Is this good? First Time hearing KISS and I'm not sure what to think.

[@stevensorrell1625]

Geddy Lee of Rush said: " Say what you will about KISS' songs or style, but no one ever worked harder to make sure the audience gets their money's worth than KISS."

[@jamesfarina5764]

You don't even need to be a KISS fan to enjoy the show. I'd say the same of Alice Cooper.

[@shasta810]

not true. The original Alice Cooper band practiced 10 hours a day and made sure their audience got their moneys worth and put on a show no one's ever done before with the make up. nothing new here!

[@Chris-ng6mv]

Rush. My favorite band in 1978. Kiss #2

[@whatchasplace2445]

This is true about their entertainment value and hard work/commitment to their craft, great music or not.

[@charleswettish8701]

Kiss helped Rush a lot, early on.

[@epicgravyfilms]

At their core, Kiss is catchy, simple, hard rock with pop influences, all wrapped up in a fantasy/horror/superhero package. If you dig deeper they have an incredibly varied catalog. And for millions of kids my age in the late 70s, they were the reason we started picking up instruments. We couldn't figure out how to play Rush or Zeppelin, but we could play Kiss songs. Their influence is immeasurable.

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

Textbook definition right here my friend. I sometimes wonder if I am the only person actually paying attention, instead of playing a roll. It's good to see you out in the wild, slinging those logical deductions around, for the fine folks on the WWW to ingest.

[@carbonara2144]

The whole package was the thing that made us so mesmerized with Kiss back then. I listened mostly Destroyer, Creatures of the Night and Animalize albums. Now later some other older stuff too. Their books have been very interesting to read. We ofc had no idea of everything that was going on in the background, all the fighting, substance abuse, over the top decadent partying and wrecking hotelrooms. They had very challenging backgrounds which makes me really appreciate what they have accomplished. You have to admire their hard work and dedication. This video was when they had Eric in the drums and they played much faster. Ace was still playing and honestly there would not have been Kiss without the original four. Too bad that things soured afterwards between them but nothing stays the same forever.

[@marilyncatterall402]

My issue with Kiss was the huge gap between the image and the music. I first came across them when I saw the album sleeve for Alive II. Blood pouring from Gene's mouth, fire and smoke all over the stage, it looke dlike the Gates of Hell had been opened. Imagine when I heard it, and they sounded like a REO Speedwagon tribute act.

[@Thesaurcery4U2C]

@@marilyncatterall402 Lol. Yeah, they are rock & roll in the most heaviest of metals attire. Gene is 100% business, and very good at it. I think that back then 13- to 15-year-old boys were the largest demographic of people who buy albums. Not quite sure of what they like in music yet, but man that album looks kick azz with a thumb tack in each corner up on the wall.

[@tedcrocker6283]

​@@marilyncatterall402you were spot on until you went to the REO thing.

[@illruminations]

Wow. I was head of pyrotechnics for this this tour, and I fired this performance, yet I didn't know the video existed. Awesome. The Australia/New Zealand "Unmasked" tour has a lot of great memories for me. I was just chatting with another KISS pyro I worked with on the "Dynasty" tour, and we are the only surviving members of the KISS pyro crew from that era.

[@leonaluna3307]

That's amazing! You should make videos about your time on the road, I would love to hear stories

[@MrPauly116]

My what stories!👍

[@macthir13en87]

the KISS ARMY made it all possible

[@WilliamT1964]

Seems kinda odd that you never knew this video existed.

[@illruminations]

@@WilliamT1964 I did three world tours with them, probably 150 shows. There were crews shooting a lot of those. Very few out of those were released.

[@Darth.Shredder]

Paul sang this song almost every show for over 45 years... sadly his voice eventually broke down in the 2000's, but he belted it out like this for decades.

[@danielerickson5175]

I saw one of their original member reunion shows in Orlando in 2000 or 2001 and Paul never sounded better… top of his game and power that floored me. my buddy and I were talking to each other when the show went on saying can you believe how great he is?

[@Darth.Shredder]

@@danielerickson5175 IMO, his voice didn't really start to go downhill until a couple of years after that. Not long after Ace left... Probably around 2004.

[@mustangspitfire6835]

Personally, I believe Paul's voice was at it's best around this time.

[@Darth.Shredder]

@@mustangspitfire6835 It was definitely my favorite Paul era but its hard to deny his vocal range by the late 80's. IMO his voice got better and better during the non-makeup years and reached it's peak around the time Crazy Nights came out. Again, that's just my opinion but for me the non-makeup era was Paul's best and Unplugged was his last really great performance. That's not to say he wasn't still good during the reunion and Psycho Circus shows but after that is when it started becoming more obvious to me that he was in a decline.

[@Skulllywag]

Sadly...after decades of slamming other bands for lip syncing...Paul started doing it himself. I like some of their songs, but none of of their albums are a "must listen to". Their shows on the other hand are "must see" shows. They are FAR from my favorite band, but they're in the top 10 concert wise. And like 75% of the people who go, you're going to see Gene spit blood, breathe fire, and snag flies out of the air with his tongue.

[@GTRmike64]

To see Paul Stanley at the height of his vocal abilities, check out I STILL LOVE YOU, from the MTV KISS UNPLUGGED show. I have endless respect for Paul Stanley. While most rock musicians start out strong when they are young, but then go downhill, Paul continued to improve both his vocal and guitar skills over the course of his career. His vocal cords were clearly starting to wear out by 2005, but he kept going until the band finally retired this year.

[@jimmievalentin]

This! Paul was in his vocal prime during the 90s, she has to give him another chance!

[@personbot4586]

Alice in Chains MTV unplugged is one of my favourite albums of all time. Only saw the Kiss unplugged once on tv twenty odd years ago. Bringing in various old members to play and celebrate their music. I have very fond memories of it. Sucks that to my knowledge the only way to see it these days is on the seven seas.

[@aaronnewman8581]

The unplugged session changed my view of them

[@dredgen0268]

Unplugged was a perfect display of voice skill.

[@stevensorrell1625]

Cold Gin was good as well.

[@scottodell4371]

Saw an interview with Paul Stanley where he said that when he went to concerts, he was tired of hearing bands that didn’t give the audience their money’s worth - even though they paid for a ticket. He wanted to be the band that always give the audience their money’s worth. Musically I am not a fan of KISS, but I can say that as a show band every single time I saw them in concert, they gave 100% and the audience got their money’s worth. They never “mailed it in” or gave the audience anything less than they paid for.

[@JR-vc3lq]

Except for, you know….that whole backing track/lip syncing thing Paul did during the last 6 years😆

[@mrvlsmrv]

I only went to one Kiss show. We actually went to see Uriah Heep open for them. They killed. We stayed for Kiss for the fire show, etc. The reason I checked out Elizabeth's take on this song. Is because 'Detroit Rock City' is probably my favorite song of theirs. It was their opening song when I saw them. But the sound was screwed up until the song was almost over. Only then did we know what it was. It was kind of a hoot after that. We did leave before they finished to beat the traffic.

