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Rock band “Kiss” Wiki Biography
Kiss is an American hard rock and heavy metal band, founded in 1973 in New York City, USA by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, internationally popular and easily recognized by its vivid live performances, striking face paint and stage costumes.
Have you ever wondered how much wealth the Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame have accumulated so far? What’s the size of their net worth? According to sources, it is estimated that the total amount of Kiss’ net worth, as of early 2016, is $300 million which has been acquired during the band’s longevity and including rich discography.
Kiss was founded in 1973 by the former members of Wicked Lester, Gene Simmons, on lead vocals and bass, and Paul Stanley as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist (or Gene Klein and Stanley Eisen, as their real names are, respectively.) The famous quartet was formed when drummer Peter Criss – “Catman” – and Ace Frehley – “Spaceman” – joined the band. Kiss’ eponymous debut album was released just a year later, and with over 500,000 sold copies was certified gold in 1977. It is considered that Kiss pretty-much invented “heavy metal” as a music genre. This accomplishment provided the basis for band’s later humongous net worth.
Their successful start was followed by numerous live gigs, and another album in 1974, Hotter Than Hell. The band’s popularity started rising rapidly due to their elaborate live performances, including “blood and breathing fire” pyrotechnics and smoke bombs. By the year 1977, Kiss had already reached its commercial peak with four platinum albums in its portfolio, and total income of over $10.2 million. The curiosity is that in 1978, all four band members released their solo albums on the same day, and all of them were published as Kiss albums with similar covers and poster art inserts. These accomplishments certainly increased Kiss’ fame as well as the band’s net worth.
Throughout the years, there have been several lineup changes, but two members invariable stayed, to this day – Paul Stanley – The Starchild and Gene Simmons – The Demon. Apart from the original cast mentioned above, the crew has included Eric Carr, Vinnie Vincent, Bruce Kulick, Mark St. John and the current line up members Tommy Thayer – Space Ace (lead guitar and vocal) and Eric Singer – The Catman (drums and vocal). The band name Kiss is written in the history of Rock ‘N’ Roll, with notable albums such as Destroyer (1976), Love Gun (1977), Dynasty (1979), Lick It Up (1983), Revenge (1992), Psycho Circus (1998) and Sonic Boom (2009).
In Kiss’ existence, now spanning over 43 years, the band has released 40 albums of which 28 have achieved platinum status, with over 100 million records sold worldwide, over 40 million in the States alone. Kiss’ opus includes several video albums and three movie features, as well as several appearances in FOX’s animated comedy series – Family Guy. Besides all of these achievements, Kiss’ net worth is still increasing due to various merchandise, including clothing, art prints, action figures and even pinball machines.
For their contribution and innovative approach to music, Kiss has been honored countless times; some of the prizes they have won so far are People’s Choice Awards for Favorite New Song in 1977, Metal Edge Readers’ Choice Awards for Bend of the Year, Best Concert Tour and Performance in 1996 as well as Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame inductees in 2014. During its illustrious career so far, Kiss has performed at, among other gigs, the Super Bowl, Winter Olympics and American Idol finales.
In philanthropy, Kiss is also attached to various veterans organizations such as The Wounded Warriors Project, The Legacy Organization in Australia, The USO, Help For Heroes United Kingdom and the US Chamber of Commerce Hire a Hero program.
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Rock band “Kiss” Quick Info
Full Name | KISS |
Net Worth | $300 Million |
Date Of Birth | January, 1973 |
Place Of Birth | New York City, New York, United States |
Nationality | American |
Partner | Gene Simmons (Since 1973), Paul Stanley (Since 1973), Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Eric Carr |
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MySpace | https://myspace.com/kiss |
IMDB | www.imdb.com/name/nm1653348 |
Awards | People’s Choice Awards for Favorite New Song (1977), Metal Edge Readers’ Choice Awards for Bend of the Year, Best Concert Tour and Performance (1996), Lifetime Achievement Grammy Award (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (“The Recording Academy”) Heroes Award, 2006) |
Record Labels | Sanctuary Records |
Albums | “Kiss”(1974), “Hotter Than Hell” (1974), “Dressed to Kill”(1975), “Destroyer” (1976), “Love Gun” (1977), “Dynasty” (1979), “Lick It Up” (1983), “Revenge” (1992),”Rock and Roll Over” (1976), “Psycho Circus” (1998), “Sonic Boom” (2009), “Best of Kiss 40” (2014) |
Nominations | Long Island Music Hall of Fame (2006), Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2014) |
Movies | “Family Guy” (1999-) |
TV Shows | Academy of Music (New York, 1973), Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (1974), ABC’s Dick Clark’s in Concert (1974), American Idol (2009), The Hottest Show on Earth Tour (2010), “Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2012) |
Rock band “Kiss” Important Facts
- KISS was co-founded by Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons.
