KISS
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Few bands contributed to the rise of glam metal with such tenacity as KISS. While partially responsible for the style that would come to characterize glam metal, KISS exhibited a hard rock / metal sound that made their offspring appear weak. The group's tour date and on-screen personas and costumes became more recognizable than the men underneath, as KISS became the poster children for ha...
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Few bands contributed to the rise of glam metal with such tenacity as KISS. While partially responsible for the style that would come to characterize glam metal, KISS exhibited a hard rock / metal sound that made their offspring appear weak. The group's tour date and on-screen personas and costumes became more recognizable than the men underneath, as KISS became the poster children for hard rock in the United States. Minus two founding members, KISS marches on as timeless icons for rock and metal. With no plans to quit anytime soon, KISS are currently working on a new album and blowing fans away on current North American tour dates in 2011.
KISS was formed by bassist Gene Simmons and guitarist Paul Stanley in New York City, circa 1972. After their band broke up, they saw an ad posted by a drummer in need of a band by the name of Peter Criss, eventually hiring Ace Frehly on guitar. Inspired by Alice Cooper and the New York Dolls, they began slowly creating an image fueled by elaborate costumes and theatrical-style makeup. Kiss was released in 1974 and was followed by a numerous promotional tour dates. However, the album didn't sell well enough to support the many onstage pyrotechnics and gimmicks that KISS used on concert dates. In an effort to capitalize on the popularity of their tour dates, KISS released a live album, titled Alive!, in 1975; the single "Rock and Roll All Nite" finally brought KISS stardom.
KISS experienced similar success with the release of Rock and Roll Over in 1976 and Love Gun in 1977; the latter album was certified platinum on the day of its release. By 1979, Peter Criss had become almost unable to drum on albums or on tour dates due to drug use. He was replaced by session drummer Anton Fig, who was later replaced by Eric Carr. Displeased with the concept album, Music From "The Elder", Ace Frehly left KISS in late 1983. He was replaced by guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who was eventually replaced by Tommy Thayer. With the 80s in full swing, KISS decided to drop their signature makeup and costumes in 1983, right before the release of Lick It Up; the album revitalized KISS' career and brought fans back to tour dates. However, the return of KISS' success wouldn't last long, as Eric Carr died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1991. After a period of mourning, drummer Eric Singer was hired and KISS released Revenge in 1992. Unfortunately for Singer, Peter Criss and Ace Frehly rejoined KISS in 1996 for reunion tour dates; it also included a new album, Psycho Circus, in 1998.
By 2004, Criss and Frehly had permanently left the band and were replaced by Singer and Thayer, with the new members adopting the older members' on-stage personas. KISS continued to play tour dates worldwide up through the release of Sonic Boom in 2009. The album received favorable reviews, setting the stage for KISS' currently untitled album that is set to release in late 2011. Until the album's release, KISS can be found on tour dates in 2011, which will kick off on May 29 in Sacramento. After covering most of the northern US and parts of Canada, the tour will conclude on July 28 in Verona.
KISS was formed by bassist Gene Simmons and guitarist Paul Stanley in New York City, circa 1972. After their band broke up, they saw an ad posted by a drummer in need of a band by the name of Peter Criss, eventually hiring Ace Frehly on guitar. Inspired by Alice Cooper and the New York Dolls, they began slowly creating an image fueled by elaborate costumes and theatrical-style makeup. Kiss was released in 1974 and was followed by a numerous promotional tour dates. However, the album didn't sell well enough to support the many onstage pyrotechnics and gimmicks that KISS used on concert dates. In an effort to capitalize on the popularity of their tour dates, KISS released a live album, titled Alive!, in 1975; the single "Rock and Roll All Nite" finally brought KISS stardom.
KISS experienced similar success with the release of Rock and Roll Over in 1976 and Love Gun in 1977; the latter album was certified platinum on the day of its release. By 1979, Peter Criss had become almost unable to drum on albums or on tour dates due to drug use. He was replaced by session drummer Anton Fig, who was later replaced by Eric Carr. Displeased with the concept album, Music From "The Elder", Ace Frehly left KISS in late 1983. He was replaced by guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who was eventually replaced by Tommy Thayer. With the 80s in full swing, KISS decided to drop their signature makeup and costumes in 1983, right before the release of Lick It Up; the album revitalized KISS' career and brought fans back to tour dates. However, the return of KISS' success wouldn't last long, as Eric Carr died of a cerebral hemorrhage in 1991. After a period of mourning, drummer Eric Singer was hired and KISS released Revenge in 1992. Unfortunately for Singer, Peter Criss and Ace Frehly rejoined KISS in 1996 for reunion tour dates; it also included a new album, Psycho Circus, in 1998.
