Kissing is something which died when the world changed. Well anyway for me. But Sunday Night Kissing is still just about possible.
Last night we went to see Kiss perform their last ever English concert.
It was loud. It was cartoon like. It was larger than life. It was ridiculously full of explosions. It was Rock and Entertainment at its best.
Unbelievably I noticed a young chap stand up without prompting, start dancing, shouting, singing and clapping. That’s a first. Thankfully he has more rhythm than his Dad.
I have to say music has been a lifesaver. It’s always been the one constant. It wasn’t embarrassed when I struggled with depression. It didn’t turn its back on me when death came calling in 2016. And it didn’t batter an eyelid when Autism came a calling.
Yes Kissing is a memory. No more Kiss concerts for us. But we have precious memories.
Music is an unwavering friend who has embraced our son. Thank you Kiss. Thank you Rock. Thank you Music.
A Dad trying to cope with the loss of his Partner and becoming a single parent. 
Music is so powerful and healing.
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It really is
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This was so touching to read. My husband & I went to several KISS concerts back in the day. I can’t get myself to even listen to them anymore because it sets off the waterworks remembering how he loved that band so very much. We had great times at those concerts, and I’ll always have those memories… But, I simply can’t listen to their songs anymore.
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My partner loved Ronan Keaton – certainly not for me. But I took her a few times to see him. When he plays on the radio that really hits me. Sending you hugs.
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Sending (((Hugs))) right back to you!
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Perfection. I also find the power of music, particularly live music, incredibly therapeutic.
And yeah. Kidding. I also miss it hugely.
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We both need it every few months as a release. Best medication going. Just so expensive these days.
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Looks like fun!
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It was.
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👍👌
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Great!! My daughter and I saw them this Summer. A great show. Music can take us away from everything even if it’s for but a moment.
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Bet you had fun
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There’s nothing better than feeling so alive!
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There really isn’t
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So happy you had a great time! I hope you didn’t eat the ear plugs this time😉 or did you try the marshmallows?😂 Fantastic photos btw! 👍
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Sadly the kid did me too much laughing on his part……
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Awwww … how wonderful!!! I nearly cried when you said you “noticed a young chap stand up”, and I knew it had to be your son, and I felt tears coming. Personally, I cannot listen to KISS, but I am so thrilled that you and your son went and had such a great time!
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Thank you. Yes it was very out of character for him.
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It’s great that you both have this connection to music. Not personally a fan of KISS but each to their own.
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Thank you
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You’ve taught him well… how to be himself while still connecting well to his ‘old man’ (and no doubt a little to his Mum also) 😉
Not denying that life can be a bit shit sometimes and in several ways, but then there are these moments and you know you can make it through the rough stuff.
Hope you both Rock and Rolled all night long!
Did you try the marshmallows??? 🙂
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I was pranked, yes revisited an old favourite
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Music is so powerful! I’m glad it was a good night for you both.
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Thank you
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Beautiful
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Thanks
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Kiss setting off fireworks. That was a good first
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Basically it was the longest firework display ever.
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That is awesome. I am glad you both had a great time and I agree – music is very powerful and healing.
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It really is. It’s funny he’s watching ScoobyDoo meets Kiss now and just smiling.
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Sometimes music is all you have 🖤
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It does feel like that somedays.
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I have to say music has been a lifesaver. <—for me too. Jump in my car and you get a private concert from me. It's kept me sane. It will be 3 years on Monday. Memories are coming back of his last weeks. They are leaking out my eyes….
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Lost mum 3 years ago next week and then 6 weeks later… to still raw isn’t it.
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I think it will always be raw. Nick and I had a love story like some people dream of. We had our good and bad but through it all, we LOVED. Even when he pissed me off so much I kicked him out for 6 weeks. LOVE will get you through so many things.
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It really will
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Nice to have music and concerts to go to.:))
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It is
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Wonderful post Gary. Not really a fan of heavy rock or Kiss, but I know first hand how important music can be. It has seen me through a lot. So glad your son enjoyed the concert and confident to be himself. Wish I’d been a fly on the wall. 🙂
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It’s seen me through a lot.
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Wow those lights! Great photos, and what a lovely experience for you both.
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He certainly enjoyed himself.
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Music is a sweet balm for the soul, no matter how loud and firey it gets. xxxxxx
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It really is. xxxxxx
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