Photo (2011) of Marc and Kris Kancler aka Rock Star and Super Star, respectively. Marc Kancler: 1.15.74 - 11.29.17 Kris Kancler: 1.15.74 - 8.25.23 rockstarsuperstarproject.org
Today we remember and celebrate the Kancler brothers on their birthday. 🕊️🤍 #RSSSP #griefsky #sobersky #twinloss
Marc Kancler: 1.15.74 - 11.29.17
Kris Kancler: 1.15.74 - 8.25.23
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“RSSS LEGACY 2.0” (2025) black and gold teaser artwork by Courtney Lee Designs.
💛✨💫🌟 #RSSSP #RSSS #artsky #sobersky #MentalHealthMatters #CourtneyLeeDesigns @courtneyleedesigns.com
“RSSS LEGACY 2.0: Stay Tuned” (2025) teaser rainbow artwork / banner by Courtney Lee Designs.
Magic is happening…stay tuned. 🌈✨⭐️ #RSSSP @courtneyleedesigns.com
“Rock Star” (2025) Artwork by Courtney Lee Designs.
🕊️⭐️ #RSSSP #sobersky #grief #artsky
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“Always Love, Always Encourage, & Never Let Despair Get In The Way” (2025) by Courtney Lee Designs. Silver, glittery display of Courtney’s custom infinity-style logo design, which combines Rock Star and Super Star’s original logos.
A new chapter is coming 💫♾️🤍🕊️ #RSSSP #MentalHealthAwareness #sobersky #grief #loss
Happy Pride Month 🏳️🌈 You are all SUPER STARS 🌈⭐️ 💫💛 #RSSSP #PrideMonth2025
“Always Love, Always Encourage, and Never Let Despair Get In The Way” (2025) by Courtney Lee Designs. A silver, glittery digital art piece bearing her best friend’s original logo, and one of his favorite quotes in a KISS-inspired typeface. Super Star (yes, that was his legal name) passed away in August 2023. His twin brother Rock Star passed away in November 2017. Courtney’s full caption shown below: “I hate that our spontaneous phone calls and video exchanges will never happen again. I still feel that jolt of anticipation when my phone lights up, thinking it might be you. I want us to still be taking this journey together - through our grief, through our laughter, and our life missions to make this world a better place. You lit a fire in me that I didn’t know I had, and it’s been hell trying to keep it going without you to help fan the flames. I want to believe you’re still here…somehow. In someway. I love and miss you so much, and wish you could hear me tell you that.” rockstarsuperstarproject.org
I wish you were still here, accomplishing your life mission to make this world a better place. You lit a fire in me that I didn’t know I had. I love & miss you so much, & I wish you could hear me tell you that. 💔 #CourtneyLeeDesigns #RSSSP #sobersky #artsky #grief
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Orange and gold sparkly banner (2025) that reads: “Stay tuned…RSSS Legacy 2.0”. Artwork by Courtney Lee Designs.
Feeling encouraged by all of the interest in honoring these incredible twin brothers, & breathing new life into Rockstar Superstar Project. 💫⭐️✨ #RSSSP
“Stay Tuned…RSSS Legacy 2.0” (2025) A black and silver banner by Courtney Lee Designs. Teaser artwork for this new chapter of Rockstar Superstar Project.
We’ve been quiet on Bluesky for awhile, but I promise it’s for a good reason. 🤍 Behind-the-scenes, things are unfolding as they are meant to. For Super Star & for Rock Star…both gone far too soon…but their memories are being kept alive. Stay tuned for updates. 🤍 #RSSSP #CourtneyLeeDesigns #sobersky
QRP with your art that has stars 🌈💫✨ (Artwork by: @courtneyleedesigns.com )
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#RSSSP #rockstarsuperstarproject #CourtneyLeeDesigns #infinity #serenity #logodesign #digitalartist #sobersky #recoveryposse
A photograph (date unknown) of twin brothers Rock Star (left) and Super Star (right). “…to my brother, Rock Star – you were the beacon of light that helped lead me out of the darkness…You are the ‘Rock’ and I am the ‘Roll’ in this freight train express to a blissful existence.” This excerpt was written by Super Star in the opening acknowledgments section of his autobiographical book titled, “The First 30 Days To Serenity: The Essential Guide to Staying Sober”, published in 2011. Rock Star passed away in November 2017, and Super Star passed away in August 2023.
