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0:00:03 > 0:00:07- # God Gave Rock 'n' Roll To You # - KISS
0:00:31 > 0:00:35- There's a fine line between - being a fan and a fanatic.
0:00:35 > 0:00:41- A fan enjoys the music - and goes to a few gigs.
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- A fanatic takes it a step further.
0:00:47 > 0:00:50- I'm in the major fanatic league.
0:00:51 > 0:00:54- # God gave rock and roll to you
0:00:55 > 0:00:58- # Gave rock and roll to you
0:00:58 > 0:01:03- # Put it in the soul of everyone
0:01:05 > 0:01:08- # Do you know what you want? - You don't know for sure
0:01:08 > 0:01:11- # You don't feel right, - can't find a cure
0:01:12 > 0:01:15- # And you're gettin' less - than what you're lookin' for
0:01:17 > 0:01:19- # You don't have money - or a fancy car
0:01:19 > 0:01:22- # And you're tired - of wishin' on a falling star #
0:01:23 > 0:01:27- These two dolls - started my doll collection.
0:01:28 > 0:01:30- They came out in 1978.
0:01:31 > 0:01:33- These are Paul Stanley and Gene.
0:01:34 > 0:01:40- I first saw KISS on Top of the Pops - in May 1979.
0:01:40 > 0:01:43- I was a fan of Ian Dury - and the Blockheads.
0:01:44 > 0:01:48- I liked funk. # Hit me, hit me - with your rhythm stick, hit me! #
0:01:48 > 0:01:51- I was looking forward to seeing him.
0:01:51 > 0:01:55- Mam and I were watching - Top of the Pops on a Thursday night.
0:01:55 > 0:02:01- The presenter announced, "And now - we've got a video from America.
0:02:02 > 0:02:06- "Here's KISS with I Was Made - For Loving You." The band started.
0:02:06 > 0:02:09- I thought, - 'Wow, who are these in make-up?'
0:02:09 > 0:02:12- Mam said, "What on earth is this?!"
0:02:12 > 0:02:14- # Tonight
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- # I wanna give it all to you
0:02:19 > 0:02:20- # In the darkness #
0:02:20 > 0:02:22- # In the darkness #- - I like the antics...
0:02:23 > 0:02:28- ..the tongue, the costumes - and make-up, the guitars.
0:02:28 > 0:02:31- It was the wow and eureka moment.
0:02:32 > 0:02:36- The following day, I went to - Herbert's Records in Aberystwyth...
0:02:37 > 0:02:39- ..and bought the 12".
0:02:39 > 0:02:42- Since May 1979, - I've been faithful to KISS.
0:02:43 > 0:02:46- # I was made for lovin' you, baby
0:02:46 > 0:02:50- # You were made for lovin' me #
0:02:50 > 0:02:53- I fell in love with KISS...
0:02:54 > 0:02:57- ..when I first saw them on TV...
0:02:57 > 0:03:02- ..and thought, - 'Wow! They're some kind of freaks.'
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- At the time, - I thought I was a freak.
0:03:05 > 0:03:08- I still think I'm a freak. - I'm not normal.
0:03:09 > 0:03:12- How many dwarfs - are there in the world?
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- One in 50,000.
0:03:15 > 0:03:18- I'm a freak and unique.
0:03:19 > 0:03:22- # 'Cause girl you were made for me
0:03:23 > 0:03:25- # And girl, I was made for you
0:03:27 > 0:03:29- # I was made for lovin' you, baby #
0:03:30 > 0:03:34- I estimate that - my collection is worth 10,000.
0:03:34 > 0:03:37- I've travelled - the world to see KISS...
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- ..to - various cities and countries.
0:03:41 > 0:03:43- That's another 15,000.
0:03:43 > 0:03:47- Considering all - I've spent over the years...
0:03:47 > 0:03:50- ..I own a brick - of Gene Simmons' LA house!
0:03:50 > 0:03:56- This photo of me and - the four current members of KISS...
0:03:56 > 0:03:59- ..was taken in Detroit.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- It's the backstage - of Cobo Hall in 2009.
0:04:03 > 0:04:09- The band signed it. - The thrill is still there.
0:04:09 > 0:04:13- If I see Gene or Paul, or hear - a new single on the radio...
0:04:13 > 0:04:17- ..or they announce a new tour, - the thrill is still there.
0:04:18 > 0:04:19- I'm that schoolboy.
0:04:21 > 0:04:26- October 8, 2012 - The release of KISS's new album
0:04:28 > 0:04:34- This is where I've bought - every KISS album since 1984.
0:04:35 > 0:04:39- I've known Andy since 1982.
0:04:40 > 0:04:43- We worked together - in Smiths in Aberystwyth.
0:04:44 > 0:04:46- I've looked forward to this.
0:04:46 > 0:04:47- Vinyl.
0:04:47 > 0:04:49- Vinyl.- - Please, please, please.
0:04:49 > 0:04:50- CD.
0:04:50 > 0:04:52- CD.- - Oh yeah.
0:04:52 > 0:04:53- Special edition?
0:04:53 > 0:04:54- Special edition?- - Oh yeah, please.
0:04:55 > 0:04:57- I'm buying three copies today.
0:04:58 > 0:05:03- I don't want to open the vinyl. - That's for the collection.
0:05:03 > 0:05:07- The normal CD will be ripped open - once I'm in the car.
