KISS (band)(Redirected from Kiss (band))KISS is a New York City-based heavy metal band that became famous in the mid 1970s. KISS was born out of the ashes of Wicked Lester. Although "heavy metal" did not exist when the band was formed in 1972 it can be said that they invented a big part of the sound and style which now belong to heavy metal. The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, loud music, and extravagant costumes. Until 1983 the band never appeared in public without their make-up (which disguised their real identities). The band first appeared without their make-up in 1983 on a MTV news special. They had to remove the makeup to be a viable band of the oblivious 1980s (platform shoes died with disco). KISS put it back on in 1996 for their Alive Worldwide Reunion Tour. The original members of KISS (and their made-up personas) are Paul Stanley (The Starchild), rhythm guitar/vocals; Gene Simmons (The Demon), bass/vocals; Ace Frehley (The Spaceman a.k.a. Ace The Space), lead guitar/vocals; and Peter Criss (The Catman), drums/vocals. William 'Gui' Aucoin was the original manager 1973-1981. Doc McGhee is the current manager. Sean Delaney was the group's first road manager and creative director. Originally inspired by the New York Dolls, The Harlots of 42nd Street, and other New York glam scene bands. They felt that the feminine look did not work for them. 1980 saw Peter Criss's departure for 3 'commercial flop' solo albums. Other drummers between 1980 and 1996 and 2001 and 2004
1982 saw Ace Frehley officially leave the band to pursue a somewhat successful solo career. Other lead guitarists between 1982 and 1996 (when the original four members reunited):
The band's name was rumored to stand for "Knights In Satan's Service" or "Knights In Service of Satan" but this is an urban legend - propagated in the 1970s by Minnesota-based evangelists the Peters Brothers - which Gene Simmons has denied in his book. Simmons states that Paul Stanley suggested the name on the spur of the moment while they were stopped at a traffic light. Paul has also stated that the band name is not an acronym (the original name of the band was Wicked Lester, 1969-1972). Ace designed the infamous lightening bolt logo, and the rest is KISStory. The first ever KISS performance was in 1973 to an audience of 10 at the Popcorn Club (renamed Coventry shortly afterwards) in New York City. KISS' first Canadian tour started on February 5, 1974 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. This is always where Gene encountered his first groupie.... a girl with Purple and Green Hair, who is credited on his solo album. Their next show, February 6, 1974 was in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. The group released their first two albums in 1974, both produced by Kenny Kerner and Ritchie Wise, (KISS and Hotter Than Hell). The cover of their debut, KISS, showed the group in their makeup, mimicking the cover of the Beatles' With the Beatles album. At the time, no one really knew what to make of the group's look. Topping at #87 in the charts, the album did feature a few chestnuts in the group's career; "Strutter," "Deuce," "Cold Gin," and the closer "Black Diamond." The follow-up, Hotter Than Hell featured a Japanese influenced cover, an attempt to make people think the group were well-known worldwide. The album did less well than their debut, reaching just #100 on the Billboard album chart. In 1975, having achieved recognition, but no big hit single, Casablanca Records head Neil Bogart stepped in to produce their next album. Trading in the rawer sound of KISS and Hotter Than Hell for a more clean, produced sound with Dressed To Kill. The album included two important songs in the group's career; "C'mon And Love Me," their first big radio hit, and "Rock And Roll All Nite," which became their first hit single. In 1975, they released the live album Alive!, a lion's share recorded at Detroit's Cobo Hall. The album was a huge success. Following it, the group decided to expand their musical horizons and make a more venturesome album. The result was Destroyer, KISS' most commercially successful album, which included the hits "Beth", "Detroit Rock City," and "Shout It Out Loud." Destroyer (1976), Music from the Elder (1981) and Revenge (1992) were produced by Bob Ezrin. The first two were concept albums, with the former being less conspicuously so. Ezrin's production on Music from The Elder is clearly similar to his work on Pink Floyd's The Wall, released two years earlier. As an example, compare the ethereal arpeggios of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb" with KISS' "Under The Rose". While both albums are arguably quite good, the world was not ready to consider KISS outside of its "3-minute song about lusting for women" reputation. On a similar note, only three of KISS' albums are without reference to unrepentant libido:
