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This is a posthumous account created for Rockstar Superstar Project, founded by twin brothers Rock Star and Super Star (yes, those were their legal names!) 💫✨🕊️ Admin: @courtneyleedesigns.com
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ROCKSTAR SUPERSTAR PROJECT @rockstarsuperstarproject.org · Nov 20
“If you don’t know our story, you should.” - Rock Star (2011) 💫✨
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Photograph of twin brothers: Kris Kancler (Super Star) on the left, and Marc Kancler (Rock Star) on the right. They’re standing next to each other. Kris is leaning nonchalantly on Marc’s shoulder, while Marc is posed while holding his guitar. Legally, they changed their names and founded Rockstar Superstar Project - creating music and country-wide presentations to campaign against substance abuse, and to raise awareness about the journey to recovery and sobriety. Marc passed away in November 2017. Kris passed away in August 2023. 🕊️
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For my best friend. Your words keep living on. I love you, Kris. I miss you. 💛 #CourtneyLeeDesigns #RSSS #grief #loss @rockstarsuperstarproject.org
“Happiness is Our Essence - Kris Kancler a.k.a Super Star” (2025) Silver and gold artwork displaying this aforementioned quote / title by Courtney Lee Designs. Full caption below: “Happiness is our essence" - Kris Kancler 💛 Kris, you brought so much joy into my life. It’s still so difficult to not sit and wallow in my grief; sometimes, I still feel guilty for being happy because you aren’t here to share it with. My memories of you are some of my most cherished possessions that no one can take from me. That gives me comfort. ❤️‍🩹 It has been over two years already since you passed, and that void in space and time has allowed your mission to become my mission…however slow and quiet of a process it has been. Your positive, encouraging, loving essence lives on in me. I want to live a life that you can be proud of, and to know that your legacy continues to offer happiness to others. 💛 rockstarsuperstarproject.org”
October 16, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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From my birthday last weekend: a personal journey of grief while walking through the House of Guitars. 💛 Read the alt text for more 💛 #CourtneyLeeDesigns #ROC #rochesterny #RSSS #grief #loss #artsky
A photo collage (2025) by Courtney Lee Designs. Full caption below: “The best birthday gift I could have ever given to myself: On Sunday, August 24th… I visited Rochester’s renowned The House of Guitars for the first time in over twenty years. It’s my first time ever walking through it in its entirety. As awesome of an experience as walking through that venue is all by itself…I went there with a mission. I set out to find the signatures of my best friend Kris and his twin brother Marc, which they inscribed back in 2011. My birthday is forever marked now as the day before the anniversary of Kris’ death…and I continue to remember him, honor him, and speak of him every chance that I can. It was a calling to seek out his and Marc’s handwriting – their legacy of Rockstar Superstar Project – forever etched in the walls of the House of Guitars, amongst their many musical heroes and countless other legends of the music industry. I was so overwhelmed with simultaneous grief and joy when I stumbled across their names amongst the HUNDREDS of others. I cried (as you can see from my photo)…and my heart still hurts so much… but it is also filled with so much love. I miss you, Kris. You and Marc are still here. Thank you for helping me to continue keeping my own fire lit in your stead. ❤️‍🩹 rockstarsuperstarproject.org” “Rockstar Superstar Project: Handwritten – Version 1" (2025) by Courtney Lee Designs. Full caption below: “The best birthday gift I could have ever given to myself: On Sunday, August 24th… I visited Rochester’s renowned The House of Guitars for the first time in over twenty years. It’s my first time ever walking through it in its entirety. As awesome of an experience as walking through that venue is all by itself…I went there with a mission. I set out to find the signatures of my best friend Kris and his twin brother Marc, which they inscribed back in 2011. My birthday is forever marked now as the day before the anniversary of Kris’ death…and I continue to remember him, honor him, and speak of him every chance that I can. It was a calling to seek out his and Marc’s handwriting – their legacy of Rockstar Superstar Project – forever etched in the walls of the House of Guitars, amongst their many musical heroes and countless other legends of the music industry. I was so overwhelmed with simultaneous grief and joy when I stumbled across their names amongst the HUNDREDS of others. I cried (as you can see from my photo)…and my heart still hurts so much… but it is also filled with so much love. I miss you, Kris. You and Marc are still here. Thank you for helping me to continue keeping my own fire lit in your stead. ❤️‍🩹 rockstarsuperstarproject.org” “Rockstar Superstar Project: Handwritten – Version 2" (2025) by Courtney Lee Designs. Full caption below: “The best birthday gift I could have ever given to myself: On Sunday, August 24th… I visited Rochester’s renowned The House of Guitars for the first time in over twenty years. It’s my first time ever walking through it in its entirety. As awesome of an experience as walking through that venue is all by itself…I went there with a mission. I set out to find the signatures of my best friend Kris and his twin brother Marc, which they inscribed back in 2011. My birthday is forever marked now as the day before the anniversary of Kris’ death…and I continue to remember him, honor him, and speak of him every chance that I can. It was a calling to seek out his and Marc’s handwriting – their legacy of Rockstar Superstar Project – forever etched in the walls of the House of Guitars, amongst their many musical heroes and countless other legends of the music industry. I was so overwhelmed with simultaneous grief and joy when I stumbled across their names amongst the HUNDREDS of others. I cried (as you can see from my photo)…and my heart still hurts so much… but it is also filled with so much love. I miss you, Kris. You and Marc are still here. Thank you for helping me to continue keeping my own fire lit in your stead. ❤️‍🩹 rockstarsuperstarproject.org” “RSSS Legacy 2.0" (2025) by Courtney Lee Designs. Full caption below: “The best birthday gift I could have ever given to myself: On Sunday, August 24th… I visited Rochester’s renowned The House of Guitars for the first time in over twenty years. It’s my first time ever walking through it in its entirety. As awesome of an experience as walking through that venue is all by itself…I went there with a mission. I set out to find the signatures of my best friend Kris and his twin brother Marc, which they inscribed back in 2011. My birthday is forever marked now as the day before the anniversary of Kris’ death…and I continue to remember him, honor him, and speak of him every chance that I can. It was a calling to seek out his and Marc’s handwriting – their legacy of Rockstar Superstar Project – forever etched in the walls of the House of Guitars, amongst their many musical heroes and countless other legends of the music industry. I was so overwhelmed with simultaneous grief and joy when I stumbled across their names amongst the HUNDREDS of others. I cried (as you can see from my photo)…and my heart still hurts so much… but it is also filled with so much love. I miss you, Kris. You and Marc are still here. Thank you for helping me to continue keeping my own fire lit in your stead. ❤️‍🩹 rockstarsuperstarproject.org”
August 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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🤍🕊️🤍🕊️🤍 #RSSS #griefsky #artsky Artwork by: @courtneyleedesigns.com
“Super Star - RSSS Legacy 2.0: Stay Tuned” (2025) silver, glittery artwork by Courtney Lee Designs; shared on the two-year anniversary of Super Star’s passing.
August 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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Well. It’s officially been two years since my best friend left this planet. An anniversary that I wish didn’t exist. The heartbreak will never heal. I miss him more than words can ever say. I need him back.