0:05:07 > 0:05:12- I'll keep the other one - for posterity for the collection.
0:05:12 > 0:05:15- Lots and lots of money, please.
0:05:15 > 0:05:16- OK.
0:05:16 > 0:05:17- OK.- - Thanks.
0:05:19 > 0:05:20- A penny change.
0:05:20 > 0:05:21- A penny change.- - Thank you.
0:05:21 > 0:05:23- Thanks, Dan.
0:05:23 > 0:05:27- The feeling of having - a KISS album is fantastic.
0:05:28 > 0:05:32- I almost skip up the road - after buying an album.
0:05:34 > 0:05:39- # I've got streaks in my hair, - people point at me and stare
0:05:39 > 0:05:42- # If they ask me I say yeah, - I'm a freak
0:05:43 > 0:05:45- # And I love the clothes I wear #
0:05:46 > 0:05:50- I've lost a couple - of girlfriends to my KISS obsession.
0:05:50 > 0:05:54- When I meet someone - who wants to be a part of my life...
0:05:54 > 0:05:59- ..I try to tell them - from the start...
0:05:59 > 0:06:02- ..that I'm unique...
0:06:03 > 0:06:07- ..because I like the band, - not 100% but 150%.
0:06:12 > 0:06:15- This may sound heavy and macabre...
0:06:15 > 0:06:18- ..but without KISS - I wouldn't be here today.
0:06:19 > 0:06:24- KISS influenced and inspired me - to love myself...
0:06:24 > 0:06:30- ..not in a negative way, but - to love who I am and the size I am.
0:06:31 > 0:06:34- When I was a teenager...
0:06:35 > 0:06:39- ..children grew - from four foot to six foot.
0:06:40 > 0:06:44- It didn't happen to me - and I couldn't understand why.
0:06:45 > 0:06:48- Because of KISS - and other influences...
0:06:49 > 0:06:53- ..and the support - of friends and family...
0:06:53 > 0:06:57- ..I'm here at 44 years of age.
0:06:58 > 0:07:02- I'm enjoying - every minute of my life.
0:07:03 > 0:07:06- # Freak # - KISS
0:07:06 > 0:07:11- Thirty three albums later, - and they can still rock. Wow!
0:07:17 > 0:07:20- Welsh Language Society gig
0:07:20 > 0:07:24- Hello, Aberystwyth! - How are you tonight?
0:07:24 > 0:07:27- Are you ready to rock?
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- We have three brilliant bands - for you.
0:07:32 > 0:07:35- It's a local rugby club gig.
0:07:35 > 0:07:40- It's not unusual for me - to travel miles and miles to a gig.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44- This is less than - a quarter of a mile from home.
0:07:44 > 0:07:46- Please welcome Mellt!
0:07:47 > 0:07:48- CHEERS
0:07:53 > 0:07:58- I've supported the Society gigs - since 1981 or 1982.
0:07:59 > 0:08:03- I was 14 or 15 at the time.
0:08:03 > 0:08:06- I've got to know the bands...
0:08:07 > 0:08:09- ..and the organizers.
0:08:09 > 0:08:14- I've tried to help them backstage.
0:08:15 > 0:08:18- As a result, I'm familiar - with the Welsh music scene.
0:08:19 > 0:08:24- I know who the young bands are - as well as the established ones.
0:08:24 > 0:08:28- This song is Byth 'Di Bod I Japan.
0:08:32 > 0:08:35- KISS has retained my interest.
0:08:35 > 0:08:39- They're not fresh, no. - They're not always innovative.
0:08:39 > 0:08:43- They're not always ground-breakers.
0:08:43 > 0:08:48- Perhaps I'm exaggerating - but they are my first love.
0:08:49 > 0:08:54- You always remember your first love. - My first loves were music and KISS.
0:08:55 > 0:08:58- # Never been to Japan, - never been to Japan
0:08:58 > 0:09:02- # Never been to Japan #
0:09:03 > 0:09:06- I still have one more dream.
0:09:06 > 0:09:09- It's to see KISS in Japan - in the Budokan.
0:09:09 > 0:09:15- There are rumours that KISS - will tour Japan sometime in 2013.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- I hope to be there.
0:09:19 > 0:09:21- # And go to Japan #
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0:09:39 > 0:09:42- February 23, 2013 - The 'Dressed to Kill' gig in Crewe
0:09:45 > 0:09:48- The club emblem is a KISS T-shirt.
0:09:49 > 0:09:54- The K-I-S-S is so visual.
0:09:58 > 0:10:03- Britain's KISS Army - has gathered in Crewe...
0:10:04 > 0:10:07- ..for the Dressed to Kill - tribute band gig.
0:10:08 > 0:10:13- It's great to see so many friends - who share my passion for KISS.
0:10:13 > 0:10:15- We don't meet up often.
0:10:16 > 0:10:19- When we do, it's great fun.
0:10:20 > 0:10:23- Alright, Crewe!
0:10:24 > 0:10:26- You wanted the best.
0:10:27 > 0:10:29- You've got the best.
0:10:30 > 0:10:35- The hottest band in the world, KISS!
0:10:35 > 0:10:40- # Psycho Circus # - Dressed To Kill
0:10:46 > 0:10:50- Wearing make-up - is something I like to do.
0:10:50 > 0:10:53- It's fun, nothing serious.
0:10:53 > 0:10:55- It's an identity.
