Kiss (commonly styled in all caps) was an American rock band formed in New York City in 1973 by Paul Stanley (vocals, rhythm guitar), Gene Simmons (vocals, bass guitar), Ace Frehley (lead guitar, vocals) and Peter Criss (drums, vocals).
Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons unboxing the Dressed To Kill 50th Anniversary Super Deluxe box set, sharing throwbacks to the making of the legendary album.
Kiss, one of the most successful Gold Record Award–winning groups in American history, has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. Rising from New York’s rock scene to the pinnacle of rock royalty, they’ve earned countless awards, including induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Kiss, American rock band, one of the most influential and best-selling rock groups from the 1970s through the early 2000s, known in particular for its theatrical live performances, involving pyrotechnics and other shocking visual effects and including extravagant outfits and makeup.
The surviving members of the original lineup of KISS were among the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees who were presented with their medals by U.S. president Donald Trump during a ceremony in the Oval ...
Legendary rock band KISS formed in the 1970s and performed for five decades. Learn about the group’s biggest songs and performances and evolving lineup.
KISS was co-founded by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in 1973. Here's everything to know about where the band and its members, past and present, are today.