I love you. 💛

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“Kris” (2025) by Courtney Lee Designs. A portrait of her best friend Kris (legally named Super Star), shared on the two-year anniversary of his passing.
August 25, 2025 at 4:28 AM
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Like and comment on this post if you’d be interested in any of the tentative product designs - pictured here - that @courtneyleedesigns.com and @metjoy1013.bsky.social have been working on so diligently. ✨⭐️ #RSSS #CourtneyLeeDesigns #artsky #logodesign #MentalHealthMatters
Logo designs, artwork, and mock-ups made by Courtney Lee Designs (2025). Full caption below: “Rockstar Superstar Project was the mission of twin brothers, Marc and Kris Kancler, whose dreams and personalities were larger than life. Through Kris’ tumultuous journey of addiction & coping with the lasting effects of substance use disorder, these brothers artistically crafted a powerful message of sobriety through their passion for music. They legally changed their names to Rock Star & Super Star, respectively, and thus, Rockstar Superstar Project was born. RSSS Legacy 2.0 is to honor the legacy of twin brothers Marc and Kris Kancler. The goal is to inspire others to commit to a path of emotional wellness and creative freedom. This is the next chapter in encouraging people of all ages to pursue their dreams with passion and on purpose, to be their own star. Like and comment on this post if you’d be interested in any of the tentative product designs - pictured here - that Margi Taber and Courtney Lee Designs have been working on so diligently. Please contact Margi Taber or Courtney Lee Designs directly if you have any questions or would like to be involved in a future Zoom meeting.
August 12, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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💛✨💫🌟 #RSSSP #RSSS #artsky #sobersky #MentalHealthMatters #CourtneyLeeDesigns @courtneyleedesigns.com
“RSSS LEGACY 2.0” (2025) black and gold teaser artwork by Courtney Lee Designs.
July 26, 2025 at 3:08 AM
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Magic is happening…stay tuned. 🌈✨⭐️ #RSSSP @courtneyleedesigns.com
“RSSS LEGACY 2.0: Stay Tuned” (2025) teaser rainbow artwork / banner by Courtney Lee Designs.
July 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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🕊️⭐️ #RSSSP #sobersky #grief #artsky