0:10:56 > 0:11:00- # I really love you, baby, - I love what you've got #
0:11:00 > 0:11:03- The make-up is Gene, of course.
0:11:03 > 0:11:06- I do something different...
0:11:06 > 0:11:09- ..only half of my face.
0:11:09 > 0:11:15- It's like half and half rice - and chips. Make-up and no make-up.
0:11:15 > 0:11:20- Ash, - Paul Stanley in Dressed to Kill...
0:11:20 > 0:11:24- ..agreed to do my make-up.
0:11:24 > 0:11:27- # Wow! #
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- The KISS Army - was established in 1976 or 1977.
0:11:35 > 0:11:40- It's still going strong. - There are thousands of members.
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- There's an annual membership fee.
0:11:44 > 0:11:49- There are several advantages - of being a fan and paying the fee.
0:11:50 > 0:11:56- A major advantage is being able - to buy tickets before the public.
0:11:56 > 0:12:00- # Psycho Circus # - Dressed To Kill
0:12:01 > 0:12:05- It's like football fans - or an organized religion.
0:12:05 > 0:12:07- You have something that you...
0:12:08 > 0:12:12- ..not so much in this case - pray to, but you go and worship.
0:12:13 > 0:12:16- Because of how good the show is...
0:12:16 > 0:12:21- ..you sometimes raise heaven - and earth just to go and see them.
0:12:22 > 0:12:25- The love of KISS by fans in - each different country and town...
0:12:26 > 0:12:27- ..supports what we do.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- That says enough - about what KISS fans are like...
0:12:31 > 0:12:34- ..that they will take - to a tribute band.
0:12:34 > 0:12:38- # Psycho Circus # - Dressed To Kill
0:12:38 > 0:12:40- Through KISS...
0:12:40 > 0:12:44- ..I have a brilliant network - of friends all over the world.
0:12:44 > 0:12:48- I've had the pleasure - of attending some weddings.
0:12:48 > 0:12:52- # Psycho Circus # - Dressed To Kill
0:12:54 > 0:12:58- People say, "You're one - of the biggest KISS fans."
0:12:58 > 0:13:02- I don't care - if I'm the biggest KISS fan or not.
0:13:02 > 0:13:05- I like KISS. End of. Period.
0:13:14 > 0:13:19- What a great ****** day - for rock and roll. Yeah!
0:13:25 > 0:13:30- The National Library of Wales - Aberystwyth
0:13:40 > 0:13:42- I started this job in 1994.
0:13:42 > 0:13:46- I worked in the Library - for two years before that...
0:13:47 > 0:13:50- ..in the Department - of Pictures and Maps.
0:13:50 > 0:13:53- A job in the music archive came up.
0:13:53 > 0:13:58- I've been working in the - Screen and Sound Archive since 1994.
0:14:03 > 0:14:06- I collect and catalogue...
0:14:06 > 0:14:10- ..to preserve - Welsh and English language music...
0:14:11 > 0:14:13- ..in all sorts of musical genres.
0:14:14 > 0:14:20- That involves looking - for old and new records...
0:14:20 > 0:14:26- ..from whatever sources...
0:14:26 > 0:14:32- ..collectors, benefactors, - commercial outlets and eBay.
0:14:33 > 0:14:36- There are black holes - in the collection.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- It changes from day to day.
0:14:39 > 0:14:44- The greatest black hole - was Meic Stevens' Outlander.
0:14:45 > 0:14:51- We acquired this - through eBay in 2002.
0:14:51 > 0:14:54- It was our first eBay auction.
0:14:55 > 0:14:59- The seller was from Netherlands.
0:14:59 > 0:15:02- It's in mint condition.
0:15:04 > 0:15:10- To me, music is like manuscripts, - books and newspapers.
0:15:10 > 0:15:14- Music reflects a certain period.
0:15:15 > 0:15:18- It's very important...
0:15:19 > 0:15:22- ..to keep the music - for future generations.
0:15:24 > 0:15:27- There's no chance - of finding KISS here.
0:15:28 > 0:15:30- There'd be a conflict of interest.
0:15:30 > 0:15:35- I'd bring too much American rock - to the National Library of Wales.
0:15:44 > 0:15:49- People say this room is like a toy - shop. I've organized the collection.
0:15:50 > 0:15:54- I've boxed-up most of it. - There's no room to exhibit them.
0:15:54 > 0:15:58- I don't have - a database of the collection.
0:15:58 > 0:16:02- I've labelled every box - and know what's inside.
0:16:02 > 0:16:07- I take the box down, - look at them and put them back.
0:16:09 > 0:16:13- I bought this in a record fair...
0:16:13 > 0:16:17- ..20 or 25 years ago.
0:16:18 > 0:16:20- I was in college.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23- I've played it and played it.
0:16:23 > 0:16:27- This isn't the original tape.
0:16:27 > 0:16:32- I transferred the show - to another tape.
0:16:33 > 0:16:36- Tapes tend to disintegrate.
0:16:36 > 0:16:40- Because it's a bootleg, - the quality isn't brilliant.
0:16:40 > 0:16:43- But I get the atmosphere of the gig.
0:16:43 > 0:16:47- I've fallen in love - with this recording.
0:16:48 > 0:16:53- It's Budokan Arena, 1977.
0:16:54 > 0:16:56- KISS is huge in Japan.
0:16:57 > 0:17:01- Japan is their second - largest market, after America.
