KREATURES OF THE SOUTH

By Phil Elliott

I founded Kreatures of the South International in 1992. I have been a die-hard KISS fan since 1975 (when I was 12). My first KISS concert was on March 3, 1977 in Birmingham, AL - and since then, I have attended well over a hundred KISS concerts worldwide. I am lucky to know all the current & former members of KISS, and they all know me. I can honestly say that KISS morally supports me because they know my heart is in it for the right reasons! KISS has made my life more enjoyable & exciting just by being a fan - we all have our own stories (smile). In this section are various photos from my collection that I think you'll enjoy...

I regularly travel the globe (attending KISS related functions) and have met a lot of absolutely wonderful people and have made many lifelong friends. I am the promoter of several KISS Expos throughout the Southeast U.S. I started the Atlanta Expo in '94, Nashville in '98, and Charlotte in '02. Kreatures was one of very few KISS fan organizations thanked in the official "KISSTORY" book. There have been many outfits to come and go since KISS put the makeup back on in '96, but we can proudly say that we were there since the beginning, through the lean years, through the reunion tours, and we'll be here for many years to come! I personally know everyone reputable who deals in KISS memorabilia. Like you, I would never buy from just anyone. It's extremely important to only buy from reputable KISS dealers so you can rest assured that you will get a fair price and receive the merchandise as described. I only deal with "REAL KISS PEOPLE." I have always said, "Anyone can claim they're the biggest, or the best... but your reputation speaks for itself!" Ask around about Kreatures of the South, and you'll always get positive feedback.

This website has been several years in the making. I didn't want to do just another run of the mill web site. I wanted to start with a great layout, offer great substance, and try to make it entertaining while keeping it straight forward. It will continue to be a work in progress, as new items, photos, and features are added - keep checking in for updates! I will always try to offer more obscure items from around the world (for sale on this site), as opposed to other sites that just have a few items. Overall, we will go above and beyond to stand out from the competition and win you over as a loyal customer. We hope you enjoy all that we have to offer. If you don't find exactly what you're looking for, we do accept "want lists" and have many connections to track down whatever it is you're looking for - just ask!

Kreatures of the South International gives you a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason something is not to your liking after receiving it, then simply return it to us with a brief explanation, and we'll either exchange it for another item of equal value or refund your money in full (minus shipping) - it's your choice. We're here for the long haul - and will constantly strive to earn the loyalty and satisfaction of KISS fans & collectors with every purchase!
If you have any photos, stories, etc. from various Kreatures of the South events from over the years, send them in - we'd love to share them with everyone!

I-A!
Phil

Phil backstage with KISS at the last official Worldwide KISS Convention in Pittsburgh, PA on August 1, 1995.

One of the first KISS ARMY newsletters - addressed to Phil in 1977.

Letter Phil received from TEEN MACHINE magazine in 1978 confirming he won a KISS contest! His prize was an advance copy of the Double Platinum album.

Phil with Eric Carr at WDHA studios in New Jersey on Memorial Day Weekend in 1991.

Phil with Peter Criss backstage in London, England on the European KISS Expo Tour in September 1994.

Phil with Ace Frehley at the New York KISS Expo in April 1989.

Phil with Bruce Kulick backstage on the Revenge tour in 1992.

Phil with Eric Singer backstage on the Revenge tour in 1992.

Phil with Vinnie Vincent at the Atlanta KISS Expo in February 1996.

Phil trying to get Mark St. John to talk at the Atlanta KISS Expo in February 2001.

Phil with Gene Simmons backstage in Greenville, SC on the Revenge tour in 1992.

Phil with Paul Stanley backstage in Roanoke, VA on the Revenge tour in 1992.

Rikard, Nico, Joe, Phil, and Frank holding the infamous KISS banner featured in the I Love It Loud live video on KISS Konfidential. Photo taken in Detroit, MI in 1995 at the Worldwide KISS Convention.

Phil with a custom airbrushed shirt of Paul... Phil eventually gave this shirt to Paul in 1992, and Paul cut the sleeves off & wore it for the filming of KISS's performance on Monday Night Football!

