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- | The band was originally known as Wicked Lester before changing their name to KISS. In 1971-72, they even produced an album' | + | The band was originally known as Wicked Lester before changing their name to KISS. In 1971-72, they even produced an album' |
===== Knights in Satan' | ===== Knights in Satan' | ||
- | Some anti-rock preachers claimed in the 1970s that KISS stood for Knights in Satan' | + | Some anti-rock preachers claimed in the 1970s that KISS stood for Knights in Satan' |
===== Ken Kelly ===== | ===== Ken Kelly ===== | ||
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===== Jay Jay French ===== | ===== Jay Jay French ===== | ||
- | Jay Jay French, a former Twisted Sister musician, auditioned for the lead guitarist position with Kiss in late 1972/early 1973, while the band was still known as Wicked Lester. Ace, on the other hand, got the job. Despite | + | Jay Jay French, a former Twisted Sister musician, auditioned for the lead guitarist position with KISS in late 1972/early 1973, while the band was still known as Wicked Lester. Ace, on the other hand, got the job despite |
===== KISS Army ===== | ===== KISS Army ===== | ||
Their ardent followers are known as the KISS Army, and they began in Indiana in the early 1970s when a local radio station refused to play any KISS songs. Protesting fans referred to themselves as the KISS Army as they marched outside the radio station. [([[https:// | Their ardent followers are known as the KISS Army, and they began in Indiana in the early 1970s when a local radio station refused to play any KISS songs. Protesting fans referred to themselves as the KISS Army as they marched outside the radio station. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Kissin' | ||
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+ | The song " | ||
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+ | ===== Plans For Debut ===== | ||
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+ | KISS wanted their debut album' | ||
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+ | ===== Makeup Issue ===== | ||
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+ | Warner Bros. Records threatened to terminate the band's contract if they did not remove their makeup. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Spaceman ===== | ||
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+ | Ace Frehley used commercial spray paint to get the silver " | ||
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+ | ===== KISS Kasket ===== | ||
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+ | “Dimebag” Darrell (Pantera/ | ||
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+ | ===== Peter Criss Audition ===== | ||
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+ | Peter Criss traveled to England in the early 1970s to audition for Elton John's backup band. He did not pass the audition. [([[http:// | ||
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+ | ===== Sgt. Pepper' | ||
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+ | In the 1978 film Sgt. Pepper' | ||
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+ | ===== Music From The Elder Door Cover ===== | ||
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+ | The door seen on the front cover of Music From The Elder is the entrance of a Methodist church on New York City's Park Avenue. [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Ace Frehley Singing ===== | ||
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+ | Ace Frehley sings in a horizontal manner! “Every time I've had to record a lead vocal, I've had to do it on my back,” he adds. When I stand up and try to sing, I sometimes can't hit the notes.” [([[https:// | ||
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+ | ===== Paul Stanley High School Songs ===== | ||
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+ | While still in high school, Paul Stanley composed a number of early Kiss songs, including " | ||