"They (KISS) have helped me through the good times, the bad times and everywhere in between," said Mr. Harriman, who attended KISS co-founder Paul Stanley's May 2014 book signing in Naperville.

He said meeting Mr. Stanley put him "in a complete state of euphoria, as there were many things I wanted to say but all I could muster was, 'Thank you so very much for everything you’ve done to make my life and others happier.' Paul grabbed my hand, looked me in the eye and said, 'Thank you for sticking with us.'

"I made the three-hour journey back to lovely Davenport with tears in my eyes, as I had just shook the hand of my hero since childhood," said Mr. Harriman, who has seen KISS in concert 21 times.

"I am both amazed and astounded at how polished and powerful they are," Mr. Harriman said by email. "KISS opens every show with an announcer introducing them, 'You wanted the best and you got the best. The hottest band in the world, KISS!'

"Twenty-one times I’ve heard that live, and I get choked up with emotion because I don’t want it to ever end," he said.

During tonight's show, Mr. Harriman will be on stage as an oversized check for $150,000 is donated to Hiring Our Heroes. Mr. Goonan said that represents a one-time donation for the tour.