[@justinvancura2231]

​@JR-vc3lq "the last 6 years"? He's quite obviously lip-synching even here--the vocals are audibly double-tracked.

[@scottodell4371]

@@JR-vc3lq Well, about that. I heard it too - but then I started wondering - because this was, for 1980, considered to be a "professional" video-taping of the concert - could they have double tracked the vocals in post-production to make his voice sound more "full"? I know that audio engineers do all kinds of things with sound in post, because generally bands do not like the way they sound in concert, and to make their egos better the audio engineer will effect all kinds of sounds for them. That would also explain why it looks like Paul is lip-syncing. I honestly don't know about Kiss using backing tracks in the last 6 years, but a post-production "enhancement" would make sense.

[@chrisoakley5830]

​@@justinvancura2231I think what's going on with this recording is that this show may have been released in Australia as a live record and we are hearing the final product after they went into the studio to fix any vocal and instrumental mistakes, much like what they did with Alive and Alive ll.

[@aguyinpostfalls]

“We’re not musicians, we’re entertainers.” - Paul Stanley

[@a.ramosakadrumgrl6677]

They sure are!

[@Dr.Jekyll]

That did not mean they can’t play, you’re taking it out of context. Paul said lots of things that clarify this that you chose not to quote.

[@guitarattempter71]

@@Dr.Jekyll They are horrible musicians.

[@MarcosElMalo2]

@@Dr.Jekyll I can make a grilled cheese sandwich, but that doesn’t make me a chef.

[@TheJudasrising86]

black diamond alone disproved that but if you listen to the original god gave rock and roll to you, you really get a sense of how talented these guys are.

[@TomTobin67]

What I appreciate about Kiss is they reflect the fact that this rock and roll stuff is supposed to be about having fun. Nothing is worse than watching a band that just stands there and going through the songs and act like they're doing you a favor by playing for you.

[@kas6860]

Kiss Unplugged I Still Love You. Paul's vocals will blow you away!

[@montana47261]

Lol no she won't 😂😂 they are mediocre musicians!

[@EdgarLarsen]

Agreed! Paul’s voice was so good in the 90s and I Still love you Unplugged proves that… hopefully she’ll react/analyse that any time soon :)

[@paulocosta5836]

Exactly.

[@fu6817]

@@montana47261 So is your mom.

[@sergebenoit9949]

youre so wright , this song is a masterpiece, guitar- voice et drums, Paul Stanley is the best ..

[@CorpseBride64]

I'm 60 now, KISS was my very first concert. I've seen them 6 times in my life. They were bombastic & so much fun. They had a wonderful way of truly bringing people together. A total feast for the eyes and ears. They colored my teenage life with loud, heart pounding rock & roll. I don't think there will ever be another band like them. They earned their place for sure.

[@DPRyan-vd5pp]

My uncle had a big kiss poster hanging in his bedroom back in 1981…I was 9, they scared the sh outta me lol

[@CorpseBride64]

@@DPRyan-vd5pp really? LoL

[@wesleyyoung4419]

I'm 60 also the first concert I ever saw was kiss on the destroyer tour in Houston.

[@myretirementlife8731]

I'm 63 and KISS was my first concert too, Philadelphia 1976

[@higgyd2112]

I agree, CorpseBride64. I'm 61 and can remember how much they poured into their shows.

[@tskwerl]

I guess it's a "you had to be there" kind of thing. When I was a kid, KISS were comic book heroes come to life. There were lunch boxes, Halloween masks and even a tv movie. It was a big cultural phenomenon. In the 80's when they actually unmasked, they did prove that it wasn't just the makeup. They leaned into the whole hair metal genre and those albums also sold well.

[@oryzomyspalustris4593]

I was “there”. I thought they (and the hype) were ridiculous then as well as now. But, I accept that other people’s taste in music/entertainment does not need to match my own. And, I will credit Kiss for what they did for Rush. For Mrs. Elisabeth; while Kiss is not my thing, I do truly appreciate your analysis. I will watch if you continue to delve deeper into their catalog, as your insight makes tolerating them worthwhile.

[@sidneyvandykeii3169]

Kiss vs the Phantom of the Park.

[@ErinJWade]

They were a cultural phenomenon - that’s undeniable. And they milked it for all they could. But it *was* just the makeup, metaphorically speaking. They were, and are, musically and lyrically bankrupt.

[@tskwerl]

@@ErinJWade They went a long time without makeup and made out pretty well: Lick it up = Platinum Animalize = Platinum Asylum = Gold Crazy Nights = Platinum Hot in the Shade = Gold Revenge = Gold Alive 3 = Gold

[@andrewschliewe6392]

Agreed. They were as big of a cultural phenomenon as Star Wars. Kiss merch was everywhere. Back then, the band's only merch was t-shirts and posters. Kiss has action figures, lunch boxes, you name it.

[@DirectAwesomeness858]

This video was made 44 years ago! 44! And KISS is still rocking today. I saw them in 2000 and they were fantastic! Same energy, same looks, same great sound as the 70s and 80s. Go see them today and it's still the same KISS. Love them or hate them you can't deny they put on a great show, always sound amazing, and never seem to age. They are timeless American icons.

[@BrisbaneAOR]

You definitely need to the unplugged version of I Still Love You… Paul Stanley is his absolute best!

[@noneyerbidness]

nah, SUCH a boring song. bleh. Million to One is a better choice.

[@erroristmusic]

@@noneyerbidness the studio version is boring, but the unplugged version was pretty cool

[@honeybadger713]

Yeah his voice was at its peak there around 96 I think it was. That’s a good acoustic live performance where they were not on tour yet and you could really hear what he was capable of when touring was not wearing his voice down. This live recording that she reached to was surprisingly really good. I have never heard this version.

[@hubtal]

I suggested that one a few months ago, but it didn't go anywhere. That is one song where Paul Stanley is a lot more nuanced.

[@Riffman42]

I love the unplugged version of this song. Paul's voice is incredible.

[@seanknupp1448]

The MTV "Unplugged" series, Paul Stanley's voice on "I Still Love You" will completely blow you away at the range and power his voice takes on. Bluesy styling with Jazz like runs. Amazing breath control!!!!

[@SamRoy-t3e]

Magic touch from the live to win video is amazing too.

[@Halloween111]

Stanley once said, “There had been an accident outside of an arena in Charlotte. Someone was killed coming to the concert. I thought, how odd and how striking, and the juxtaposition of someone coming to a Kiss concert, which celebrates being alive, to lose your life. That was the twist of ‘Detroit Rock City.’ To change it from a song about your amazing city to something much more epic.”

