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04/27/2016

1975 KISS and makeup

A delicate routine, before rocking all night

by Alex Q. Arbuckle / MASHABLE

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In the early 1970s, two members of New York rock band Wicked Lester, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, struck out to start a new group. They recruited drummer Peter Criss and guitarist Ace Frehley, and by early 1973 had settled on a name � KISS.

Their first gig as KISS was at the Popcorn Club in Queens, New York, on Jan. 30, 1973. The band members outnumbered the audience of three.

It wasn�t until a couple months later that the group began to develop their signature look. During performances at The Daisy in Amityville, New York, on March 9 and 10, the band took to the stage with striking black and white makeup.

Each man�s makeup reflected a character and personality: Stanley�s heady romantic �Starchild,� Simmons� twisted and cynical �Demon,� Criss� nine-lived �Catman,� and Frehley�s extraterrestrial �Space Ace.�

Here, the glam-metal quartet go through their well-practiced makeup routines backstage before shows in 1975. 

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04/26/2016

KISS Kruise VI - This ship is almost full!

There are under 50 cabins left for KISS Kruise VI. The time to book is now!

The time has come KISS Navy! You are being called into action for another head-banging, fist-pumping mission at sea on The KISS Kruise VI. What exactly is lurking in the shadows during this adventure of the deep? All manner of creatures from the depths of the sea - that�s what. This year will be a seaworthy exploration of KISS� iconic 1982 Creatures Tour! So save the date, KISS Kruisers! Join us on a rockin� vacation of a lifetime with your leaders, KISS and all of your favorite sea creatures. We�ll be setting sail from Miami on November 4-9, 2016 aboard Norwegian Pearl headed to Cozumel and Grand Cayman!

CLICK HERE to book a cabin.

04/24/2016

Tommy Thayer confirmed as headlining special guest at 2016 INDY KISS Fan Expo!

The 2016 INDIANAPOLIS KISS Fan Expo will take place on Sunday, May 22nd from 9am-8pm at the Caribbean Cove Hotel & Conference Center in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Fan Expo favorite Tommy Thayer is returning to the INDY event in a big way! He will spend all day Sunday with fans at the Expo and also make an appearance at the INDY premiere KISS ROCKS VEGAS movie screenings the night before. In addition to being a guitarist extraordinaire, Tommy is the film's producer!

Tribute band KISS Resurrection will perform at Expo!

Each of the first 300 tickets purchased for the 2016 INDY KISS Fan Expo will include one free admission to one of the exclusive May 21st Indianapolis premiere screenings of the KISS ROCKS VEGAS movie! Tickets will not be sold for these movie showings.

CLICK HERE for full 2016 Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo.


The Indianapolis KISS Fan Expo is run by the fans, for the fans.

 

04/22/2016

RIP PRINCE

THIS is a profound, profound loss... Truly one of a kind genius. Electrifying live. His influence is everywhere. - Paul

It can not be overstated.  Prince was THE REAL DEAL.He was a Giant. - Gene

Nice to see the world feeling Purple for His Royal Badness... - Eric

Prince was a true legend. The world's reaction to his passing is overwhelming. You can clearly see what a huge impact he had on people's lives, music and culture.  - Tommy

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