Wearing black T-shirts and painted white faces, Kiss fans rallying in front of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday say the issue is black and white."We’re not going to settle for a nomination. We want an induction," said Kim Rolfe, from Kitchener, Ontario, who has seen the rock band perform more than 40 times.About 200 fans, some from as far away as California, converged on the museum plaza carrying Kiss flags and yelling "We want Kiss." The popular rock band, known for its sound-effect shows, painted white faces and plethora of merchandise, has been performing since the 1970s. The band became eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame in the late 1990s. The rally grew out of frustration, said Detroit fan Paul Carpenter. Kiss fans have been sending letters, e-mail and petitions to the Hall of Fame Foundation for years, but all they ever get back is a form letter, he said. So a year ago Carpenter put out a call for a rally in Cleveland. The foundation, based in New York City, will meet next month to nominate performers. This is the first time fans have rallied at the museum’s front door, said a museum spokesman. "We love it. It shows they’re involved and they care," said Todd Mesek, watching the devoted but rather calm crowd. "These fans are passionate enough to come to the mecca and to stand up for their band."
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They are so right, Kiss really is a rock and roll band that needs to be honored! So voting members as the fans and I will say to you Lick It Up and put them in! Although I wonder if it Clevand has a problem with the whole Detroit Rock City thing?
BTW almost time for Duran Duran to join if this works who is with me?
