Gene Simmons
In 1975, KISS was still a hungry band, clawing for recognition after two studio albums that failed to make a big dent in the charts. The group had the image, the fire-breathing theatrics, and the costumes, but they needed an anthem—something that could capture the raw spirit of their live shows. That’s when ‘Rock and […]
New chairman of the John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, President Donald Trump, baulked tradition for the announcement of the annual honors recipients by announcing them himself Wednesday during a press conference, instead of the usual press release. Among the recipients is the legendary hard rock band, KISS. RELATED STORY: KISS at the Houston Rodeo: […]
Opinion
We all loved rocking band tees in our 20s and some of us still do, but let’s be honest, there are a few bands where the logo or mascot made a bigger cultural dent than the music ever did. These six bands didn’t just play stages, they took over our wardrobes, lunchboxes and tattoo parlors. […]