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You have just arrived at a site that tells about the history of the band called KISS, divided into different sections.

History
KISS was formed in January 1973, and thus it has existed for almost 50 years. All kinds of things have happened during these years.
Line-ups
KISS's line-up has changed several times during its existence. Some of the line-ups have performed without masks.
Discography
KISS's discoraphy is large and musically diverse. 20 full-length studio albums have been released so far. If the 1978 solo albums are included, the number increases by four.
Gigs
KISS has been touring since 1973, and KISS's probably last tour "End of the Road World Tour" is going on right now.
On this day

1.11.1973: KISS signs a record deal with Casablanca records owned by Neil Bogart. The band is a first group for newly founded record company.

Random record
Creatures of the night

Label: Casablanca records
Producer(s): Michael James Jackson, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons
Recorded: July-September 1982, Record Plant (California, USA)
Released: 13 October 1982
Cover art: Dennis Woloch

Did you know?

When Eric Carr joined the band in 1980, it was told that he should record a KISS solo album. The band told the artist Eraldo Carugati, who did those four solo album covers, to paint one of Eric too.

Random quote

My chemistry with the band helped put them back on top and gave them a musical credibility that they'd never had before, yet I couldn't get the recognition I needed. I felt like I was imprisoned in a small cubicle, like it was someone else's house...

- Vinnie Vincent

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