American rock band, KISS, rose to fame with their catchy pop, rock hits during the late 1970s. Dressed in full out black body suits and platform boots, the group of four created a following of fans that were and still are willing to paint their faces black and white to match the band in concert.
KISS is made up of four members including only two originals. Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer sport different personas while performing as they embrace their altar egos with face paint. Simmons and Stanley are the two founding fathers of the group.
Recently, KISS announced that the group will not be preforming at the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony when they are introduced into the famous club of rock superstars.
Because the band has had such a long history of different members, it was hard for the group to pay homage to all members in supporting what KISS has become throughout the years. Since is founding in the 70s, six members have joined and left sporadically.
Nonetheless, KISS is known for creating some of the best rock songs of the century and TheCelebrityCafe.com is counting down our favorites from “Beth” to “I Was Made For Loving You.”
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10. Strutter
“Strutter” off of the bands 1974 debut album, is a common and popular single for KISS fans. This classic rock song appears on several of the bands album, both studio and live versions, and is said to be a favorite of the group’s members.
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9. Shout It Out Loud
In 1976, KISS released this catchy jam off of their album, Destroyer. A popular one, “Shout It Out Loud” has appeared in dozens of movies and is a distinct KISS song with its guitar solos and catchy melody.
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8. Lick It Up
A KISS song wouldn’t be a KISS song if it didn’t have a catchy chorus. Luckily “Lick It Up” has both guitar riffs and an easy to sing along chorus.
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7. Heaven’s On Fire
“Heaven’s On Fire” is a great video because we can get a good glimpse of the members without their signature makeup.
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6. Detroit Rock City
Another single off of the 1976 album Destroyer, “Detroit Rock City” is famously known for its significance regarding a KISS fans fatal car crash the night of a show.
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5. Love Gun
The 1977 release of “Love Gun” includes catchy, sexualized lyrics that all KISS fans know the words to and is guaranteed in a set while on tour.
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4. Calling Dr. Love
A lot of people may remember this one from the more recent Dr. Pepper commercial. “Calling Dr. Love” is a great, catchy classic.
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3. I Was Made For Loving You
“I Was Made For Loving You” is one song that even a non-KISS fan can sing along to. With its catchy chorus and head-banging melody, this one’s definitely a classic.
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2. Beth
One KISS song that isn’t heavy, “Beth” is a sweet ballad that features violins and an orchestra. Even the younger generation know the words because of its feature on the hit FOX show, Glee.
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1. Rock ‘n’ Roll All Nite
Because of this song we all want to rock ‘n’ roll all night and party everyday.
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