A Good Night KISS

Randy Lewis focused on technical glitches and ignored the truly positive aspects of KISS’ performance (“KISS Keeps Up the Antics as Tour Fades,” March 20).

I am 33 and escorted two teenagers to the concert (ages 14 and 15). When KISS left the stage after their encore, “Rock and Roll All Night,” we exited the Arrowhead Pond with a feeling of euphoria (along with just about every fan, except Lewis). “What a performance!” said my 14-year-old guest. “Can we go again in June at the Blockbuster Pavilion?” My answer: “Yes, I wouldn’t miss it if you paid me; I already have the tickets!”

How many bands does Lewis know of that can entertain an age spread of nearly 20 years?

L. MICHAEL LIEBZEIT

Long Beach

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Usually, a rock critic who dismisses three bands with the arrogance and disdain exhibited in Randy Lewis’ KISS review is savvy enough to do his homework.

While I make no great claims for Ted Nugent’s songwriting, his stunning showmanship is certainly worthy of comment, and it’s obvious that Lewis never heard Ted’s signature song, which routinely garners more airplay than “Cat Scratch Fever.” It’s called “Stranglehold,” and it does, in fact, have a compelling “rhythmic pulse,” a pleasing “chordal progression,” ambitious “harmonic development” and utterly sophisticated “melodic direction.”

TOM WERMAN

Studio City