“…to my brother, Rock Star – you were the beacon of light that helped lead me out of the darkness…You are the ‘Rock’ and I am the ‘Roll’ in this freight train express to a blissful existence.” – Super Star (2011) ❤️🩹 #RSSSP #serenity #sobriety #sobersky #recovery #twinbrothers
Rock Star & Super Star shared their anthems of sobriety with their album titled “Serenity". This album includes 12 original songs, with Super Star on drums, & Rock Star on guitar. Other talents included members of Savatage, TSO, KISS, Meat Loaf, Quiet Riot, RATT, & more. #RSSSP #sobersky #recovery
What tools / resources, & newfound mindsets have helped you on your journey to recovery & sobriety? #RSSSP #sobersky #recoveryposse
🧵: I am also the admin for:
- @rockstarsuperstarproject.org
- @brockportartistsguild.org
These are the only four accounts that I am affiliated with! If you see anyone else posing as such, they are NOT legitimate! #CourtneyLeeDesigns #RSSSP #brockportartistsguild #ROC #rochesterny #promosky
Find solace in healing your body, mind, & soul. Discover your safe spaces. Books. Museums. Dance. Music. Nature. Exercise. Writing. Scrapbooking. Art. The possibilities are endless. Be expressive. Be your own peace & prioritize your sober journey. ❤️🩹 #RSSSP #sobersky #recovery #MentalHealthAwareness
If you or a loved one is suffering from substance use disorder, check out these reputable resources recommended by NCADD 💜 #RSSSP #sobersky #sobriety #recovery #recoveryposse #addiction
A dual digital photo collage created by Courtney Lee Designs, created in the later months of 2024. This is a memorializing art piece for twin brothers Rock Star and Super Star (yes, those were their legal names). Super Star was Courtney's best friend. She continues to share their stories and her artwork designed in their honor. Marc Kancler (Rock Star): 1.15.74 - 11.29.17 Kris Kancler (Super Star): 1.15.74 - 8.25.23
Happy birthday to these two extraordinary men. ❤️🩹 Their lives, & their impact on this planet will never be forgotten. That is a promise I forever intend to keep. 🕊️✨💫 #CourtneyLeeDesigns #RSSSP ❤️🩹 @rockstarsuperstarproject.org
An older photograph (date unknown) of Rock Star (left) and Super Star (right). Rock Star has his long blonde hair and is wearing a white buttoned shirt and jean shorts. Super Star is also sporting longer, light brown hair, a gray tee, and jeans. Rock Star passed away in 2017, and Super Star passed away in 2023. This throwback photo is being shared in mourning on their birthday: January 15th, 2025.
Happy birthday, Rock Star & Super Star. 🕊️💫✨ #RSSSP #grief #loss #twinloss #sobersky #recoveryposse #MentalHealthMatters
“I Love It Loud” (2020 vs. 2025) KISS fan art by Courtney Lee Designs. At the start of the COVID shutdown in March 2020, Courtney asked her online following to help her find inspiration for new art, through music. Her best friend Super Star was well-known for being one of the biggest fans of KISS, along with his twin brother Rock Star. So naturally, Super eagerly suggested their song, “I Love It Loud". The two-dimensional digital Gene Simmons portrait shown in the bottom left corner of this image was the result. He is front-facing, making his iconic facial expression with his tongue sticking out, dressed in full stage makeup and attire. It has a grungy, painterly texture, with a colorful background inspired by the illumination of stage lighting. For Courtney to have her best friend’s input and inspiration as the sole reason that that piece ever came to fruition, is enough for it to hold its own sentimental meaning to her, even almost five years later. She wanted to revisit that concept now in January 2025, out of curiosity for the new approaches she could take to the project, as well as out of missing Super so much everyday. This latest iteration features Paul Stanley in full makeup, in the same two-dimensional illustrative style with bold, thick black ink outlines. The color palette is a simple black, red, and white, with minimal use of cool gray tones.