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“Rock Star” (2025) Artwork by Courtney Lee Designs.
June 14, 2025 at 7:31 PM
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A new chapter is coming 💫♾️🤍🕊️ #RSSSP #MentalHealthAwareness #sobersky #grief #loss
“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.
June 14, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈 You are all SUPER STARS 🌈⭐️ 💫💛 #RSSSP #PrideMonth2025
June 2, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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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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“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
May 25, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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Feeling encouraged by all of the interest in honoring these incredible twin brothers, & breathing new life into Rockstar Superstar Project. 💫⭐️✨ #RSSSP
Orange and gold sparkly banner (2025) that reads: “Stay tuned…RSSS Legacy 2.0”. Artwork by Courtney Lee Designs.
May 16, 2025 at 4:31 AM
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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
“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.
April 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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QRP with your art that has stars 🌈💫✨ (Artwork by: @courtneyleedesigns.com )

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#RSSSP #rockstarsuperstarproject #CourtneyLeeDesigns #infinity #serenity #logodesign #digitalartist #sobersky #recoveryposse
“RSSSP” (March 2025) by Courtney Lee Designs. Courtney combined the original logos of twin brothers Rock Star and Super Star into a custom logo that resembles an infinity symbol. Her original design was created and gifted to Super Star in 2018, within the first few months after Rock Star passed away.
March 17, 2025 at 12:43 AM
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“…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
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.
March 6, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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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
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Rock Star and Super Star (yes, those are their legal names!): twin brothers that were dedicated to a life of helping younger generations through the struggles surrounding mental health, addiction & so...
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March 5, 2025 at 2:55 AM
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This is your daily reminder: Stay sober. ❤️ #RSSSP #SoberSky
February 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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What tools / resources, & newfound mindsets have helped you on your journey to recovery & sobriety? #RSSSP #sobersky #recoveryposse
February 9, 2025 at 6:34 AM
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"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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"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.
December 20, 2024 at 2:32 AM
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“Always love, always encourage, & never let despair get in the way” - Super Star 💫 ⭐️✨💛 #RSSSP #sobersky #sobriety #recoveryposse #inspiration #portraitart

Artwork by: @courtneyleedesigns.com in December 2023.

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“Super Star” (2023) by Courtney Lee Designs. A digital portrait memorializing Courtney’s best friend Super Star (Kris Kancler). Super Star was the founder of Rockstar Superstar Project. He was a sobriety coach, keynote speaker, radio show host, author, songwriter, and drummer. He worked closely with his twin brother Rock Star (Marc Kancler), famous musicians, and 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. He was an advocate for sobriety, sharing his personal journey through his addiction and recovery. He continued spreading his positive message actively on social media. He was transparent in also sharing the struggles of grieving the loss of Rock Star in 2017, finding support especially amongst other twins who shared his experience. Super Star and Courtney worked together on various design projects, starting in 2018, and Super Star expressed his desire to return to his work with Rockstar Superstar Project. He was never able to see that dream become a reality again. He 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 Super Star, his twin brother, and RSSSP. She continues to make art and pursue other professional endeavors that will help continue their legacy.
December 19, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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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
January 27, 2025 at 9:59 PM
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January 21, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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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
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
January 15, 2025 at 5:38 AM
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Happy birthday, Rock Star & Super Star. 🕊️💫✨ #RSSSP #grief #loss #twinloss #sobersky #recoveryposse #MentalHealthMatters
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.
January 15, 2025 at 5:31 AM
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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
“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.
January 13, 2025 at 4:21 AM