Phil with Bill Aucoin & the infamous Gene marionette puppet at the New York KISS Expo 1992.

Phil with Ace Frehley backstage in Switzerland on the 1995 European KISS Expo Tour.

Phil with Bruce Kulick at the New York KISS Expo 2001.

Phil with John Corabi at the New York KISS Expo 2001.

Phil with Angie & Gia Garrison in 1994 at their KISS Network Magazine Halloween Party in Atlanta, GA. You had to dress up like KISS to get in! Phil was Dr. Love & they were the Love Gun Girls.

Phil with Nico Ciccarone (Editor of Strike Magazine based in Italy) at the Carnegie Deli (NYC) eating a Woody Allen!

Phil with Thierry Raynard & the miniature Paul Stanley Ibanez Iceman model guitar that he custom made...   Phil bought it at the Switzerland KISS Expo in 1995. Thierry is best known for building the model of Eric Carr's drum kit from Crazy Nights.

Magazine from Oslo, Norway covering the European KISS Expos (special guest Ace Frehley) in 1995 - featuring Phil!

Magazine from Paris, France covering the European KISS Expos (special guest Vinnie Vincent) in 1996 - featuring Phil!

Alex, Phil, Jeff, Jim, and Henrick near Hamburg, Germany at an Ace / KISS Expo stop held on a farm in 1995.

Phil running another Expo... and preparing Ace for the stage in Atlanta, GA 1995.

Phil with Dutch buddy U. Thulmann at a European KISS Expo in 1994.

Phil with Frank Sonnewald backstage at a KISS reunion concert in 1996.

Phil with the infamous Ace marionette puppet at the 2002 New York KISS Expo.

Phil with Dutch buddy Marco in New York City in 1995.

Daisy, Phil, and Sandra at the 1994 Amsterdam KISS Expo.

Phil with two special friends at the 1995 Worldwide KISS Convention tour in St. Louis, MO.

Phil with two more special friends at the 1995 Worldwide KISS Convention tour in Chicago, IL.

Phil with two more special friends at the 1994 Amsterdam KISS Expo.

I founded Kreatures of the South International in 1992. I have been a die-hard KISS fan since 1975 (when I was 12). My first KISS concert was on March 3, 1977 in Birmingham, AL - and since then, I have attended well over a hundred KISS concerts worldwide. I am lucky to know all the current & former members of KISS, and they all know me. I can honestly say that KISS morally supports me because they know my heart is in it for the right reasons! KISS has made my life more enjoyable & exciting just by being a fan - we all have our own stories (smile). In this section are various photos from my collection that I think you'll enjoy... I regularly travel the globe (attending KISS related functions) and have met a lot of absolutely wonderful people and have made many lifelong friends. I am the promoter of several KISS Expos throughout the Southeast U.S. I started the Atlanta Expo in '94, Nashville in '98, and Charlotte in '02. Kreatures was one of very few KISS fan organizations thanked in the official "KISSTORY" book. There have been many outfits to come and go since KISS put the makeup back on in '96, but we can proudly say that we were there since the beginning, through the lean years, through the reunion tours, and we'll be here for many years to come! I personally know everyone reputable who deals in KISS memorabilia. Like you, I would never buy from just anyone. It's extremely important to only buy from reputable KISS dealers so you can rest assured that you will get a fair price and receive the merchandise as described. I only deal with "REAL KISS PEOPLE." I have always said, "Anyone can claim they're the biggest, or the best... but your reputation speaks for itself!" Ask around about Kreatures of the South, and you'll always get positive feedback. This website has been several years in the making. I didn't want to do just another run of the mill web site. I wanted to start with a great layout, offer great substance, and try to make it entertaining while keeping it straight forward. It will continue to be a work in progress, as new items, photos, and features are added - keep checking in for updates! I will always try to offer more obscure items from around the world (for sale on this site), as opposed to other sites that just have a few items. Overall, we will go above and beyond to stand out from the competition and win you over as a loyal customer. We hope you enjoy all that we have to offer. If you don't find exactly what you're looking for, we do accept "want lists" and have many connections to track down whatever it is you're looking for - just ask! Kreatures of the South International gives you a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If for any reason something is not to your liking after receiving it, then simply return it to us with a brief explanation, and we'll either exchange it for another item of equal value or refund your money in full (minus shipping) - it's your choice. We're here for the long haul - and will constantly strive to earn the loyalty and satisfaction of KISS fans & collectors with every purchase! If you have any photos, stories, etc. from various Kreatures of the South events from over the years, send them in - we'd love to share them with everyone! I-A! Phil
	Phil backstage with KISS at the last official Worldwide KISS Convention in Pittsburgh, PA on August 1, 1995.	One of the first KISS ARMY newsletters - addressed to Phil in 1977.	Letter Phil received from TEEN MACHINE magazine in 1978 confirming he won a KISS contest! His prize was an advance copy of the Double Platinum album.

