their music, this tape IS NOT for you. They don't even play KISS music throughout the video. The only music you hear is a ridiculous guitar jam (on and on and on). I know that Kiss did not give permission for this tape and that is a good thing. I feel that they wouldn't ruin their magic with the fans by putting out this Piece Of Junk. My recomendation is to save your money, wish I did.

KISS: Unauthorized is a must-own for KISS fanatics. Although there are few clips of KISS performing live, this DVD is loaded with cool footage of the band (the late lineup: Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Bruce Kulick, and Eric Singer, and the original lineup: Gene, Paul, Peter Criss, and Ace Freliley) at record signings, on TV shows being interviewed, at the conventions, and even setting up for a performance. Some great moments are Ace Freliey's induction into the Rock and Roll walk of fame, and KISS appearing outside in full makeup and costume for a 'press conferrence.' Definitely worth seeing, but probably not something you'd watch many, many times!

KISS: "Un-Authorized" p: 2000

(3:08) 1.- Introduction -Farewell Tour 2000 INT-
(1:15) 2.- The Fans
(2:23) 3.- A Day In The Life -In-Store Visit 1990-
(3:27) 4.- On The Road -Hot In The Shade Tour Backstage-
5.- Hollywood Wakes Up:
(10:42) a) Rock Walk Gallery Induction for Kiss 18/MAY/'93
(3:37) b) Rock Walk Gallery Induction for P. Criss 20/JUN/'95
(9:57) c) Rock Walk Gallery Induction for A. Frehley 25/JUL/'95
(4:34) d) Walk Of Fame Star & Kiss Day
6.- In The News:
(1:18) a) INT Backstage 1982
(3:10) b) EC Biography Video
(0:57) 7.- War On Drugs -(GS & PS)-
(4:21) 8.- Saying Goodbye -edited vers from FTPR 2000-
(1:20) 9.- Credits

(2:54) Bonus Footage: -In-Store Visit 1983-
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Just a smattering of seemingly random clips. Having never seen Vinnie Vincent in any clips I found it interesting & entertaining for the short amount of time that this ran. If I was to complain, I'd want more for my money. I would want more bonus material, music, liner material. If I spend [$$] I just dont want a single 55 minute segment with nothing much more.

OK, So its not full of KISS tunes! You want tunes, buy a CD or a concert video! This is an interesting snapshot into the guys as they are. The people behind the makeup and rock&roll. Particularly, glimpses into Eric Carr. Very good

KISS Unathorized is a cool retrospect of the band for the fans, by the fans. KISS is shown throughout the DVD in concert footage, still photos, record store signings and interview footage.The highlights of the DVD are seeing KISS in 1993, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss and Eric Carr (WITH THE HONOR BEING PRESENTED TO ERIC'S PARENTS) being inducted into the (I think) Rock walk of fame..Then receiving a Hollywood Star in 1998, plus Gene & Paul's Rockers Against Drugs commercials from the 1980's... The best thing about this DVD is that it doesn't just concentrate only on the original band, It features all members in one form or another..For an "Unauthorized" released, I must say it's worth for diehard KISS fans to pick up..

I wouldn't put this in my top 10 favorite Kiss productions, I have always been a fan of concert footage, and this movie has none whatsoever. This was a gamble for me, because there were no reviews when I looked at it. It has a lot of interesting stuff in it, a very long interview from the Alive III time period, and the induction of Ace and Peter into the Rockwalk of Fame, and just some other miscellaneous snippets from the years. It's good for a hardcore collector, but if you want concert stuff, don't buy it.

To judge by Amazon's title, you might think this is called "Unauthorised" - but if you look at the DVD and the cover, you'll find it's called "You Wanted The Best, You Got The Best". But when you actually PLAY the DVD, you'll find that this is "Rock & Roll Legends - Kiss Forever Part 2". So what do you get if you actually buy this? Interview pieces from the (first) makeup era, documentary pieces (ditto), snippets of performances, an interview with Peter Criss after leaving the band (and minus the makeup), and more. A number of these are available in other DVDs, but are either more truncated here, or on those other DVDs. In a lot of cases, the sound is better on this DVD as well, despite obviously being transferred from (old) videotape. In a lot of cases, some of this footage was excerpted in Kissology - but at a lower quality and frequently truncated. So you really need this DVD to complete your collection if you're hunting down documentaries and behind the scenes stuff about the band.