Mark St. John, Former KISS lead guitarist died today of a brain hemmorage. He was 51. He Played the solo’s on the 1984 album “Animalize” which included the hit hit song “HEAVEN’S ON FIRE”. Mark St. John however only managed to play 3 show on tour and was let go due to arthritis. He was replaced by Bruce Kulick in late 1984,who remained KISS’ lead guitarist until the original band members reunited in 1996.

Mark St. John will be missed by THE KISS ARMY….

of which I have been a lifelong member.

Ace Diamond