On New Years' Eve 1975, Blue Öyster Cult opened for KISS at Nassau Coliseum, two years to the day after KISS opened for them. KISS starred in a made for NBC television movie KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978). KISS has four official book releases:
In 1997, the original band reunited after 17 years apart, and launched their wildly successful reunion tour. In 1998, the band released "Psycho Circus", and departed on the ensuing 3-D tour, with a circus as the opening act. The tour was mildly successful, but the band continued to dominate the rock world. In 2003, KISS released "KISS SYMPHONY" with Gene Simmons,Paul Stanley, Peter Criss and Tommy Thayer, backed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. Peter Criss left the band again in late 2003, and was replaced with Eric Singer, who along with Tommy Thayer performed during KISS' 2004 "Rock The Nation" Tour, with 80's hair band Poison as the opening act. The KISS logo had to be redesigned for the German market because of the similarity of its two S's to the symbol of the SS, Adolf Hitler's paramilitary troops, which it is illegal to display in Germany. The German KISS logo has S's that resemble backward Z's, and all the band's albums and German merchandise use it. (See accompanying image) On the animated series Family Guy, Peter is obsessed and portrayed as one of the ultimate KISS fans in the episode "Road to Europe" KISS AlbumsUSA Releases
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USA Releases. One of the first musicians to act against the illegal downloading and file sharing of copyrighted music from the Internet, Aimee Mann is also one of the founding members of the independent music collective United Musicians, which is based on the principle that every artist should be able to retain copyright ownership of the work he or she has created. On the animated series Family Guy, Peter is obsessed and portrayed as one of the ultimate KISS fans in the episode "Road to Europe". The Joe Henry-produced album, which was recorded mostly live and has few overdubs, is slated for release May 3, 2005. (See accompanying image). Mann has described her next album, The Forgotten Arm as a concept album about two lovers who met at the Virginia state fair and are on the run in the '70s. The German KISS logo has S's that resemble backward Z's, and all the band's albums and German merchandise use it. Ann's Warehouse, a live album and DVD recorded at a series of July 2004 shows in Brooklyn, was released in November of that year; the two discs were sold packaged together in either a CD jewel case or a DVD case. The KISS logo had to be redesigned for the German market because of the similarity of its two S's to the symbol of the SS, Adolf Hitler's paramilitary troops, which it is illegal to display in Germany. Live at St. Peter Criss left the band again in late 2003, and was replaced with Eric Singer, who along with Tommy Thayer performed during KISS' 2004 "Rock The Nation" Tour, with 80's hair band Poison as the opening act. Lost In Space was re-released in 2004 via Mann's website. The re-released Lost In Space Special Edition featured a second disc containing six live recordings, as well two B-sides and two previously unreleased songs. In 2003, KISS released "KISS SYMPHONY" with Gene Simmons,Paul Stanley, Peter Criss and Tommy Thayer, backed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. 2 on SuperEgo, and in 2002 she continued with Lost In Space. The tour was mildly successful, but the band continued to dominate the rock world. The same year, fed up with both ineffectual promotion and artistic meddling by her record label, she struck out on her own and founded SuperEgo Records. In 2000, Mann released Bachelor No. In 1998, the band released "Psycho Circus", and departed on the ensuing 3-D tour, with a circus as the opening act. Reportedly, writer/director Paul Thomas Anderson took his inspiration for the film from Mann's lyrics. In 1997, the original band reunited after 17 years apart, and launched their wildly successful reunion tour. Mann gained greater public recognition in 1999 when she contributed eight songs to the soundtrack of the film Magnolia, including the Academy Award-nominated song, "Save Me". KISS has four official book releases:. In 1997 she married musician Michael Penn. KISS starred in a made for NBC television movie KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978). Again, reviews were positive, but sales were weak. On New Years' Eve 1975, Blue Öyster Cult opened for KISS at Nassau Coliseum, two years to the day after KISS opened for them. While only a small hit, the album was critically praised, and paved the way for her next release, 1995's I'm With Stupid. On a similar note, only three of KISS' albums are without reference to unrepentant libido:. In 1993 Mann released Whatever, her first solo album. While both albums are arguably quite good, the world was not ready to consider KISS outside of its "3-minute song about lusting for women" reputation. Around the time of the first album's release, Aimee began a romantic relationship with Jules Shear; they broke up before the final 'Til Tuesday album, which contained the song "J For Jules". As an example, compare the ethereal arpeggios of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb" with KISS' "Under The Rose". 