0:17:02 > 0:17:07- Australia is third, then it's - either South America or Europe.
0:17:09 > 0:17:14- This is an example of a record - that was only released in Japan.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16- It's The KISS Originals.
0:17:17 > 0:17:20- There are three records altogether.
0:17:25 > 0:17:30- The most important thing - is the obi strip...
0:17:30 > 0:17:33- ..which you only get in Japan.
0:17:33 > 0:17:35- These are very valuable.
0:17:36 > 0:17:40- Without it, - the record loses its value.
0:17:42 > 0:17:47- The inserts are the masks.
0:17:53 > 0:17:56- The Japanese get spoiled!
0:17:59 > 0:18:04- And to underline it's from Japan...
0:18:07 > 0:18:12- ..the lyrics - are in English and Japanese.
0:18:19 > 0:18:23- I'm a KISS fan to please myself - and no-one else.
0:18:24 > 0:18:30- People support football teams and - spend thousands on a season ticket.
0:18:30 > 0:18:34- This is personal to me. - I'm not hurting anyone.
0:18:34 > 0:18:38- If I've had a bad day at work...
0:18:39 > 0:18:43- ..I play music and I feel better.
0:18:43 > 0:18:45- Music gives me a lot of pleasure.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- I don't expect anyone else - to understand this.
0:18:54 > 0:18:56- It's unique, it's my life.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- Some people have children, - but this is what I like to do.
0:19:00 > 0:19:05- I travel the world, following - four musicians who wear make-up...
0:19:05 > 0:19:07- ..and play rock and roll to 11.
0:19:08 > 0:19:10- # I gotta tell ya! #
0:19:11 > 0:19:16- KISS announces a tour of Japan - October 23, Budokan Hall, Tokyo
0:19:17 > 0:19:20- # Gave rock and roll to everyone #
0:19:21 > 0:19:25- This project has been - ongoing for a while.
0:19:26 > 0:19:31- I've contacted people - in Japan and beyond.
0:19:31 > 0:19:37- They are doing a tour of Japan. - I've got tickets and I'm going.
0:19:38 > 0:19:42- I'm making arrangements - and surfing the Net...
0:19:43 > 0:19:47- ..to make sure I can meet up - with fans out there.
0:19:47 > 0:19:53- I'm arranging accommodation - and flights.
0:19:54 > 0:19:59- Networking is a part of seeing KISS.
0:19:59 > 0:20:03- We're never strangers - in a foreign country.
0:20:04 > 0:20:08- We meet local people - who attend the gigs.
0:20:08 > 0:20:10- We're ambassadors, in a way.
0:20:11 > 0:20:13- # God gave rock and roll to you
0:20:14 > 0:20:16- # Gave rock and roll to you #
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- I feel very emotional to be going.
0:20:19 > 0:20:21- In under a fortnight...
0:20:22 > 0:20:26- ..I'll be in Tokyo - and extremely excited.
0:20:26 > 0:20:31- I'm seeing KISS in the Budokan, - in that huge hall...
0:20:31 > 0:20:34- ..and I can't wait, - I want to go now!
0:20:34 > 0:20:37- # Gave rock and roll to you
0:20:38 > 0:20:40- # Gave rock and roll to everyone #
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0:20:55 > 0:20:59- I can't believe I'm here. - Fantastic. It's a small world.
0:20:59 > 0:21:02- Dan Bach has reached - the Promised Land.
0:21:03 > 0:21:06- October 19, 2013 - Arriving in Tokyo
0:21:27 > 0:21:30- At last, after dreaming - for years and years, I'm here.
0:21:31 > 0:21:34- I'm walking around Harajuku...
0:21:35 > 0:21:37- ..a cosmopolitan market.
0:21:37 > 0:21:41- It reminds me of Camden Market - in London.
0:21:52 > 0:21:57- On the first day of a tour, - I try to get my bearings in a city.
0:21:57 > 0:22:02- I figure out where - north, east, south and west are.
0:22:07 > 0:22:12- The streets of Tokyo - are unlike New York or London.
0:22:13 > 0:22:17- The main difference is I'm almost - the same size as the Japanese.
0:22:18 > 0:22:20- They're a few inches taller than me.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- There aren't many giants here, - which is great.
0:22:25 > 0:22:28- I like the way people react. - They're so respectful.
0:22:35 > 0:22:39- Shibuya crossroads is one - of the most famous in the world.
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- That's a unique double decker!
0:22:52 > 0:22:55- It's like we're about to charge!
0:22:56 > 0:22:58- The Celts against the Japanese!
0:23:03 > 0:23:06- Hundreds of people cross together.
0:23:06 > 0:23:10- There are at least 100 metres - to the other side.
0:23:22 > 0:23:26- People dress and do their hair - as they want.
0:23:26 > 0:23:29- I feel at home. - All the freaks are here.
0:23:51 > 0:23:56- I was asked whether I'd take - a girlfriend or best friend...
0:23:56 > 0:23:58- ..on a KISS trip.
0:23:59 > 0:24:02- I don't think I would. - I switch into another mode.
0:24:03 > 0:24:07- I'd be a nightmare. I wouldn't - put that person through hell.
0:24:08 > 0:24:10- But other KISS fans, great.
0:24:10 > 0:24:12- We share the same goal...
0:24:12 > 0:24:16- ..to see KISS - in a new city or country.
0:24:30 > 0:24:34- I'm not popular - with my bank manager.
