KISS
Biography
Rooted in the campy theatrics of Alice Cooper and the sleazy hard rock of glam rockers the New York Dolls, Kiss became a favorite of American teenagers in the '70s. Most kids were infatuated with the look of Kiss, not their music. Decked out in outrageously flamboyant costumes and makeup, the band fashioned a captivating stage show featuring dry ice, smoke bombs, elaborate lighting, blood spitting, and fire breathing that captured the imaginations of thousands of kids. But Kiss' music shouldn't be dismissed — it was a commercially potent mix of anthemic, fist-pounding hard rock driven by sleek hooks and ballads powered by loud guitars, cloying melodies, and sweeping strings. It was a sound that laid the groundwork for both arena rock and the pop-metal that dominated rock in the late '80s.. Kiss was the brainchild of Gene Simmons (bass, vocals) and Paul Stanley (rhythm guitar, vocals), former members of the New York-based hard rock band Wicked Lester; the duo brought in drummer Peter Criss through his ad in Rolling Stone, while guitarist Ace Frehley responded to an advertisement in The Village Voice. Even at their first Manhattan concert in 1973, the group's approach was theatrical, and Flipside producer Bill Aucoin offered the band a management deal after the show. Two weeks later, the band was signed to Neil Bogart's fledgling record label, Casablanca. Kiss released their self-titled debut in February of 1974; it peaked at number 87 on the U.S. charts. By April of 1975, the group had released three albums and had been touring America constantly, building up a sizable fan base.
Top Albums |
1. MTV Unplugge..
| 2. Psycho Circu..
| 3. The Very Bes..
| 4. Destroyer
| 5. Monster
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6. Love Gun (De..
| 7. Alive!
| 8. The Complete..
| 9. Kiss
| 10. Alive II
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11. Love Gun
| 12. Rock and Rol..
| 13. Dressed to K..
| 14. Creatures of..
| 15. 20th Century..
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16. Hotter Than ..
| 17. Dynasty
| 18. Revenge
| 19. Lick It Up
| 20. Music from &..
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Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
1. | Beth | Very Best of Kiss | 2:45 | $1.29 | |
2. | Rock and Roll All Nite ("Alive!&.. | Very Best of Kiss | 4:01 | $1.29 | |
3. | Detroit Rock City | 20th Century Masters - The .. | 3:36 | $1.29 | |
4. | I Was Made for Lovin' You | Very Best of Kiss | 4:28 | $1.29 | |
5. | Rock and Roll All Nite | Dressed to Kill | 2:46 | $1.29 | |
6. | Lick It Up | Very Best of Kiss | 3:56 | $1.29 | |
7. | Love Gun | Very Best of Kiss | 3:15 | $1.29 | |
8. | Calling Dr. Love | Very Best of Kiss | 3:43 | $1.29 | |
9. | Shout It Out Loud | Very Best of Kiss | 2:48 | $1.29 | |
10. | Heaven's On Fire | Animalize | 3:21 | $1.29 | |
11. | Shock Me (Live/1977) | Love Gun (Deluxe Edition) | 8:21 | $1.29 | |
12. | I Know Who You Are (Demo) | Love Gun (Deluxe Edition) | 3:09 | $1.29 | |
13. | Much Too Soon (Demo) | Love Gun (Deluxe Edition) | 3:23 | $1.29 | |
14. | Love Gun (Live/1977) | Love Gun (Deluxe Edition) | 3:34 | $1.29 | |
15. | Detroit Rock City (Edited Version) | Very Best of Kiss | 3:36 | $1.29 | |
16. | Tomorrow and Tonight (Demo) | Love Gun (Deluxe Edition) | 3:46 | $1.29 | |
17. | Love Gun (Teaching Demo) | Love Gun (Deluxe Edition) | 2:14 | $1.29 | |
18. | Plaster Caster (Demo) | Love Gun (Deluxe Edition) | 3:35 | $1.29 | |
19. | Beth | Destroyer | 2:46 | $1.29 | |
20. | God of Thunder | Destroyer | 4:14 | $1.29 | |
21. | I Was Made for Lovin' You | Dynasty | 4:29 | $1.29 | |
22. | Let's Put the X In Sex | Complete Collection: Kiss | 3:51 | $1.29 | |
23. | Forever | Very Best of Kiss | 3:49 | $1.29 | |
24. | God Gave Rock and Roll to You II | Very Best of Kiss | 5:19 | $1.29 | |
25. | I Love It Loud | Very Best of Kiss | 4:14 | $1.29 | |
Top Music Videos |
1. Shout It Out ...
| 2. I Was Made fo...
| 3. Forever
| 4. Let's Put the...
| 5. Rock & Ro...
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6. Reason to Liv...
| 7. I Love It Lou...
| 8. I Just Wanna
| 9. All Hell's Br...
| 10. Turn On the N...
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11. (You Make Me)...
| 12. Rise to It
| 13. Thrills In th...
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