'Til Tuesday released two more albums before breaking up in 1990, when Mann left to start her solo career. Ezrin's production on Music from The Elder is clearly similar to his work on Pink Floyd's The Wall, released two years earlier. Aimee also performed with Rush in 1987 on the song "Time Stand Still", singing backup vocals and appearing in the music video. The first two were concept albums, with the former being less conspicuously so. In 1983 she co-founded the new wave band 'Til Tuesday, which achieved minor success in 1985 with its first album, Voices Carry. Destroyer (1976), Music from the Elder (1981) and Revenge (1992) were produced by Bob Ezrin. Aimee Mann was born in Richmond, Virginia, and attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston, but dropped out to sing with her first punk rock band, the Young Snakes; the band released the EP Bark Along with the Young Snakes in 1982, and a compilation album was issued in 2004. The result was Destroyer, KISS' most commercially successful album, which included the hits "Beth", "Detroit Rock City," and "Shout It Out Loud.". Aimee Mann (born September 8, 1960) is an American rock guitarist, bass player, singer, and songwriter. Following it, the group decided to expand their musical horizons and make a more venturesome album. The Forgotten Arm (2005). The album was a huge success. Ann's Warehouse (live album/DVD) (2004). In 1975, they released the live album Alive!, a lion's share recorded at Detroit's Cobo Hall. Live at St. The album included two important songs in the group's career; "C'mon And Love Me," their first big radio hit, and "Rock And Roll All Nite," which became their first hit single. Lost in Space Special Edition (2004). Trading in the rawer sound of KISS and Hotter Than Hell for a more clean, produced sound with Dressed To Kill. Lost in Space (2002)
At the time, no one really knew what to make of the group's look. I'm With Stupid (1995). The cover of their debut, KISS, showed the group in their makeup, mimicking the cover of the Beatles' With the Beatles album. Whatever (1993). The group released their first two albums in 1974, both produced by Kenny Kerner and Ritchie Wise, (KISS and Hotter Than Hell). Coming Up Close: A Retrospective (best-of compilation, 1996). Their next show, February 6, 1974 was in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Everything's Different Now (1988). a girl with Purple and Green Hair, who is credited on his solo album. Welcome Home (1986). This is always where Gene encountered his first groupie... Voices Carry (1985). KISS' first Canadian tour started on February 5, 1974 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. Aimee Mann & The Young Snakes (compilation, released 2004). The first ever KISS performance was in 1973 to an audience of 10 at the Popcorn Club (renamed Coventry shortly afterwards) in New York City. Bark Along with the Young Snakes (EP, 1982). Ace designed the infamous lightening bolt logo, and the rest is KISStory. Paul has also stated that the band name is not an acronym (the original name of the band was Wicked Lester, 1969-1972). Simmons states that Paul Stanley suggested the name on the spur of the moment while they were stopped at a traffic light. The band's name was rumored to stand for "Knights In Satan's Service" or "Knights In Service of Satan" but this is an urban legend - propagated in the 1970s by Minnesota-based evangelists the Peters Brothers - which Gene Simmons has denied in his book. Other lead guitarists between 1982 and 1996 (when the original four members reunited):. 1982 saw Ace Frehley officially leave the band to pursue a somewhat successful solo career. Other drummers between 1980 and 1996 and 2001 and 2004. 