When KISS released ‘Love Gun’ in 1977, it became one of the most defining songs of their larger-than-life career. The track served as the title song for their sixth studio album, Love Gun, and perfectly captured the band’s unapologetic mix of hard rock, theatricality, and tongue-in-cheek sexuality. Written by frontman Paul Stanley, Love Gun’ was […]
‘Detroit Rock City’ remains one of KISS’s most powerful and ambitious songs, but its creation in 1976 was far more complex—and emotional—than many fans realize. Coming off the massive success of Alive!, the band was under pressure to prove they could deliver in the studio what they’d perfected on stage. For their next album, Destroyer, […]
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: […]
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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. […]