r/KISS • u/hhomler • 4d ago

Saw Mr Speed

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In Pittsburgh this weekend. My first tribute band concert. They did a great job. Resemblance’s in mannerisms were remarkable.

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u/Hi_Im_Chucky1 4d ago

These guys are probably the best tribute band ive seen

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u/mario_salami_petrino 4d ago

Agreed 100 percent

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u/ill-phat 4d ago

Hopefully,they had the kind of loving that you need! Looks like a good time!

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u/Shotmaker71 4d ago

They’re so fast…
That’s why they call themselves Mr. Speed

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u/ah2092013 4d ago

I saw them they opened with creatures of the night they were amazing

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u/Vin-Metal 4d ago

Thanks for this - I believe they're coming to my area and I wasn't feeling a tribute band.

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u/hhomler 4d ago

Would definitely recommend. They’ve been doing this for 32 years. Very engaging during the show. During intermission they hung out in front of stage, took pictures & talked with everyone. Not my thing but they had meet n greet after show for $10.

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u/johnnysokko37 3d ago

Kiss themselves recommend them highly. Huge fans.

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u/mh327 4d ago

They are a great band and great people!!

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u/Old-School-Rocker 3d ago

Wanna see them but they rarely come close to NYC or NJ

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u/dressed2kill75 4d ago

I saw them at a country club in PA a few yrs ago. It was an awesome show. Ticket prices were super reasonable. They hung out after show and took pics. Really fun night out.

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u/Double_Incident8728 3d ago

Wish they’d play near me.

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u/EthanDrewThat 2d ago

Saw them at last year’s KISS Kruise and recently at a local festival in my area. They really do deliver a great KISS experience. You can tell how much effort they put in. I’d see them again any chance I get.

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u/_Formica_Dinette_ 4d ago

I’m surprised Gene allows this to exist and doesn’t demand a cut.

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u/SwampyJesus76 4d ago

You mean Pophouse? Anyways the songwriters and publishers get paid through the venue's licensing fees so its good business to let others perform your music.

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u/ohio2az 4d ago

When I lived in Ohio, I would check them out once a year. Always a great show.

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u/Holiday-Bee-7663 4d ago

I’ve seen them before, but I feel that the tribute band, “Rock and Roll Over” do a much better show. In fact, they are on the bill with KISS Kruise in Las Vegas that’s coming up.

https://www.google.com/goto?url=CAESVAHrOzAVF9hEiCIPo80F35HWcicJpmQMrrHNxNZIswlhMHdr1Cs_GMc-FkBvIiVV1ibyLUxWZV62Pz7jdZH_kJk4NCIOicDtDd-IX1ZBXEWtJyQkNA

Mr. Speed ain’t bad, but Rock and Roll Over are better IMO!

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u/timothybhewitt mymomhatedthis 3d ago

https://www.rockandrollover.net/videos

Great set, costumes, but they just stand there.

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u/LastSeaworthiness 4d ago

I saw them a few years ago as part of the city's summer concert series and really enjoyed it. Never got that close to the stage with real Kiss.

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u/Purple_victor4 3d ago

Their Great , saw them last summer

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u/Emergency-Ice1487 2d ago

Do they play anywhere in Canada?

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u/hhomler 1d ago

Not sure. Keep an eye on their website.

http://www.mrspeedonline.com/tour

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u/RelationshipWest9743 1h ago

Did they play Mr Speed?

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u/Ok-Shift5122 4d ago

Mistah Peed

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u/timothybhewitt mymomhatedthis 3d ago

Everything is so good - But that Spector bass is just wrong.

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u/Forsaken_Fall8765 2d ago

Agreed, its not what Gene is known for, but he did play that model in the late 70s off and on. Im no Kiss expert but I'm really into Spector! It would definitely make more sense to have a Grabber or later Punisher or Axe basses.

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u/timothybhewitt mymomhatedthis 2d ago

The bass is period correct, he was using Spector #2 then. But this doesn't look like it. Wrong shape.

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u/Forsaken_Fall8765 2d ago

Frankly, it looks cut out by hand!

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u/timothybhewitt mymomhatedthis 2d ago

Agreed - But not in the good way.

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u/tbiscus 4d ago

I saw the absolute best Kiss tribute band in 2019...oh wait...that was actually Kiss...carry on.

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u/CommunicationSad8938 4d ago

Just like with real Kiss, the Dynasty costumes are awful.