The Tragic Real-Life Story Of KISS Mark Sullivan/Getty Images
By Francesca Coppola/Jan. 14, 2021 4:44 pm EDT
KISS is among the most successful bands in the history of rock. Best known for its members face paint and elaborate costumes, KISS formed in New York City in the early 70s and has become famous for its staggering live performances, which featured fireworks, blood-spitting, fire breathing, and smoking guitars.
Coming onstage dressed as fantasy characters, KISS made history for being something people had never seen before. With their contagious youthful energy and powerful electric vibes, they conquered teenage rock, releasing gold and platinum-winning albums. The band went through several breakups, with the departure of guitarist Ace Frehely and drummer Peter Criss in the 80s who, together with vocalists Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, made up the original line-up of the band. In the 1990s, KISS reunited once again and went on a worldwide tour. In 2014, K
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The Starchild says band will kick 2020 in the ass with an eight-inch-heel
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If music does indeed possess the healing powers so often ascribed to it, who better than four “masked” musical super-heroes to kick the dumpster fire that is 2020 to the curb? Slayer might be louder and meaner, U2 more spiritual, but for a feel-good rock ‘n’ roll all nite and party every day ethos that can help put the last 10 months in the rear-view, it’s KISS for the win.
KISS guitarist/singer Paul Stanley promises that “if there’s a way we can kick 2020 in the ass with an eight-inch-heel to say goodbye to it, let’s do it!” Stanley is speaking from pre-Christmas band rehearsals in Los Angeles, conducted under “very strict COVID regulations.” The quartet is readying for a New Year’s Eve show that’s extravagant even by KISS standards. The global livestream concert is taking place at The Royal Beach at Atlant