By 2004, Criss and Frehly had permanently left the band and were replaced by Singer and Thayer, with the new members adopting the older members' on-stage personas. KISS continued to play tour dates worldwide up through the release of Sonic Boom in 2009. The album received favorable reviews, setting the stage for KISS' currently untitled album that is set to release in late 2011. Until the album's release, KISS can be found on tour dates in 2011, which will kick off on May 29 in Sacramento. After covering most of the northern US and parts of Canada, the tour will conclude on July 28 in Verona.
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can not wait for kiss to come back to alberta.
Posted by Jim Hoytos on 8 May 2012 via Facebook.
bring kiss to la crosse wisconsin.
Posted by Heather Pitz on 7 May 2012 via Facebook.
Please come to Oregon..:)
Posted by Francine Cotton on 2 May 2012 via Facebook.
looking for tour dates around New England if anyone knows of anything please let me know by emailing me at ace_269_04005@yahoo.com or my cell 1207 502 0989 call between 7am thur 8pm thanks a bunch guys for helping me out.
Posted by Michael Souliere on 25 Apr 2012 via Facebook.
YES, Bring KISS to Madera! I think Gene Simmons is Great!
Posted by Barbara N Lynds on 19 Apr 2012 via Facebook.
20 minutes from home guys, LA is ready to have you rock the house!
Posted by Craig Manoukian on 17 Apr 2012 via Facebook.
Kiss needs to rock Tasmania. Aurora Stadium needs KISS!
Posted by Patrick Ditton on 16 Apr 2012 via Facebook.
kiss rocks,,, any questions.
Posted by Patrick Riplinger on 16 Apr 2012 via Facebook.
AUSTRALIA MISSES YOU KISS SO HOW's ABOUT A LOOK OUR WAY AS WE HAVE A LOT OF DIEHARD FANS THAT WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU AGIAN,,, PERTH , PERTH.
Posted by Kevin Gravy Mansfield on 16 Apr 2012 via Facebook.
Its been many years since we saw the best rock and roll band in the world so come on.
Posted by Kevin Gravy Mansfield on 16 Apr 2012 via Facebook.
we watched you rock at the australian formula 1 grand prix. We want to see you rock it out at etihad stadium I'N melbourne "ONE LAST TIME" BRING IT.
Posted by Mark Regulski on 9 Apr 2012 via Facebook.
Kiss Needs to Come to Thunder Bay, ON and play at the fort william gardens.
Posted by Jeff M. Thompson on 5 Apr 2012 via Facebook.
I'd love it if you came back to Ottawa, Ontario.
Posted by Livia Rodriguez on 29 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
WILL SEE YOU AT THE SHOW!
Posted by Michael Girard on 27 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
We need KISS to come to Rhode Island to rock us All Night Long.
Posted by Timothy A. Gore on 27 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
WTF paulie cassen? if you don't like KISS anymore then it's your business, but don't try to force others not to like them... I agree, they aren't that fresh like in the end70s...
Posted by Mickey Viganò on 27 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
KISS needs to come to Frackville, Pa and rock the mountain.
Posted by April Gallagher on 22 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
Come to the beautiful Okanagan! Kelowna BC or Penticton would be great!
Posted by Björn Oldendorf on 18 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
You Needa Show Winnipeg What Real Music Is! COME TO WINNIPEG.
Posted by Arienna Lynxleg-Paul on 13 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
WE NEED THE KISS ARMY BACK!
Posted by Rick Skocilich on 12 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
Come to God's country!
Posted by Murl Bergen on 6 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
Would love to see KISS in concert (again) if they came to Spokane!
Posted by Kristie Thill on 6 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
I just got the remastered DVD of the ERIC CARR tribute that his parents put out. Gene turned downhis mom's request to put erics, kiss live playing on the tape when it 1sr came out on VHS. Now They only got a 2 minute slot of eric's drum solo W/BRUCE PLAYING ALONG ON GUITAR.They had to use old stuff that was in mag. back in the 80's when Eric was healthy. GENE YOU SUX, YOU AREN'T THE DEMON, YOUR THE DICK YOU WANTED TO NAME THE BAND IN '73. LONG LIVE ERIC/PAUL CARR, ACE , THE REAL 1, [NOT TOMMY IN MAKE-UP] & PETER & BRUCE KULICK WHO WAS THE ONLY KI77 MEMBER TO BE IN THE TRIBUTE DVD..
