Kiss was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973 by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. Known for their face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in
The original lineup of Kiss in 1976 (L–R): Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley
Kiss's original lineup in 1974. L–R: Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley
Simmons and Frehley sharing a microphone in 1978
Paul Stanley is an American musician and songwriter. He was the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and a founding member of the hard rock band Kiss, which was active from 1973 to 2023. He was the writer
Kiss (band)
…Kiss (commonly styled in all caps as KISS) was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973 by Paul Stanley (vocals, rhythm guitar), Gene Simmons (vocals, bass guitar), Ace Frehley (lead guitar, vocals) and Peter Criss (drums, vocals). Known for their face…
Stanley at the Kennedy Center Honors in 2025
Stanley performing and singing "Love Gun" in Montreal, Quebec, August 2009
L–R: Stanley, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer performing at the Azkena Rock Festival, June 2010
Stanley and Thayer in concert with Kiss at the Chumash Casino Resort in Santa Ynez, California in July 2006