0:24:35 > 0:24:39- He or she knows exactly - how much a KISS trip costs!
0:24:39 > 0:24:42- This Cardi spends.
0:24:47 > 0:24:51- If I spot something - I haven't got, I buy it.
0:24:51 > 0:24:56- I can be a fool with money. - I'll buy it, whatever the cost.
0:24:56 > 0:25:01- I've been collecting for so long, - there aren't many black holes left.
0:25:01 > 0:25:04- When I see them, I buy them.
0:25:04 > 0:25:06- THEY SPEAK JAPANESE
0:25:12 > 0:25:15- This is the present - KISS tour poster.
0:25:16 > 0:25:19- It looks fantastic, so striking.
0:25:19 > 0:25:24- The Japanese writing and dates.
0:25:24 > 0:25:28- There are prices - and where to get tickets.
0:25:29 > 0:25:32- I want that poster. Money no object.
0:25:32 > 0:25:35- You know the big poster - of this in the window?
0:25:36 > 0:25:38- Have you got another copy?
0:25:38 > 0:25:39- No.
0:25:39 > 0:25:42- Would you want to sell that poster?
0:25:45 > 0:25:49- Up to you. Money no object. - How much do you want for it?
0:25:50 > 0:25:53- I negotiated - with the gentleman in the shop.
0:25:54 > 0:25:56- He wasn't sure about selling it.
0:25:57 > 0:26:02- I respect his answer. - If he wanted to sell it, great.
0:26:02 > 0:26:04- If not, fair enough.
0:26:04 > 0:26:09- It would be great to have - that on my wall. We'll see.
0:26:22 > 0:26:27- I have a brilliant network - of friends all over the world.
0:26:28 > 0:26:32- I'm meeting Keith Tarrier - in 246 Common cafe...
0:26:32 > 0:26:35- ..in the Omotesando district.
0:26:35 > 0:26:39- He jointly runs - the Kiss Army Australia website.
0:26:39 > 0:26:43- I contacted Keith over the Web - for facts...
0:26:43 > 0:26:46- ..and advice on all things Japanese.
0:26:49 > 0:26:54- Keith is originally from Australia. - He moved to Japan 13 years ago.
0:26:54 > 0:26:58- He is married - and has a young family.
0:26:59 > 0:27:03- He has met the band - through his photography.
0:27:04 > 0:27:07- Bob uses this as his photo - to sell at the Expos.
0:27:07 > 0:27:09- That's his Facebook profile.
0:27:09 > 0:27:12- He used my shot - and a couple of others I took.
0:27:13 > 0:27:16- There was one of Eric Singer - and the drums.
0:27:16 > 0:27:21- It's so iconic. I've seen it - on Eric's website and other places.
0:27:21 > 0:27:24- I didn't know Keith took it.
0:27:24 > 0:27:28- It was brilliant - to meet a like-minded person...
0:27:29 > 0:27:32- ..who's in the same zone as me.
0:27:35 > 0:27:41- He suggested I contact Yoshi, - the Black Diamond website editor.
0:27:41 > 0:27:46- He's produced the bible - of KISS merchandise.
0:27:46 > 0:27:50- He and his friends have - photographed their collections.
0:27:51 > 0:27:54- I'm looking forward - to seeing the book.
0:27:55 > 0:28:00- # I Was Made For Loving You # - KISS
0:28:02 > 0:28:07- It's wide-ranging, with stuff - from the 1970s up to this year.
0:28:08 > 0:28:11- These are the 24 inch dolls.
0:28:12 > 0:28:14- I've got the set of both. Oh, wow!
0:28:16 > 0:28:19- The Plush Toy Dolls, teddies. Yes.
0:28:20 > 0:28:22- Yoshi is a lovely bloke.
0:28:23 > 0:28:27- I hope to establish - a commercial relationship with him.
0:28:27 > 0:28:32- I could give him something - from the West that he doesn't have.
0:28:32 > 0:28:37- He could point me to something - that's only published in Japan.
0:28:39 > 0:28:42- # I was made for lovin' you, baby
0:28:42 > 0:28:45- # You were made for lovin' me
0:28:46 > 0:28:48- # I can't get enough of you, baby #
0:28:48 > 0:28:53- We won't win the Cardiff - Singer of the World. It was fun.
0:28:54 > 0:28:57- # I was made for lovin' you, baby
0:28:57 > 0:29:00- # You were made for lovin' me
0:29:01 > 0:29:05- # I can't get enough of you, baby #
0:29:18 > 0:29:22- I try to strike a balance - between following KISS...
0:29:23 > 0:29:26- ..and seeing - the tourist attractions.
0:29:27 > 0:29:30- They're as important as each other.
0:29:30 > 0:29:34- It'll be great - to see KISS in the Budokan.
0:29:34 > 0:29:38- I want to experience - Japan's culture.
0:29:39 > 0:29:44- Some KISS fans fly in - for the concert and fly back.
0:29:45 > 0:29:51- I want to experience the sights - and sounds of the country.
0:30:04 > 0:30:08- I'm going from my casual look, - T-shirts and jeans...
0:30:09 > 0:30:11- ..to a traditional costume.
0:30:12 > 0:30:15- I'm wearing a kimono for men.
0:30:17 > 0:30:19- That's fine, yeah.
0:30:31 > 0:30:34- I've been fascinated by Japan - for many years.
0:30:34 > 0:30:38- The culture, religion...
