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Highlights
- The self-proclaimed "Hottest Band in the World," KISS is one of the most popular groups in the history of rock, having sold more than 100 million albums during their more than 40-year reign.
- About the Author: Fulltime freelancer and pop culture expert Brett Weiss lives in Fort Worth, Texas.
- 236 Pages
- Music, General
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About the Book
"KISS is one of the most popular groups in the history of rock, having sold more than 100 million albums during their more than 40-year reign. This encyclopedia of all things KISS provides detailed information on their songs, albums, tours, television and movie appearances, merchandise, solo work and much more, including replacement members"--Book Synopsis
The self-proclaimed "Hottest Band in the World," KISS is one of the most popular groups in the history of rock, having sold more than 100 million albums during their more than 40-year reign. With more gold albums than any other American band, they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014. KISS influenced a generation of musicians, from Garth Brooks and Motley Crue to Nirvana and the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
The original leather-clad, makeup-wearing line-up--Ace "Spaceman" Frehley, Gene "Demon" Simmons, Paul "Starchild" Stanley and Peter "Catman" Criss--and their classic hits "Beth" and "Rock and Roll All Nite" are forever etched in pop culture consciousness.
This encyclopedia of all things KISS provides detailed information on their songs, albums, tours, television and movie appearances, merchandise, solo work and much more, including replacement members Eric Carr, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick, Mark St. John, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer.
Review Quotes
"Growing up in the 1970s, Weiss was obsessed with the rock group KISS. Here he turns his lifelong fandom into a compendium of trivia and tidbits about the self-proclaimed hottest band in the world. This compendium is obviously more a labor of love than a reference work...but the easy encyclopedic nature of this book will satisfy casual and hard-core fans"-Booklist; "a wealth of biographical information.... Weiss's enthusiasm for his subject is palpable, and his knowledge of pop culture serves him well in navigating the vast universe of Kiss-themed products. A comprehensive and detailed guide that is sure to satisfy lifelong fans and curious newcomers alike"-ARBA; "a must have for KISS fans"-Decibel Geek; "covers all aspects of the rock groups four decades and 100 million record albums"-Communications Booknotes Quarterly; "A wonderful read...Brett is a talented writer whose passion for various artistic endeavors, such as video games and music, comes through in his own work."-Michael Cavacini, award-winning communications professional, writer, and professor
About the Author
Fulltime freelancer and pop culture expert Brett Weiss lives in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to his reference books about classic home video games, he has written for numerous magazines and newspapers.