- KISS was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on April 10, 2014.
- KISS was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
- Band members have included Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Eric Carr, Vinnie Vincent, Mark St. John, Bruce Kulick, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer.
Rock band “Kiss” Filmography
Title | Year | Status | Character | Role |
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Why Him? | 2016 | performer: “I Was Made for Lovin’ You”, “Rock & Roll All Nite” | Soundtrack | |
The Nice Guys | 2016 | performer: “ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE” | Soundtrack | |
Molly | 2016 | TV Mini-Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Coronation Street | 2016 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Boomerang | 2015/I | performer: “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” | Soundtrack | |
Scooby-Doo! And Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery | 2015 | Video performer: “Rock and Roll All Nite”, “Love Gun”, “Shout It Out Loud”, “I Was Made for Loving You”, “Detroit Rock City”, “Modern Day Delilah” | Soundtrack | |
Knock Knock | 2015/I | performer: “Detroit Rock City” | Soundtrack | |
Mike & Mike | 2014 | TV Series performer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Atop the Fourth Wall | TV Series 2 episodes, 2009 – 2011 performer – 1 episode, 2014 | Soundtrack | ||
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2014 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Born to Be Wild: The Golden Age of American Rock | 2014 | TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Ping Pong Summer | 2014 | performer: “Lick It Up” | Soundtrack | |
The Simpsons | 2003-2013 | TV Series performer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Divorce | 2013 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
American Idol | 2009-2013 | TV Series performer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Late Show with David Letterman | 2009-2012 | TV Series performer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Stars 80 | 2012 | performer: “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” | Soundtrack | |
Magic Mike | 2012 | performer: “Calling Dr. Love” | Soundtrack | |
That’s My Boy | 2012 | performer: “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” | Soundtrack | |
Dancing with the Stars | 2012 | TV Series performer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Metal Evolution | 2011-2012 | TV Series documentary performer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
The Dilemma | 2011 | performer: “DETROIT ROCK CITY” | Soundtrack | |
Gulliver’s Travels | 2010 | performer: “ROCK AND ROLL ALL NITE” | Soundtrack | |
Por Toda Minha Vida | 2010 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Somewhere | 2010 | performer: “Love Theme From Kiss” | Soundtrack | |
Madden NFL 11 | 2010 | Video Game performer: “Rock and Roll All Nite” | Soundtrack | |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2010 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Brütal Legend | 2009 | Video Game performer: “God of Thunder” | Soundtrack | |
NFL Monday Night Football | 2009 | TV Series 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Guitar Hero 5 | 2009 | Video Game performer: “Shout it Out Loud” | Soundtrack | |
I Love You, Beth Cooper | 2009 | performer: “Beth” | Soundtrack | |
Rage | 2006-2009 | TV Series performer – 2 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Paul Blart: Mall Cop | 2009 | performer: “Detroit Rock City” – as Kiss | Soundtrack | |
Role Models | 2008 | performer: “Love Gun”, “Detroit Rock City” | Soundtrack | |
Ping-pongkingen | 2008 | performer: “Heavens on Fire” | Soundtrack | |
Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock | 2007 | Video Game performer: “Rock and Roll All Night” | Soundtrack | |
Halloween | 2007 | performer: “God of Thunder” | Soundtrack | |
KISSology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol. 2 1978-1991 | 2007 | Video documentary performer: “Firehouse”, “God of Thunder”, “I Want You”, “Deuce”, “Black Diamond”, “Cold Gin”, “I Stole Your Love”, “Love Gun”, “Tears Are Falling”, “Calling Dr. Love”, “Shout It Out Loud”, “Rock & Roll All Night”, “Detroit Rock City”, “Beth”, “King of the Night Time World”, “Radioactive”, “Fits Like a Glove”, “New York Groove”, “Tossin’ and Turnin'”, “Shandi”, “Talk to Me”, “Is That You?”, “I Was Made for Lovin’ You”, “Creatures of the Night”, “I Love It Loud” | Soundtrack | |
Rock Band | 2007 | Video Game performer: “Detroit Rock City” | Soundtrack | |
7th Inning Stretch | 2006 | TV Movie documentary performer: “Rock And Roll All Nite” | Soundtrack | |
Air Guitar Nation | 2006 | Documentary performer: “God Gave Rock and Roll to You II” | Soundtrack | |
