Kiss often stylized as ki is an american rock band formed in new york city in january 1973 by paul stanley, gene simmons, peter criss, and ace frehley. The making of kiss 19721975 it was fantastic and easily the most indepth biography ive ever read. The making of kiss 19721975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their. Obviously, my latest book being nothin to lose, but beyond kiss ive done books on everyone from john lennon to elvis to cheap trick to the. The making of kiss 19721975 will be released on september 10, 20 via it books, an imprint of harpercollins publishers. The making of kiss 19721975, created in collusion with simmons and stanley. The making of kiss 1972 1975 reprint by ken sharp, gene simmons, paul stanley isbn. Nothin to lose, the making of kiss 19721975 by ken. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. The making of kiss 19721975 by ken sharp with gene simmons and paul stanley is an it harpercollins publication. Formed in 1973, kiss has long reached iconic status in the world of rock n roll. The making of kiss 19721975 is an anecdotal memoir of the early years of this iconic band. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books.
It is considered to be their breakthrough and a landmark for live albums. The making of kiss 1972 1975 is a 544page hardcover book that chronicles for the first time the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the. Kiss rocks vegas w2 cds,dvd,bluray deluxe edition usa. Nothin to lose by ken sharp and gene simmons and paul stanley kiss from 19721975 my rating. The making of kiss 19721975 by ken sharp download nothin to lose. Selected kiss tour book covers are featured on this page. This is a bibliography of the american rock group kiss. The making of kiss 19721975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album alive and the smash single rock and roll all nite, a song that nearly four decades later remains one of rocks most enduring anthems. The making of kiss 1972 1975 will be released on september 10, 20 via it books, an imprint of harpercollins publishers. Kiss collectibles identification and price guide book.
The making of kiss 19721975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album alive. The making of kiss 19721975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the. The making of kiss 19721975 read an excerpt of this book. See all books authored by gene simmons, including kiss and makeup, and sex money. Released on september 10, 1975, the doubledisc set contains live versions of selected tracks from their first three studio albums, kiss, hotter than hell and dressed to kill. The making of kiss, 19721975, by ken sharp with paul stanley and gene simmons it books in the fall of 1973, the managers of the rock band kiss hired. The book is filled with stories from early fans, promoters, record company executives, and musicians who performed alongside them.
Kiss in the 1970s early 1970s kiss traces its roots to wicked lester, a new yorkbased rock and roll band led by cofounders gene simmons and paul stanley. Nothin to lose the making of kiss 19721975 hardcover book. Kiss destroyer poster 24x36 rock band simmons music 241041. The making of kiss 1972 1975 will be released on august 20, 20 via it books, an imprint of harpercollins publishers.
This september, harper collins is publishing sharps latest investigation into the bands legacy with nothin to lose. Apart from the official kiss books, there have been countless unofficial. Well known for its members face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the midtolate 1970s with their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, bloodspitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets. The making of kiss, 1972 1975, by ken sharp with paul stanley and gene simmons it books in the fall of 1973, the managers of the rock band kiss hired a magician by the name of presto to teach. Often stylized kiss they play rock, hard rock and 1980s hairglam metal.
Gene simmons books list of books by author gene simmons. I try to read at least one book a month and for july it was nothin to lose. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. As many have stated, this is a light and easy read. Kiss gene simmons guitar pick end of the road new from albequerque. Unhappy with the direction of wicked lester, simmons and stanley part ways with the other members in 1972 after epic records rejected an album recorded by the group. Written by ken sharp, paul stanley and gene simmons. Kiss ace frehley fractured mirror tribute band white guitar pick. Easily identified by its members face paint and flamboyant stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid to late 1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets.
Note, for some tour books, scans of all the pages except ads are available for viewing. The making of john lennon and yoko onos double fantasy kiss book. Perhaps not, but the world really needs sharps starting over. Written by gene simmons and ken sharp, nothin to lose. The making of kiss 1972 1975 by ken sharp with gene simmons and paul stanley is an it harpercollins publication. The making of kiss 19721975 kindle edition by sharp, ken. Nothin to lose by ken sharp and gene simmons and paul stanley. The making of kiss 1972 1975 20 in pdf, epub formats. Ken sharp includes interviews with band members, producers, management, stage and art designers, and rock photographers, an oral history of the legendary rock band offers a behindthescenes look at kisss. As a kiss fan this was a really a no brainer to read. It was fantastic and easily the most indepth biography ive ever read. The making of kiss 1972 1975 ebook written by ken sharp, mr. Nothin to lose, the making of kiss 19721975 by ken sharp.
Kiss online kiss chronology the complete history of kiss. Published on september 10, 20 nothin to lose chronicles the bands turbulent early years, from their initial struggles, to worldwide fame and success. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nothin to lose. I met ken sharp, the new york times bestselling music biographer, on kiss kruise iii and i recently finished his latest book. The making of kiss 1972 1975 nothing better than a good bad movie nothin to lose. If youre a kiss fan, a lover of pop culture or just someone whos interested in fascinating origin stories, i highly recommend you. Besides creating a hard rock band that produced topselling albums, members gene simmons, paul stanley, ace frehley, and peter. The book indeed charts the salad days of simmons, stanley, ace frehley and peter criss. Drawing on more than two hundred interviews, the book offers a captivating and intimate flyonthewall account of their launch, charting the. The making of kiss 1972 1975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album alive and the smash single rock and roll all nite, a song that nearly four decades later remains one of rocks most enduring anthems. The making of kiss 19721975 by ken sharp, gene simmons. Buoyed by a wave of kiss nostalgia in the 1990s, the band announced a reunion of the original lineup with makeup in 1996.
The latest of many titles about kiss, this oral history documents the bands formation and rise to superstardom from 1972 to 1975. Throughout their career they released numerous books and printed works celebrating their career of around four decades. The resulting kiss aliveworldwidelost citiesreunion tour was the topgrossing act of 1996 and 1997. Told primarily by gene simmons and paul stanley, it details their beginnings in the new york city area. From her archive, goldsmith has compiled fan favorites as well as many neverbeforeseen photographs, all which perfectly. Aug 09, 2017 i try to read at least one book a month and for july it was nothin to lose. The book starts way back when paul and gene first meet. One can only hope that sharp will compile a companion piece that discusses the even more dramatic period of 1976 through 1978, because this read is. Criss and frehley have since left kiss again and have been replaced by eric singer and tommy thayer, respectively. Get ready to rock and roll all night and party every dayagain.
From the breaking up of wicked lester and the founding of kiss in 1972, to the major breakthrough that was kiss alive. The making of kiss 1972 1975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album alive. Drawing on more than two hundred interviews, the book offers a captivating. The making of kiss 1972 1975 is a 544page hardcover book that chronicles for the first time the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album alive.
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