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• May 7, 2007 | Q & A Archives

  May 2007 Q&A with Tommy Thayer!

  Question 1: Tommy, I just want to thank you for your continued support of our Armed Forces. I have been with the KISS Army forever, and the Air Force for 17 years. I want you to know how much you are appreciated as a member of KISS, and your undaunted support for the troops. I truly enjoyed meeting you on the Rock The Nation Tour backstage, it was an honor to meet such humble person. Good luck to you and all your endeavors, and I can't wait to see you and/or your work, which is truly first class. Thanks for all you do.
  - Brent Mickley, Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota

  Question 2: Hi Tommy, I love your guitar style. It is reminds me some of Steve Clark/Def Leppard style. Anyway, about your guitar gear... Do you prefer Les Pauls that have a wide 50's neck or slim 60's? Do you also use stock Gibson pickups or aftermarket Duncans?
  Kind Regards, Ken Crouch, Memphis, Tennessee

  Question 3: Hello Tommy, I saw you and Gene bowling on the Rock the Nation DVD and was wondering how long you have been a bowler and your highest score?
  Peace, Kevin Corren, Sunnyvale, California

  Question 4: Hi Tommy, I read recently that the Rock The Nation Live! DVD achieved platinum status for sales in the US, is that true? The reason I ask is because I hadn't heard anything about it.
  Thanks, Zach Hartnett, Austin, Texas

• April 7, 2007 | Q & A Archives

  April 2007 Q&A with Tommy Thayer

  Question 1: Do you and Ace ever speak or even have a friendship at any level?
  - Billy Hahn, Bradford, IL

  Question 2: Hey Tommy I am a new KISS fan and I am from India. I thought u rock and you're one of my fav guitarists. I was wondering when u guys will come to India and if u do, plz come to Hyderabad. Man, could u give me some tips in playing the guitar like u? Thanx!
  - Rahul, Hyderabad, India

  Question 3: Hey Tommy, I think your guitar skills are awesome and I just wanted to know if you ever got lessons when you were a kid? I am 13 and my mates and I love KISS, so we are starting a band and learning how to play all of KISS's songs. Thanks Tommy.
  - Ryan Kelly, Melbourne, Australia

• January 7, 2007 | Q & A Archives

  January 2007 Q&A with Tommy Thayer

  Question 1: Hey Tommy, I'm a really big fan of yours. You are a great guitar player and I would say a very good role model. I would like to ask you, say if the planets line up and KISS makes a new album what do you think your guitar solo technique would be? Do you think you will stay closer to Aces solos or would you start your own type of sound?
  - Jay Bendici, Toronto, Ontario Canada

  Question 2: Hello Tommy. I was just wondering who your favorite guitar players are? I play guitar too. I grew up listening to Eddie, Randy, Ace, Angus and of course Jimi.
  - Mario, Chicago, Illinois

  Question 3: Hi Tommy, I am in a band called "Ace." Suprisingly, it didn't evolve from Ace Frehley's name! Anyway, we are planning to play an instrumental rendition of "Love Gun" in a few of our shows. I realized that on the "Love Gun" record and on other songs, it seems as if you guys are not tuned in standard tune. Am I correct? If so, could you kindly tell me how you guys tune your guitars? I would love to hear form you. Thanks for your time.
  - Kameron, Grundy, Virginia

  Question 4: Hey Tommy, I was just wondering what kind of guitar and equipment I would need for getting my third guitar? Is there any kind of foot pedals you would also recommend for me?
  - Tommy White, Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada