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| Kiss |
Kiss onstage in Stockholm, 2008
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| Background information |
| Origin |
New York City, New York |
| Genres |
Hard rock, heavy metal |
| Years active |
1973–present |
| Labels |
Casablanca, Mercury, Sanctuary, Columbia, Universal Music, Roadrunner, Kiss Records |
| Associated acts |
E.S.P., Frehley's Comet, Union, Vinnie Vincent Invasion, Wicked Lester, Black 'n Blue, Badlands, Grand Funk Railroad |
| Website |
www.kissonline.com |
| Members |
Paul Stanley
Gene Simmons
Tommy Thayer
Eric Singer |
| Former members |
Eric Carr
Bruce Kulick
Ace Frehley
Peter Criss
Mark St. John
Vinnie Vincent |
.^ KISS did for live rock ‘n’ roll performance.- The Popdose Guide to KISS | Popdose 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC popdose.com [Source type: General]
^ Easily identified by their trademark face paint (registered with the United States Patent and Trademark Office ) and stage costumes, KISS quickly rose to prominence on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured firebreathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars and pyrotechnics.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ First live performance was in 1973.- Little Known Facts About the Rock Band KISS - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.associatedcontent.com [Source type: General]
.^ The band has sold over 19 million records in the United States [2] and their worldwide sales exceed 80 million albums.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ KISS has been awarded 22 gold albums to date, and has certified sales of 19 million records in the United States.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ This was the last recording session the band has had to date.- Cyanide Kiss Nobody's Perfect 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.cyanidekiss.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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.^ Most of the drumming duties and lead guitar work was not even done by Criss and Frehley.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
^ Paul Stanley: "the Star Child", rhythm guitar and vocals .- KISS: pictures and biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC lj.lyrics.by [Source type: General]
^ Kiss 1983 Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss Chris Walter kiss-83-023a .- KISS Photo and Art Print Archive by Chris Walter and Photofeatures. Archival Photos of the Rock Band / Artist KISS for publication or personal use Limited Edition Prints from Chris Walter 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.photofeatures.com [Source type: General]
.^ Since the 1996 reunion tour was such a success, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons decided to keep Peter Criss and Ace Frehley around for a little while longer to record a full-fledged album.
^ The orginals lineup was Paul Stanley,Gene Simmons,Ace Frehley and Peter Criss.- The Band Kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC hubpages.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ With their makeup and costumes, they took on the personae of comic book -style characters: The Demon (Simmons), Starchild (Stanley), Spaceman (Frehley), and Catman (Criss).- How to KISS ~ by THE BAND INSANITY | The Band Insanity 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC thebandinsanity.com [Source type: General]
.^ The band explains that the fans were the ones who ultimately chose their makeup designs.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- Kiss - Free Music, Kiss Lyrics & Videos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.dizzler.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss rock musical group at Fanatique.Net 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fanatique.net [Source type: General]
- Kiss Beth - Free Music, Kiss Lyrics & Videos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.dizzler.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- ToyBeast.com | Be@rbrick Kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.toybeast.com [Source type: General]
- KISS @ YAYchat > 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC yaychat.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Yates joined the legion of KISS fans who live for their favorite band's thundering guitar riffs and on-stage theatrics.- Rocker wows Kiss fans» Evansville Courier & Press 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.courierpress.com [Source type: General]
^ Each band member has his signature look, patterned after styles from popular comic book characters; KISS has even stated that their fans were ultimately the ones who chose their makeup styles.- Kiss Tickets - Kiss Concert Tickets from BigStub! 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.bigstub.com [Source type: General]
.^ The "Demon" makeup reflected Simmons's cynicism and dark elements, as well as his love for comic books.- Kiss - Free Music, Kiss Lyrics & Videos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.dizzler.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss Beth - Free Music, Kiss Lyrics & Videos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.dizzler.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss - news, pictures, reviews, biography, videos, best songs, discography, concerts, gossip, pictures and tour dates 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.nme.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The "Demon" makeup reflected Simmons' cynicism and dark elements, as well as his love for comic books.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- Kiss rock musical group at Fanatique.Net 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fanatique.net [Source type: General]
- KISS @ YAYchat > 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC yaychat.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The “Demon” makeup reflected Gene’s cynicism and dark elements.- ToyBeast.com | Be@rbrick Kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.toybeast.com [Source type: General]
.^ Paul Stanley became the "Starchild" due to his tendency to be referred to as the "starry-eyed lover" and "hopeless romantic."- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- Kiss rock musical group at Fanatique.Net 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fanatique.net [Source type: General]
- KISS - Metal Wiki 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC metal.wikia.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss T-Shirts Kiss Hoodies and other Kiss officially licensed merchandise from Backstreetmerch.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.backstreetmerch.com [Source type: General]
- KISS @ YAYchat > 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC yaychat.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Paul Stanley became the "Starchild" because of his tendency to be referred to as the "starry-eyed lover" and "hopeless romantic."- Kiss - Free Music, Kiss Lyrics & Videos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.dizzler.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss Beth - Free Music, Kiss Lyrics & Videos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.dizzler.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss - news, pictures, reviews, biography, videos, best songs, discography, concerts, gossip, pictures and tour dates 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.nme.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ You can dress as Gene the Demon , Starchild Paul Stanley , Catman Peter Criss , or Space Ace Frehley with officially licensed Kiss masks .- Kiss Costumes & Accessories | Costumzee.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.costumzee.com [Source type: General]
.^ Paul Stanley became the “Starchild” due to his tendency to be referred to as the “starry-eyed lover” and “hopeless romantic.” Ace Frehley’s “Space Ace” makeup was a reflection of him wanting to go for a ride in a space ship and supposedly being from another planet.- ToyBeast.com | Be@rbrick Kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.toybeast.com [Source type: General]
^ Paul Stanley became the “Starchild” due to his tendency to be referred to as the “starry-eyed lover” and “hopeless romantic.” Ace Frehley’s “Spaceman” makeup was a reflection of him wanting to go for a ride in a space ship and supposedly being from another planet.- How to KISS ~ by THE BAND INSANITY | The Band Insanity 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC thebandinsanity.com [Source type: General]
^ Ace Frehley's "Spaceman" makeup was a reflection of him wanting to go for a ride in a space ship and supposedly being from another planet.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- Kiss - Free Music, Kiss Lyrics & Videos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.dizzler.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss rock musical group at Fanatique.Net 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fanatique.net [Source type: General]
- Kiss Beth - Free Music, Kiss Lyrics & Videos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.dizzler.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- KISS @ YAYchat > 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC yaychat.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The drummer for that was wearing Peter Criss' makeup too.- You Wanted the Best and You Got the Best. The Hottest Band in the Land . . . KISS! [Archive] - Comics Bulletin Forums 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.comicsbulletin.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Peter Criss' "Catman" makeup was in accordance with the belief that Criss had nine lives due to his rough childhood in Brooklyn.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- Kiss rock musical group at Fanatique.Net 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fanatique.net [Source type: General]
- KISS @ YAYchat > 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC yaychat.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Peter Criss’ “Catman” makeup was in accordance with the belief that Criss had nine lives due to his rough childhood in Brooklyn.- How to KISS ~ by THE BAND INSANITY | The Band Insanity 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC thebandinsanity.com [Source type: General]
.^ Frehley left Kiss in 1982 because of creative differences with Simmons and Stanley.
^ The band’s commercial fortunes had also waned considerably by that point.- KISS – Discover music, videos, concerts, & pictures at Last.fm 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC lastfm.spiegel.de [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Unfortunately, because of creative differences and substance abuse, Frehley and Criss were both out of the band by 1982.- Kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Hard Rockers Kiss Reinvented the World of Glam Rock 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC ezinearticles.com [Source type: General]
.^ In 1983, KISS abandoned its makeup for the rest of the decade.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
^ In 1983, Kiss abandoned its makeup and enjoyed a commercial resurgence throughout the rest of the decade.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- Kiss rock musical group at Fanatique.Net 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fanatique.net [Source type: General]
- How to KISS ~ by THE BAND INSANITY | The Band Insanity 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC thebandinsanity.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss - news, pictures, reviews, biography, videos, best songs, discography, concerts, gossip, pictures and tour dates 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.nme.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- KISS @ YAYchat > 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC yaychat.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In 1983, KISS abandoned their makeup and enjoyed a commercial resurgence throughout the mid-to-late 1980s.
.^ The resulting "KISS Alive Worldwide" tour was the top-grossing act of 1996.
^ The Kiss Alive/Worldwide Tour became the top-grossing act of 1996 making Kiss tickets the most popular concert ticket that year.- Kiss Tickets - Kiss Concert Tickets, Kiss Tour Schedule, Kiss Tickets Detroit 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketliquidator.com [Source type: General]
^ Frehley and Criss are long gone from KISS, of course, replaced by Tommy Thayer on lead guitar and vocals and Eric Singer on drums and vocals.- Tommy talks KISS, TOUR, SONIC BOOM | TommyThayer.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC tommythayer.com [Source type: General]
.^ The Kiss band continues to perform with makeup, while Stanley and Simmons have remained the only two constant members.- KISS Tickets | Buy & Sell KISS Tickets | Buy KISS Tickets | Sell KISS Tickets | KISS 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.yourticketmarket.com [Source type: General]
^ The band continues to perform, while Stanley and Simmons have remained the only two constant members .
^ The band continues to perform with makeup, while Stanley and Simmons have remained the only two constant members.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- How to KISS ~ by THE BAND INSANITY | The Band Insanity 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC thebandinsanity.com [Source type: General]
- KISS @ YAYchat > 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC yaychat.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
In 2007 according to RIAA, Kiss sold 20 million copies of
Kissology Volume One,
Two and
Three in the USA.
[5].^ And KISS is the greatest band ever!- KISS Edits Criticism from Concert Review; author responds 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC digg.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ What are the names of the band players in kiss?- WikiAnswers - What are the stage names of the kiss band 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC wiki.answers.com [Source type: General]
^ Nick names of kiss the band?- WikiAnswers - What are the stage names of the kiss band 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC wiki.answers.com [Source type: General]
.^ KISS did for live rock ‘n’ roll performance.- The Popdose Guide to KISS | Popdose 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC popdose.com [Source type: General]
^ KISS music makes us rock.- Gazette KISS Jan 10 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC theocgazette.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ December 15, 2009 Space Cretins .
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History
Early years and struggles (1971–1975)
.^ Demon KISS Half Mask This Gene Simmons mask is ready to rock.- KISS Costumes - KISS Rock Band Halloween Costume 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.halloweencostumes.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ KISS is an American glam rock / hard rock band formed in New York City in 1973 .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ WICKED RON LEEJACK story on guitarist ron leejack from paul and gene's pre-kiss band wicked lester .- KISS Kollector Online - Magazine / 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC kisskollector.com [Source type: General]
.^ Wicked Lester, with their eclectic mixture of musical styles, never achieved any success.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Wicked Lester never achieved any success.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
^ Before Simmons and Stanley came up with the idea of forming KISS, they were band members of the band named Wicked Lester, however due to their music style, the band didn't do well commercially, which is why both of them left Wicked Lester, to form up a new band.- Kiss Tickets, Cheap Kiss tickets, Kiss Alive 35 World Tour Tickets 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
.^ They recorded an album, but it was never released.- KISS Tickets - KISS Concert Tour Schedule - KISS Ticket Broker 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.coasttocoasttickets.com [Source type: General]
^ They recorded one album and played a handful of live shows.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
^ They have a great live show, always have..- Review: KISS rocks and rolls all nite | A+E Interactive 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC blogs.mercurynews.com [Source type: General]
.^ By '71 Simmons had hooked up with Paul Stanley in Wicked Lester.
^ Simmons and Stanley, feeling that a new musical direction was needed, abandoned Wicked Lester in 1972 and began forming a new group.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ January 2nd, 2009 Filed under: Bands — admin @ 1:23 am KISS is an American rock band formed in New York City in December of 1972.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
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.^ On April, 11, 1972 , Peter Criss placed ad in Rolling Stone Magazine "Drummer looking for a band, willing to do anything to make it!"- KISS (superhuman version) 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.marvunapp.com [Source type: General]
^ KISS drummer Peter Criss .- KISS Rocker Talks of Battle With Male Breast Cancer - Cancer - FOXNews.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.foxnews.com [Source type: News]
^ In late 1972, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley came across an ad in Rolling Stone placed by Peter Criss, a veteran drummer from the New York club scene, who was previously in bands called "Lips" and "Chelsea".- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ The Catman first joined the band in 1972 as the drummer for their previous incarnation, Wicked Lester.- Sideshow Collectibles, Inc. - Kiss / The Catman - Sideshow Exclusive 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.sideshowtoy.com [Source type: General]
^ Finally, when Ace Frehley joined, it was the end of Wicked Lester and the beginning of KISS - lights, make-up, stage costumes, explosions and loud, driving Rock.
^ The trio formed up a band together, and played much harder version of rock than they did back in the Wicked Lester days.- Kiss Tickets, Cheap Kiss tickets, Kiss Alive 35 World Tour Tickets 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
.^ The trio formed up a band together, and played much harder version of rock than they did back in the Wicked Lester days.- Kiss Tickets, Cheap Kiss tickets, Kiss Alive 35 World Tour Tickets 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
^ The trio focused on a much harder style of rock than Wicked Lester played.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ While he had to play much of Frehley’s material over the years, he was instrumental in the band’s return to prominence in the late 1980s and early 1990s as a hard-rock band par excellence.- Kiss Gods of Thunder | GEAR-VAULT - Guitar & Gear Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.gear-vault.com [Source type: General]
.^ Inspired by the theatrics of the New York Dolls , they also began experimenting with their image by wearing makeup and various costumes.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Inspired by the theatrics of Alice Cooper and the New York Dolls, they also began experimenting with their image by wearing makeup and various outfits.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Inspired by the theatrics and driving hard rock style of contemporaries like Alice Cooper and the New York Dolls , the new quartet played its first gig in January 1973, quickly grabbing the attention of eventual band manager Bill Aucoin.- KISS - Profile of Theatrical Hard Rock Band KISS - About.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC 80music.about.com [Source type: General]
[13] .^ In November 1972, the trio played a showcase for Epic Records A&R director Don Ellis, in an effort to secure a record deal.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ ISBN 0446530735 In November 1972, the trio played a showcase for Epic Records A&R director Don Ellis, in an effort to secure a record deal.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ After the three auditioned for Epic Records to see if they can secure a record deal but unfortunately did not get, guitarists Paul “Ace” Frehley joined the band in 1973.- How To Draw Kiss Letters, Step by Step, Band Logos, Pop Culture, FREE Online Drawing Tutorial 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.dragoart.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Although the performance went well, Ellis hated the group's image and music.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ KISS became known throughout the 1970s for over-the-top concert performances, but to Leroux, the group's influence on music and popular culture is underrated.- Rocker wows Kiss fans» Evansville Courier & Press 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.courierpress.com [Source type: General]
^ When it became apparent that Bruce was working out well musically and personally, Mark went bye-bye...- The KISSFAQ - Rainbow/Lester/KISS Bandology 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kissfaq.com [Source type: General]
.^ On top of that, as he was leaving, he was vomited on by Criss's brother.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
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.^ Ace Frehley 1973 .
^ After the three auditioned for Epic Records to see if they can secure a record deal but unfortunately did not get, guitarists Paul “Ace” Frehley joined the band in 1973.- How To Draw Kiss Letters, Step by Step, Band Logos, Pop Culture, FREE Online Drawing Tutorial 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.dragoart.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Later in the December of 1972, the band welcomed Ace Frehley as the lead guitarist of the band.- Kiss Tickets, Cheap Kiss tickets, Kiss Alive 35 World Tour Tickets 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
.^ Frehley walked into the auditions for the lead guitarist position, wearing one red shoe and one orange shoe.
^ He arrived at the audition in his cab and wearing one blue and one red shoe.- http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A261686 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.bbc.co.uk [Source type: General]
^ Even at their first Manhattan concert in 1973, the group's approach was quite theatrical; Flipside producer Bill Aucoin offered the band a management deal after the show.- Kiss | Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates, Ringtones, and Lyrics | MTV 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.mtv.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- KISS tickets, concerts and tour dates. Official Ticketmaster site. 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketmaster.com [Source type: General]
- Amazon.com: Kiss: Albums, Songs, Bios, Photos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: General]
- KISS Sales and News Center - KISS Tribute Bands : KISS History 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.katseyesproducts.com [Source type: General]
- KISS Sales and News Center - Kats Eyes Products : KISS History 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.katseyesproducts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss mp3s, Kiss music downloads, Kiss songs from eMusic.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.emusic.com [Source type: General]
- The Gauntlet - kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.thegauntlet.com [Source type: General]
- KISS - Download KISS Music on iTunes 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC itunes.apple.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- KISS - Download KISS Music on iTunes 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC ax.itunes.apple.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss - Biography - Ask.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ask.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss | Zune.net - Music 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC social.zune.net [Source type: General]
- KISS - Download KISS Music on iTunes 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC ax.itunes.apple.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss - Pandora Internet Radio 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.pandora.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss tickets, concerts and tour dates. Official Ticketmaster site. 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketmaster.ca [Source type: General]
- Kiss Biography & Awards | Billboard.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.billboard.com [Source type: General]
- allmusic ((( Kiss > Biography ))) 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC allmusic.com [Source type: General]
.^ With in a few weeks of joining, the name of the band was changed from Wicked Lester to KISS. .- KISS (superhuman version) 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.marvunapp.com [Source type: General]
^ Finally, in January 1973 guitarist Paul "Ace" Frehley was added to the band, the Wicked Lester name finally dropped, and KISS was born.- Beckett Media LP 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.beckett.com [Source type: General]
^ A few weeks after Frehley joined, the Wicked Lester name was dropped and the band became Kiss.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
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.^ Around this time he also adopted his new name, “Gene Simmons”.- Beckett Media LP 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.beckett.com [Source type: General]
^ The Kiss logo Stanley came up with the name; as he, Simmons, and Criss were driving around New York City.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Stanley came up with the name KISS. Simmons and Criss were driving around New York City, when Criss mentioned that he was in a band called Lips, so Stanley suggested the name KISS. Frehley created the now-iconic logo.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
.^ You looked and sounded like Kiss.- The ORIGINAL KISS ARMY™ Tribute Band - the World's Ultimate Tribute to KISS! 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC thekissarmytribute.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ With in a few weeks of joining, the name of the band was changed from Wicked Lester to KISS. .- KISS (superhuman version) 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.marvunapp.com [Source type: General]
^ Criss mentioned that he was in a band called Lips, so Stanley said what about Kiss (Reminisced by Simmons on the Kiss video Exposed).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
[18] .^ The runic letters happened to look similar to the insignia of the Nazi SS, a symbol that is now illegal to display in Germany.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The letters happened to look similar to the insignia of the Nazi SS, or Waffen-SS, a symbol that is now illegal to display in Germany.
^ Humm thats because thats how the SS made them look in nazi Germany....masterstroke??- Best Band Logos: No. 4 - Spinner 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.spinner.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Some believe that the band name stands for Knights In Satan's Service.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The band’s name has been rumored to have many hidden meanings.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
^ Therefore to avoid controversy, after 1979 most of the band's album covers and merchandise in Germany have used a modified version of the logo, in which the "SS" looks like a backwards "ZZ." However, Simmons is Jewish and his mother is a Holocaust survivor.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
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.^ First live performance was in 1973.- Little Known Facts About the Rock Band KISS - Associated Content - associatedcontent.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.associatedcontent.com [Source type: General]
^ ISBN 0446530735 The first KISS performance was on January 30 , 1973 , for an audience of three at the Popcorn Club (renamed Coventry shortly afterward) in Queens.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Therefore, in Germany, all of the band's album covers and merchandise used a modified version of the logo, in which the "SS" looks like a backwards "ZZ." The first KISS performance was on January 30, 1973, for an audience of three at the Popcorn Club (renamed Coventry shortly afterward) in Queens.
.^ New Additions Showing: 1 – 30 of 45,100 Kiss designs available on 569,000 products 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ...
^ January 2010 November 2009 October 2009 April 2009 March 2009 February 2009 January 2009 December 2008 July 2008 June 2008 May 2008 Kiss Kache is powered by WordPress .- KISS Merchandise, Memorabilia, News & Blog 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kisskache.com [Source type: General]
^ I found it to be rather disgusting that Gene and Paul would have "session" musicians wearing Ace and Peters makeup acting as them.
.^ In March of that year, the band recorded a five-song demo tape with producer Eddie Kramer.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ In June of that year, the band recorded a five-song demo tape with producer Eddie Kramer .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ In the same year, in March, the band recorded its first 5 track demo tape, which was produced by Eddie Kramer.- Kiss Tickets, Cheap Kiss tickets, Kiss Alive 35 World Tour Tickets 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
.^ After a handful of showcase concerts in the summer of 1973, former TV director Bill Aucoin offered to become the band’s manager in mid-October.
^ The members of the Finnish Band are huge KISS fans and are managed by former KISS manager Bill Aucoin.
^ Bill Aucoin, former TV director, offered to become the band’s manager in mid-October.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
.^ Two weeks of recording and then mixing.
^ The band agreed, with the condition that Aucoin get them signed to a label within two weeks.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
^ The members of KISS agreed to let Aucoin manage the band on one condition: that he could get them a record contract in just two weeks.- KISS Merchandise, Memorabilia, News & Blog 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kisskache.com [Source type: General]
.^ On November 1, 1973, KISS became the first act signed to former teen pop singer and Buddha Records executive Neil Bogart's new label, Emerald City Records (which was shortly afterward renamed Casablanca Records).
^ Two weeks later, the band was signed to Neil Bogart's fledgling record label, Casablanca.- Kiss | Music Videos, News, Photos, Tour Dates, Ringtones, and Lyrics | MTV 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.mtv.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- KISS tickets, concerts and tour dates. Official Ticketmaster site. 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketmaster.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss MP3 Downloads - Kiss Music Downloads - Kiss Music Videos - Kiss Pictures - MP3.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.mp3.com [Source type: General]
- KISS Sales and News Center - KISS Tribute Bands : KISS History 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.katseyesproducts.com [Source type: General]
- KISS Sales and News Center - Kats Eyes Products : KISS History 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.katseyesproducts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss mp3s, Kiss music downloads, Kiss songs from eMusic.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.emusic.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss tickets, concerts and tour dates. Official Ticketmaster site. 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketmaster.ca [Source type: General]
- Kiss Biography & Awards | Billboard.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.billboard.com [Source type: General]
^ On November 1, 1973, Kiss became the first act signed to former teen pop singer and Buddah Records executive Neil Bogart's new label, Emerald City Records (which was shortly afterward renamed Casablanca Records).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
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.^ ISBN 0446530735 The band entered Bell Sound Studios in New York City on October 10 , 1973 to begin recording their first album.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The band entered Bell Sound Studios in New York City on October 10, 1973 to begin recording their first album.
^ Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973.- Kiss Lyrics, Lyrics to Kiss - LyricsMode.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.lyricsmode.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss Kiss Hoodies and other Kiss officially licensed merchandise from Backstreetmerch.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.backstreetmerch.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ An American rock band formed in New York City in 1973.
^ On December 31 the band had their official industry premier at the Academy of Music in New York City, opening for Blue Öyster Cult .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Kiss is an american rock band formed in New York City in december 1972.- The Band Kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC hubpages.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ In his absence, Kiss performed in concert as a trio for the first time ever.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ It was at this concert that Simmons accidentally set his hair (which was coated in hairspray) ablaze while performing his inaugural fire-breathing stunt.
^ It was at this concert that Simmons accidentally set his hair (which was coated in hairspray) ablaze while performing his inaugural firebreathing stunt.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
[21]
.^ KISS's first major tour started on February 5, 1974 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.
^ KISS's first tour started on February 5 , 1974 in Edmonton , Alberta , Canada , at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ KISS’ first tour started on February 5, 1974.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
.^ The self-proclaimed "hottest band in the land," Kiss released their first album in 1974 and are still going strong today.- Kiss Costumes & Accessories | Costumzee.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.costumzee.com [Source type: General]
^ Kiss released their debut album, Kiss, in February 1974—Frehley's sole songwriting contribution was "Cold Gin."- KISS: pictures and biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC lj.lyrics.by [Source type: General]
^ First official album released: KISS (1974) .- Beckett Media LP 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.beckett.com [Source type: General]
.^ Headline Tag: Television Rating: Ok Hits: 2832 Comments: 3 Mike Douglas 1974: Gene Simmons from KISS Gene Simmons, from the band Kiss, appears in full makeup on the Mike Douglas Show in 1974.
^ I remember watching The Mike Douglas Show with my parents every afternoon after school, but they must have shielded me from this evil KISS appearance in 1974.
^ Like the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show, this was the first chance many teenagers had to witness the band’s dazzling performance power.- Kiss Gods of Thunder | GEAR-VAULT - Guitar & Gear Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.gear-vault.com [Source type: General]
.^ This broadcast included Simmons' first televised interview, a conversation with Douglas in which Simmons declared himself "evil incarnate," eliciting titters from an uncomfortable and largely confused studio audience.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ This broadcast included Simmons's first televised interview, a conversation with Douglas in which Simmons declared himself "evil incarnate," eliciting titters from an uncomfortable and largely confused studio audience.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ It is also the first KISS studio album to feature guitarist Tommy Thayer alongside Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and drummer Eric Singer.- Walmart.com: Sonic Boom (3 Disc Set) (2 CDs and DVD) (Walmart Exclusive), Kiss: Rock 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.walmart.com [Source type: General]
- TUNED IN to KISS | 6abc.com - 1/28/10 - Philadelphia News - 6abc.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC abclocal.go.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Fellow guest
Totie Fields remarked that it would be humorous if, beneath all the make-up, Simmons was "just a nice Jewish boy." Simmons deftly parried this remark with neither a confirmation nor denial, by saying simply, "You should only know." To which she responded, "I do.
.^ You can't hide the hook," a sly reference to Simmons's nose.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ There’s a ’70s guitar grind to “Yes I Know (Nobody’s Perfect),” and thundering pop hooks within “Russian Roulette,” as Simmons sings, “You got me where you want me .- Kiss “Born Again” With Walmart’s “Sonic Boom”: Band Talks New LP : Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.rollingstone.com [Source type: General]
[22]
.^ Despite the publicity and constant touring, Kiss initially sold just 75,000 copies.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Despite the publicity and constant touring, KISS initially sold just 75,000 copies.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Some 108,000 copies were sold in the first week.- 'Sonic Boom' album from KISS soars while Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley's friendship endures 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.nydailynews.com [Source type: General]
.^ Meanwhile, the group and Casablanca Records were losing money quickly.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ KISS was pulled off of the tour promoting Hotter Than Hell because the band and the label were losing money quickly.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
^ Due to poor album sales, Casablanca was almost bankrupt; hence both the group and record company needed a breakthrough album that could keep both the band and the record company going.- Kiss Tickets, Cheap Kiss tickets, Kiss Alive 35 World Tour Tickets 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
.^ They recorded an album, but it was never released.- KISS Tickets - KISS Concert Tour Schedule - KISS Ticket Broker 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.coasttocoasttickets.com [Source type: General]
^ The band flew to Los Angeles in August 1974 to begin recording their second album, Hotter Than Hell, which was released on October 22, 1974.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Later on the band released their second studio album, Hotter than Hell, on October 22, 1974, which peaked at # 100 on Albums Chart.- Kiss Tickets, Cheap Kiss tickets, Kiss Alive 35 World Tour Tickets 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
100.
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From left to right: Bill Aucoin, Peter Criss, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Joyce and Neil Bogart
.^ Kiss - Hotter than Hell (Casablanca) 1974 .
^ Hotter Than Hell , Casablanca, 1974.
^ The band had been touring to promote their second album, Hotter Than Hell .- WNEW | Where Rock Lives: Kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.wnew.com [Source type: General]
.^ Kiss - Hotter than Hell (Casablanca) 1974 .
^ Hotter Than Hell , Casablanca, 1974.
^ The band had been touring to promote their second album, Hotter Than Hell .- WNEW | Where Rock Lives: Kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.wnew.com [Source type: General]
Dressed To Kill, released on March 19, 1975, fared slightly better commercially than
Hotter Than Hell. It also contained what would later become the band's trademark song, "
Rock and Roll All Nite".
[24]
.^ Although Kiss albums had not proved to be big sellers, the band was quickly gaining a reputation as a top-flight live act.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ EVERY KISS album the band has ever released.- Best Band Logos: No. 4 - Spinner 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.spinner.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Although KISS albums had not proven to be big sellers, the band was quickly gaining a reputation as a top-flight live act.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
.^ KISS concerts featured things such as Simmons spitting "blood" (primarily yogurt and food coloring) or "breathing fire" (spitting flammable liquid at a torch); Frehley soloing as his guitar burst into flames (light and smoke bombs placed inside the guitar); Criss's elevating drum riser that emitted sparks; Stanley's Townshend -style guitar smashing; and pyrotechnics throughout the show.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Of course, all the traditions that made Kiss' live shows spectacular -- Simmons breathing fire, spitting blood and flying, the pyrotechnics, the costumes -- are back.- Marketing aside, Kiss is a serious band | Music | InlandSoCal.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.inlandsocal.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ KISS concerts featured things such as Simmons spitting "blood" (primarily yogurt and food coloring) or "breathing fire" (spitting flammable liquid at a torch); Frehley soloing as his guitar burst into flames (light and smoke bombs placed inside the guitar); Criss's elevating drum riser that emitted sparks; Stanley's Townshend-style guitar smashing; and pyrotechnics throughout the show.
[25]
.^ Kiss - Dressed to Kill (Casablanca) 1975 .
^ By late 1975, Casablanca was nearly bankrupt and Kiss was in danger of losing their record contract.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ By late 1975, Casablanca was nearly bankrupt and KISS was in danger of losing their record contract.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
.^ Both parties desperately needed a commercial breakthrough if they were to survive.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ Due to poor album sales, Casablanca was almost bankrupt; hence both the group and record company needed a breakthrough album that could keep both the band and the record company going.- Kiss Tickets, Cheap Kiss tickets, Kiss Alive 35 World Tour Tickets 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
.^ That breakthrough came in an unlikely form - a double live album.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ November 29, 1977, titled Alive II. Alive II was a double album, as the first live album had been.
^ During the following year, Kiss released a two-record set of their greatest hits entitled Double Platinum , an album which essentially lived up to its name.
[26]
Rise to prominence (1975–1978)
.^ KISS attempted to express the excitement felt at their live shows (which their studio albums had so far failed to do), with their next album.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Success (1975-78) KISS attempted to express the excitement felt at their live shows (which their studio albums had so far failed to do), with their next album.
^ My first new Kiss album.- Sleaze Roxx: Kiss - Sonic Boom 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.sleazeroxx.com [Source type: General]
Released on 10 September 1975,
Alive! achieved
Gold status and spawned Kiss's first top 40 single, a live version of "Rock And Roll All Nite." It was the first version of "Rock and Roll All Nite" with a guitar solo, and this recording has come to represent the definitive version of the song; supplanting the studio original.
.^ In recent years the band admitted that additional audience noise had been added to the album, not to deceive fans, but to add more "excitement and realism" to the show.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ If the track in Guitar Hero:Smash Hits is any indication, It's a recent re-recording, with an audience track added.- Rock Band: Blink 182, Weezer and KISS - Xbox Live's Major Nelson 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC majornelson.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ There are many more songs (both major hit songs and album tracks) that I could cite for their simple rock appeal or the excitement that they create.- Electrical Audio • View topic - Band: Kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.electrical.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[27]
.^ Kiss - Alive II (Casablanca) 1977 .
^ Kiss the breakthrough they had been seeking, but arguably saved Casablanca, which was close to bankruptcy.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ KISS the breakthrough they had been seeking, but arguably saved Casablanca.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
.^ Following the success that the live album gave the band, KISS partnered with producer Bob Ezrin.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
^ Following this success, KISS partnered with producer Bob Ezrin, who had previously worked with Alice Cooper.
^ Following this success, Kiss partnered with producer Bob Ezrin , who had previously worked with Alice Cooper .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ The result was Destroyer, which was released on March 15, 1976.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
^ KISS albums in order of release date : A list by "kissmyaus" .- Amazon.com: Kiss: Kiss: Music 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ It was KISS’ heaviest album to date.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
.^ "Beth" was a #7 hit for the band, and its success revived album and ticket sales for KISS. Destroyer, with its rather intricate production, was a departure from the rawer sound of the first three studio albums.
^ Destroyer , with its rather intricate production, was a departure from the rawer sound of the first three studio albums.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Destroyer , with its rather intricate production (utilizing an orchestra, choir, and numerous tape effects), was a departure from the raw sound of the first three studio albums.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ While the album sold well initially, it quickly dropped down the charts.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ While the album sold well initially and became the group's second gold album, it quickly dropped down the charts.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Later on the band released their second studio album, Hotter than Hell, on October 22, 1974, which peaked at # 100 on Albums Chart.- Kiss Tickets, Cheap Kiss tickets, Kiss Alive 35 World Tour Tickets 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
.^ It was the only single to be released from the album.
^ Only when the power ballad "Beth" was released as a single did the album's fortunes rebound.
^ Only when the power ballad " Beth " was released as a single did the album's fortunes rebound.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ "Beth" was a #7 hit for the band, and its success revived album and ticket sales for KISS. Destroyer, with its rather intricate production, was a departure from the rawer sound of the first three studio albums.
^ The album achieved Gold status.- KISS :: Glam Rock.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.glamrock.com [Source type: General]
^ We currently do not have any tickets on-sale for Kiss.- Kiss tickets, concerts and tour dates. Official Ticketmaster site. 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketmaster.ca [Source type: General]
.^ DETROIT ROCK CITY 3.38 (from DESTROYER 1976) 8.
^ Detroit Rock City (Live) lyrics .- Kiss Lyrics, Lyrics to Kiss - LyricsMode.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.lyricsmode.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ This will be the first time, that Kiss will appear on that show.- KISS NEWS USA / KISS ARMY 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kissnews.de [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The show was co-produced by KISS manager Bill Aucoin.
^ The show was co-produced by Bill Aucoin.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Even at their first Manhattan concert in 1973, the group's approach was quite theatrical; Flipside producer Bill Aucoin offered the band a management deal after the show.- KISS tickets, concerts and tour dates. Official Ticketmaster site. 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketmaster.com [Source type: General]
- Amazon.com: Kiss: Albums, Songs, Bios, Photos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss mp3s, Kiss music downloads, Kiss songs from eMusic.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.emusic.com [Source type: General]
- KISS - Download KISS Music on iTunes 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC itunes.apple.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- KISS - Download KISS Music on iTunes 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC ax.itunes.apple.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss | View the Music Artists Biography Online | VH1.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.vh1.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss - Biography - Ask.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ask.com [Source type: General]
- KISS - Download KISS Music on iTunes 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC ax.itunes.apple.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss - Pandora Internet Radio 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.pandora.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss tickets, concerts and tour dates. Official Ticketmaster site. 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketmaster.ca [Source type: General]
- Kiss Biography & Awards | Billboard.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.billboard.com [Source type: General]
.^ In addition to the three songs, KISS was the subject of a brief comedic "interview" conducted by Paul Lynde himself.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ In addition to the three performances, Kiss was the subject of a brief comedic "interview" conducted by Paul Lynde himself.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss previously had made a few appearances on television, notably on the Paul Lynde Halloween Special , which aired on Oct.- Kiss meets the Phantom : Part Two : TVparty! 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.tvparty.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ This included Lynde noting, when hearing the member's names, "Oh, I love a good religious group."
^ This included Lynde noting, when hearing the member's first names, "Oh, I love a good religious group."- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ If you want to hear that MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK is made up of ex-members of some formerly famous groups, forget it.- Kiss Kiss – Machines | Fearlessmusic.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fearlessmusic.com [Source type: General]
.^ Around 1976 Kiss released "Love Gun" and "Rock and Roll Over," which both went platinum.- Kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.squidoo.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Two more highly successful studio albums were released in less than a year " Rock and Roll Over ( November 11 , 1976 ) and Love Gun ( June 30 , 1977 ).- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ LOVE GUN 3.18 (from LOVE GUN, 1977) 16.
.^ Kiss - Alive II (Casablanca) 1977 .
^ A second live album, Alive II , was released on October 14, 1977.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ All three albums were certified platinum upon or soon after their release.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ Between 1976 and 1978, Kiss earned $17.7 million from record royalties and music publishing.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Between 1976 and 1978, KISS earned $17.7 million from record royalties and music publishing.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The Kiss band has sold over 19 million records in the United States and their worldwide sales exceed 80 million albums.- KISS Tickets | Buy & Sell KISS Tickets | Buy KISS Tickets | Sell KISS Tickets | KISS 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.yourticketmarket.com [Source type: General]
[28] .^ A 1977 Gallup poll named Kiss the most popular band in America.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- Amazon.com: Kiss: Albums, Songs, Bios, Photos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: General]
- KISS Sales and News Center - KISS Tribute Bands : KISS History 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.katseyesproducts.com [Source type: General]
- KISS Sales and News Center - Kats Eyes Products : KISS History 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.katseyesproducts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss mp3s, Kiss music downloads, Kiss songs from eMusic.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.emusic.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss | View the Music Artists Biography Online | VH1.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.vh1.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss - Biography - Ask.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ask.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss - Pandora Internet Radio 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.pandora.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Biography & Awards | Billboard.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.billboard.com [Source type: General]
^ A 1977 Gallup poll named KISS the most popular band in America.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ In 1977, KISS was named the most popular band in America in a Gallup Poll.
.^ In Japan, KISS broke attendance records previously held by the Beatles.
^ In Japan, Kiss performed five sold-out shows at Budokan Hall, breaking the previous record of four held by The Beatles .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The first four or five Kiss records were great.- Electrical Audio • View topic - Band: Kiss 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.electrical.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ In 1977, Marvel Comics published a KISS comic book.
^ For many teenagers, this was their first exposure to Kiss's dramatic appearance.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ For many teenagers, this was their first exposure to KISS's dramatic appearance.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
[29] .^ In 1977, Marvel Comics published a KISS comic book.
^ KISS comic book, published by Marvel Comics (1977) .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ These guys are just few of many that are willing tio buy more KISS songs.- B-52's, Kiss & Faith No More DLC // The 'Zine // Rock Band® 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.rockband.com [Source type: General]
.^ KISS & 1978 double platinum And KISS ROCKS 4 ever .- Kiss - Pandora Internet Radio 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.pandora.com [Source type: General]
^ This double album included many remixed versions of their hits, as well as "Strutter '78," a re-recorded version of one of the group's signature songs.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The first of what is now many KISS greatest hits albums, titled Double Platinum, was issued on April 2, 1978.
.^ Per Neil Bogart's request, the song was played in a style similar to the then-popular disco music.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ At Neil Bogart's request, the song was played in a style similar to the then-popular disco music.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ You are my song, and you are where I want to be.” Straightforward, earnest rock music seems to be a contradiction from the path popular music has strayed as of late.- Kiss Kiss – Machines | Fearlessmusic.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fearlessmusic.com [Source type: General]
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.^ KISS merchandise became a huge source of income for the group.
^ ISBN 1413485472 During this period, KISS merchandise became a huge source of income for the group.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ During this period, Kiss merchandise became a substantial source of income for the group.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ KISS Catman Makeup Kit KISS Catman Makeup Kit …the included translucent powder and powder puff.
^ But one tragic kid finds a KISS Comic Book printed in real blood!
^ In 1977, Marvel Comics published a KISS comic book.
.^ Membership in the KISS Army , the band's fan club, was in the six figures.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ KISS army staying with the band for decades.- Kiss 4 Sale Online Catalog 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kiss4sale.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Membership in the KISS Army, the band's fan club, was in the six figures.
.^ Between 1977 and 1979, worldwide merchandise sales (in-store and on tour) reached an estimated $100 million.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The Kiss band has sold over 19 million records in the United States and their worldwide sales exceed 80 million albums.- KISS Tickets | Buy & Sell KISS Tickets | Buy KISS Tickets | Sell KISS Tickets | KISS 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.yourticketmarket.com [Source type: General]
^ Kiss have sold almost 100 million albums, performed countless sold-out stadium tours, and used their distinctive style to launch many successful strands of band merchandise.- Amazon.com: Kiss: Albums, Songs, Bios, Photos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: General]
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Four solo albums in the same day (1978)
.^ KISS was at their commercial peak by 1978.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The average attendance of 13,737 is the highest in the group's history.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Alive II was the band's fourth platinum album in just under two years, and the ensuing tour had the highest average attendance (13,550) in the group's history.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ In addition, KISS's gross income for 1977 was $10.2 million.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ In addition, Kiss's gross income for 1977 was US$10.2 million.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ COMING SOON - KISS BAND LOGO BOTTLE OPENER US$10.99 .
.^ Going solo (1978) Flushed with the success of Love Gun and its subsequent tour, KISS and creative manager Bill Aucoin sought to take the band to the next level of popularity.
^ KISS and their creative manager, Bill Aucoin, sought to take the band to the next level of popularity.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The group, along with creative manager Bill Aucoin, sought to take the band to the next level of popularity.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
To that end, an ambitious, two-pronged strategy was devised for 1978.
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.^ The KISS solo albums were released on September 18 , 1978 .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The first part involved the simultaneous release of four solo albums from the members of Kiss.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The KISS solo albums were released on September 18, 1978.
.^ Although Kiss has claimed that the solo albums were intended to ease rising tensions within the band, their 1976 record contract did in fact call for four solo records, with each of them counting as half an album toward the group's five-record commitment.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ ISBN 0823083225 The first part involved the simultaneous release of four solo albums from the members of KISS. Although KISS has claimed that the solo albums were intended to ease tensions within the band, their 1976 record contract did in fact call for four solo records, with each of them counting as half an album toward the group's five-record commitment.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ After recording five albums, the band entered a hiatus in August 2000.
[33] .^ Another Kiss album, another try to be relevant again.- Kiss “Born Again” With Walmart’s “Sonic Boom”: Band Talks New LP : Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.rollingstone.com [Source type: General]
^ The KISS solo albums were released on September 18, 1978.
^ "They were all very accessible.
.^ The first part involved the simultaneous release of four solo albums from the members of Kiss.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Even such enormous popularity had its limits, and the band reached them in 1978, when all four members released solo albums on the same day in October.- Kiss MP3 Downloads - Kiss Music Downloads - Kiss Music Videos - Kiss Pictures - MP3.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.mp3.com [Source type: General]
- Amazon.com: Kiss: Albums, Songs, Bios, Photos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss - Biography - Ask.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ask.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss - Pandora Internet Radio 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.pandora.com [Source type: General]
^ It was the first time in history that all current members of a rock and roll band had released solo albums at the same time.
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.^ For the band members, it was a chance to showcase their individual musical styles and tastes outside of KISS, and in some cases to collaborate with contemporary artists (Simmons's album featured appearances by the likes of Aerosmith 's Joe Perry , Cheap Trick 's Rick Nielsen , disco diva Donna Summer , and then-girlfriend Cher ).- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ For the band members, it was a chance to showcase their individual musical styles and tastes outside of KISS, and in some cases to collaborate with contemporary artists (Simmons's album featured appearances by the likes of Aerosmith's Joe Perry, Cheap Trick's Rick Nielsen, disco diva Donna Summer, and then-girlfriend Cher).
^ For the band members, it was a chance to showcase their individual musical styles and tastes outside of Kiss, and in some cases to collaborate with contemporary artists.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Criss's album featured an R&B style and was loaded with ballads, while Simmons's was the most eclectic of the four.
^ The Kiss prog-rock concept album.
^ Stanley's and Frehley's stuck pretty closely to the successful hard rock style that KISS had utilized.
.^ Simmons's was the most eclectic of the four.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Simmons's was the most eclectic of the four"it featured hard rock, ballads, Beatles -influenced pop, and ended with a straight cover of " When You Wish upon a Star " (from the movie Pinocchio ).- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Criss's album featured an R&B style and was loaded with ballads, while Simmons's was the most eclectic of the four.
.^ Simmons's was the most eclectic of the four"it featured hard rock, ballads, Beatles -influenced pop, and ended with a straight cover of " When You Wish upon a Star " (from the movie Pinocchio ).- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ It featured hard rock, ballads, Beatles-influenced pop and ended with a straight cover of "When You Wish Upon a Star" (from Walt Disney's "Pinocchio").
^ It featured hard rock, ballads, Beatles-influenced pop, and ended with a straight cover of "When You Wish upon a Star" (from the movie Pinocchio ).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Simmons made sure that the top artists of the day lent a hand: Aerosmith 's Joe Perry, Cheap Trick 's Rick Nielsen, Donna Summer, Cher, Bob Seger, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, Helen Reddy, among others.
^ For the band members, it was a chance to showcase their individual musical styles and tastes outside of KISS, and in some cases to collaborate with contemporary artists (Simmons's album featured appearances by the likes of Aerosmith 's Joe Perry , Cheap Trick 's Rick Nielsen , disco diva Donna Summer , and then-girlfriend Cher ).- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Simmons's many collaborators included Aerosmith 's Joe Perry , Cheap Trick 's Rick Nielsen , the Doobie Brothers' Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, disco diva Donna Summer , Janis Ian , Helen Reddy, Bob Seger , and then-girlfriend Cher .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ The KISS solo albums were released on September 18, 1978.
^ The Kiss solo albums were released on September 18, 1978.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The marketing blitz behind the albums was unprecedented.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ The marketing blitz behind the albums was unprecedented - Casablanca announced it was shipping five million total copies of the albums (guaranteeing instant platinum status), and they spent US$2.5 million marketing them.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ Casablanca announced it was shipping five million total copies of the albums (guaranteeing instant platinum status), and they spent US$2.5 million marketing them.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ They are no longer relevant entities in the contemporary musical marketplace, and their new albums often stall at GOLD, instead of going on to their usual Platinum status.- KISS: WHY I'M A FADING FAN by Wally Wingert 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.wallyontheweb.com [Source type: General]
[35] .^ All four solo albums made it into the Top 50 of the Billboard album chart.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ I believe it was the only charting single from the four 1978 solo albums.
^ A live album, it gave the band their first Top 10 record as well as their first hit single, "Rock and Roll All Nite."- Kiss Tickets - Kiss Dates, Kiss Events 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Tickets - Kiss Dates, Kiss Events 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
.^ However, the massive preorder for these albums was soon followed by an equally enormous attempt to ship them back to the record company, followed by the subsequent discounting of these albums once sales had (very quickly) peaked.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Despite all four solo albums making it into the Top 50 of the Billboard album chart, the massive preorder for these albums was soon followed by a just as enormous attempt to ship them back to the record company, followed by the subsequent discounting of these albums once sales had (very quickly) peaked.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ Due to poor album sales, Casablanca was almost bankrupt; hence both the group and record company needed a breakthrough album that could keep both the band and the record company going.- Kiss Tickets, Cheap Kiss tickets, Kiss Alive 35 World Tour Tickets 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketluck.com [Source type: General]
.^ The albums were also the first Kiss albums to be seen in the "bargain bins."- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Classic I feel that the first KISS album is a classic.- Amazon.com: Kiss: Kiss: Music 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Throughout late 2009 and early 2010, KISS' is going back on tour to promote their first album in 11 years.- Kiss Tickets - Kiss Dates, Kiss Events 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Tickets - Kiss Dates, Kiss Events 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ticketnetwork.com [Source type: General]
.^ All four albums combined sold about as many copies as Love Gun alone had.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ All four solo albums combined sold about as many copies as Love Gun alone.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Even such enormous popularity had its limits, and the band reached them in 1978, when all four members released solo albums on the same day in October.- Amazon.com: Kiss: Albums, Songs, Bios, Photos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: General]
- KISS - Download KISS Music on iTunes 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC itunes.apple.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- KISS - Download KISS Music on iTunes 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC ax.itunes.apple.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Kiss - Biography - Ask.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.ask.com [Source type: General]
- KISS - Download KISS Music on iTunes 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC ax.itunes.apple.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ New York Groove lyrics .- Kiss Lyrics, Lyrics to Kiss - LyricsMode.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.lyricsmode.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Of the four, Frehley's album was the most successful (although not by a huge margin) and spawned the only radio top 20 hit (Russ Ballard's composition " New York Groove ").- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Of the four, Frehley's album was the most successful (although not by a huge margin) and spawned the only radio top 20 hit (Russ Ballard's composition "New York Groove", originally performed by Hello ).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
[36]
.^ The second part of KISS's and Aucoin's plan called for the band to appear in a movie that would cement their image as larger than life superheroes.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ The second part of Kiss's and Aucoin's plan called for the band to appear in a movie that would cement their image as larger than life superheroes.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Larger Than Life lyrics .- Kiss Lyrics, Lyrics to Kiss - LyricsMode.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.lyricsmode.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The film was proposed to the band as a cross between A Hard Day's Night and Star Wars, though the final results fell far short of these expectations.
^ Filming for the movie, entitled KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park, commenced in the spring of 1978.
^ Filming for the movie commenced in the spring of 1978.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ The script underwent numerous rewrites, and the band (particularly Criss and Frehley) grew increasingly frustrated with the process.
^ The script underwent numerous rewrites, and the band (particularly Criss and Frehley) grew increasingly frustrated with the film making process.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ On April, 11, 1972 , Peter Criss placed ad in Rolling Stone Magazine "Drummer looking for a band, willing to do anything to make it!"- KISS (superhuman version) 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.marvunapp.com [Source type: General]
.^ It has been reported that Criss refused to take part in post-production, and hence a vocal actor had to be hired to re-dub all his lines.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Criss refused to take part in post-production, and so his entire voice track was completely over-dubbed by another actor.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ (Criss denies those reports, and claims he was present for the entire post-production process.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ (Criss denies those reports, and claims he was present for the entire post-production process.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Criss refused to take part in post-production, and so his entire voice track was completely over-dubbed by another actor.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ It has been reported that Criss refused to take part in post-production, and hence a vocal actor had to be hired to re-dub all his lines.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
)
[37]
.^ The final product, entitled Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park debuted on NBC on October 28, 1978 (just before Halloween.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Filming for the movie, entitled KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park, commenced in the spring of 1978.
^ UK import of the Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park.- Kiss 4 Sale Online Catalog 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kiss4sale.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Despite scathing reviews, it was one of the highest-rated TV movies of the year.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Despite scathing reviews, it was one of the highest-rated TV movies of the year, and saw theatrical release outside the U.S. in 1979 under the title Attack of the Phantoms .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Despite scathing reviews, it was one of the highest-rated TV movies of the year, and saw theatrical release outside the U.S. in 1979 under the title Attack of the Phantoms.
.^ It was released theatrically, after many changes, outside the U.S. in 1979 under the title Attack of the Phantoms .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Despite scathing reviews, it was one of the highest-rated TV movies of the year, and saw theatrical release outside the U.S. in 1979 under the title Attack of the Phantoms.
^ Despite scathing reviews, it was one of the highest-rated TV movies of the year, and saw theatrical release outside the U.S. in 1979 under the title Attack of the Phantoms .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ While later interviews with band members would have them talk about their movie making experience with a mix of humorous embarrassment and regret as to the finished product, their unhappiness with the final product was well-known to those around them.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ While later interviews with band members would have them talk about their movie making experience with a mix of humorous embarrassment and regret as to the finished product, they were unhappy with the final product.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ So what if the band members are making millions on merchandise.- Kiss “Born Again” With Walmart’s “Sonic Boom”: Band Talks New LP : Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.rollingstone.com [Source type: General]
.^ They felt that the movie ended up portraying them more as clowns than superheroes.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ Every time they mention how great they are, it sounds like they're trying to convince themselves more than us.- KISS: WHY I'M A FADING FAN by Wally Wingert 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.wallyontheweb.com [Source type: General]
^ I was more than disappointed and wish beyond wishing that they would hang it up and go out in style.- KISS: WHY I'M A FADING FAN by Wally Wingert 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.wallyontheweb.com [Source type: General]
.^ The artistic failure of the movie led to a rift between the band and Aucoin.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The artistic failure of the movie led to the a rift between the band and Aucoin, who they blamed for it.
^ The second part of KISS's and Aucoin's plan called for the band to appear in a movie that would cement their image as larger than life superheroes.
[38] .^ It has been only sporadically available on home video: currently, a version of the film is available on a compilation DVD entitled Kissology Volume Two: 1978-1991 .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kissology Volume II 1978-1991 [DVD] .- Kiss - Metal Storm 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.metalstorm.ee [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Kiss: Kissology Volume II 1978-1991 .- KISS Song List | Tune List 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.song-list.net [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
Late makeup years and decline (1978–1983)
.^ The band's first album of new material in two years, Dynasty ( May 23 , 1979 ), continued their platinum streak.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The band's first album of new material in two years, Dynasty (May 22, 1979), continued their platinum streak.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Late makeup years (1979-83) The band's first album of new material in two years, Dynasty (May 23, 1979), continued their platinum streak.
.^ The disco-flavored "I Was Made For Lovin' You" became the band's biggest hit single to date.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Did you release a hit single?- Which KISS band member are you? | Quizfarm.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.quizfarm.com [Source type: General]
^ "I Was Made for Loving You," an experimental disco song, actually became a minor hit for the band.
[39] .^ Session drummer Anton Fig did almost all the percussion on the album due to Criss recovering from an auto accident.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Anton Fig - drums, percussion .- Kiss - Metal Storm 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.metalstorm.ee [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Kiss Unmasked, released in the summer of 1980, was recorded with session drummer Anton Fig; Criss' permanent replacement, Eric Carr, joined the band in time for their 1980 world tour.- Amazon.com: Kiss: Albums, Songs, Bios, Photos 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: General]
.^ Criss did play the drums on the song "Dirty Livin'," on which he also sang the lead.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Peter Criss could actually play the drums!
^ Hopefully the drums are fun on those songs, guitar is usually boring for blink, besides I can play 90% of their stuff on real guitar it's so easy lol.- Rock Band Weekly: KISS, Motley Crue, Alien Ant Farm 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[40]
.^ ISBN 1413485472 Billed as "The Return of KISS," the Dynasty tour was expected by KISS and their management to build on the success of previous tours.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Billed as "The Return of Kiss," the Dynasty Tour was expected by Kiss and their management to build on the success of previous tours.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ He also had previously served as the group's tour manager.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ Plans were drawn up for a Kiss-themed traveling amusement park, called Kiss World, but were abandoned due to the immense costs involved.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Plans were drawn up for a KISS-themed traveling amusement park , called KISS World.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Those plans were abandoned due to the immense costs involved.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
[41] .^ However, "The Return of Kiss" saw a marked decline in attendance.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Rather than being the band's biggest and most successful tour, "The Return of KISS" saw a marked decline in attendance.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
[42]
.^ The crowds on this tour were much younger than previous audiences had been, with many pre-adolescent children in Kiss makeup with their mothers and fathers (who were sometimes wearing the makeup themselves) in tow at most concerts.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The crowds were very much younger than previous audiences had been, with many pre-adolescent children in KISS makeup with their mothers and fathers (who were sometimes wearing the makeup themselves) in tow at most concerts.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The crowds were very much younger than previous audiences had been, with many pre-adolescent children in KISS makeup with their mothers and fathers (who were sometimes wearing the makeup themselves!
.^ KISS themselves did little to dissuade this new fan base, donning colorful costumes that reinforced a cartoonish image for these younger fans.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ Kiss themselves did little to dissuade this new fan base, donning colorful costumes that reinforced a cartoonish image for these younger fans.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ However, these disagreements were hardly noticed by KISS's new fan base.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
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.^ The fans were unaware of the dissension within the band.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ One very public indication of the heightened friction within the group was an infamous October 31, 1979 interview on Tom Snyder's late-night The Tomorrow Show .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ As further evidence of bad blood within the band, fans point to an October 31, 1979 interview of the band on Tom Snyder's late night The Tomorrow Show, where a visibly irritated Simmons and Stanley, as well as a bored Criss, all but walk out on a bombastic Frehley, whose infectious but over-the-top laughter overshadow the content and conversation that takes place between harried interviewer Snyder and the rest of the band.
^ One was a performance on the ABC late-night variety program Fridays , while the second was a lip-synched performance that was broadcast via satellite during Italy's Sanremo Festival.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ During the episode, a visibly irritated Simmons and Stanley try to contain the bombastic (and inebriated) Frehley, whose non-stop laughter and joking overshadowed the content and conversation that takes place between Snyder and the rest of the band.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ During it, a visibly irritated Simmons and Stanley try to contain the bombastic (and drunk) Frehley, whose nonstop laughter and joking overshadow the content and conversation that takes place between Snyder and the rest of the band.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ As further evidence of bad blood within the band, fans point to an October 31, 1979 interview of the band on Tom Snyder's late night The Tomorrow Show, where a visibly irritated Simmons and Stanley, as well as a bored Criss, all but walk out on a bombastic Frehley, whose infectious but over-the-top laughter overshadow the content and conversation that takes place between harried interviewer Snyder and the rest of the band.
.^ Criss made repeated references to his large gun collection, to the chagrin of Simmons.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Criss, taking his cue from Frehley, made repeated references to his large gun collection, to the chagrin of Simmons.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
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.^ ISBN 0446530735 By the conclusion of the Dynasty tour in December 1979, tensions between Peter Criss and the rest of the band were at an all-time high.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ By the end of the Dynasty tour in December 1979, tensions between Criss and the rest of the band were at an all-time high.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ On the eve of the Japanese and Australian leg of the Farewell tour on January 31, 2001, Criss suddenly left the band once again, reportedly unhappy with his salary.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ His drumming skills had noticeably eroded, and he even intentionally slowed down or stopped playing altogether during some concerts.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ His drumming skills had noticably eroded, and he even intentionally slowed down or stopped playing altogether during later shows.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ One thing I also noticed is how some of the songs were ringing in my mind even later on so that’s a good thing I suppose.- Kiss “Born Again” With Walmart’s “Sonic Boom”: Band Talks New LP : Rolling Stone : Rock and Roll Daily 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.rollingstone.com [Source type: General]
.^ The last show of the tour (June 25 in São Paulo , Brazil ) was the final show the band would perform in makeup until 1996.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The final show of the tour ( December 16 , 1979 ) would be the last time Criss performed with the group, although he reamined an official member for nearly six more months.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ It was the first time Criss had performed publicly with the band in nearly 16 years.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
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.^ Even though Peter Criss appears on the album cover.
^ The album cover is a parody of KISS "Unmasked".
^ Fig also played all the drums on the next album Unmasked , although he was uncredited and Criss appeared on the cover art.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Kiss - Dressed to Kill (Casablanca) 1975 .
^ The album became the band's first record to achieve gold status since 1980's "Unmasked."
^ "Kiss Making First Album Since 1998" .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Soon after the album's release, Criss' departure was officially announced.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ I've included this album on the official page because it was officially released on vinyl in 1979.
^ All three albums were certified platinum upon or soon after their release.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
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.^ Criss was permanently replaced by Singer at this point.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The band auditioned dozens of replacements for Criss in June 1980, settling on a little-known drummer-guitarist-singer from Brooklyn named Paul Caravello (July 12, 1950), who was given the stage name Eric Carr.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Gene Simmons,Paul Stanley,Ace Frehley,Peter Criss,Eric Singer,Eric Carr,Vinnie Vincent, and Tommy Thayer (I think thats everyone) are probably some of the nicest guys and most normal guys you could ever meet.- Strange New Products: KISS Fragrance for Men 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.strangenewproducts.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ He was Kiss's first-ever replacement member.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Paul and Gene began KISS afetr they fired all the members of their first band together, Wicked Lester.
^ The first part involved the simultaneous release of four solo albums from the members of Kiss.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
In his "Fox" makeup, he was introduced on ABC's
Kids . and debuted with the group on July 25, 1980 at the
Palladium Theatre in New York City.
^ He debuted with the group on July 25 at New York's now-defunct Palladium Theatre.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ July 25, 1980 at the Palladium Theatre in New York City.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss (styled KISS in capitals) is an American rock band formed in New York City in December 1972.- Kiss - news, pictures, reviews, biography, videos, best songs, discography, concerts, gossip, pictures and tour dates 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.nme.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ This was Kiss's only U.S. show in support of the album.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Due to disappointing domestic sales of Unmasked , this was KISS's only U.S. show in support of the album.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The Sault will be the last show before Kiss undertakes another tour of Europe in support of the new Sonic Boom album beginning next May, with more dates across the world presumably to follow.- Don't expect KISS Army invasion when band comes to town - The Sault Star - Ontario, CA 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.saultstar.com [Source type: General]
.^ The band's 1980 tour of Australia and New Zealand , on the other hand, was one of the biggest in their history, as they played to sold-out crowds and enjoyed enormous popularity amongst the fans there.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The band's 1980 tour of Australia and New Zealand, on the other hand, was one of the biggest in their history, as they played to sold-out crowds and enjoyed enormous popularity amongst the fans there.
^ They have played to more people than any other rock band.- Strange New Products: KISS Fragrance for Men 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.strangenewproducts.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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.^ For their next album, the band once again approached Bob Ezrin, with whom KISS had found success on Destroyer.
^ Kiss' album Kiss ,was produced by Kenny Kerner .- Amazon.com: Kiss: Kiss: Music 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Following this success, KISS partnered with producer Bob Ezrin, who had previously worked with Alice Cooper.
.^ But their early stuff would be great for Rock Band!- Rock Band Weekly: B-52's, Faith No More and KISS 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Early press reports indicated that the new album would be a return to the hard rock style that had originally brought the band success.
^ Wal-Mart, Rock City: KISS is releasing its first album of new material in 11 years, “Sonic Boom,” exclusively at Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club.- KISS - Speakeasy - WSJ 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC blogs.wsj.com [Source type: General]
.^ What was released instead was 1981's Music From "The Elder" , a concept album featuring medieval horns, strings, harps, synthesizers and Gregorian Chant -style vocalizing.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ What was released instead was 1981's (Music from) The Elder, a concept album featuring medieval horns, strings, harps, synthesizers and Gregorian Chant-style vocalizing.
^ What was released instead was 1981's Music from "The Elder" , a concept album featuring medieval horns, strings, harps, and synthesizers.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
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.^ The album was presented as a soundtrack to a film that was never made, making it difficult (if not impossible) to follow the storyline.
^ ISBN 1413485472 The album was presented as a soundtrack to a film that was never made, making it difficult (if not impossible) to follow the storyline.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The inclusion of two non-album tracks ("Let's Put the X In Sex" & "(You Make Me) Rock Hard,") made this compilation a must buy.
.^ To make matters worse, having received negative feedback from their record company's preview of the album, KISS altered the record's track sequence in most countries to emphasize potential singles "The Oath" and "A World Without Heroes," which all but guaranteed the inability of listeners to understand the already muddled storyline.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ To make matters worse, having received negative feedback following their record company's preview of the album, Kiss altered the record's track sequence in most countries to emphasize potential singles "The Oath" and "A World Without Heroes," which all but guaranteed the inability of listeners to understand the already muddled storyline.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ However, the massive preorder for these albums was soon followed by an equally enormous attempt to ship them back to the record company, followed by the subsequent discounting of these albums once sales had (very quickly) peaked.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Once released, fan reaction to The Elder was equally harsh; it failed to go gold and couldn't climb past number 75 on the Billboard Album Chart.
^ The album achieved gold status in Australia.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Once released, fan reaction to The Elder was harsh; it failed to go gold and couldn't climb past #75 on the Billboard Album Chart.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
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.^ This was Kiss's only U.S. show in support of the album.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The appearance coincided with the release of the band's new album, Lick It Up .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The band made only made a few appearances for the album, in January 1982.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
[53] .^ The only song worth recommending from this weird collection is “A World Without Heroes” ( download ), an interesting ballad cowritten by Gene and Lou Reed .- The Popdose Guide to KISS | Popdose 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC popdose.com [Source type: General]
^ "A World Without Heroes" .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The two KISSes greeted each other and exchanged compliments, and the heroes of Earth-616 stuck around on Earth-9658 long enough to enjoy that world's KISS concert.- KISS (superhuman version) 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.marvunapp.com [Source type: General]
.^ This was Frehley's last performance with Kiss to date.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss - Ace Frehley (Casablanca) 1978 .
^ Absent from the second performance was Ace Frehley, who had become increasingly frustrated with Kiss's new musical direction.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Upset with the band's decision to record a concept album ( Music from "The Elder" ), he did not actively participate in the album's creation.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Upset with the band's decision to record a concept album ( Music from "The Elder" ), he did not actively participate in the album's creation, only providing lead vocals to one track, "Dark Light".- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Frehley, upset with the band's decision to record a concept album, did not actively participate in the album's creation.
.^ Thayer once again replaced Frehley, while Peter Criss returned to the group.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Another source of frustration for Frehley was that, with the departure of Criss, he was often outvoted 2-to-1 on band matters.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Another source of frustration for Frehley was that with the departure of Peter Criss, and with Carr not being an equal partner in the band, he was often outvoted 2-to-1 on group decisions.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
In June 1982, Frehley's departure from the band was negotiated, although he did not officially leave until December, and remained a business partner with Simmons and Stanley until 1985.
.^ Simmons stated in his autobiography Kiss and Make-Up that Eddie Van Halen wanted to fill Frehley's spot.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss and Make-up .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Simmons convinced Eddie to remain with Van Halen .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Simmons convinced Eddie to remain with Van Halen .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ And for years Gene Simmons has gone around boasting about the "Christine Sixteen" demos that Eddie Van Halen recorded with him way back when.- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
^ Simmons stated in his autobiography Kiss and Make-Up that Eddie Van Halen wanted to fill Frehley's spot.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
[54] .^ (Eddie was anxious to break up Van Halen due to rising tensions with lead singer David Lee Roth , who left the band soon thereafter.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Shortly thereafter, KISS’s live production began to include a levitating drum riser: Peter would rise up behind the band in a massive bombardment of smoke and explosions.
^ And for years Gene Simmons has gone around boasting about the "Christine Sixteen" demos that Eddie Van Halen recorded with him way back when.- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
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.^ The show was co-produced by KISS manager Bill Aucoin.
^ The band soon made major changes to their business dealings, severing ties with their manager of nine years, Bill Aucoin, and cutting back on their unwieldy organizational tree.
^ Soon after, Kiss made major changes to their business dealings chief among them was severing ties with their manager of nine years, Bill Aucoin, and cutting back on their unwieldy organizational tree.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Frehley also appeared on the cover of the original Creatures Of The Night album artwork.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ So to keep up appearances, Frehley was pictured on the covers of 1982's Killers and Creatures of the Night , although he did not participate in the recording of either album.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Although Frehley had already decided to leave the band, he was pictured on the covers of 1982's Killers and Creatures of the Night , although he did not participate in the recording of either album.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
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.^ Gold: Kiss 1974-1982 lyrics .- Kiss Lyrics, Lyrics to Kiss - LyricsMode.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.lyricsmode.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In Frehley's absence, KISS utilized a number of guitarists for the recording of Creatures, including Steve Ferris, Bob Kulick and Vincent Cusano (who would soon be known as Vinnie Vincent).
^ This was Frehley's last performance with Kiss to date.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Frehley's last appearance with the band (until the original foursome reunited in 1996) was on the video for the single "I Love It Loud," which was cowritten by Vincent.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ In June 1982, Frehley's departure from the band was negotiated, although he would not officially leave until December.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Except for "Fits Like A Glove" and "Dance All Over Your Face", written solely by Simmons, Vincent was co-writer in 8 of the 10 songs on the album.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Frehley also appeared on the cover of the original Creatures Of The Night album artwork.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The originals is a 3-LP set that includes the first three albums in a gatefold/folder cover.
^ Vincent's work on Creatures of the Night continued to not be officially recognized until the album was remastered in 1997.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ And make up and costume kit.- Rock Band Weekly: KISS, Motley Crue, Alien Ant Farm 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.joystiq.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The non-makeup re-release featured Bruce Kulick on the cover.
^ Non Make-up .- Are There Any KISS fans out there? | Toluna 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC ca.toluna.com [Source type: General]
.^ Vinnie "The Warrior" Vincent - lead guitar .- Kiss - Metal Storm 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.metalstorm.ee [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Frehley also appeared on the cover of the original Creatures Of The Night album artwork.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Ace "The Space Ace" Frehley - lead guitar .- Kiss - Metal Storm 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.metalstorm.ee [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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.^ Vincent officially replaced Frehley as lead guitarist in December 1982, as the band embarked on its 10th Anniversary Tour.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ On December 31 the band had their official industry premier at the Academy of Music in New York City, opening for Blue Öyster Cult.
^ The day after shooting the video for the song "I Love It Loud," Frehley officially left the band and was replaced permanently by Vinnie Vincent (born Vincent Cusano on August 6, 1952) in time for the band's "10th Anniversary" tour.
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.^ Vincent originally wanted to use his birth name in the band but this was vetoed by Gene Simmons on the grounds that it sounded "too ethnic" being that Vinnie is Italian.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Gene and Paul, in Behind the Mask: The Official Authorized Biography , indicate that Carnival was a misguided attempt to modernize the band’s sound, and they view the album unfavorably.- The Popdose Guide to KISS | Popdose 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC popdose.com [Source type: General]
^ Produced by Bob Ezrin, it features mindless, catchy hard-rock tunes like “Take It Off” ( download ), “I Just Wanna,” and “Domino.” Gene and Vinnie Vincent, who returned to the band as a songwriter for Revenge , got together to write the creepy but sturdy “Unholy” (the video is disturbing too).- The Popdose Guide to KISS | Popdose 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC popdose.com [Source type: General]
.^ Vincent then suggested the name "Mick Fury" but this was also disallowed.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Vincent originally wanted to use his birth name in the band but this was vetoed by Gene Simmons on the grounds that it sounded "too ethnic" being that Vinnie is Italian.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Simmons later suggested the name change to Vinnie Vincent .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Simmons later suggested the name change to Vinnie Vincent .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ It's interesting that Vinnie hasn't changed his name back to Vinnie Cusano.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Simmons stated in an interview several years later that Vincent's firing was for "unethical behavior" but he did not elaborate by going into any great detail.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Vincent started actively pushing to join Kiss as a full member.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss sticker with picture of band members in full make up ready to rock out.- Kiss T-Shirts and Merchandise at Jiggy.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.jiggy.com [Source type: General]
.^ Despite misgivings Simmons and Paul Stanley harbored about his personality, Vincent was taken into the band and Stanley designed an "Ankh Warrior" persona and make-up for Vincent.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The band sounds great, tighter than ever but, of course, after 35 years together for Stanley and Simmons, you'd expect them to be.- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
^ Criss mentioned that he was in a band called Lips, so Stanley said what about Kiss (Reminisced by Simmons on the Kiss video Exposed).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Vincent briefly wore makeup with an Ankh design in his early concerts with the group.
^ Paul Stanley originally wore paint around his eyes that resembled a Lone Ranger mask on the makeup.
^ Vincent's hurriedly-developed identity was that of an Egyptian warrior (with a gold ankh painted on his face), although he would not need this persona for very long.
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.^ Kiss onstage in 2004 l-r: Gene Simmons , Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley and Eric Singer.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Criss mentioned that he was in a band called Lips, so Stanley said what about Kiss (Reminisced by Simmons on the Kiss video Exposed).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ "Carnival of Souls" may have given this line-up (Simmons, Stanley, Kulick and Eric Singer) a new fanbase.- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
.^ This incarnation of Kiss was to be the last incarnation of the original make-up era.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss and Make-up .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ KISS and Make-up .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ At the end of the Creatures Of The Night tour, the band removed their make-up.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Criss returned to the line-up at the end of 2002, this time staying with the band until the start of 2004 before making way for the returning Singer.- Kiss Booking Agent - Available for Concerts and Events Worldwide 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.bookingentertainment.com [Source type: General]
^ "We do a multi-track recording of each night and make the recording available on a USB drive right at the end of the show," says Gerrit Schumann from German company Music Networx, which makes the recordings.- KISS NEWS USA / KISS ARMY 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kissnews.de [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Vincent does appear on the cover of Lick It Up and he was credited as the lead guitarist.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Personality issues arose once again and Vincent was fired following the Lick It Up tour and was replaced by Mark St. John (birth name Mark Norton).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The HARD-ONS once covered KISS "Lick It Up", which appeared on the 1990 KISS tribute " Hard To Believe ".
.^ Except for "Fits Like A Glove" and "Dance All Over Your Face", written solely by Simmons, Vincent was co-writer in 8 of the 10 songs on the album.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Show: all songs non-album songs .- Kiss Lyrics, Lyrics to Kiss - LyricsMode.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.lyricsmode.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ In 1981, it was looking to be all over for KISS. After the release of the disastrous (but oh so amazing) Bob Ezrin produced The Elder album, the band was facing the prospect of a commercial failure.
.^ It is rumored that Vincent recorded every lead for the album's songs in their entirety and that Simmons went on to choose the parts of those leads that he liked best to fit the songs shortening Vincent's creative abilities.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Except for "Fits Like A Glove" and "Dance All Over Your Face", written solely by Simmons, Vincent was co-writer in 8 of the 10 songs on the album.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Eric Singer is given his first lead vocal spot on a Kiss record, singing "Black Diamond", which he belts out like the professional he is.
.^ Want to Interview KISS KISS? ( view more ) .- Kiss Kiss on MySpace Music - Free Streaming MP3s, Pictures & Music Downloads 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.myspace.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Apparently, Simmons wanted more of a melodic sound and feel which Kiss fans had always heard and were accustomed to in Frehley's guitar solos.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ KISS "makeup days" sound with some of the guitar riffs and solos, even though I hear some references to some of their mid 80's albums as well, but rocks as hard as Creatures of The Night and Revenge!- Album review: Kiss' 'Sonic Boom' | Pop & Hiss | Los Angeles Times 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC latimesblogs.latimes.com [Source type: General]
.^ Additionally, Vincent would get "cut off" during his guitar solos live because both Stanley and Simmons felt that Vincent's leads went on too long.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ In February 2002, Kiss (with Singer on drums and Frehley on lead guitar) performed during the Closing Ceremonies of the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Stanley released his second solo album, Live to Win , on October 24 2006, and undertook a brief solo tour in support.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ I missed KISS on this tour as well.
