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"Why have Kiss lasted in a town like Detroit? 'Cos we appeal to the real masses, the great unwashed of America." In 2003, Kiss fans coughed up $1,000 for front-row seats on their 2003 US tour with Aerosmith, and we joined the throng

“In many ways Kiss has a lot more to do with rappers, both spiritually and aesthetically, than with grunge rock music” - Gene Simmons

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“The two of us had a similar upbringing. It’s aunique position – our dads are the biggest rock stars around”: Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons are making Kiss a rock ’n’ roll dynasty – just don't mistake their music for their fathers'

Bands formed by rock stars’ kids rarely work out – but this one does. Say hello to Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, whose dads you might just recognize, despite all that Kiss makeup

Guitar World

"He asked me 'Do you have long hair? Are you willing to wear a dress and high heels? Are you willing to wear lipstick?' Those questions fascinated me." Peter Criss recalls his first conversation with Gene Simmons and the birth of Kiss

Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss was intrigued by a strange phone conversation that led to rock and roll greatness

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“Doors are immediately opened for us, but once you’re in the room they don’t necessarily give you the benefit of the doubt”: Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons on the realities of making it in the music industry as the sons of two Kiss legends

As the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, the two are carving their own musical path together under the moniker Stanley Simmons

Guitar World

Record breaker Taylor Swift smashes another milestone with Songwriters Hall of Fame induction

Taylor Swift has become the youngest female artist to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the latest in a long line of accolades for the pop superstar.

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Taylor Swift to get inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame this summer

The induction ceremony is scheduled for June 11 in New York City.

The Independent UK

“We met up with Gene in his suite at Caesars Palace in Vegas, which was an experience in itself!”: The hair metal band that had Gene Simmons as their producer – before their guitarist joined Kiss

“He definitely seemed to be putting on a show for us”

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“That was the one time Kiss succumbed to the critics. We wanted a critical success. And we lost our minds”: This sci-fi concept album was Kiss’s attempt to match The Beatles and Pink Floyd. Instead it became their most epic fail

Even Gene Simmons is embarrassed by it

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“I heard someone playing deep, fiery guitar in the room next door. I thought, ‘Boy, I wish that guy was in the band!’ I looked over the balcony… It was Ace”: The otherworldly life and times of Kiss guitar icon Ace Frehley

The Spaceman leaves a legacy of millions of fans rocked, countless players inspired, and a rock guitar scene that will never be the same again

Guitar World

Kiss frontman Gene Simmons claims ‘bad decisions’ led to bandmate Ace Frehley’s death

Former Kiss guitarist and founding member died in October from injuries sustained during a fall

The Independent UK

Trump claims rave reviews for hosting Kennedy Center Honors – before ceremony even ends

President refers jokingly to renamed ‘Trump-Kennedy Center’ at celebration of stars from music and film

The Guardian - UK

Trump reveals he ‘didn’t prepare very much’ ahead of hosting Kennedy Center Honors

Trump notably skipped the Kennedy Center Honors entirely during his first term

The Independent UK

‘Home of football’ gears up for Sheffield derby chasing hope amid the gloom

Wednesday and United are in the Championship bottom three, but there is still optimism, humour and pride

The Guardian - UK

The End is only The Beginning: The Kiss Kruise in Las Vegas kicks off a new chapter in Kisstory

72 hours in Sin City: What we learned at Kiss Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas

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"Why don't we take a moment, a little quiet, think about him looking down on us”: Kiss pay tribute to Ace Frehley at Las Vegas shows

Plus, director of upcoming biopic says that "every young actor in the world wants to be a part of this movie"

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KISS hold moment of silence for Ace Frehley at first gig since his death

Paul Stanley paid tribute to Ace Frehley at KISS' first concert since his passing.

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"Is it OK if we look like this?": Two years on from their farewell show in New York, Kiss return to the stage in Las Vegas

Kiss are back, and Classic Rock were there to witness it

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Watch unmasked Kiss pay emotional tribute to late Ace Frehley at Las Vegas show

Kiss Kruise: Land-locked in Vegas launches with heartfelt tribute to guitarist Ace Frehley who died last month

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The Independent UK

Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley’s cause of death revealed after autopsy

Musician, who was a founding member of iconic rock group, died from blunt force injuries to the head

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Sons of KISS stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons to release debut single next month

Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons will launch Stanley Simmons in December.

Louder

Stanley Simmons – sons of Kiss duo Paul and Gene – announce debut single Body Down

The sons of Kiss stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons will release their debut single Body Down on December 5

Guitar World

“I had a really bad detox. I fell down a flight of stairs. I screwed up my shoulder and neck and couldn’t play guitar for a while. I thought God had taken it all away”: How Ace Frehley came back from the brink with his first solo album in 20 years

In 2009, the late Spaceman took GW inside the inner workings of rock’s makeup-clad warriors – like that time he forged ahead after getting electrocuted onstage – and explained why he always valued spontaneity over rigorous practice

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“I was with Ozzy nine months and it didn’t end in a good break-up”: Drum legend Carmine Appice on getting high with Jimi Hendrix, falling out with Ozzy Osbourne and the late guitar hero he spoke to just before he died

Drum legend Carmine Appice has been in the business for 60 years – and he’s crossed paths with everyone from Jimi Hendrix to Dave Grohl

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"Ace's is easily the best of the solo albums, although the bar is set pretty low": In which Ace Frehley annoys Gene and Paul by releasing the best and most successful of the Kiss solos

Kiss famously released four solo albums on the same day. Just as famously, only one of them was truly worthy of the Kiss name - Ace Frehley's

The Independent UK

Original Kiss bandmates reunite at Ace Frehley’s memorial

Frehley died last week after suffering a fall at home in September

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