0:30:39 > 0:30:43- ..make-up and costumes.
0:30:43 > 0:30:45- They've influenced KISS.
0:30:46 > 0:30:49- Two halves become one.
0:30:56 > 0:30:59- I've had terrible - back pains over the years.
0:30:59 > 0:31:02- I had a major operation - two years ago.
0:31:02 > 0:31:08- This feels - as if it's supporting my back.
0:31:09 > 0:31:11- It's exactly straight.
0:31:12 > 0:31:16- TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MUSIC
0:31:21 > 0:31:26- It's a privilege - to see the Geisha girls dancing.
0:31:28 > 0:31:31- I've never seen anything - as lovely in my life.
0:31:32 > 0:31:35- The make-up, costumes, hair...
0:31:35 > 0:31:37- ..movements...
0:31:38 > 0:31:39- ..the fan.
0:31:39 > 0:31:41- Well done, girls.
0:31:50 > 0:31:53- 'Meet and greet' - Tommy Thayer, KISS guitarist
0:31:54 > 0:31:57- Here's a little song - for everybody out there.
0:31:58 > 0:32:01- # People try to take my soul away
0:32:05 > 0:32:09- # But I don't hear - the rap that they all say
0:32:13 > 0:32:16- # They try to tell us - we don't belong
0:32:17 > 0:32:21- # That's alright, - we're millions strong
0:32:21 > 0:32:24- # This is my music, - it makes me proud
0:32:25 > 0:32:28- # These are my people - and this is my crowd
0:32:29 > 0:32:33- # These are - crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy nights #
0:32:37 > 0:32:39- In the 'Meet and Greet'...
0:32:40 > 0:32:44- ..Tommy will talk - about his unique guitar...
0:32:44 > 0:32:49- ..the Epiphone Tommy Thayer - Series Model.
0:32:49 > 0:32:54- Like any commercial venture, - he wants to sell the guitars.
0:32:55 > 0:32:57- He's doing a Q and A.
0:32:57 > 0:33:01- GUITAR CHORDS
0:33:05 > 0:33:07- Tommy is the lead guitarist.
0:33:08 > 0:33:14- He's had the honour of wearing - the Spaceman make-up since 2003.
0:33:20 > 0:33:24- Dad was a big fan - so I started to like KISS.
0:33:25 > 0:33:29- I've been a KISS fan since 1978 - and I've travelled from Hamburg.
0:33:29 > 0:33:32- It's been a dream - to come to the Budokan.
0:33:32 > 0:33:36- There are two sacred venues.
0:33:36 > 0:33:40- The first is Madison Square Garden - in New York. I've been there.
0:33:41 > 0:33:44- The second is the Budokan - in Tokyo, Japan.
0:33:44 > 0:33:46- It's my dream to go there.
0:33:47 > 0:33:51- I've met Tommy a couple of times. - He's a likeable chap.
0:33:51 > 0:33:56- He hasn't got Gene and Paul's egos, - thank goodness.
0:33:56 > 0:33:57- How you doing?
0:33:57 > 0:33:59- How you doing?- - Good.
0:34:00 > 0:34:04- It's important to do for the real - fans, the ones that are dedicated.
0:34:04 > 0:34:08- What you said about passion on stage - means a lot.
0:34:08 > 0:34:11- It's important. - There's no doubt about it.
0:34:11 > 0:34:15- I'll see you tomorrow. - Thank you, Tommy. Rock on!
0:34:17 > 0:34:21- It's the first time - I've met Tommy Thayer.
0:34:21 > 0:34:25- He was very tall!
0:34:25 > 0:34:29- He had fascinating stories.
0:34:31 > 0:34:37- I've taken a day off work - to meet Tommy.
0:34:40 > 0:34:46- I collect anything to do with KISS.
0:34:46 > 0:34:52- I always go to see them - when they're on tour in Japan.
0:34:54 > 0:34:56- This is the photograph I've had.
0:34:57 > 0:35:01- I stole the poster off the wall.
0:35:02 > 0:35:04- Fair play, he seemed to remember me.
0:35:05 > 0:35:08- It was great that he said hello.
0:35:09 > 0:35:14- We shook hands. I'm looking forward - to the show in the Budokan.
0:35:14 > 0:35:17- # Crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy nights
0:35:19 > 0:35:24- # These are crazy, crazy, - crazy, crazy nights #
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0:35:29 > 0:35:29- Subtitles
0:35:29 > 0:35:31- Subtitles- - Subtitles
0:35:39 > 0:35:43- Today I'm visiting - the Kanda Myojin temple.
0:35:44 > 0:35:46- It's in Tokyo city centre.
0:35:46 > 0:35:49- It's a spiritual trip for me.
0:35:49 > 0:35:53- I respect the Japanese culture.
0:35:53 > 0:35:57- Temples and religion - are important to them.
0:36:12 > 0:36:18- I'm not religious, but seeing - another way of worshipping...
0:36:18 > 0:36:21- ..is a spiritual experience.
0:36:21 > 0:36:27- Is it luck or fate - that controls our destiny?
0:36:28 > 0:36:34- This temple has been here - since 1603.
0:36:36 > 0:36:38- It's meant to bring good luck...
0:36:38 > 0:36:42- ..to businessmen - and people looking for love.
0:36:42 > 0:36:43- We'll see.
0:36:48 > 0:36:54- Being a KISS fan is not a religion, - but it may be some sort of faith.
