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Kiss in the 1970s with an inset of Bill And Ted star Alex Winter
Why I love Kiss, by Bill & Ted’s Alex Winter

By Dave Everley Published

“They were like superheroes”: how Bill & Ted star Alex Winter fell in love with Kiss as a 10-year-old. Excellent!

Bands & Artists
Ace Frehley holding a Les Paul guitar - studio portrait
"I don't think they're gonna retire. They've been retiring for the last twenty years": Kiss played their final show last year, but Ace Frehley isn't convinced

By Dave Everley Published

The former Kiss guitarist on his latest solo album, continuing to have fun, and why you'll never see an Ace Frehley avatar in a million years

Interviews
Kiss onstage at Madison Square Garden
"I've had to turn my back, because, you know, the big man is not supposed to cry": All the stories from behind the scenes at Kiss's emotional final blow-out at Madison Square Garden

By Paul Brannigan Published

In early December Kiss played their final ever show, at New York's iconic Madison Square Garden: Classic Rock was there to talk to Gene and Paul about the enormity of it all

Concerts & Shows
Ace Frehley - 10,000 Volts cover art
"A low- wattage washout, as if recorded by an Ace imposter": Ace Frehley fails to spark on 10,000 Volts

By Geoff Barton Published

Ace Frehley's eighth solo album 10,000 Volts in a word: Shocking

Albums
Lynda Carter with dancers dressed as Kiss
In 1980 Lynda 'Wonder Woman' Carter paid tribute to Kiss on TV, and we're not sure if our eyes have ever recovered

By Fraser Lewry Published

Lynda Carter's Kiss costume was unlike anything the screen had ever witnessed – until Gene Simmons wore the same outfit six years later

Bands & Artists
Former Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley with an inset of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley
“I consider myself friends with Paul and Gene – we’re like brothers, brothers have arguments”: Ace Frehley offers an olive branch to his old Kiss bandmates, takes a swipe at backing tapes and avatars

By Classic Rock Published

Ace Frehley talks to Classic Rock about his relationship with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons

Bands & Artists
Kiss superfan Tim Keel with a member of the Queer Eye team
"I will never forget this experience": Watch a Kiss superfan get an incredible life transformation in emotional new episode of Queer Eye

By Niall Doherty Published

Snake-loving New Orleans caregiver Tim Keel gave the team a tour of his huge Kiss collection

Bands & Artists
Taylor Swift dressed as Ace Frehley
Taylor Swift once dressed up as Kiss legend Ace Frehley to prank Keith Urban during a live show

By Fraser Lewry Published

Well before she was a global superstar and an economic goliath, Taylor Swift was a mere support act with an Ace Frehley costume

Bands & Artists
Gene Simmons backstage before the final show of KISS: End of the Road World Tour at Madison Square Garden on December 02, 2023 in New York City.
"If you think it’s just about putting make-up on your face and you can have a fifty-year career, boy, are you dreaming": Gene Simmons reflects on 50 years of Kiss

By Ken Sharp Published

The Demon reflects on Kiss's 50-year journey from New York City punks to global superstars

Interviews
Donald Trump and Gene Simmons on the Celebrity Apprentice
"You're so independent; you're so tough": Relive the bizarre moment Donald Trump fired Gene Simmons on Celebrity Apprentice

By Fraser Lewry Published

According to Gene Simmons, it was all part of his plan

Interviews
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