	Phil with Eric Carr at WDHA studios in New Jersey on Memorial Day Weekend in 1991.	Phil with Peter Criss backstage in London, England on the European KISS Expo Tour in September 1994.	Phil with Ace Frehley at the New York KISS Expo in April 1989.

	Phil with Bruce Kulick backstage on the Revenge tour in 1992.	Phil with Eric Singer backstage on the Revenge tour in 1992.	Phil with Vinnie Vincent at the Atlanta KISS Expo in February 1996.

	Phil trying to get Mark St. John to talk at the Atlanta KISS Expo in February 2001.	Phil with Gene Simmons backstage in Greenville, SC on the Revenge tour in 1992.	Phil with Paul Stanley backstage in Roanoke, VA on the Revenge tour in 1992.

	Rikard, Nico, Joe, Phil, and Frank holding the infamous KISS banner featured in the I Love It Loud live video on KISS Konfidential. Photo taken in Detroit, MI in 1995 at the Worldwide KISS Convention.	Phil with a custom airbrushed shirt of Paul... Phil eventually gave this shirt to Paul in 1992, and Paul cut the sleeves off & wore it for the filming of KISS's performance on Monday Night Football!	Phil with Bill Aucoin & the infamous Gene marionette puppet at the New York KISS Expo 1992.

	Phil with Ace Frehley backstage in Switzerland on the 1995 European KISS Expo Tour.	Phil with Bruce Kulick at the New York KISS Expo 2001.	Phil with John Corabi at the New York KISS Expo 2001.

	Phil with Angie & Gia Garrison in 1994 at their KISS Network Magazine Halloween Party in Atlanta, GA. You had to dress up like KISS to get in! Phil was Dr. Love & they were the Love Gun Girls.	Phil with Nico Ciccarone (Editor of Strike Magazine based in Italy) at the Carnegie Deli (NYC) eating a Woody Allen!	Phil with Thierry Raynard & the miniature Paul Stanley Ibanez Iceman model guitar that he custom made... Phil bought it at the Switzerland KISS Expo in 1995. Thierry is best known for building the model of Eric Carr's drum kit from Crazy Nights.


Magazine from Oslo, Norway covering the European KISS Expos (special guest Ace Frehley) in 1995 - featuring Phil!	Magazine from Paris, France covering the European KISS Expos (special guest Vinnie Vincent) in 1996 - featuring Phil!	Alex, Phil, Jeff, Jim, and Henrick near Hamburg, Germany at an Ace / KISS Expo stop held on a farm in 1995.	Phil running another Expo... and preparing Ace for the stage in Atlanta, GA 1995.

Phil with Dutch buddy U. Thulmann at a European KISS Expo in 1994.	Phil with Frank Sonnewald backstage at a KISS reunion concert in 1996.	Phil with the infamous Ace marionette puppet at the 2002 New York KISS Expo.	Phil with Dutch buddy Marco in New York City in 1995.

Daisy, Phil, and Sandra at the 1994 Amsterdam KISS Expo.	Phil with two special friends at the 1995 Worldwide KISS Convention tour in St. Louis, MO.	Phil with two more special friends at the 1995 Worldwide KISS Convention tour in Chicago, IL.	Phil with two more special friends at the 1994 Amsterdam KISS Expo.