I miss my best friend Super Star so much. 💔❤️🩹🕊️ He is the whole reason that the shown 2020 portrait of Gene Simmons ever happened, due to his lifelong love of KISS. This new piece features Paul Stanley, in a similar style. #CourtneyLeeDesigns #RSSSP #artsky #musicsky @rockstarsuperstarproject.org
Photograph of Rock Star in the Hollywood Hills, with the iconic Hollywood sign in the background (photographer and date unknown). Rock Star called California his home for several years, residing in the Malibu area.
Thousands of acres that encompass entire communities, historic landmarks, & local wildlife are all being decimated by the fires that continue to spread throughout Los Angeles. Words can’t embody the heartbreak felt for everyone affected, especially for the residents & emergency responders. 💔 #RSSSP
A collage of self-portrait photographs of Courtney Lee Hill (Courtney Lee Designs), dating from August through December 2024. These pictures are to showcase her test / sample hoodies and tees of her custom Rockstar Superstar Project logo (originally designed in 2018), as well as the original logos that inspired it. The logo was tested in black and white formats, in different variations on black, white, yellow, and red fabric. Learn more about RSSSP at rockstarsuperstarproject.org
From early August 2024, & through the rest of the year, I tested my custom @rockstarsuperstarproject.org logo / art on sample tees & hoodies. It’s little steps in sharing my best friend’s legacy. 💛 Stay tuned. rockstarsuperstarproject.org ⭐️🕊️♾️ #CourtneyLeeDesigns #RSSSP #digitalartist #graphicdesign
Happy (Sober) New Year, fellow super stars ⭐️🌟💫✨ #RSSSP #sobriety #sobersky #recoveryposse
The holidays can be an exceptionally difficult time to focus on & maintain your sobriety. How are you spending your sober New Year’s Eve? What are your resolutions for 2025? #RSSSP #sobersky #recoveryposse
A photograph of seven artworks created by Courtney Lee Designs, designed in 2023 and 2024. Includes portraits, photo collages, and custom logo designs.They were created and posthumously dedicated to Rock Star, Super Star, and Rockstar Superstar Project.
Christmas Day was the 16-month anniversary of my best friend‘s passing. These prints show a few of many, many works I’ve created over these 16 months, in memory of Super Star & his twin brother Rock Star. @rockstarsuperstarproject.org 💫🤍🕊️ #CourtneyLeeDesigns #grief #loss #RSSSP #sobersky #artsky
Christmas Day was the 16-month anniversary of Super Star’s passing. The second Christmas without him. This is a space to honor his memory, and the legacy he & his twin brother left behind. 🫶🕊️💫 #RSSSP
"Rock Star" (2023) by Courtney Lee Designs. A digital portrait memorializing Rock Star (Marc Kancler). Rock Star worked with his twin brother, Super Star (Kris Kancler), and became the founders of Rockstar Superstar Project. Rock Star was a prolific guitarist. These twin brothers worked alongside many famous musicians, as well as experts in the industries of substance use disorder and mental health, to spread awareness in many creative ways about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. They both strongly advocated others to lead a life of sobriety, and what they coined as “dream-catching” - encouraging their youthful audiences to chase their dreams. Rock Star passed away in November 2017. Super Star and Courtney became close friends and worked together on various design projects, starting in 2018. Super Star expressed his desire to return to his work with Rockstar Superstar Project. Super Star could never fulfill this goal, as he also passed away in August 2023. Courtney Lee Designs continues to use her own platform, as well as this RSSSP Bluesky account, to share the stories of Rock Star, Super Star, and RSSSP. She continues to make art and pursue other professional endeavors that will help continue their legacy.
"Go against the grain, always…all the people that tell you it’s impossible are the ones who failed.” - Rock Star (2012) 🤘🎸💫 #RSSSP #sobersky #serenity #rockmusic #guitarist #musicsky #inspiration #portraitart
Artwork by: @courtneyleedesigns.com in December 2023.
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Super Star did this for a living, touring the country to speak at schools, colleges, and other events. He was a natural at it, and it truly was his calling! 💫✨ #RSSSP
Super Star did an interview with Rochester’s own @13wham.bsky.social in 2011, discussing Rockstar Superstar Project, & his then-ongoing “Rockin’ Recovery Tour” with his twin brother. He also talks about his book & album. #RSSSP #sobriety #serenity #sobersky #ROC #rochesterny #throwbackthursday
