ITP: ONE PER COFFIN: (METAL DEATH NOTICES): RIP BILL AUCOIN

Another metal visionary has passed, former KISS manager BILL AUCOIN (Also the founder of
Aucoin Globe Entertainment whom manage LORDI and many others) died from prostate cancer this morning, Monday, June 28 at 9:11 a.. EST at the Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Aventura, Florida.
FROM BLABBERMOUTH.NET:
Born December 29, 1943, Bill was battling prostate cancer, and passed away from surgical complications.

The man known for masterminding the career of the world-renowned group KISS, Bill Aucoin also managed STARZ, TOBY BEAU, BILLY SQUIER, BILLY IDOL, and numerous other artists. His most recent venture is Aucoin Globe Entertainment, which he founded in 2007. In its three years, Bill and his company developed bands in the U.S. and around the world.

He leaves behind his boyfriend of fifteen years, Roman Fernandez, and two sisters Betty Britton and Janet Bankowski.

Funeral arrangements are pending.
FROM ACE FREHLEY (KISS): "Bill was a very gifted guy with a great eye for talent! Through all the ups and downs, he never lost his big smile and sense of humor... We remained friends 'till the end."
FROM PAUL STANLEY AND GENE SIMMONS (KISS):
"Bill Aucoin, our irreplaceable original manager, mentor and dear friend has died of complications arising from his ongoing battle with prostate cancer. He was instrumental in guiding us from the beginning and without his vision, leadership and unending dedication, we could never have scaled the heights we have reached.

"Bill loved life and lived it to the fullest. Words can never convey his impact on us or those close to him.

"Over all the years, he never missed an opportunity to be with us at our shows near his home or fly in for special concerts, including our most recent Madison Square Garden show. He had hoped to attend our London show earlier this month but his illness prevented it. He still planned to visit us upon the start of our upcoming U.S. tour.

"We loved him, told him and have peace that he knew it.

"We will grieve and celebrate all he was and did.

"We have lost a part of us."
FROM PETER CRISS (KISS):
"He was the fifth KISS," said Criss, who had Aucoin serve as the best man at his second wedding. "If it wasn't for Bill, there would be no KISS."

"He was a genius," Criss added. "Anything you could do, he could do bigger."

Credited with discovering KISS, Aucoin managed the group for nearly a decade. He quit in 1982 citing creative and directional differences, but later worked with the band on various DVD projects.


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-RIP-BILL AUCOIN-\m/ -l-