For over 30 years, the rock band KISS has been turning heads. To this day, there hasn’t been another rock band that has come close to being like KISS. From their makeup to their lyrics, KISS is something truly unique. But as well known as they are, there are still some little known facts about this rock band.
Little Known Facts about the Rock Band KISS #1: Not in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
I have to say I was truly shocked when I discovered this fact. I just assumed that KISS would be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, they aren’t. But, that’s okay with them. In fact, after the Symphony concert in Australia, Gene Simmons said the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame could kiss his ass.
Little Known Facts about the Rock Band KISS #2: Gold Record Champions
KISS holds the spot for the most gold records in the United States. In fact, this rock band has sold over 80 million albums.
Little Known Facts about the Rock Band KISS #3: Gene Simmons Is One of the Top Fire Breathers
The Demon in the rock band KISS can actually breathe fire 15 feet. The world record is 20 feet, making him one of the top fire breathers in the world. He actually learned this technique from the magician Amaze-O.
Little Known Facts about the Rock Band KISS #4: They Have a Bloody Comic Book Series
This fact is shocking, but true. KISS did indeed print the first edition of their comic book, using their own blood. Their blood was drawn at a concert and then added to red ink that was used to publish the first edition of their 1977 comic.
Little Known Facts about the Rock Band KISS #5: Indiana is the Birthplace of the KISS Army
If you’re a KISS fan, you know all about the KISS Army. But, how did the it come to be? The KISS Army actually started in Indiana when a radio station refused to play any KISS music. People began to march outside of the radio station and referred to themselves as the KISS Army.
Another fun fact is that KISS was offered the part of the Future Villain Band in the movie Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. The band turned down the movie because they were afraid of what it might do to their image. Another interesting fact is that the part eventually went to Aerosmith.
Little Known Facts about the Rock Band KISS #7: Were Involved with the WCW for a Short Period of Time
During the 1990s, KISS was spending time on more projects than just music. One of those projects included being part of the WCW. They sponsored a wrestler called “The Demon” who looked like Gene Simmons band character.
Little Known Facts about the Rock Band KISS #8: Peg Bundy Sang Backup for Gene Simmons
Katey Segal, who is best known for her part as Peg Bundy from Married with Children, actually sang backup on the solo record done by Gene Simmons.
Little Known Facts about the Rock Band KISS #9: First Live Performance Was in 1973
On a cold January night in 1973, they performed their first concert in Queens. The concert took place at a night club called Popcorn.
Little Known Facts about the Rock Band KISS #10: PlaygirlMagazine Wanted Paul Stanley
In the mid 1980s Paul Stanley was approached by PlaygirlMagazine to do a nude picture. But, to many fans dismay, Paul Stanley declined to do the photo shoot.
