Fuelled by an explosive mix of make-up, costumes, and attitude, Kiss burst on the music scene over thirty years ago and has become a rock institution. The band has sold more than eighty million records, has broken every concert attendance record set by Elvis Presley and the Beatles, and stands behind the Beatles alone in number of gold records in history. Kiss: Pledge Allegiance to the State of Rock and Roll features an in-depth interview with founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, and also focuses on the special relationship the band enjoys with its audience. (Kiss fans offer their own anecdotes.) Paul Elliot traces the origins of the band’s music through the 1970s, when they were the biggest band in the world, the 1980s when they took off their world-famous war paint, and into the 1990s, when they came back bigger and badder to become the world’s number one touring band.
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Avoid Even If You're A Die-Hard Fan,
By Jim Schroeder (St. Louis, MO United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Kiss: Hotter than Hell--The Stories Behind Every Song (Paperback)
I have to agree wholeheartedly with the reviewer that said the only worthwhile part of this book are the interviews, but that's not saying much. I bought this book thinking I would get, as advertised, "the stories behind the songs". Not only is this completely false, but I'm not sure the author knows anything about KISS at all. All he did was listen to the song lyrics, regurgitate them back with some loose interpretation of what they're supposed to mean, and that's your story behind the song. No other insight, research, or nothing. If you want a good insightful look at KISS, I highly recommend "KISS Alive Forever: A Touring History". Don't waste your money on this ..., even if you're a diehard fan.
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This review is from: Kiss: Hotter than Hell--The Stories Behind Every Song (Paperback)
If I could give 0 stars, I would. The book is not what is promised. Just explanations about the what the songs are about. Descriptions that are even below the level of amatuer Rolling Stone reviewers. Keep your money and don't waste it on this -- even the pictures are not worth the amount paid.
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This review is from: Kiss: Hotter than Hell--The Stories Behind Every Song (Paperback)
Didn't Rick Derringer play guitar in All American Man? No mention of that here. This book is just one guys view of what he thinks the songs are about. There aren't many actual facts on what the members were really thinking when they wrote their songs. This book is a total waste of time and money. I am so glad I didn't pay cover price for it. True KISS fans need to just stay away from this book.Grade: F
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For more than three decades, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have led the most outrageous rock 'n' roll band on the planet. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
roll all nite, cold gin, love gun, hottest band, metal song, studio tracks, power ballad, rock anthem, reunion tour, double platinum, solo album, rock ballad, opening track, farewell tour Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, New York, Eric Carr, The Elder, Bruce Kulick, God Of Thunder, Rock And Roll All Nite, Detroit Rock City, Dave Reynolds, Creatures Of The Night, Andy Hunns, Howard Johnson, Vinnie Vincent, Graham Stroud, Leigh Marklew, Bob Ezrin, Dante Bonutto, Gary Banton, Crazy Nights, Desmond Child, Hotter Than Hell, Joe Mackett New!
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For more than three decades, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have led the most outrageous rock 'n' roll band on the planet. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
roll all nite, cold gin, love gun, hottest band, metal song, studio tracks, power ballad, rock anthem, reunion tour, double platinum, solo album, rock ballad, opening track, farewell tour Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, New York, Eric Carr, The Elder, Bruce Kulick, God Of Thunder, Rock And Roll All Nite, Detroit Rock City, Dave Reynolds, Creatures Of The Night, Andy Hunns, Howard Johnson, Vinnie Vincent, Graham Stroud, Leigh Marklew, Bob Ezrin, Dante Bonutto, Gary Banton, Crazy Nights, Desmond Child, Hotter Than Hell, Joe Mackett New!
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