0:36:54 > 0:36:57- Faith in music...
0:36:57 > 0:37:01- ..and four members - of a fantastic band.
0:37:04 > 0:37:08- October 23, 2013 - The KISS gig, Budokan, Tokyo
0:37:11 > 0:37:14- # You really like my limousine
0:37:15 > 0:37:18- # You like the way the wheels roll
0:37:19 > 0:37:22- # You like - my seven inch leather heels
0:37:22 > 0:37:25- # And going to all of the shows
0:37:26 > 0:37:29- # But do you love me?
0:37:31 > 0:37:34- # Do you love me?
0:37:35 > 0:37:37- # Do you love me?
0:37:39 > 0:37:40- # Really love me? #
0:37:41 > 0:37:43- Budokan is legendary.
0:37:44 > 0:37:48- It's a sumo wrestling venue - most of the time.
0:37:48 > 0:37:50- It's also a venue for gigs.
0:37:51 > 0:37:55- It's like Sydney Opera House, - Carnegie Hall in New York...
0:37:55 > 0:37:57- ..or St David's Hall in Cardiff.
0:37:58 > 0:38:00- # Do you love me?
0:38:01 > 0:38:04- # Do you love me?
0:38:04 > 0:38:06- # Do you love me? #
0:38:06 > 0:38:10- Many live albums - have been made in Japan.
0:38:10 > 0:38:15- Deep Purple, Made In Japan. - Cheap Trick, One Night In Tokyo.
0:38:15 > 0:38:17- It's the thrill of the crowd.
0:38:17 > 0:38:23- It's something I want to see...
0:38:24 > 0:38:25- ..and experience.
0:38:25 > 0:38:29- Everyone is the same as me, - total nuts about KISS.
0:38:29 > 0:38:31- # Do you love me?
0:38:33 > 0:38:35- # Do you love me? #
0:38:36 > 0:38:38- We're backstage.
0:38:39 > 0:38:43- The band will play - a couple of acoustic tracks.
0:38:44 > 0:38:45- Everyone is excited.
0:38:46 > 0:38:48- People don't know what to do.
0:38:48 > 0:38:53- I haven't been in a 'Meet and Greet' - like it. It's unique, amazing.
0:38:53 > 0:38:56- I don't want to miss a second.
0:39:01 > 0:39:03- I can be ruthless.
0:39:03 > 0:39:07- I don't push people out of the way, - but I tell them I'm coming.
0:39:08 > 0:39:12- Sorry, when the band are on, - is it OK for me to stand there?
0:39:12 > 0:39:14- Let me just check.
0:39:14 > 0:39:16- Let me just check.- - OK.
0:39:20 > 0:39:22- OK?
0:39:23 > 0:39:28- The saying, "Never meet your - heroes", is a double-edged sword.
0:39:29 > 0:39:33- I've had the privelege - of meeting KISS many times.
0:39:33 > 0:39:37- I met two members, - Eric Carr and Gene...
0:39:38 > 0:39:42- ..outside - a Manchester hotel in 1984.
0:40:03 > 0:40:06- How you doing? - Glad to have you here.
0:40:06 > 0:40:10- Likewise. The Budokan, man! - I've got to be here for that.
0:40:10 > 0:40:12- It's like a spiritual gathering.
0:40:12 > 0:40:17- I've done Madison Square Gardens and - Cobo Hall with you and Sonic Boom.
0:40:17 > 0:40:19- Have a great show tonight, OK?
0:40:19 > 0:40:21- Have a great show tonight, OK?- - You're here. I got no choice.
0:40:29 > 0:40:31- One, two, three, four.
0:40:47 > 0:40:51- # Rosa had a lover - on the shady side of town
0:40:51 > 0:40:54- # Tito, he was king of the streets
0:40:55 > 0:40:58- # She was his possession - like a jewel on his crown
0:40:59 > 0:41:03- # Johnny, better run, better run
0:41:03 > 0:41:06- # Better hide your heart, - hold on tight
0:41:07 > 0:41:11- # Say your prayers, - 'cause there's trouble tonight
0:41:11 > 0:41:14- # When pride and love - battle with desire
0:41:14 > 0:41:18- # Hide your heart, - 'cause you're playing with fire #
0:41:19 > 0:41:22- # Ah ah ah ah, hey hey hey
0:41:22 > 0:41:26- # Du du du du du du du du du
0:41:27 > 0:41:30- # Ah ah ah ah, hey hey hey
0:41:30 > 0:41:34- # Du du du du du du du du du #
0:41:44 > 0:41:46- It was brilliant and different.
0:41:47 > 0:41:51- It was an acoustic set of songs - I never thought I'd hear.
0:41:52 > 0:41:57- Sure Know Something and Hard - Luck Woman. Absolutely brilliant.
0:41:57 > 0:41:59- Quit following me, alright?!
0:41:59 > 0:42:02- OK. You tell me, you tell me. - Kick my arse.
0:42:02 > 0:42:05- I'll pacify you for a few minutes.
0:42:05 > 0:42:07- OK, thank you.
0:42:19 > 0:42:20- How's it going so far?
0:42:20 > 0:42:22- How's it going so far?- - Excellent.
0:42:22 > 0:42:23- He's following me.
0:42:23 > 0:42:26- He's following me.- - I know. I'm so sorry, man.
0:42:26 > 0:42:26- How you doing, alright?