1980 saw Peter Criss's departure for 3 'commercial flop' solo albums. They felt that the feminine look did not work for them. Originally inspired by the New York Dolls, The Harlots of 42nd Street, and other New York glam scene bands. Sean Delaney was the group's first road manager and creative director. Doc McGhee is the current manager. William 'Gui' Aucoin was the original manager 1973-1981. Ace The Space), lead guitar/vocals; and Peter Criss (The Catman), drums/vocals. The original members of KISS (and their made-up personas) are Paul Stanley (The Starchild), rhythm guitar/vocals; Gene Simmons (The Demon), bass/vocals; Ace Frehley (The Spaceman a.k.a. KISS put it back on in 1996 for their Alive Worldwide Reunion Tour. They had to remove the makeup to be a viable band of the oblivious 1980s (platform shoes died with disco). The band first appeared without their make-up in 1983 on a MTV news special. Until 1983 the band never appeared in public without their make-up (which disguised their real identities). The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, loud music, and extravagant costumes. Although "heavy metal" did not exist when the band was formed in 1972 it can be said that they invented a big part of the sound and style which now belong to heavy metal. KISS was born out of the ashes of Wicked Lester. KISS is a New York City-based heavy metal band that became famous in the mid 1970s. Gold (2005). Gold: 1974-1982 - Sound+Vision (W/Dvd) (2004; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace, Eric C, Vinnie V) —. 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection 2 (2004; Gene, Paul, Eric C, Vinnie V, Mark, Bruce, Eric S). 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection 1 (2004; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace, Eric C). Alive IV - Kiss Symphony (2003; Gene, Paul, Peter, Tommy). The Very Best of Kiss (2002; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace, Eric C., Vinnie, Bruce, Eric S.). Psycho Circus Live (1999; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace) — 'Import Only'. Psycho Circus (1998; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Carnival of Souls (1997; Gene, Paul, Bruce, Eric S.). Greatest Kiss (1997; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best (1996; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). MTV Unplugged (1996; Gene, Paul, Bruce, Eric S., Peter, Ace). Kiss My Ass (1994; Gene, Paul, Bruce, Eric S., various artists). Alive III (1993; Gene, Paul, Bruce, Eric S.). Revenge (1992; Gene, Paul, Bruce, Eric S.). Hot in the Shade (1989; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Bruce). Smashes, Thrashes, and Hits (1988; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Bruce) — Greatest Hits compilation with 2 new songs and Eric Carr's vocal on Beth. Crazy Nights (1987; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Bruce). Asylum (1985; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Bruce). Animalize (1984; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Mark). Lick It Up (1983; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Vinnie) — first album cover without face paint. Creatures of the Night (1982; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Vinnie). Killers (1982; Gene, Paul, Ace, Eric C.) — unavailable in North America. (Music from) the Elder (1981; Gene, Paul, Ace, Eric C.). Unmasked (1980; Gene, Paul, Ace, Anton Fig). The Best of Solo Albums (1980; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace) — 'Import only' 3 tracks each from each solo album. Dynasty (1979; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace, Anton Fig). Ace Frehley (1978; Ace). Peter Criss (1978; Peter). Gene Simmons (1978; Gene). Paul Stanley (1978; Paul). Double Platinum (1978; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). The Originals II (1978; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace) — 'Japanese only' set of the second 3 studio albums. Alive II (1977; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Love Gun (1977; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Rock and Roll Over (1976; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Destroyer (1976; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). The Originals (1976; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace) — a set of the first 3 studio albums. Alive! (1975; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Dressed to Kill (1975; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Hotter than Hell (1974; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Kiss (1974; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). The Early Years. Behind The Mask. KISSTORY II. KISSTORY. Psycho Circus — songs explicitly referencing Rock music or KISS itself. Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions — introspective and serious songs. Music from The Elder — concept album about a youth's journey into heroism. Tommy Thayer, 2002- (new Spaceman). Bruce Kulick, 1985-1996 (no character). John, 1983-1984 (no character). Mark St. Vinnie Vincent, 1982-1983 (The Egyptian Warrior). Eric Singer, 1991-1996, 2001-2003, 2004 - (new Catman). Eric Carr, 1981-1991 (The Fox, 1981-1982) (died of cancer on November 24, 1991, the same day as Freddie Mercury). |