Peter Cross - Drums, Vocals
Ace Frehley - Lead Guitar, Vocals
Gene Simmons - Vocals, Bass
Paul Stanley - Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
The original lineup became a revolving door with Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley as the only consistent members.
Final lineup - Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer (Lead guitar, Vocals), & Eric Singer (Drums, Vocals)
KISS was formed in 1973 in New York City.
Genres considered - Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Glam Metal
Known for face paint, stage costumes, & shock rock live performances...Fire breathing, smoking guitars, levitating drum kits, and pyrotechnics
Known for comic book-style characters - Stanley (Starchild), Simmons (Demon), Spaceman/Space Ace (Frehley), Catman (Criss)
Commercial success in the 1970s
"Unmasked" era (without makeup and costumes) in the early 1980s brought a new generations of fans.
KISS nostalgia in the 1990s (with makeup and costumes) - the 1996-1997 reunion tour was the band's most successful, grossing $143.7 million
KISS retired after their final performance in New York City in December 2023.
One of the most influential rock bands of all time
One of the best-selling bands of all time
30 Gold albums - most of any band in the U.S.
14 Platinum albums
3 Multi-Platinum albums
The original lineup were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in April 2014.
9th greatest metal band of all time, MTV
No. 10 on VH1's 100 Greatest Artists of Hard Rock
No. 3 on Loudwire magazine's Best Metal and Hard Rock Live Band of All Time
No. 16 on Classic Rock magazine's The 50 Best Rock Bands of All Time
The KISS history is extensive and exhaustive to write here, so read more on Wikipedia. By section -
Early Years (1971 - 1975)
Rise to Prominence (1975 - 1978)
Solo & Film Projects (1978)
Final Makeup Years (1979 - 1983)
Unmasking (1983 - 1996)
Reunion T0ur & Remasking (1996 - 2001)
Post-reunion (2001 - 2008)
Sonic Boom & Monster (2008 - 2012)
40th Anniversary, RRHOF, & International Collaboration (2013 - 2015)
Continued activities & Final Tour (2016 - 2023)
Aftermath/Death of Frehley
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