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories | 2006 | Video Game performer: “Lick It Up” | Soundtrack | |
A Guide to Recognizing Your Saints | 2006 | performer: “New York Groove” | Soundtrack | |
Filthy Gorgeous: The Trannyshack Story | 2005 | Documentary performer: “Do You Love Me” | Soundtrack | |
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | 2004 | Video Game performer: “Strutter” | Soundtrack | |
Tony Hawk’s Underground | 2003 | Video Game performer: “God of Thunder”, “Lick It Up”, “Rock ‘N Roll All Night” – as Kiss | Soundtrack | |
What’s New, Scooby-Doo? | 2003 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
School of Rock | 2003 | performer: “Do You Remember Rock ‘N’ Roll Radio” | Soundtrack | |
ER | 2002 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Rock Star | 2001 | performer: “Lick It Up” | Soundtrack | |
Wet Hot American Summer | 2001 | performer: “Beth” | Soundtrack | |
Lucky Numbers | 2000 | performer: “Heaven’s On Fire” | Soundtrack | |
WCW Monday Nitro | 1999-2000 | TV Series performer – 7 episodes | Soundtrack | |
Kiss: The Last Kiss | 2000 | TV Movie performer: “Detroit Rock City”, “Deuce”, “Shout It Out Loud”, “Firehouse”, “Heaven’s On Fire”, “Let Me Go Rock N’ Roll”, “Shock Me”, “Psycho Circus”, “God Of Thunder”, “100,000 Years”, “Love Gun”, “Black Diamond”, “Beth”, “Rock And Roll All Nite” | Soundtrack | |
Freaks and Geeks | 1999 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Detroit Rock City | 1999 | performer: “I Stole Your Love”, “Love Gun”, “Ladies Room”, “Shout It Out Loud”, “Christine Sixteen”, “Shock Me”, “Strutter”, “Beth”, “Calling Doctor Love”, “Detroit Rock City”, “Nothing Can Keep Me From You” | Soundtrack | |
The Sopranos | 1999 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
KISS Live: The Ultimate Halloween Party | 1998 | TV Movie performer: “Psycho Circus”, “Shout It Out Loud”, “Let Me Go, Rock N’ Roll”, “Shock Me”, “Do You Love Me”, “Calling Dr. Love”, “Firehouse”, “Cold Gin”, “Nothin’ to Lose”, “She”, “I Was Made for Lovin’ You”, “Into the Void”, “Love Gun”, “Within”, “100,000 Years”, “King of the Night Time World”, “God of Thunder”, “Deuce”, “Detroit Rock City”, “Beth”, “Black Diamond”, “Rock and Roll All Nite” | Soundtrack | |
Dharma & Greg | 1998 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
1996 MTV Video Music Awards | 1996 | TV Special performer: “Rock and Roll All Nite”, “New York Groove”, “Deuce”, “Calling Dr Love”, “Love Gun” – uncredited | Soundtrack | |
Beautiful Girls | 1996 | performer: “Beth” | Soundtrack | |
Unplugged | 1995 | TV Series documentary performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Full House | 1994 | TV Series writer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Dazed and Confused | 1993 | performer: “Rock & Roll All Nite” | Soundtrack | |
Beavis and Butt-Head | 1993 | TV Series performer – 1 episode | Soundtrack | |
Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey | 1991 | performer: “GOD GAVE ROCK N’ ROLL TO YOU II” | Soundtrack | |
The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years | 1988 | Documentary PLUS SPECIAL MESSAGES BY: | Soundtrack | |
Sex Violence & Values: Changing Images | 1986 | TV Movie performer: “Uh! All Night” – uncredited | Soundtrack | |
Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll Style | 1983 | Video documentary performer: “I Love It Loud” – uncredited | Soundtrack | |
Endless Love | 1981 | performer: “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” – as Kiss | Soundtrack | |
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special | 1976 | TV Special performer: “King of the Night Time World”, “Detroit Rock City” – uncredited | Soundtrack | |
Kiss Rocks Vegas | 2016 | TV Movie | Actor | |
Download Festival | 2015 | TV Mini-Series | Actor | |
KISS My A**: The Video | 1994 | Video documentary producer | Producer | |
Kiss: Konfidential | 1993 | Video executive producer | Producer | |
KISS My A**: The Video | 1994 | Video documentary | Director | |
Nosferatu vs. Father Pipecock & Sister Funk | 2014 | special thanks | Thanks | |
Role Models | 2008 | special thanks | Thanks | |
The Promotion | 2008 | special thanks | Thanks | |
Sôkai jôhô variety Sukkiri!! | 2015 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
Fox and Friends | 2014 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
The 88th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade | 2014 | TV Movie | Themselves – as KISS | Self |
Fashion Rocks | 2014 | TV Special | Themselves | Self |
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2014 | TV Series | Themselves – Musical Guest | Self |
Mending Kids International: All Star Concert for Children Worldwide | 2014 | TV Special | Themselves | Self |
Kiss Live in Japan 2013 | 2013 | TV Movie | Themselves | Self |