[@kristacorey1342]

As someone who's been a fan since hearing Rock & Roll All Night on the radio in 1975, I get it . Mind blown at the age of 5 not even comprehending what that was. Kiss was my first musical love and when ever I hear DRC it's like the first time hearing even after 48 years and hundreds of hours listening to it!! Funny that you mention Ghost because they are my current obsession. When I first hear of Ghost my inital thought was they were emulating Kiss, which is just proof of just how influential Kiss is the rock/metal genre of music!

[@giles815]

The members of the band did their own makeup as characters they wanted to be. Paul: Rock star, Ace: Space man, Gene: Demon, Peter: Cat man

[@martinrice5299]

Let's not forget Eric Carr as the chicken....I mean, the hawk. Then the fox.

[@cujo80676]

Which Eric was the Fox in this Performance

[@Charlie_B.]

Thanks for the history lesson turbo. And Paul started out with a bandit mask and then switched over to a star.

[@twinvasion7798]

And Vinnie Vincent the Wiz, Wizard, Ankh Warrior, Egyptian Wizard, Pharaoh, Sphinx, Wizard of Odd, etc., etc….

[@engelgren]

During his heyday Paul was a fantastic vocalist. In the late 90’s he did the Phantom of the Opera in Toronto.

[@EchoesDaBear]

I just commented on this!! My wife and I saw him as Phantom - and I was genuinely surprised at how good he was! It being my favourite musical, and a Kiss fan, I was excited (but honestly a little skeptical) to see how this played out! Paul had the theatrics down, and while not a huge 'range' (unlike my favourite Phantom Michael Crawford) - he was no slouch on all the songs! I had a newfound respect for him that night!

[@Savafan1]

I went to Toronto to see this, and of course the night I was there, he was sick and didn’t do the show….

[@engelgren]

@@Savafan1 Oh no what a pity 😩 What a devastating experience!

[@EchoesDaBear]

@@Savafan1 sorry to hear that!!

[@kentonkruger8333]

@@EchoesDaBear I saw him do the show three times, once he hit everything well, once you could hear the strain, and one time he missed on a couple of the key moments. What I found especially interesting was that you could feel he was working so hard at it that the audience, many of whom were not KISS fans, genuinely got behind him. You could honestly simply FEEL them anticipating and pulling for him to hit those notes. I've never felt something like that, at least to that extent, from a theatre crowd.

[@Lespaul1260]

Detroit Rock City was the first song I ever heard by KISS. I remember sitting in front of the radio with my mouth open and for the first time really knowing what kind of music I really loved. There was no internet back then and KISS weren't shown on TV in our area either. The first time I saw them on the cover of Destroyer I was absolutely mesmerised and speechless. KISS were simply breathtaking at the time and there was nothing like them. When I saw KISS live for the first time, it was the second decisive experience in my musical development. The support act was a band from England called IRON MAIDEN. I will never forget that concert for the rest of my life.

[@wraithsong24-7]

Awesome! My story is similar

[@fayettevillecycle]

I was that same kid. I bought all of the teen magazines, the trading cards that made a poster…and I was a disciple of rock, brother!

[@SitaDroowan]

Paul Stanley and Paul di´Anno. Will never forget that experience! This war my first concert at all and one of the very best. Many years later in the end of the 80ies I saw both bands again at Monsters of Rock in Bochum. Unbelievable. Time passages. I am so grateful that I was able to experience this.

[@TheRhythmman2]

Too truly appreciate Paul’s voice listen to song I still love you from the MTV unplugged.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

In 1999, Paul Stanley (KISS lead singer) starred in a Toronto production of The Phantom of the Opera, in which he played the role of the Phantom. He appeared in the musical from May 25 to August 1, and again that year from September 30 to October 31, 1999, closing the show's ten-year run in Toronto.

[@bradleyboots687]

That was worth a google/youtube search! Wow!

[@swampscott2670]

That might be worth a review on here.

[@davemarchildon2583]

I remember the interviews back then. Didn't seem out of place for him to be involved in such a production.

[@wolfie007]

Paul Stanley was also born with microtia, a condition in which the external ear is undeveloped. He has no hearing in one ear. Apparently he related to the Phantom deeply as he was worried people would see his disfigurement, he works with the charity About Face helping children with facial disfigurements.

[@JD73RD]

I saw him twice in Toronto in Phantom. He was just awesome!!

[@Cadinho93]

Paul Stanley said that "Detroit Rock City" was one the best songs he had ever written, released in 1976, it was overshadowed by the ballad "Beth" that became a huge single that year. Paul Stanley said the lyrics were a tribute to a Kiss fan in North Carolina, who was killed in a car accident on the way to a Kiss concert. Kiss wanted to immortalize Detroit in gratitude for embracing this band from New York City with 4 guys in makeup and costumes. Everybody thought Kiss were clowns, but they blew away audiences on tour and they were playing arenas in Detroit around 1975 and the Midwest, before they even had a hit record. Also, their big double-live album "Alive!" was recorded in Detroit's Cobo Hall in '75 and that became their first major album. By 1977, the original Kiss was a global success and had become a pop culture phenomenon.

[@laurieemme1534]

Thanks for the background info! 😀

[@Diveyl]

and then they were dered to write a disco/pop song, and they smashed the chart with "I was made for loving you"

[@davidphillips7740]

Not to mention at that time they had Rush opening every night. Talk about a tough act to follow. Granted most people were there to see Kiss at that time

[@josephgallagher945]

Japan went nuts over KISS as they looked like Kabuki warriors.

[@LemonCups]

Alive as the first record I ever bought. I was like 6 and my stepdad really didn’t want me to have it. I still spin it from time to time and it just rocks.

[@raydotzler9117]

I Still Love You MTV unplugged will blow you away 🔥🔥🔥

[@scottking3287]

This

[@josephlinnell9855]

I just asked her to take a listen and hopefully she puts it on. I totally agree ❤

[@michaelkruska6097]

IMO the better choice to start the KISS journey

[@stefaniverson2739]

You would be floored if you saw their performance of “I Still Love You” from MTV unplugged. Paul laid down one of the best vocal performances of all time on that track and showed exactly why he was selected to star in Phantom of the Opera in ‘99. Seriously I can’t understate how impressive he was as a singer in the 90’s and early 2000’s. Incredible, operatic like vibrato and infinite chest voice.

[@MobiusBandwidth]

seriously, she neeeeeeeeds to see this performance.

[@johnfulater2945]

KISS just "retired" after 50 years. Paul's voice has taken its toll but KISS performs! Has been my favorite band for ever and 62 years young....

[@01tasker01]

I saw kiss 23 times between 1983 and 2023 I always said you don't go to hear Kiss you go to experience Kiss Never ever failed to be satisfied. Thank you for being part of my life for 40 years

[@lewisworkshop]

Since 1977 here. My first concert. Amazing...

