Friday, February 19, 2010
A KISS Is Still A KISS… Going Strong Since 1973
It was 1973 in New York City. The crowd was on its feet, in awe of the four figures prancing around in elaborate makeup, studded leather outfits, high-heeled boots, flamboyant hairstyles… The runway during Fashion Week? Actually, it was one of rock & roll’s most unique groups: KISS—the likes of which, up until then, the world had not seen.
In their mid-to-late 70's heyday, the music of KISS was overshadowed by their live shows which featured state-of-the-art lighting and thrilling pyrotechnics. Fans were hungry for everything they offered, more than willing to “rock & roll all night, and party every day!” By 1980, the band had released their 8th studio album, Unmasked, the last album that would feature the original lineup of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss, until Psycho Circus in 1998. Even though the band has seen many personnel changes over the past 3 decades and even abandoned their trademark makeup for a few years, they’ve managed to retain a devoted core fan base, while garnering new generations of fans as well. As evidence of their continued appeal, KISS is still touring, and is currently in the middle of their 2009-2010 Sonic Boom tour across North American and Europe.
To date, the band has been awarded 24 gold albums in the USA, and their worldwide sales have exceeded 100 million in DVD sales alone. Late last year, KISS was nominated for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a tribute to their staying power in the often-fickle music industry. Being huge fans ourselves, we’ve collected some really great items that we know you’ll love, with more on the way!
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