Posted by Paulie Cassen on 6 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
Ki77 { or the tribute band known as ki77 } needs to go retire to the glue factory with all the donuts gene eats, I bet he dies before his 1 wedding ann. Stop ripping off the fans and go away, or gets chars to sit in on stage, because You move around less than I do & I am disbled & need a wheelchair to go more than 10 ft. Gene has killed the legend once known as the hottest band in the world & the ki77 army is full of regects! Sell the platforms on e-bay & hock Shannons rock.Even you kids don't want you around..You have a Playboy Playmate that looks better than most woman 1/3 of her age & you spent 28 years cheating on her? You really do believe your own hype!
Posted by Paulie Cassen on 6 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
Just Let KISS Keep KICKING ASS!
Posted by David Przybylski on 5 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
Bring Kiss back to NYC or Jersey!
Posted by Bradley Colwell on 5 Mar 2012 via Facebook.
Queremos KISS en Barcelona
Posted by Marcela Farkasova on 25 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
kiss come to florence italy.
Posted by Maurizio Stroppiana on 21 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
I will come to you KISS. THE KISSkruise 2! KISSkruise 1 was Amazing! But will you come to The Netherlands this year please with Motley Crue? Grtz Richard
Posted by Richard van Riebec on 20 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
considerados los hijos del metal
Posted by Milton Maya on 17 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
Come back to Cleveland. Cleveland needs a visit.
Posted by James Zagata on 14 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
When are you coming to Kingston Ontario Canada?
Posted by Kevin Sweeney on 14 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
if you going to write a Bio on the hottest band in the world, you Could at least spell Ace's name right. It's Frehley not Frehly.
Posted by Andy Whiteman on 14 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
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Posted by Andy Whiteman on 13 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
We need you in CT.
Posted by Kurt Krantz on 13 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
Penn State Has been ravaged by losers this last year! We need heroes like KISS to bring us out of the doldrums!
Posted by Robert L Jeanmenne on 13 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
KISS need to retire: put out "Monster", tour one last time to pad the coffers, and then retire! All they do is play the same sh*t year in/year out, and it's so obvious that it's ONLY ABOUT $$$ for Jewe Simmons and Paul Stein. If it wasn't, they'd actually do something for their fans that didn't cost an arm and a leg to show their appreciation for all of the $$money$$, er, I mean, $upport we've given them over the years. What a shame, old KISS was the sh*t, NO ONE COULD EVEN COME CLOSE TO TOUCHING THEM. Now they're just a bunch of old, greedy piece$ of $h*t...
Posted by John DeLorenzo on 13 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
I SOOO AGREE! SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, NEEDS YOU! We haven't had a FUNTASTIC ROCK AND ROLL SHOW forever! PLEASE, PLEASE, PRETTY PLEASE, come back to SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH! We WANT TO PARTY ALL NIGHT! LOVE YOU GUYS! TnT
Posted by Terri Romero on 13 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
I would love to see KISS IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA! So why are there no future events on the KISS TOUR SCHEDULE? I can't remember the last time you were in Jacsonville, FL so why not start your tour off here? We're waiting for you, so come on Gene - make it happen!
Posted by Judi Roselli Vero on 12 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
Come do a small venue at the Port Saint Lucie Civic Center in sunny Florida!
Posted by Michelle Beecher on 5 Feb 2012 via Facebook.
Please play Birmingham Alabama again!
Posted by Gene Smith on 24 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
HOUSTON! HOUSTON! I have 3 sons my 21 yr old has seen you guys but my 15 yr old and my 5 yr old who both love you guys almost as much as I do have not. I would love to be able to take all three sons! So please come back to Houston Texas we all love you guys!
Posted by Jimmy Martin on 24 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
I will come to you KISS. THE KISSkruise 2! KISSkruise 1 was Amazing! But will you come to The Netherlands this year? Grtz Richard
Posted by Richard van Riebec on 24 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
We love you kiss. Come to down under QLD. ROCK & ROLL FOR EVER
Posted by Ross Pieper on 24 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
rock on kiss hope to see youin baltimore or washington dc.
