Wicked Lester
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Wicked Lester was a rock band based in New York City. Two notable members were bassist Chaim Witz and rhythm guitarist Stanley Eisen. Originally formed in 1970 as Rainbow, the band changed its name to
Wicked Lester (c. 1972), left to right: Ron Leejack, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Brooke Ostrander, and Tony Zarrella
Kiss (band)
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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
Wicked Lester
…remnants. They changed their stage names to Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, respectively, auditioned a new drummer and lead guitarist, and formed the band Kiss by the beginning of January 1973. Although Kiss achieved massive success, Wicked Lester's album recorded for Epic has never been officially released…
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
Kiss backstage in 1975
Simmons and Frehley sharing a microphone in 1978