[@Roland-v4x]

😂 wasted life

[@Bsquared1972]

Envious, only got to see them twice.

[@maybedrinkin3241]

Funny. I never had any kind of a problem with Kiss, I was....indifferent. And I was the same about Iron Maiden UNTIL some friends talked me into going to a show with them. Those guys are PROFESSIONAL entertainers. The show was off the charts. I THINK I'm getting where you're coming from. But I've been wrong before.

[@Pajamaking618]

Since 1990 for me. Always a fantastic show.

[@JoseInWonderland]

Kiss I Still Love You Live MTV Unplugged is an amazing performance. Needs to be watched. Was hoping you would do that one first. ❤️‍🔥

[@bdabus]

I think for a first Kiss experience you have to go full regalia, but for a raw, stripped down display of pure talent, that unplugged performance is spot on.

[@randarcole2649]

Agreed, probably the best showcase of Paul's voice.

[@marcustidholm6775]

Agree!

[@danieldullka8842]

Agree!

[@Dr.Jekyll]

@@bdabusnot when so many people wrongfully accuse Kiss of being only about the show and that they can’t play or sing and that they suck. You want to shut those people down and by making them watch Kiss stripped of the show and unplugged so they are vulnerable and their talent is on full display.

[@gmuny86]

KISS is a way of life. Some get it. Some don’t.

[@guilhermeadamatti6159]

In MTV "Unpllugged - I Still Love You", Paul's vocals will blow you away, here's' the real power of Paul voice. And on the KISS "Symphony", listening again "Detroit Rock City", really awesome!!

[@TimothyBeemanII]

No truer words have been spoken.

[@SausageKramp]

Paul's Voice was VERY strong on that one! I think another to check out is Donnington in 1989 and listen to Strutter. It is probably the highest I've ever heard him sing.

[@kevinriley4190]

She’s covered I still love you, this isn’t the first time she’s heard Kiss, maybe first time in make up

[@jerrylawrence5181]

Highly recommend

[@joeydodge2624]

​@@kevinriley4190It's called"I still love you" and I can't find any proof of your claim that she covered that song.

[@maddogct]

You should have picked the Unplugged version of I Still Love You. It’s soulful and a great representation of Stanley’s vocal abilities.

[@alt7244]

But this is a much better representation of what kiss was. Good choice for a first listen

[@impcfast]

Speaking of high notes, KISS' Heaven's on Fire starts with possibly the highest note Paul's ever hit.

[@docblalock1870]

I think he hit higher on "Nowhere to Run" and "I was Made for Lovin' You"

[@ericcarr81]

The beginning of Heaven's On Fire yeah is super high, but for a a whole song it has to be "My Way"

[@CharlyDS]

@@docblalock1870 I love Nowhere To Run! (well both of them)

[@johnpauljones9310]

That's why they tuned a half step down in the 90s. Paul's voice just couldn't hit those notes show after show. Probably got him an extras decade of singing.

[@joelschauer2765]

Im going with the slide up in 100,000 years.

[@canuckinsk]

I'm always impressed by your diplomatic expression of respect while saying you don't like it.

[@StevenTwoTwo]

Personally think KISS are brilliant. A lot of very good songs. People enjoy attacking them, but they're fun and put on a great show.

[@magicpumpkin3]

I agree but people are all about the one hit wonders of today not great bands like KISS that will be remembered forever not forgotten in a week like new so called bands.

[@ewaa37911]

I agree, the Kiss songs that I like are so fun they tickle my mind every time I hear them:)

[@101Mant]

​@@magicpumpkin3it's not new though, I was into the rock and metal scene in the 80s and 90s and KISS was absolutely reviled, they were seen as lame and cheesy but most seriously the ultimate sell outs and inauthentic. When grunge came along and killed the glam metal scene it was worse. These were not people interested in one hit wonders disliking them. I'm older and a little wiser now and while it's not quite my thing I can see the appeal, the comcis and lunch boxes and gimmics kind of fades away and I think it may be more than nostalgia that keeps people listening and if they enjoy it nobody should be angry about it, being upset someone is harmlessly enjoying something you don't like us just too dumb and exhausting.

[@magicpumpkin3]

@@101Mant Sure some people hated KISS but they have keep a big fan base that is loyal for decades. I was also around for the 80's and 90's. I think people should remember if bands suck why are they remembered?

[@Soulreaver6]

I agree, the fact that a average at best talent band can stay around so long is impressive. Keep in m8nd i was a kiss fan when i was 12 but grew out of it. Can someone tell me why when a kiss song comes on the radio the sound quality is shit . BTW this is my favorite kiss song and this video sounds like shit

[@daniellstn]

KISS - I STILL LOVE YOU (MTV Unplugged)

[@bobpetti4841]

Yep.

[@mcgreenwood5971]

Apex Paul Stanley

[@professorD72]

I second this!

[@magnifico_1]

Up

[@ToddPro]

definitely!

[@flotzilla1126]

Their style and theatrics grabbed our attention in the 70's. Releasing two "live" albums also helped build excitement to see them. My friends and I dressed up as KISS for a 6th grade end-of-school show. I was Ace, and we did Rocket Ride. I even strapped a smoke bomb to the back of my guitar for the guitar solo. Luckily, we were the last act of the day, so the principal wasn't too hard on us for it. Everyone wanted to be KISS!!

[@siddhartascarlett5430]

I'm 43 years old, and a Kiss fan since 1993. 31 years been extremely happy with his music! And will be until I die!

[@stevec9693]

I’ve seen them 4 times in my life, once in each of the past 4 decades, and they always put on a great show. Despite the comments about not being great musicians but entertainers, I think they were both. Paul Stanley was a great vocalist and guitarist. Gene Simmons was good singer and great bassist. Ace Frehley was not a good singer but was a great guitarist. And Peter Criss was an awesome drummer that sang well when given the chance. I think for their performance, it was mostly about giving their audience a wonderful experience and memory.

[@kertekroth8568]

Really I think he's the best singer of the band peter was good to

[@wrosser1]

I saw them in Atlanta before there first album came out the out fits were home made they were awesome!

[@chrisoakley5830]

They were both great singers and showmen.

[@fu6817]

They have so many great songs, both in 70's and in 80's.

[@santiagosanchezg]

In the mid 70’s there was nothing like Kiss, no stages that size, no light or smoke machines like they had, the were no AC/DC, no Judas Priest, no Van Halen, nor Iron Maiden, that’s what made them great, even these groups were their opening act in different tours. The music was not complicated, songs about simple things that made life good in those years. Their stage presence was great, they are more than 6 foot tall guys in high heels, cool costumes, they were the super heroes that played hard rock. And they had a huge merchandising, you could not get another band lunch box or an action figure or anything you can imagine. I think all that is what made them stand out in many things that didn’t exist back then.

[@susanc9062]

No light shows? Seriously? Blue Oyster Cult had a full-blown laser light show way before these guys were anything. And BTW, Kiss used to open for the Cult. Like Ace Frehley said..."it was never about the music"...no shit. Shallow crap.

[@memphismick7010]

Big stages, lights, smoke... their Kiss Alive album came out in the 70s. I saw them on a small stage many times. Any lights (except for the flashing red lights for Fire House) was probably the club's. After a bit, they were an opening act at concerts. The Alice Cooper Band had huge stage shows in the 70s.

[@Deucealive75]

@@susanc9062 KISS was opening for BOC as a brand new band in 1974. BOC opened for KISS new years eve 1975.

[@ericolson326]

I recorded a Kiss cover once ("Love Gun") and by the second verse you could hear my throat closing up. Literally had tears in my eyes. 😆

[@Moonvile]

Kiss was my first concert ever. My mum and brother took me to a liveshow auf the psycho Circus tour in germany... absolut fantastic. Gene Simmons flew over the crowd while he bit on his bloodpill...

[@ontheroadwithyode390]

I'm just amazed that someone can be alive on this planet for however long you are old and not have at least heard a KISS song on the radio, in a movie, on a commercial, at a carnival , at the grocery store.

[@paulparker1360]

I've always believed she has lived a ridiculously sheltered life and, nothing proves that more then her never hearing or seeing KISS before.

[@chronaldcrunk6667]

Some people are just lucky

[@Deletirium]

I've managed to go my entire 40 years without hearing a single Kiss song to completion. Usually just enough passing thru on a radio scan to know it wasn't for me. I was never a fan of the Nugent/Kiss/Motley Crue style of rock. Alice Cooper wasn't completely horrible, but I really only liked one of his. I look at that stage of metal as an unfortunately necessary stepping stone to much, much, much better things...

[@SeventhAnubis071]

I'm from the era, and I just really found out about them lately on youtube. I was already listening to Genesis, Camel, Caravan, Yes, Led Zeppelin... I remember Beth was a hit and other kids talking about them, but I had no interest.

[@weboes1]

I became a fan in the late 80s and it was years before I heard them on the radio. Never heard anything other than RNRAN until the reunion.

[@scpanther85]

Not just a concert but a friggin’ show. This band took you on a ride and left you exhausted. At the end of the show you knew you’d never forget it!

[@metalmark1214]

KISS, the best marketing band on the planet.

[@msaltalola]

you mean the most over-hyped band on the planet..they had like 2-3 good songs total

[@EmmaBadOne]

​@@msaltalolayou're very generous. they had zero good songs max. if any rock band could be considered Disco it's this one.

[@metalmark1214]

​@@msaltalolaNo, I mean what I write. I know, unusual in this day in age.

[@boscotheman82]

​@@EmmaBadOneThey had quite a few great songs

[@EmmaBadOne]

@@boscotheman82 good thing art is subjective

[@WLansdale]

I've listen to Kiss since the 70's. They're one of my favorite bands. I love the intensity and drive.

[@steveash9831]

OMG! You have to listen to the Kiss song... I still love you (live from MTV unplugged 1995) You will freak out when I see how long Paul Stanley can hold a note with vibrato! It's all acoustical, and absolutely mind-blowing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

you like ballads like that? ugh I can't stand that crap

[@josephjuno9555]

Kiss is from New York but they were embraced by us in Detroit! We use this an official Anthem for the City of Detroit! Detroit IS Rock City!

[@mikewatts1533]

"KISS!" I've been a fan of KISS going on, good lord, forty plus years, and I can honestly say most of the music is very good. However, it is the live shows that make it even better. Thanks for finally getting to KISS.

[@newtonfirefly3584]

Mike You have been a KISS fan for only forty years ??!! clearly either a "late comer", too young or in some limited location, residence, country 😙 KISS became a sensation as they were introduced to the public fifty years ago; more so as they were introduced within the 'commercial' RockNRoll scene. Then introduced to the public more via public, live, tour shows, as they became available, popular with their "theatrics" including costumes, costume changers, pyrotechnics, while remaining with their "unknown" actual appearance mystique. Apparently they were originally a "Studio Band" which became commercial success, then live performance, show, presentation, theatrical success too. Always, still remember, recall the first time, instance, one of my close buddies played their first released album with the cover photo, along with others within that same time period. It was a revival period which clearly opposed the poor "Disco" era, though it had some good melodic aspects and close dancing; but Booooring, repetitive, lacking creativity - current "Pop" is quite similar though better than the horrible, meaningless, mostly disgusting "Rap" [heard the earl versions first in 1980 - Yuuuck, horrible disgusting, etc.]

[@toddsaccagno2514]

What's amazing all theses years on you tube, and know she finally hears Kiss. They just been around for only fifty years.

[@riesmeister]

She conveniently never heared any music at all.

[@TomMcMahonMUSIC]

@@riesmeisterit is sometimes hard to believe but some people have led more sheltered lives I guess.

[@1000-r3g]

Well, the lady has taste and wanted to avoid them for as long as possible.

[@Jimbohemian]

I never understood the questioning of their musicianship. All the iconic riffs and melodies. Gene's bass lines. Paul's solid rhythm work. Ace and Peter never over playing, only what the song required. (When able due to substance abuse). I do agree their lyrics were throw away, for the most part. Marketing, yes. Imagery, yes. But bottom line is I heard and liked their music long before I ever saw a picture of them.

[@TheMedicinalMan]

The issues is “all the song required” was very bad, especially by todays standards. Back then they were on par with many of the mediocre bands of the time. If you grew up during that time and were a fan you’re gonna be fueled by nostalgia rather than unbiased opinion.

[@bri.g.5105]

I became a fan in the 90s as a kid. Love their music more than most bands of the 70s and 80s still to this day

[@Jimbohemian]

​@@TheMedicinalManCan't argue the nostalgia part. I was 10 in 1975 when I first heard Rock and Roll All Nite off the Alive album on the radio. Four months later I was gifted the Album for Christmas. That's when I first saw what they looked like. I like them as much as Black Sabbath, Led Zep, Aerosmith, any hard rock band. My ears liked what they heard. By "required" I too am referring to today's standards where there often is too much playing. I don't need to hear an Eruption caliber solo in every song, nor do I need to hear a drummer nearly the entire length of the composition with feet as fast as Fred Flintstone's while trying to get his car going. I'm definitely biased.😊

[@ferox965]

​@@alwaysemployed656 I'm a trained bass player. Your comment is false. He's a solid rock player and always has been. You just hate the makeup.

[@chuckleezodiac24]

@@TheMedicinalMan please tell me more about what i'm supposed to like and not like. and what's good and what's bad. i need you to decide for me. pretty please!

[@johnpryor1318]

I remember when Pail Stanley was in "The Phantom of the Opera" , still was suprised with how much he related with the character with himself being born without an ear

[@JCHolland]

Also, weird seeing them take a lot of flack on here. No, they weren’t elite musicians, that’s obvious. They wrote 2-3 absolute iconic songs, they were super solid live (before Paul’s voice left him) and they always delivered a spectacular show. Oh yeah, they’ve sold over 100 million albums. That puts them in very rarified air. So, if you’re looking for absolute vocal/musical brilliance, no. If you’re looking for solid musicianship, consistency, and absolute stellar showmanship that is probably responsible for most of the stage shows you see today, these are the guys.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

You mean the big light shows and costume crap that all kinds of folk whine about ruining the shows these days?

[@JCHolland]

@@neilpatrickhairlessNo, that would be bands that don’t play entirely live and lip synch.

[@ultimatecoasterremakes5500]

The star here is Eric Carr, the drummer. He’s one of the best and is really the reason why there is that extra “power” you keep talking about. And if you listen to their non makeup era, you’ll definitely see that he quickly develops the bands groove. Awesome video, I’m a die hard KISS fan and this was funny to watch.

[@bluesaloon]

Just a quick note about this. Paul's singing style in this live version is a bit different than the studio version. When you get time, check out the original studio version.

[@jham7411]

Yeah, the studio voice is singing in proper harmonies and melodies. The live version is him just showing off, lol.

[@anthonylarose8594]

Seen them a couple of times live. Paul still sings like that. He kept his voice to this level until now. People can say what they want about KISS, but you can't say they aren't great showmen. They light up the stage and give you all the bang for your buck.

[@biggie4380]

He did had to have throat surgery a few years ago but he did keep his voice for a long time.

[@jackdediosgonzalez2953]

Paul's voice hasn't been good for over 10 years .he lost his voice and uses backtracks but my opinion is he earned the right to use backtracks because of all the powerful tones he used for decades

[@rafaelsatriatama]

He's great until 2012 then it went downhill very fast just look at Barcelona 2018 oh boy he can't sing anymore idk if it's him having a bad day or something

[@michaelcantley9843]

Kiss have just recentley retired from touring. Paul is now 72, and has had some vocal issues for the past few years, but he was truly one of the best for many years.

[@CorvetteStingRayLane]

The original 4 members of the Band started in New York City. Gene Simmons was born in Israel. Gene & Paul Stanley's parent were Holocaust Survivors from World War II. Much respect for Gene & Paul being philanthropic and helping out great causes. They were the Business & Marketing Brains behind the Brand of KISS. Ace Frehley is an amazing guitarist, and Peter Criss was orginally a Jazz Musician Drummer. Much respect for : Gene, Paul, Ace and Peter. I have been a fan of the Music since 1975.

[@kevinpaige5746]

It's an Eventide H-3000 harmonizer, used for doubling slightly out of pitch on Paul's vocal.

[@xav29610]

I don' t think so, H3000 didn't exist at this time. It' s Chorus I think.

[@ronaldvaive7144]

it can't be, h3000 was first made 8 years after this recording

[@carrellparker3302]

Kiss was my very first concert in the late 70's. I was 15yo and it was Abilene, Tx...as a small town country boy surrounded by old school country music, I left blown away by the show.

[@nexus6martin]

My first live show was KISS in the Civic center in Tulsa Oklahoma. I was in 8th grade back in the late 70's and my brother took me to the show. Half the people that were there were dressed as Kiss. The seats were general admission and everyone was standing everywhere. (I understand this was the last purely general admission show in Tulsa). People had snuck in hair spray bottles and even when Gene wasn't breathing fire on stage, there were massive flames springing up from the crowd. The music was incredible for me in that Kiss Alive was one of the first rock albums I ever had. The show I saw was pretty much duplicated on the Kiss Alive 2 album. The staging, lighting, and pyrotechnics were incredible. Firepots blasted to the ceiling. Explosions rattled my teeth. We never sat down during the entire show. There were massive pedestals that raised the band 20' in the air for the finale. Thinking back, I can't imagine how they didn't burn the place down. No concert for me has ever quite lived up to the craziness of that one.

[@stevemorrisey1485]

I first heard KISS in my Cousins basement, it did not take long that I was blessed to have "Destroyer" as part of my record collection. Energy and life and Full commitment are words that describe them

[@jackieflowers7158]

During his heyday, Paul Stanley had the most unique and amazing vocals. Still get chills today when hearing his 70's crooning.

[@crachette]

The ABSOLUTE **MUST** for Kiss vocals... you gotta do "I Still Love You" from MTV Unplugged. Paul Stanley was unparalleled vocal greatness. Unfortunately all of this "power" caught up with him about 15 years ago, and he has since truly struggled vocally. He had to have throat surgery at one point even, but continued to struggle. But for the first 35 years in the spot light, no one could touch what he was particularly doing, with vocal range, power, showmanship, and style. You should also totally check out his performance as the Phantom, "Music of the Night" for sure. He got RAVE reviews for that performance, with one music teacher saying she'd never seen a performance so perfect and sincere. it was very personal for Paul, as he was born with a facial deformity and consequently is deaf in one ear. On a final note, every one in Kiss sings, including replacement members. So you've got nine total vocalists for this band. All of them unique, and some quite great.

[@chrisoakley5830]

I remember being really impressed with Paul's vocals, as never before, when KISS KILLERS was released in 1982, it was a greatest hits record with 4 new songs included, his singing on those 4 new songs was very impressive.

[@SEKreiver]

Agreed. Paul was in top form on UNPLUGGED.

[@kylefrandsen2665]

I recently took my teenagers to see KISS (current lineup) at the Hollywood Bowl. Whether or not you think they're great musicians, songwriters, or singers, they are incredible performers dedicated to giving their fans a show to remember. When you think of a "rock concert", these guys set the bar. That show was something my kids will remember for life.

[@torstenbertogliokahr8687]

In 1980 Paul Stanley never received any sinning lessins. In order to keep his voice he had lessins during the 80’s. To hear Pauls amazing voice, check out the 1993 MTV unplugged version of “I still love you” it is nothing less than mindblowing❤️

[@nonpika]

I have been a fan of theirs for over 45 years, they gave me confidence and courage as an introverted boy.I can only thank them for changing my life.

[@chrismorey6592]

the KISS "Destroyer" album was my introduction to hard rock/heavy metal when I was about 5 years old. Although I have never seen them in concert, I have always been a fan.

[@Wishpool]

Bummer you've been a fan so long and never saw them in concert. It was always special!

[@LesKrupa]

KISS is an experience and were shocking to many parents when they arrived in the 70s and is the first music where my parents and I parted ways. To me songs like Deuce, Parasite, Shock Me were an escape from my boring, confined, controlled Catholic school life. KISS was my way of giving the finger.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Wild because the band members are hardcore Conservatives like your parents

[@michaellucas6272]

KISS one of the best concerts ever. Alot of fun. Nobody sits and everyone sings. Pyro, Lights, Lasers and tons of Confetti!

[@emeraldtiger7135]

You have to do the unplugged live version of "I still love you" that really showcases Paul Stanley's voice.

[@scottweatherup3565]

Here we are now, entertain us. Kiss always put the show first. I've never been disappointed by a Kiss show, just pure great entertainment.

[@Wisdomofautumn]

I have a soft place in my heart for KISS. The first concert I attended was KISS (AC/DC opened for them) in Dec 1977 at Market Square Arena Indianapolis. KISS always entertained me throughout my younger years for sure. Always got my $ worth!!!!

[@quietthundersurvival]

I was at that show. It was my first KISS Concert. Bon Scott carrying Angus on his shoulders.

[@Wisdomofautumn]

@@quietthundersurvival hell yeah!! It was spectacular, the whole concert!!

[@fetik3]

So interesting that THIS was the version of "Detroit Rock City" (originally released in 1976) that was picked. 1980 was a commercial low point in KISS's career. The album they were touring for, "Unmasked," sold so poorly that the tour had to be drastically scaled back (only 1 tour warm up date in New York, but otherwise they just performed in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand). Plus this tour is the only time I've ever heard Paul sing this song like this. It's a bit of an anomaly of a performance. Like other have suggested, I would be interested to hear your review of "I Still Love You" from MTV Unplugged. As for his voice... you nailed the challenges of singing like this... His voice is pretty shot these days.

[@darrenmaguire6298]

All I have to say is to experience the vocal capabilities of Paul Stanley is to watch what they did on MTV unplugged and he sang “I still love you”. You definitely will be intrigued.

[@DrTomMD]

Yes! THIS 👍🏽

[@kcaruso2588]

SI

[@christopherhuff3123]

His vocals on this are heavily dubbed. That's later era Stanley on alot of this. I think they " fixed" alot of material for the KISSTORY DVDs

[@joeswansonson8106]

Absolutely! I still love you, unplugged Version, unbelivable.. she has to react to that!!

[@marcadam8481]

Unplugged mtv I Still Love you. Vocals are awesome.

[@jeffgagen3561]

KISS once performed with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. The whole orchestra had their face painted. It is really fun to watch.

[@fidacuca]

Wow. A hell of a Ride, huh? Were you 10yo?

[@garysullivan9243]

Great concert. I have on DVD.

[@professorD72]

KISS were like Superheroes when I was a kid in the 70s. Seen them twice (88 and 2014), and their lead guitarist Ace Frehley twice (87 and a few weeks ago!!!)

[@ThumperSpinnerbaits]

Kiss, Ace Frehley specifically, is the reason I learned to play guitar. My sister bought me Kiss Destroyer for Christmas in 1976. From that moment, I knew I wanted to play guitar. Later, during the Asylum tour, I had the opportunity to meet Paul and Eric the day after their show here. They were both great. Eric was so humble and really cool to talk to. Paul was great to talk to. I said that playing in a band like them was my goal. He told me straight up, to stay in school and get a degree because the percentage of bands who actually succeed in the music business is so small.

[@Deetroiter]

KISS is THE ultimate rock and roll fantasy come to life. A lot of their songs were simple, fun anthem style tracks, but it was their visuals and presence that was larger than life. You just didn’t have anyone that looked or performed that way on that grand of scale back in the day (Alice cooper is one of the very few, but he was more macabre and vaudeville). KISS practically influenced every single rock and metal band that came after them, that’s a fact. I know here in Detroit, KISS is immortal and we roll out the red carpet for them anytime they come to town. HUGE influence on our city.

[@MobiusBandwidth]

they inspired tens of thousands of people to become musicians. nuff sed.

[@blargy7283]

In the 70s Alice Cooper was about the only one with the outrageous outfits and shock rock act. KISS saw the success he was having and essentially asked themselves "what if we had 4 Alice Coopers on stage?" Thus began the journey of creating the makeup and stage show to blow away an audience

[@michaelszewczyk9781]

And the Rock and Roll HOF used the lie of lack of influence to keep them out back when they only let rock acts in. I had the docents at the HOF tell me that, back when influence was regarded more than sales. Man, things have changed.

[@ludditzthrell2061]

So, I'm just gonna say this: I'm a huge metalhead, I love so many different subgenres of metal, and all of that started the first time I listened to God of Thunder on Tony Hawk's Underground. Instantly fell in love with these guys and the sounds they could make. I'm by no means a giant KISS-head, I've not listened to their entire discography, I only know a handful of their songs.. but I respect the absolute hell out of these guys. Yes, I know, KISS isn't a metal band, but she's absolutely right--they're a bridge or gateway band. Anyway, that's all, just wanted to say that regardless of your opinion of KISS's music, they're worthy of respect. Hell, despite not being a huge KISS fan, family keep buying me their shirts (which I don't mind, the KISS logo is freaking RAD! Not only that, I'm proud to wear their stuff.) (P.S. THUG and THUG 2 had some freaking awesome soundtracks. THUG 2 cemented my love of metal with The Number of the Beast, but it wouldn't have happened without KISS, first!)

[@michaelbradley6488]

I appreciate that you are so professional with your reactions, you are always looking for the positive in a performance or performer. Nicely done.

[@Lilith7413]

I’ve been a fan of KISS for about 48 years!! I’ve seen them in concert (once without the makeup) many,many times! They put on an excellent show!!! My favorite was, is and always will be the bass player Gene Simmons!!!!!! Listen to God of Thunder, I Love It Loud,Calling Dr Love, or Unholy for the tracks he’s lead on. He is the “Demon”, Paul Stanley, the “Star Child” is the other lead singer and guitarist, Ace Frehley, the “Spaceman” lead guitar, and the drummer was the late Eric Carr (RIP), the “Creature”. Great Reaction!

[@shawnstrom5949]

Kiss has been around for 50 years. They have directly inspired nearly metal band ever. Despite their reputation for being average musicians I feel like they are top notch musicians who are also marketing geniuses. Paul Stanley can sing far better than he let's on."Heavens on Fire" is a better example of Paul's abilities. One of Gene Simmons best vocals is "Unholy ".

[@glenaleksis4589]

Kiss has sooooo many songs and soooo many different sounds. This is just one example. Please check out more songs

[@hustler666100]

How about Christine Sixteen 🤣

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

yeah, actually imo all their best stuff is the songs no one even knows about. Mr. Speed War Machine I stole your love etc, etc.. you know

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

​@@hustler666100yeah, that's not weird at all. Crazy how back then no one cared. They ALL did groupies: Steven Tyler, Ted Nugent, on and on and on. No one cared. A different time, different age..

