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Since 1973, KISS has recorded over 20 studio albums; been recognized as an innovator in rock presentations; witnessed a firestorm of rumors and controversies; remained a thorn in critics' sides; and continues to surprise its massive fan-following, the KISS Army, with various career twists and turns. Moreover, many television shows, movies, toys and even comics have kept KISS a bigger-than-life name in entertainment for decades.
Yet with all that has been written over the years, there are subjects that fans have never put to rest when it comes to the "hottest band in the land": What were the most significant concerts? Why did Phantom of the Park turn out that way? What were the best – and worst – album covers? How did the comics come about? And what the heck is a deuce?
These subjects and more appear in KISS FAQ – showcasing the good, bad, and the weird that has made KISS the legendary ultimate rock-and-roll party band, still going strong after 40 years. Accompanying this entertaining work of solid rock scholarship are dozens of rare images – from posters to live shots and beyond. Also included is a foreword by Bill Starkey, the creator of the original KISS Army.
Yet with all that has been written over the years, there are subjects that fans have never put to rest when it comes to the "hottest band in the land": What were the most significant concerts? Why did Phantom of the Park turn out that way? What were the best – and worst – album covers? How did the comics come about? And what the heck is a deuce?
These subjects and more appear in KISS FAQ – showcasing the good, bad, and the weird that has made KISS the legendary ultimate rock-and-roll party band, still going strong after 40 years. Accompanying this entertaining work of solid rock scholarship are dozens of rare images – from posters to live shots and beyond. Also included is a foreword by Bill Starkey, the creator of the original KISS Army.
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Table of contents
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword
- Preface
- 1: What a Way to Make a Living: Ten Lives Before KISS
- 2: The Hottest Band in the Land … Wicked Lester! Deciphering the Rainbow Connection
- 3: From a Wizard to a True Star: The Early Influences of KISS
- 4: Looking for Flash and Ability: The Tryouts in 1972
- 5: The KISS Logo: Charges and Changes
- 6: Why Would You Want to Hide This Face? Makeup, Costume, and Stage Changes Through the Years
- 7: KISS Is Still KISS: Ten Commonly Perceived Turning Points for KISS
- 8: Professionals Only to Respond: The Tryouts in the 1980s
- 9: The Image Is Getting Clearer: Morphing Record Labels over the Years
- 10: Got My KISS Records Out: Ten Greatest KISS Album Covers … and Ten Questionable Ones
- 11: The 1985 Creatures Cover: Interview with Photographer Neil Zlozower
- 12: The Record Is Cool, but Where Are the Extras? Trivial Album Notes
- 13: How Much Is a Deuce Worth? Tackling an Age-Old Argument over a Title
- 14: I Was There! The Real Locations of the Live Albums
- 15: Gimme the Last Original Solo Killers: Ten Unique Compilation Albums
- 16 Are You High? Drug References in KISS
- 17: Where the Band Really Came Alive! The Most Influential Concerts in KISS History
- 18: Surprising Openers: Ten Bands That Opened for KISS
- 19: KISS Will Be My Instrument: The Making of KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park
- 20: After the Phantom: Fifteen Other Important Television Appearances
- 21: Watch Out for Amazons: The KISS Music Video Landscapes
- 22: It’s the ABBA Movie, Only with KISS! Other Attempts to Bring KISS to the Screen
- 23: Did the Band Peak with Howard the Duck? A Look at the Comics
- 24: Toys and More: Fifteen Pieces of KISS Merchandise You Can Put in Any Crazy Pose You Want!
- 25: Ten Possible Fifth KISS: Those Connected to KISS That Fit the Role
- 26: Four or Five Thousand: Gene’s Obsession with the Numbers
- 27: From Runaway to Cameos: Gene’s Acting Career
- 28: Producer, Songwriter, Solo Artist: Paul’s Projects Outside of KISS
- 29: From Out of the Void: Band Members Outside of KISS
- 30: From Dylan to Carson: Ten Surprising People Associated with KISS
- 31: Legends Never Die: The Rumors
- Selected Bibliography