Posted by Philip Tartaglia on 23 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
Nashville needs Kiss to Shout it Out Loud. We are always ready to Rock!
Posted by Jennifer Bible on 23 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
Your last tour bypassed Columbus Ohio...need you in Columbus on your next tour.
Posted by Michael Gross on 23 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
SAN FRANCISCO!
Posted by Zackary Jessic on 23 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
Bring To Dubuque, Iowa.
Posted by Donald Krier on 9 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
kiss should come to west virginia.
Posted by Jimmy-shawna Ulbrich on 4 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
Bring KISS to Reno Nevada!
Posted by Alyssa Starcrazy Sherman on 3 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
rock it and they will come....
Posted by Rob Ferebee on 2 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
It would be nice to see KISS again at Charlotte, N.C.
Posted by Trina Smith on 2 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
Kiss rocked Sacto and Paul said it was the smallest show on the tour but the loudest crowd. KISS WILL ROCK FOREVER!
Posted by Mona Forster on 2 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
Can we get Vinnie Vincent back in the line-up? That would b a great tour....the battle of the guitarists!
Posted by Vincent Marcellino on 2 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
please come to ohio!
Posted by Frank Barger on 2 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
providence providence providence ----------------------------- I got kids I need to take!
Posted by Bill Cocroft on 2 Jan 2012 via Facebook.
please come to brisbane kiss I realy want to hear you play.
Posted by Dylan Pickersgill on 24 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
come on kiss I want to see you again and when you do ill defentley be coming ive been saving up to buy tickets please come to brisbane from dylan.
Posted by Dylan Pickersgill on 24 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
PHILADELPHIA!
Posted by Howard Samuels on 13 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
please please bring KISS back to mohegan sun need a KISS fix.
Posted by Pam Martin on 13 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
Please come back to Manchester UK, you rock.
Posted by Warren Matthews on 13 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
chicago needs you guys again.
Posted by Jim Silva on 12 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
Haven't seen KISS since 2000 Would like to see them again in Sunny South Fl. "I want to Rock and Roll all Night" Come back to South FL.
Posted by Margaret Balzarano Lincoln on 12 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
Sydney Australia, we need KISS.
Posted by Michael Bell on 12 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
bring them on kw...my son and daughter need to see these icons before they are done,,,, SO WE CAN SHOUT IT OUT LOUD...
Posted by Clair Glebe on 12 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
These guys are the World Champions of Rock n Roll! The Biggest Rock Band ever from the United States! BROKE MORE WORLD RECORDS THAN ANY OTHER BAND - INCLUDING THE BEATLES! ROCK AND ROLL ALL NIGHT AND PARTY EVERY DAY! JACKSONVILLE FLORIDA IS READY FOR A SUPER ACT - OUR CHILDREN ARE READY TO EXPERIENCE THIS WONDERFUL ROCK BAND. THAT HAS ENTERTAINED MILLIONS UPON MILLIONS WORLDWIDE FOR 40 PLUS YEARS! LET'S MAKE SURE TO GET TICKETS IF THEY COME SOUTH! SEE YA THERE! LEON
Posted by Leon Jonjock on 12 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
Just waiting for "MONSTER" to be released and a U.S. tour to follow!
Posted by Ted Decker on 12 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
P L E A Z E! COME BACK TO HAMPTON ROADS! NEED MY KISS FIX AGAIN. YOU GUYS ROCK. HAVEn't SEEN A GOOD SHOW THIS YEAR YET WITH FIREWORKS AND ALL THAT GOOD STUFF YOU DO! NEED TO ROCK-N-ROLL ALL NIGHT AGAIN...... DR LOVE LET ME HEAR YOU.....
Posted by Priscilla Etheridge on 12 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
please please KISS cum to the BOARDWALK HALL in atlantic city, nj.
Posted by Bill Receveur on 12 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
The Forum in Inglewood, CA please!
Posted by Darlene McGuffey on 12 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
Peterborough, Ontario finished 7th in the 2009 poll, and you haven't been here yet.......let's make this area HOTTER THAN HELL!
Posted by Paul Bucci on 12 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
Portland Oregon needs KISS to rock the Rose Garden again...
Posted by Jim Donohue on 11 Dec 2011 via Facebook.