[@ericd9756]

A Million to One Jungle Nowhere to Run Take Me Away (Together as One) The list goes on

[@seed_drill7135]

Yeah, they all sang lead at one time or another. Well, not this lineup, but the classic lineup.

[@Thegawddamnbatman]

I grew up listening to KISS thanks to my Dad. It was the best time of my childhood rocking out to their songs in the living room. To this day it brings back wonderful memories of life and is easily the best music ever created.

[@kimberleyrussell8819]

Love this! And i agree!

[@operavin]

The 😢😢😊 16:50

[@Jeepdude06]

Of all the performances this probably not the one I would’ve picked! KISS unplugged I still love you would have been a much better introduction my opinion!

[@luisgarrues]

I think their best vocal performance is "I Still l Iove You" MTV unplugged. Their other songs do not stretch their vocal ability. They're just good rock songs with amazing live performances.

[@Dr.Jekyll]

Ever listen to My Way? If you don’t think that song stretches vocal ability, then I can’t respect your opinion, even though I do agree that the Unplugged version of I Still Love You is outstanding.

[@MathyDelaney]

They have plenty of songs to show off their vocal abilities.

[@chrisoakley5830]

​@@Dr.JekyllMy Way is a gem from the Crazy Nights album.

[@BobDiNicola]

MTV Unplugged I Sill Love You is Paul's best vocal performance in my opinion.

[@MichaelBrown-me3bh]

Ace is my favorite guitarist’s favorite guitarist.. that guitarist is named Dimebagg Darrell

[@TheDungShow69]

RESPECT

[@MichaelBrown-me3bh]

@@TheDungShow69 🤘🤘

[@balloonmarsupials4259]

Paul sounds fantastic here.

[@bassislife-trh]

KISS was the first band I really connected with in my youth, around '76 at 11 years old. For me, it was the whole package. Like many kids, I loved horror movies and books, sci-fi, and super heroes. KISS was all of those things, plus music and a live show like no other. My first concert was KISS in December of '77, and every concert since then has been compared to that experience. They are the reason I'm a musician today.

[@davidparsons8362]

The best thing about this video is that the crowd noise at the beginning prevented it from being interrupted for almost a minute.

[@michaeleverett2650]

" I feel uptight on a saturday night" 🎶

[@jonasoverka3956]

I was 16 when this song came out. I had already been singing and playing bass guitar. By Jan 1 1977 I was 8th row at the Providence Civic Center, my first concert ever. I had been playing in symphonic bands in school for years and I could never move except to make the instrument sound. KISS changed all that. I am still a fire breathing bassist today. I am not the rabid fan I once was, but I do owe my musicianship to them. I would have chosen a much different video than this, but at least it was still before the makeup came off. KISS is more an experience. When you listen to ALIVE I and as Paul Stanley says, that is Rock and Roll. From 1973 and probably into 1980, these guys played about 300 nights a year. And when they werent gigging, they were recording. Say what you will about the music. I dont care who you are, they gave it all for the band in that time frame. You were saying how his vocal chords take the strain. The last time I saw the band, ORIGINAL band, 2001 Pauls voice was just as crisp as when I saw him in 1977. I understand that before they retired, they were using backing tracks, who cares. I wish you could have seen the original band perform. The KISS experience is something special. You were right about 'personna' They always strived their characters from the start. You never left a KISS show feeling let down.

[@grahamokeefe9406]

There';s a great story in Geddy Lee's autobiography about when they were touring with KISS. Geddy was playiing some of the 2112 material for Paul Stanley, and Stanley said something like, "Well, Ged, I don't really get it, but keep going." Geddy's reaction was "OK, well, he wasn't feeling it, but then again this is a guy who's going out and singing 'Strutter' every night, so what are you gonna do?"

[@aboyer9828]

That's Epic!

[@Bsquared1972]

Great story. Very revealing that Paul didn't "get" the music, but encouraged him to keep playing, as he was actively listening.

[@MobiusBandwidth]

ha, but Strutter is an absolutely killer song. Rush is great too. Kiss were super supportive of them.

[@aboyer9828]

@@MobiusBandwidth Back in the day, WFMT in Chicago often played modern classical (12 toned stuff that sounded like cats in heat, fighing... but less pleasant). When I got to college I discovered Bach, Mozart, Debussy, The Russians... and fell in love with classical. Comparing that to KISS makes no sense, but it's not like one couldn't enjoy both for what they are. My heart will always belong to Zepplin, but part of that had to do with a big brother with a Kenwood 9600 that could rattle the walls down the block.

[@grahamokeefe9406]

@@MobiusBandwidth Indeed. For a while there was an animation on Alex's part of the Rush website that absolutely roasted Paul Stanley. (In an affectionate way, of course)

[@aussiebladerunner]

First time I saw them I did the Gene Simmons face makeup and my daughter did Paul Stanley and we went to get something to eat before the concert at a burger joint after driving into the city and sort of forgot I had the makeup on and the reaction from people in the street and the restaurant was wild. Such an overwhelming positive response from people. We then coincidentally sat next to a couple who my daughter recognised from a local reality show and got talking to them. They said they just flew in from Sydney on the same flight as KISS and Gene Simmons walked onto the plane in his pyjamas as a true rock star. Legendary evening I’ll never forget.

[@micv5149]

My wife a total 90’s alternative fan (Tragically Hip favorite band), I took her to a Kiss show at Hershey Park and she said it was the best concert she had ever been, just entertaining and fun. The music to me is great but the experience is one of a kind.

[@jacobkubacki2719]

Their show was a must see

[@joeynarviz8429]

If you'll just listen 🎶 and not keep stopping the video then you'll know the power of KISS

[@Brion57042]

*Elizabeth starts talking about the costuming* Me - should... should we tell her about GWAR?

[@recoveringbaptist2749]

Yes...I think she has already sampled Slipknot, so we need to keep going down the rabbit hole!

[@williamwarren9362]

We should

[@cotadog4472]

Sheer Brilliance !!

[@Willie_McBride]

Lol!! Absolutely, GWAR will make her eyes fall out!

[@emptygo0gle66]

or Lordi

[@dave9732]

If you want to hear Paul's singing skills, you picked the wrong song. I still love you from the MTV unplugged sessions is what you should be watching.

[@chadlunders4898]

The KISS live experience is what this is about. Until you are in the middle of the crowd feeling the heat of the explosions while they are exuding their musical energy and theatrics right in front of you, you just can't fully comprehend that which is KISS.

[@Huscarle09]

This is one of KISS's major anthems, balls out fun! If you want to hear Paul show case his voice look at I still love you as performed on the MTV unplugged special.