Every great relationship starts with a kiss. Our tribute is a real labor of love, one that lives and breathes the true essence of what it means to be a fan. MR. SPEED believes that to do what you love you have to love what you do. For over 30 years every time we have taken the stage we have done so first as fans, just like you.
in 2012 MR. SPEED stood toe to toe against over 200 KISS tribute bands from all over the world. In the end they were crowned “The Best KISS Tribute Band in the World” at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas. This distinction was awarded to them by none other than Tommy Thayer of KISS.
In April of 2014 MR. SPEED brought Season 3 of “The World’s Greatest Tribute Bands” on AXS TV to a rocking finale. Their performance was broadcast to over 40 million homes, placing MR. SPEED into the public conscience on an international level unlike ever before.
In July of 2020 MR. SPEED competed against and bested 8 KISS Tribute bands from around the world. The TRIBUTE WARS QUARANTINED group hosted the competition in which MR.SPEED garnered more LIKES, SHARES, AND COMMENTS than their competitors. They also won the praise of such rock giants as Eddie Ojeda of TWISTED SISTER and Charlie Benante of ANTHRAX in the process. The ultimate prize was the distinction of being able to once again call themselves “The Best KISS Tribute Band in the World”.
MR. SPEED has played clubs, community fairs, theaters, festivals, and stadiums. They also shared the stage with legendary KISS guitarist Ace Frehley in 2007.
And in their own words:
“Here we are celebrating 30 years as a Tribute to KISS. We couldn’t have done it without you! Most bands don’t last 30 days let alone 30 years and most won’t know what it’s like to have their passion reach fans around the world. Thanks to You we know exactly how that feels. Paul Stanley told us personally that “you’re the connection between us and the fans.” That statement is something that we take very seriously. KISS lives on in each one of us and together we can move mountains.