The Kiss Monster World Tour: Live from Europe | 2013 | TV Special | Themselves | Self |
Late Show with David Letterman | 1994-2012 | TV Series | Themselves – Musical Guest / Themselves | Self |
Dancing with the Stars | 2012 | TV Series | Themselves / Themselves – Musical Guest | Self |
47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards | 2012 | TV Special | Themselves | Self |
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | 2010 | TV Series | Themselves – Musical Guest | Self |
Caiga quien caiga | 2010 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
Britain’s Got More Talent | 2010 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
Jimmy Kimmel Live! | 2009 | TV Series | Themselves – Musical Guest | Self |
Caiga quien caiga – CQC | 2009 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
The Footy Show | 2008 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
Metal Shop, Vol. 5: Toxic Edition | 2008 | Video documentary | Self | |
In the Cutz | 2006 | TV Series | Self | |
VH1 Rock Honors | 2006 | TV Special | Themselves (Honorees) | Self |
Rockin’ the Corps: An American Thank You | 2005 | Documentary | Themselves | Self |
40 Most Awesomely Bad Dirrty Songs… Ever | 2004 | TV Special documentary | Themselves (Songs “Lick It Up” / “Let’s Put the X in Sex”) / Archive Footage | Self |
Shock Rockers | 2004 | Video documentary | Themselves | Self |
Playboy’s 50th Anniversary Celebration | 2003 | TV Movie documentary | Themselves | Self |
American Bandstand’s 50th Anniversary Celebration | 2002 | TV Movie | Themselves – Performer | Self |
New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2001 | 2000 | TV Special | Themselves – Performers | Self |
Power Vision – Pop Galerie | 2000 | TV Series documentary | Themselves | Self |
The 26th Annual American Music Awards | 1999 | TV Special | Themselves | Self |
Kiss: The Second Coming | 1998 | Video | Themselves | Self |
The 25th Annual American Music Awards | 1998 | TV Special | Themselves | Self |
Millennium | 1998 | TV Series | Themselves – Special Appearance | Self |
1996 MTV Video Music Awards | 1996 | TV Special | Themselves | Self |
Late Night with Conan O’Brien | 1995 | TV Series | Themselves – Musical Guest | Self |
Ritmo de la noche | 1994 | TV Series | Themselves – Musical Guest | Self |
Programa Livre | 1991 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
Rock and Roll Legends: A Conversation with KISS | 1990 | Video documentary | Self | |
Arena | 1989 | TV Series documentary | Themselves | Self |
Vorsicht Musik! | 1982 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
Fridays | 1982 | TV Series | Themselves – Performer | Self |
The First 100 Years of Recorded Music | 1981 | TV Special | Themselves | Self |
Countdown | 1980 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
Tomorrow Coast to Coast | 1979 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
All You Need Is Love | 1977 | TV Series documentary | Themselves | Self |
Rock Concert | 1977 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
The Paul Lynde Halloween Special | 1976 | TV Special | Themselves | Self |
In Concert | 1974 | TV Series | Themselves | Self |
Missing Reel | 2014 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Themselves | Archive Footage |
Sendung ohne Namen | 2002-2012 | TV Series documentary | Themselves | Archive Footage |
I’m in a Rock ‘n’ Roll Band | 2010 | TV Mini-Series documentary | Themselves | Archive Footage |
What a Year | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Themselves | Archive Footage |
Seven Ages of Rock | 2007 | TV Series documentary | Themselves | Archive Footage |
The Greatest | 2004 | TV Series documentary | Themselves | Archive Footage |
I Love the ’70s | 2003 | TV Series documentary | Themselves | Archive Footage |
It’s Slade | 1999 | TV Movie documentary | Themselves | Archive Footage |
Sonic Youth: Teenage Riot | 1988 | Video short | Themselves (uncredited) | Archive Footage |
Sex Violence & Values: Changing Images | 1986 | TV Movie | Themselves (uncredited) | Archive Footage |
Hittimittari | 1985 | TV Series | Themselves | Archive Footage |
Cool Cats: 25 Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll Style | 1983 | Video documentary | Themselves | Archive Footage |
Wetten, dass..? | 1981 | TV Series | Themselves | Archive Footage |
Rock band “Kiss” Awards
Year | Award | Ceremony | Nomination | Movie | Category |
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1999 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Recording | Awarded on August 11, 1999 at 7080 Hollywood Blvd. to Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and … More | Won |
1999 | Star on the Walk of Fame | Walk of Fame | Recording | Awarded on August 11, 1999 at 7080 Hollywood Blvd. to Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and … More | Nominated |