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KISS
Previous Name
The band was originally known as Wicked Lester before changing their name to KISS. In 1971-72, they even produced an album's worth of demos for Epic Records as Wicked Lester, which was never released. Some of these songs would subsequently appear on KISS albums.1)
Knights in Satan's Service
Some anti-rock preachers claimed in the 1970s that KISS stood for Knights in Satan's Service, however this is not true. 2)
Ken Kelly
Ken Kelly, the artist who created the Destroyer and Love Gun album covers, also did the Blackmore's Rainbow album covers. 3)
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 the fact that Ace auditioned wearing mismatched footwear, one red and one orange. 4)