^ Vincent's personality did not mesh well with either Stanley or Simmons and he was dismissed from Kiss at the end of the Creatures tour.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Buckcherry didn't cancel, they were only contracted through Dallas which was to have been the original ending date for the 1st leg of the U.S. tour (to answer one person's question).
.^ He was re-hired before recording started for Lick It Up because Simmons and Stanley could not find a new lead guitarist on such short notice.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Criss stated in a radio interview in 2004 with Eddie Trunk that Simmons and Stanley were going to start a new Kiss, and thought he was getting too old to play for two hours (even though Criss is only 4 years older than Simmons).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss T-Shirts - Lick It Up Adult Rock T-Shirt Kiss T-Shirts lick it up adult band t-shirt 100% cotton short sleeve printed rock t-shirt.- Kiss Classic Rock Band Clothing at your Rock N Roll Shirt Shop 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC rocknrollshirtshop.com [Source type: General]
Personality issues arose once again and Vincent was fired following the
Lick It Up tour and was replaced by
Mark St. John (birth name Mark Norton). Vincent's work on
Creatures of the Night was not officially recognized until the album was remastered in 1997.
.^ Vincent was later utilized by Kiss as a songwriter on the 1992 album Revenge , contributing to the songs "Unholy", "Heart Of Chrome" and "I Just Wanna".- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Before long however, Vincent, Simmons and Stanley fell out with each other for a third time permanently severing their musical ties.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The lineup of Stanley, Simmons, Carr, and Kulick turned out to be the most stable since the original, and for the rest of the 1980s KISS released a series of platinum albums"1985's Asylum , 1987's Crazy Nights and the 1988 greatest hits compilation Smashes, Thrashes & Hits .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ I have been a Loyal Kiss Fan for well over 20 years, and to me this Album was disappointing to say The Least.- Album review: Kiss' 'Sonic Boom' | Pop & Hiss | Los Angeles Times 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC latimesblogs.latimes.com [Source type: General]
^ Persistent rumors have circulated for years amongst Kiss fan circles regarding the true reason for Vincent's dismissals from Kiss with at least one band member refusing to comment except to say that legally it wasn't up for discussion.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Saw KISS in 1975 in OKC with a country band, Mountain Smoke, opened up...with Vince Gill no less.
.^ Simmons stated in an interview several years later that Vincent's firing was for "unethical behavior" but he did not elaborate by going into any great detail.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Criss stated in a radio interview in 2004 with Eddie Trunk that Simmons and Stanley were going to start a new Kiss, and thought he was getting too old to play for two hours (even though Criss is only 4 years older than Simmons).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Vinnie, for the record, was fired for unethical behavior, not because of lack of talent.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ "I named Vincent Cusano, "Vinnie Vincent."- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ It's interesting that Vinnie hasn't changed his name back to Vinnie Cusano.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ In Frehley's absence, KISS utilized a number of guitarists for the recording of the album, including Vinnie Vincent (born Vincent John Cusano on August 6 , 1952 ).- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ That's the only gift he's allowed.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ With a little help from Vinnie Vincent (real name-Vinnie Cusano), KISS begins to make a come back.
Vinnie, for the record, was fired for unethical behavior, not because of lack of talent. The guy is very talented. He was unethical. He was fired." -Gene Simmons
[citation needed]
Unmasking and rebound (1983–1996)
.^ Sensing it was time for a change, Kiss made the decision to abandon their trademark makeup and costumes.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ In 1983, Kiss abandoned its makeup and enjoyed a commercial resurgence throughout the rest of the decade.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ In 1983, KISS abandoned their makeup and enjoyed a commercial resurgence throughout the mid-to-late 1980s.
.^ This will be the first time, that Kiss will appear on that show.- KISS NEWS USA / KISS ARMY 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kissnews.de [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ They officially appeared in public without makeup for the first time on a September 18, 1983 appearance on MTV, which coincided with the release of the band's new album, Lick It Up .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ This album was the heaviest album the band had released up to that point.
[61] .^ The tour showing off the new album and the unmasked band members started off at Lisbon, Portugal, on the 11th of October, 1983, at Pavilho Dramtico de Cascais, their first concert ever without makeup.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The tour to support Unmasked never reached the U.S., save for a one-off show at New York's now defunct Palladium Theatre to showcase new drummer Eric Carr (born Paul Caravello on June 12, 1950 in Brooklyn, New York City; died November 24, 1991).
^ Unmasking (1983-95) Sensing it was time for a change, KISS appeared in public without makeup for the first time with a September 18, 1983 appearance on MTV. The appearance coincided with the release of the band's new album, Lick It Up.
.^ At the end of the Creatures Of The Night tour, the band removed their make-up.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Lick It Up became their first gold record in three years, and the band successfully toured the US for the first time since 1979 (albeit in smaller venues).
^ Lick It Up became KISS's first gold record in three years, but the tour was even more sparsely attended than the one for Creatures of the Night .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
Vincent did not get along with Simmons and Stanley, and he left the band at the conclusion of the tour in March 1984. Vincent's replacement was
Mark St. John (born Mark Norton on February 7, 1956 in
Hollywood,
California), a session player and guitar tutor.
[62]
With St. John on board, Kiss released the
glam metal album
Animalize on 13 September 1984.
Animalize followed the success of
Lick It Up, and with the video for "
Heaven's on Fire" being played often on
MTV,
Animalize was the band's best-selling record in America during the decade.
.^ With the success of the album and subsequent tour, KISS had recaptured some of their earlier glory (though not to the level of their '70s heyday).- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ With the success of the album and subsequent tour, Kiss had recaptured some of their earlier glory (though not to the level of their '70s heyday).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ KISS "makeup days" sound with some of the guitar riffs and solos, even though I hear some references to some of their mid 80's albums as well, but rocks as hard as Creatures of The Night and Revenge!- Album review: Kiss' 'Sonic Boom' | Pop & Hiss | Los Angeles Times 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC latimesblogs.latimes.com [Source type: General]
St. John, however, was soon taken ill with
reactive arthritis during tour rehearsals, and only performed at a handful of shows. St. John was fired from Kiss in December 1984 and was replaced by
Bruce Kulick (born December 12, 1953 in Brooklyn).
.^ He was fired from Kiss in December 1984 and replaced by Bruce Kulick (born December 12, 1953 in Brooklyn), making him Kiss's fourth lead guitarist in three years.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ He was fired from KISS in December 1984 and replaced by Bruce Kulick (born December 12 , 1953 in Brooklyn), who became KISS's fourth lead guitarist in three years.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The band sounds great, tighter than ever but, of course, after 35 years together for Stanley and Simmons, you'd expect them to be.- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
[63] .^ The band continues to perform with makeup, while Stanley and Simmons have remained the only two constant members.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The band continues to perform, while Stanley and Simmons have remained the only two constant members.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The band sounds great, tighter than ever but, of course, after 35 years together for Stanley and Simmons, you'd expect them to be.- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
.^ One of the first concerts Bruce played was in Detroit, Michigan's Cobo Hall.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ In the weeks following the Unplugged concert, however, the band (with Kulick and Singer), returned to the studio for the first time in three years to record Carnival of Souls .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ In the weeks following the Unplugged concert, however, the band (with Kulick and Singer), returned to the studio for the first time in three years to record a followup to Revenge .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ It was filmed for the MTV special Animalize Live .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ This was later released as the band's first home video ( Animalize Live: Uncensored ).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The first section is pretty much exactly that - telling of the band's history from the early days to the release of the feature film "Detroit Rock City."- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
^ Then, a year or so later I hear word that Kiss will instead be releasing a live album with a symphony orchestra.
.^ The lineup of Stanley, Simmons, Carr, and Kulick turned out to be the most stable since the original, and for the rest of the 1980s KISS released a series of platinum albums"1985's Asylum , 1987's Crazy Nights and the 1988 greatest hits compilation Smashes, Thrashes & Hits .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Crazy Nights , in particular, was one of KISS's most successful albums overseas.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Kiss - Greatest Hits (Polygram) 1997 .
.^ Crazy Nights , in particular, was one of KISS's most successful albums overseas.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Crazy Nights , in particular, was one of Kiss's most successful albums overseas.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss - Crazy Nights (Mercury) 1987 .
.^ The single "Crazy, Crazy Nights" reached #4 on the singles chart in Britain, the highest showing to date for a KISS song.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The single "Crazy, Crazy Nights" ( ) reached #4 on the singles chart in Britain, the highest showing to date for a Kiss song.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss - Crazy Nights (Mercury) 1987 .
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.^ Kiss ended the '80s with the 1989 release Hot in the Shade .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss - Hot in the Shade (Mercury) 1989 .
^ KISS ended the '80s with the 1989 release Hot in the Shade .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ The album achieved gold status in Australia.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Although the album failed to achieve platinum status, it spawned the early 1990 hit ballad " Forever ," co-written by Michael Bolton .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Although the album failed to achieve platinum status, it spawned the early 1990 hit ballad "Forever," co-written by Michael Bolton .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Peaking at #8, it was the group's highest-charting single since "I Was Made For Lovin' You" and would be the band's last Top 10 single.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
- Kiss Discography | ConcertHub 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC concerts.stubhub.com [Source type: General]
^ Peaking at #8, it was the group's highest-charting single since "Beth" and was the band's second Top 10 single.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ "Crazy, Crazy Nights" from the Crazy Nights album hit #4 on the singles chart in Britain, where it is KISS' highest charting single behind their Australian #1 in 1979.
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.^ During these non-makeup years, Kiss struggled with their identity and fan base.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ During these non-makeup years, KISS struggled with their identity and fan base.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ After all these years of loyalty to KISS, I'm proud to announce the birth of my KISS broadcast - 'KISSIN' TIME' (started January 5, 2010).- KISS NEWS USA / KISS ARMY 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kissnews.de [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Simmons, arguably the dominating force in KISS during the '70s, became less involved with the group in the '80s as he pursued outside interests; most notably, a film career.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Simmons, arguably the dominating force in Kiss during the '70s, became less involved with the group in the '80s as he pursued outside interests; most notably, a film career.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ "Kiss was never supposed to be a girl's band, but [in the '80s] our music became too fluffy-and I take full responsibility for it."
.^ After the band's unmasking, he struggled with the loss of the Demon persona.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ Stanley and Simmons have always been the driving force of KISS. .- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
^ During this time, Stanley became the driving force in Kiss, as well as their most prominent member.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The pairing of Simmons and Stanley as singers and main composers is the driving force on this, but you should not overlook the solid imput by Criss and Frehley.Kiss went on from here to higher commercial sucess but the power of this album was unmatched.- Amazon.com: Kiss: Kiss: Music 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
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.^ ISBN 0446530735 The band decided to once again enlist Bob Ezrin to produce their first album of the 1990s.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The band decided to once again enlist Bob Ezrin to produce their first album of the 1990s.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The band's first album of new material in two years, Dynasty ( May 23 , 1979 ), continued their platinum streak.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ Before recording could begin in earnest, however, tragedy struck.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ He was re-hired before recording started for Lick It Up because Simmons and Stanley could not find a new lead guitarist on such short notice.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ In March 1991, it was discovered that Eric Carr had a tumor on his heart.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Unfortunately this would be the last album for Eric Carr who died of cancer in 1991.
^ On a tragic note, drummer Eric Carr became ill during the production of Revenge , eventually succumbing to cancer in 1991.
.^ It was successfully removed in an April surgery, but more tumors were soon discovered in his lungs.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ Carr received chemotherapy and was pronounced cancer-free in July.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ In September, he was hospitalized after suffering the first of two cerebral hemorrhage s.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ In September, he was hospitalized after suffering the first of two cerebral hemorrhages.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ He died on November 24, 1991 at the age of 41 (the same day as Freddie Mercury ).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ He died on November 24 , 1991 at the age of 41.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ "Eric Carr, 41, Is Dead; Rock Band's Drummer" (November 26, 1991).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
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.^ Though devastated, Kiss continued, bringing in former Black Sabbath, Brian May , Gary Moore , Lita Ford, and Alice Cooper drummer Eric Singer (born Eric Mensinger on May 12, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ ISBN 0446530735 Though devastated, KISS continued, bringing in former Black Sabbath , Gary Moore , Lita Ford , and Alice Cooper drummer Eric Singer (born Eric Mensinger on May 12 , 1958 in Cleveland , Ohio ).- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The band auditioned dozens of replacements for Criss in June 1980, settling on a little-known drummer-guitarist-singer from Brooklyn named Paul Caravello (July 12, 1950), who was given the stage name Eric Carr.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ Singer had played in a band that Stanley put together for a 1989 club tour.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Singer has a connection with the group, having played in Paul Stanley's backing band during his 1989 club tour.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Paul Stanley comparing his band to herpes.- Top Ten Thursdays: Top Ten Reasons to Hate KISS - Miami Music - Crossfade - Miami 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC blogs.miaminewtimes.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Though devastated, Kiss continued, bringing in former Black Sabbath, Brian May , Gary Moore , Lita Ford, and Alice Cooper drummer Eric Singer (born Eric Mensinger on May 12, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio).- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ ISBN 0446530735 Though devastated, KISS continued, bringing in former Black Sabbath , Gary Moore , Lita Ford , and Alice Cooper drummer Eric Singer (born Eric Mensinger on May 12 , 1958 in Cleveland , Ohio ).- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Kiss replaced Carr with Eric Singer ( Black Sabbath , Badlands ) "Revenge" was the heaviest disc they had recorded since "Creatures of the Night,", driven by heavy riffs, relentless rhythms and thundering drums.
