American Songwriter

The Meaning Behind “Strutter” by KISS and How a Parrot Named Stanley Inspired Its Sound

Today (February 18) marks the 50th anniversary of KISS’s self-titled debut album. Released on Casablanca Records in 1974, Kiss wasn’t a smashing success out of the gate. But it slowly became a glam ...
Ultimate Classic Rock

Which Songs Should Kiss Play on Their Farewell Tour? A Set List Roundtable

How does a band sum up a nearly five-decade roller coaster of a career in just two hours? That's the dilemma now facing Kiss as they prepare to launch their farewell End of the Road tour. To help them ...
AZ Central

Best Kiss songs, from 'Strutter' to that Argent cover

You wanted the best, you got the best -- or one man's take on what the best of Kiss would sound like. You could ask 100 Kiss fans to submit a list of Kiss' greatest songs and no two lists would be the ...
American Songwriter

The 1974 Classic Gene Simmons Solo Wrote Before Forming KISS With Paul Stanley That Ace Frehley Used to Audition for the Band

Along with the Starchild, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons co-wrote some of KISS’ biggest hits—“Rock and Roll All Nite,” “Strutter,” “Shout It Out Loud”—and also penned a collection of songs for the band on ...