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About the Band
This is one of my favorite bands of all time. They put on a high energy, fun, live show that everyone can enjoy. Ok, so they are a little over the top when it comes to marketing, but if you are a collector, what could be better. Please forgive Gene, he's just a little greedy. Even with all their personnel changes, and in spite of the fact they tried to be "Disco" on a song or two, they are still a rockin' good band. Both era's (KISS with makeup, and the 80's glam version of KISS, which Paul single handidly held together) have very enjoyable songs. If you haven't picked up an album, and you only know the band for "Rock and Roll All Nite", it's time you got one of their numerous "Greatest Hits" releases, and learned what KISS is all about.
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The Players
| Paul Stanley | Vocals / Guitar | 1973 - present |
| Gene Simmons | Vocals / Bass Guitar | 1973 - present |
| Ace Frehley | Guitar | 1973 - 1981; 1996 - 2002 |
| Peter Criss | Drums | 1973 - 1981; 1996 - Present |
| Eric Carr | Drums | 1979 - 1991 |
| Vinnie Vincent | Guitar | 1981 - 1983 |
| Mark St. John | Guitar | 1984 |
| Bruce Kulick | Guitar | 1984 - 1996 |
| Eric Singer | Drums | 1992 - 1996; 2004 - Present |
| Tommy Thayer | Guitar | 2003 - Present |
Selected Discography
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KISS | February 8, 1974 |
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Hotter Than Hell | October 22, 1974 |
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Dressed To Kill | March 19, 1975 |
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Alive | September 10, 1975 |
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Destroyer | March 15, 1976 |
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Rock And Roll Over | November 1, 1976 |
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Love Gun | June 17, 1977 |
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Alive II | October 24, 1977 |
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Double Platinum | April 24, 1978 |
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Ace Frehley | September 18, 1978 |
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Gene Simmons | September 18, 1978 |
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Paul Stanley | September 18, 1978 |
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Peter Criss | September 18, 1978 |
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Dynasty | May 23, 1979 |
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Unmasked | May 29, 1980 |
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Music From The Elder | November 16, 1981 |
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Killers | May 20, 1982 |
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Creatures Of The Night | October 25, 1982 |
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Creatures Of The Night 1985 Reissue Cover |
October 25, 1982 |
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Lick It Up | September 23, 1983 |
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Animalize | September 13, 1984 |
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Asylum | September 12, 1985 |
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Crazy Nights | September 21, 1987 |
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Smashes, Thrashes, and Hits |
November 14, 1988 |
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Hot In The Shade | October 17, 1989 |
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Revenge | May 19, 1992 |
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Alive III | May 18, 1993 |
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Kiss My Ass | June 21, 1994 |
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MTV Unplugged | March 12, 1996 |
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You Wanted The Best,You Got The Best!! | June 25, 1996 |
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Greatest KISS | April 8, 1997 |
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Carnival Of Souls | October 28, 1997 |
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Psycho Circus | September 22, 1998 |
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Detroit Rock CityOriginal Motion Picture Soundtrack | August 3, 1999 |
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The Box Set | November 20, 2001 |
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The Very Best Of KISS | August 27, 2002 |
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Symphony: Alive IV | July 22, 2003 |
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20th Century Masters:Millennium Collection 1 | August 3, 2003 |
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20th Century Masters:Millennium Collection 2 | June 15, 2004 |
Links
| www.kissonline.com | The Official KISS Website | |
| www.kissasylum.com | A KISS Fan Site, KISS Asylum | |
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