0:42:26 > 0:42:29- How you doing, alright?- - Good. Looking forward to tonight.
0:42:29 > 0:42:32- What do you say, - Budo-kan or Bud-okan?
0:42:32 > 0:42:33- Bud-okan.
0:42:33 > 0:42:35- Bud-okan.- - OK. Wow.
0:42:36 > 0:42:39- How are Shannon and the children?
0:42:39 > 0:42:40- How are Shannon and the children?- - Sorry?
0:42:40 > 0:42:43- They're not children now, - they're young people.
0:42:43 > 0:42:45- They're 24 and 21.
0:42:45 > 0:42:47- They're 24 and 21.- - I know.
0:42:48 > 0:42:48- Alright?
0:42:48 > 0:42:51- Alright?- - Yeah, good.
0:42:52 > 0:42:54- Thank you very much.
0:42:54 > 0:42:58- # I wanna rock and roll all night
0:42:59 > 0:43:01- # And party every day
0:43:01 > 0:43:05- # I wanna rock and roll all night
0:43:06 > 0:43:12- # And party every day, - I wanna rock and roll all night
0:43:12 > 0:43:15- # And party every day #
0:43:17 > 0:43:21- I've been a fan for 35 years.
0:43:23 > 0:43:27- It's a dream to see them here.
0:43:28 > 0:43:30- It's very exciting!
0:43:30 > 0:43:36- I'm here with my son.
0:43:36 > 0:43:39- I'm 58 years old!
0:43:39 > 0:43:45- But with the KISS make-up...
0:43:45 > 0:43:50- ..I don't look that old!
0:43:50 > 0:43:52- CHEERS
0:44:02 > 0:44:04- Budokan.
0:44:05 > 0:44:07- Yeah!
0:44:13 > 0:44:18- Once the make-up is on, they go - into character. There's a change.
0:44:31 > 0:44:35- Hello, Budokan!
0:44:38 > 0:44:42- You wanted the best? - You got the best!
0:44:43 > 0:44:46- The hottest band in the world.
0:44:46 > 0:44:48- KISS!
0:45:03 > 0:45:06- # The night's begun - and you want some fun
0:45:06 > 0:45:09- # Do you think you're gonna find it?
0:45:10 > 0:45:13- # You got to treat yourself - like number one
0:45:13 > 0:45:16- # Do you need to be reminded?
0:45:17 > 0:45:20- # It doesn't matter - what you do or say
0:45:20 > 0:45:24- # Just forget the things - that you've been told
0:45:24 > 0:45:26- # We can't do it any other way
0:45:27 > 0:45:31- # Everybody's got to rock and roll
0:45:31 > 0:45:33- # Oh!
0:45:33 > 0:45:38- # Shout it, shout it, - shout it out loud
0:45:38 > 0:45:40- # Oh, yeah
0:45:40 > 0:45:44- # Shout it, shout it, - shout it out loud
0:45:45 > 0:45:47- # Wow! #
0:45:49 > 0:45:54- I go back, like some kind of - Peter Pan, to being 12-years-old...
0:45:54 > 0:45:56- ..when KISS is on.
0:45:57 > 0:46:00- I remember the thrill...
0:46:00 > 0:46:02- ..of seeing Top of the Pops in 1979.
0:46:03 > 0:46:09- I haven't grown up, I haven't aged, - I don't have white hair.
0:46:09 > 0:46:12- I'm that 12-year-old boy.
0:46:12 > 0:46:15- # God gave rock and roll to you
0:46:16 > 0:46:18- # Gave rock and roll to you
0:46:19 > 0:46:22- # Gave rock and roll to everyone #
0:46:22 > 0:46:26- At the time, no other band - did this kind of thing.
0:46:27 > 0:46:29- They wore make-up.
0:46:29 > 0:46:32- They were larger-than-life.
0:46:32 > 0:46:35- They were like superheroes.
0:46:36 > 0:46:38- # God gave rock and roll to you
0:46:39 > 0:46:42- # Gave rock and roll to you #
0:46:56 > 0:47:01- I've realized my latest pipedream - of seeing KISS in the Budokan.
0:47:01 > 0:47:04- I'm beginning to think...
0:47:05 > 0:47:09- ..perhaps - I should tone it down a little.
0:47:09 > 0:47:14- Will Dan retire from being - a KISS fan? No. I won't retire.
0:47:14 > 0:47:17- I'll semi-retire.
0:47:17 > 0:47:20- I'll pick and choose what to do.
0:47:24 > 0:47:28- I'll still collect, - but not at the same level as before.
0:47:28 > 0:47:34- I won't buy eight copies - of the same album. Time will tell.
0:47:34 > 0:47:40- At the moment, a few weeks - after returning from Japan...
0:47:40 > 0:47:43- ..I'm glad I did it.
0:47:43 > 0:47:49- I've done something - I never thought I'd do.
0:47:50 > 0:47:54- I'm closing the door - on a major chapter of my life.
0:47:55 > 0:47:57- We'll see.
0:47:58 > 0:48:01- # God gave rock and roll to you
0:48:02 > 0:48:05- # Gave rock and roll to you
0:48:05 > 0:48:08- # Gave rock and roll to everyone
0:48:10 > 0:48:11- # Oh, yeah!
0:48:11 > 0:48:15- # God gave rock and roll to you #
0:48:15 > 0:48:17- S4C Subtitles by Gwead
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