Poland`s the best! Come to Poland! <3
Posted by Ana Idk on 28 Nov 2011 via Facebook.
Kiss könnte wirklich schon noch mal zu uns Kommen !!!!!
Posted by Peter Bauer on 22 Nov 2011 via Facebook.
Please come to Tampa FL; my 12 year old grandson is crazy about you all. He met Paul Stanley at one of his art gallery sessions in NC, it was so exciting for him, he could barely speak. He love you all and we would love to be able to take him to see you in Tampa. He has seen you 2x already; in Atlanta and in FL. COME BACK!
Posted by Wanda Makarowski Creson on 22 Nov 2011 via Facebook.
One more time to buffalo ny!
Posted by Johnny Lew on 21 Nov 2011 via Facebook.
London want to see Kiss!
Posted by Arek Sieminski on 21 Nov 2011 via Facebook.
it would be nice to see you come back to MSG... I would like to bring my 14 year old to the show.
Posted by Dave Ricci on 21 Nov 2011 via Facebook.
love you guys!
Posted by Char Wachlin Skogheim on 21 Nov 2011 via Facebook.
ok gene has been to victoria, now the rest of Kiss would be AWESOME.
Posted by Jim Draco Dick on 21 Nov 2011 via Facebook.
Philadelphia always loves KISS. Come back to Philly please.
Posted by Pat Keough Lucisano on 2 Nov 2011 via Facebook.
Probably never come to Owasso but Tulsa would be FAN_FREAKING_TASTIC!
Posted by Tim Spencer on 1 Nov 2011 via Facebook.
Missed KISS the last time they were in 'Toon Town. Never forgive myself for that... Want and need my kids to experience what a concert SHOULD be. Come on Shannon - bring him home!
Posted by Chris Czaya-Woolly on 1 Nov 2011 via Facebook.
Please Salt Lake City, Utah needs to ROCK & ROLL ALL NITE AGAIN...Please PAUL, GENE, TOMMY & ERIC and with the help of Doc I know you can make it happen...C'mon and love your MOST LOYAL FAN EVER!**********Chuck Parrish**********.
Posted by Chuck Parrish on 31 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
mmmmmmmmmmmm
Posted by Arun Renganathan on 31 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
I am sure many fans would love to see them back in Wellington.
Posted by Wendy Allen on 31 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
Kiss has not been to denver since 2005 I am a die hard kissfan since 1976 I just turned one of the rooms in my house to a kiss room I put up my posters from the 1970S so come on kiss we love you in denver.
Posted by Karl Cochran on 31 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
Its about damn Time that KISS Return's To Providence, RI................ Hello Gene and Paul.
Posted by Henry Bourdeau Jr. on 31 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
Please, TAMPA, Florida again!
Posted by Julian Maldonado on 31 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
Phoenix, AZ
Posted by Jeff Klinefelter on 31 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
Kiss in Cape Town!
Posted by Richard Cullis on 31 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
Bring Kiss to Edmonton would be awesome... I missed them 3 times already in my life, but not this time!
Posted by Rick Duguay on 30 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
Hi, I'm Mick in Tulsa, Oklahoma.... I have seen you with, and without make-up.... Why not do a Kiss reunion tour? I mean start off without make-up, do the songs with the members that were in the band at that time.....Then Have a band, or two to fill the gap. Then come out with the full make-up on, and do the AWSOMEST concert in the KISSTORY of the world! It would not be like your last reunion tour. It would be like your legacy concert....I would love it if you would include Tulsa, Oklahoma on the list of dates.....I just know that it would be a concert to blow away all concerts! I have dreamed of putting something like this together! You don't know how many people, (fans) that, like me would love to see something that only a band with your kind of Kisstory could put together! Your faithfull fan! Mick Peterman, Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Posted by Mick Peterman on 24 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
tHE KISS KRUISE ESTUVO ESPECTACULAR!
Posted by Renato Raggio Zagal on 17 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
va bene torino...ma ROMA e' meglio
Posted by Alessandro Francescangeli on 17 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
u want the best..we got the best..the hottest band in the land.....KISS.
Posted by Michael Long on 15 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
they are an amazing band, let me know when they come to springfield, missiouri.
Posted by James Machabee Sr. on 13 Oct 2011 via Facebook.
Los Angeles again please*_*.
Posted by Jodie Aripez Porter on 11 Oct 2011 via Facebook.