.^ In a surprise move, Kiss enlisted the aid of Vinnie Vincent for songwriting duties.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss released Revenge on May 19, 1992.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Japanese Kiss singles from 1975, "C'mon and love me" and "Rock and Roll all nite", were re-released in 1978?- KISS NEWS USA / KISS ARMY 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kissnews.de [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The album debuted in the Top 10 and went gold.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Alive was their first top ten album and it remained on the charts for 110 weeks and went quadruple platinum.
^ For four weeks in October (10/2-10/23) three KISS albums - "Alive!," "Destroyer," and "The Originals" - would be in the Top 200.
.^ KISS embarked on a brief club tour of the U.S. in the spring of 1992, before beginning an American arena tour in September 1992.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Kiss embarked on a brief club tour of the U.S. in the spring of 1992, before beginning an American arena tour in September 1992.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Kiss - Alive III (Mercury) 1993 .
.^ Four days later, on May 18, 1993, KISS was inducted into the RockWalk of Fame, at Guitar Center on Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard.
^ Four days later, Kiss was inducted into the RockWalk of Fame in Hollywood.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ On August 11, 1999, Kiss was inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, in the "Recording Industry" category.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
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.^ During this period, KISS nostalgia started to pick up steam.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ During this period, Kiss nostalgia started to pick up steam.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ During that same period, owing as much to Gene Simmons' love of the genre as Bill Aucoin's marketing insight, Marvel released a Kiss comic book.
.^ June 1994 saw the release of Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved , a compilation album featuring popular artists of the era putting their own spin on Kiss songs.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ June 1994 saw the release of KISS My Ass: Classic KISS Regrooved , a compilation album featuring popular artists of the era putting their own spin on KISS songs.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Classic I feel that the first KISS album is a classic.- Amazon.com: Kiss: Kiss: Music 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.amazon.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ The result was an eclectic mix, featuring Lenny Kravitz 's funky version of "Deuce" (with Stevie Wonder on harmonica ), a ska version of "Detroit Rock City" by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones , and Garth Brooks ' straightforward take on "Hard Luck Woman," with KISS as his backup band.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Then KISS pounded home “Detroit Rock City”.
^ The result was an eclectic mix of sounds, ranging from Lenny Kravitz putting a funky stamp on "Deuce" (with Stevie Wonder on harmonica), a ska version of "Detroit Rock City" by the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, to Garth Brooks' straightforward take on "Hard Luck Woman," with KISS themselves as his backup band.
.^ In 1995, the group released Kisstory , a 440-page, nine-pound, detailed chronicle of the group's history to that point.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ KISStory , a 440-page, nine-pound detailed chronicling of the group's history to that point.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ I missed KISS on this tour as well.
^ That same year, the band embarked on a unique and well-received Worldwide Kiss Convention Tour.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ That same year, the band embarked on a unique and well-received Worldwide KISS Convention Tour.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
.^ The conventions were all-day events, featuring displays of vintage KISS stage outfits, instruments, and memorabilia, performances by KISS cover bands, and dealers selling KISS merchandise from every stage of the band's career.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The conventions were all-day events, featuring displays of vintage Kiss stage outfits, instruments, and memorabilia, performances by Kiss cover bands, and dealers selling Kiss merchandise from every stage of the band's career.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ In 1981, it was looking to be all over for KISS. After the release of the disastrous (but oh so amazing) Bob Ezrin produced The Elder album, the band was facing the prospect of a commercial failure.
.^ KISS appeared live at the conventions, conducted question and answer sessions, signed autographs and performed a two-hour acoustic set comprised mostly of spontaneous fan requests.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ Kiss appeared live at the conventions, conducted question and answer sessions, signed autographs and performed a two-hour acoustic set composed mostly of spontaneous fan requests.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ "Wetten, dass" host Thomas Gottschalk has just announced, that Kiss will perform live on the next "Wetten, dass" show in Germany!- KISS NEWS USA / KISS ARMY 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kissnews.de [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ On the first U.S. date, June 17, 1995, Peter Criss appeared onstage with KISS to sing on "Hard Luck Woman" and on "Nothin' to Lose."
^ This will be the first time, that Kiss will appear on that show.- KISS NEWS USA / KISS ARMY 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.kissnews.de [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Kiss - Peter Criss (Casablanca) 1978 .
.^ It was the first time Criss had performed publicly with the band in nearly 16 years.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ "It's the band's first recording in nearly twenty years!"- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
^ Criss returned to the line-up at the end of 2002, this time staying with the band until the start of 2004 before making way for the returning Singer.- Kiss Booking Agent - Available for Concerts and Events Worldwide 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.bookingentertainment.com [Source type: General]
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.^ On August 9, 1995, KISS joined the long line of musicians to perform on MTV Unplugged.
^ Kiss - MTV Unplugged (Mercury) 1995 .
^ On August 9, 1995, Kiss joined the long line of musicians to perform on MTV Unplugged .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
.^ The band contacted Criss and Frehley and invited them to participate in the event.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Thankfully, the band was revitalized when Peter Criss and Ace Frehley left the band and real musicians like Eric Carr, Eric Singer and Bruce Kulick joined the band.- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
^ The band now features Tommy Thayer on guitar (replacing Ace Frehley) and Eric Singer on drums (replacing Peter Criss).- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
.^ Rock & Roll All Night lyrics .- Kiss Lyrics, Lyrics to Kiss - LyricsMode.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.lyricsmode.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Rock & Roll All Nite lyrics .- Kiss Lyrics, Lyrics to Kiss - LyricsMode.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.lyricsmode.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Both joined Kiss on stage for several songs at the end of the set"Beth," "2000 Man," "Nothin' to Lose," and "Rock and Roll All Nite."- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
[70] .^ The Unplugged appearance set off months of speculation that a possible reunion of the original Kiss lineup was in the works.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ ISBN 0446530735 The Unplugged appearance set off months of speculation that a possible reunion of the original KISS lineup was in the works.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ The Unplugged appearance set off months of speculation that a possible reunion of the original KISS lineup was in the works.
.^ In the weeks following the Unplugged concert, however, the band (with Kulick and Singer), returned to the studio for the first time in three years to record Carnival of Souls .- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ In the weeks following the Unplugged concert, however, the band (with Kulick and Singer), returned to the studio for the first time in three years to record a followup to Revenge .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ In the weeks following the Unplugged concert, however, the band (with Kulick and Singer), returned to the studio for the first time in three years to record Carnival of Souls.
.^ Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions was completed in February 1996, but its release was delayed for almost two years.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ The album was completed, but its release was delayed for two years.
^ She started her career in 2005 and her debut album East Side Story was released two years later in August 2007.- Kiss Kiss – Machines | Fearlessmusic.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fearlessmusic.com [Source type: General]
.^ Bootleg copies of the album circulated widely among fans.
^ Bootleg videos of the band in concert, clips from television appearances and fan-shot footage are also widely available.
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.^ ISBN 0446530735 While KISS continued to exist publicly as Simmons, Stanley, Kulick, and Singer, arrangements for a reunion of the original lineup were in the works.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
^ While Kiss continued to exist publicly as Simmons, Stanley, Kulick, and Singer, arrangements for a reunion of the original lineup were in the works.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ While KISS continued to exist publicly as Simmons, Stanley, Kulick and Singer, arrangements for a reunion of the original lineup were in the works.
These efforts culminated with a public event as dramatic as any the band had staged since their 1983 unmasking on MTV.
Reunion (1996–2000)
.^ Happens to me all the time ): How are you?- Selena Gomez JAPANESE KISS & TELL | oceanUP.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC oceanup.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ You know how the Grammys used to be, all straight-looking folks with suits.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ Likewise, a Kiss concert is all about knowing exactly what you're going to get and enjoying it anyway.
.^ Everybody looking tired.
No surprises. We tired of that.
.^ We need something different ...something new...- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ We need something new ..."
we need to shock the people... so let's shock the people!
– Tupac Shakur
.^ In April 2007, tragedy struck Kiss again.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
Their former guitarist,
Mark St. John, died from an apparent cerebral hemorrhage at age 51.
[103] After being fired from Kiss in 1984, St. John formed the short-lived glam metal group
White Tiger.
.^ In 1990 he briefly collaborated with Peter Criss in a band called The Keep, which only performed once and released no recordings.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ On the eve of the Japanese and Australian leg of the Farewell tour on January 31, 2001, Criss suddenly left the band once again, reportedly unhappy with his salary.- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ On the eve of a Japanese and Australian tour in early 2001, Criss suddenly left the band once again, reportedly unhappy with his salary.- KISS (band) at AllExperts 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC en.allexperts.com [Source type: General]
St. John largely dropped out of public view in later years, but did make occasional appearances at Kiss fan conventions.
.^ Hard rock, heavy metal .- Radio Swiss Jazz - Kiss - Biography 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.radioswissjazz.ch [Source type: General]
^ I was introduced to heavy metal through Kiss.
^ This aside however, the title track is one of Kiss' best straight forward hard rockers and "I Stole Your Love" is one of Kiss' most underrated heavy metal numbers.
But shortly after the band's formation, critics called them "thunderockers"
[119].
.^ "Psycho Circus" is the first new studio album in nearly twenty years featuring the four original members of KISS; those same four members who took over the world in the late 70s with their fiery live shows, their anthemic rock, schmaltzy ballads and loud, power-chord guitars.- Rough Edge: KISS CD Reviews 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.roughedge.com [Source type: General]
^ Fact is, everybody wanted Kiss to rock hard, not to sing pretty ballads, myself included.
^ The Telephones are indie rock meets classic rock, filthy jokes and dirty guitars, nerd pop and hard rock.- Kiss Kiss – Machines | Fearlessmusic.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fearlessmusic.com [Source type: General]
.^ With “Asylum” Kiss began to lose their identity and began sounding like the hordes of pop metal bands that were flooding the market at the time.
^ For a band that is accustomed to playing clubs like the Brick (where they are Friday), they did a fine job of filling the arena with their appealing and propulsive indie-rock/pop.
^ Select a Category Folk Hip-Hop Indie Pop Indie Rock Interview Pop Punk Punk Rock Video IV Thieves – The Sound And The Fury – Live on Fearless Music .- Kiss Kiss – Machines | Fearlessmusic.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fearlessmusic.com [Source type: General]
[120] .^ Eric Singer is given his first lead vocal spot on a Kiss record, singing "Black Diamond", which he belts out like the professional he is.
^ They have been described by the American magazine “Rolling Stone” as “David Bowie if his Berlin Trilogy was a collaboration with Kraftwerk and Faust”.- Kiss Kiss – Machines | Fearlessmusic.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fearlessmusic.com [Source type: General]
^ They have been described by the American magazine “Rolling Stone” as “David Bowie if his Berlin Trilogy was a collaboration with Kraftwerk and Faust” They play dirty-organ-rock, [...- Kiss Kiss – Machines | Fearlessmusic.com 2 February 2010 8:23 UTC www.fearlessmusic.com [Source type: General]
[121] "With twin guitars hammering out catchy mondo-distorto riffs and bass and drums amiably bringing up the rear," said
Stone of "Hotter Than Hell", "Kiss spews forth a deceptively controlled type of thunderous hysteria, closely akin to the sound once popularized by the German panzer tank division."
[122] At the same time, Bennington Banner from
Rock Music magazine said, "with its members bizarre, Kabuki-like makeup, studded black leather costumes and arsenal of on-stage firepower — both musical and literal — Kiss represents the most extreme form of hard rock in 1974."
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Kiss, its members, and look-alike parodies of the band have appeared in popular media of many types:
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