When most people think of KISS, they picture fire-breathing, smoking guitars, towering platform boots, and hard-rock anthems like “Rock and Roll All Nite” or “Detroit Rock City.” But in 1976, the band surprised fans—and themselves—with a tender piano ballad called “Beth.“ The song became KISS’ biggest hit of the 1970s, proving the band could connect […]
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: […]