How in the world can all three of you sit there and act like you have no idea who KISS is? KISS has been around since 1973, they have written over 400 songs, one of the best bands of all time. I have seen KISS live in concert 17 times
B kuz if U grew up in Hillbilly Country ppl don't no alot of bands like Kiss... Poison... Pantera...Metallica........ I had a friend who only listens 2 Latina Music an shevis from Mexico 🇲🇽 so she don't no any Country music singers at all.......
You guys HAVE to DEFINITELY need to check out some classic 70's era live KISS performances especially from Tokyo,Japan March 1977.Madison Square Garden Feb 18th 1977 or Houston,TX 1977!!
Sadly you won't have a chance to see them "live" in person. They just played their last concert Dec. 2nd in New York... I was there. I saw a total of 70 KISS concerts, at least one show every U.S. Tour from 1974 to 2023.
I remember listening to KISS on 8-track in the 70s when I was like 7-10 years old. My parents had one of those old console stereos in the living room and I would lay on the floor listening to them with these big ole headphones. Good memories.
@@KathyLuluandDonna no problem! Kiss as a band made up most of my childhood along with Black Sabbath, so it’s extremely gratifying to see people appreciate them for the amazing group they are, drama aside lol. Having 3 separate opinions from 3 separate generations makes for great content! Keep up the good work!
You were wondering about the composition of this video? It's a mixture of live footage from the original 70s makeup years (the song itself is from 1975) and videos from the band's makeupless 80s lineup - Kiss wore no makeup from 1983 to 1996. Both lineups feature Paul Stanley (rhythm guitar and vocals) and Gene Simmons (bass and vocals). These two were the band's central characters and creative forces from the very beginning to the very end - Kiss did their final concert ever on December 2nd 2023, in Madison Square Garden, New York. The band was completed by, in the makeup days, Ace Frehley (lead guitar) and Peter Criss (drums). In these makeupless shoots they were replaced by Bruce Kulick and the late great Eric Carr respectively (he sadly succumbed to cancer in 1991). Kulick coincidentally moved on to Grand Funk Railroad, from where he has only just resigned.
For a real KISS experience check out "She" or "Black Diamond" 1975 at Cobo Hall Detroit. This was before they revealed themselves without makeup. They were in their twenties, sinister, and still hungry for success. You will all love these videos. ✌
KISS released a Home Video "Exposed" that much of the footage was pulled from. This does include clips of various live performances. It also includes 6 different members of the KISS family. So happy you enjoyed it!
I remember when KISS decided to unmask themselves..what a HUGE reaction from the public. I’ve been listening to KISS since Summer of 77 just shy of my 8th Birthday
This video incorporates clips of numerous other music videos (videos made for other songs) and live performances spanning the band's masked and unmasked periods. Also, pretty much every person who has ever been a member of the band appears somewhere in this video. The audio track, BTW, is from the album "Alive!" which includes recordings of performances from different concerts in the spring and summer of 1975.
KISS face makeup is unique to each member - even when they changed members. Because critics said they were only successful because of the makeup, they stopped wearing it.
KISS WAS THE FIRST CONTERT I WENT TOO IN 1974 . I WAS 11 YEARS OLD. MY PARENT'S WAS ROCKERS ALSO. WAS MY FAVORITE BAND. AND YES I BELONG TOO THE KISS ARMY.. LATER IN LIFE I GOT INTO M
Finally, we got to rockin' to KISS 🤩This was an official video that Kiss released w/ footage from both the makeup and non-makeup eras... mixed w/ a ''mockumentary" (Kiss X-posed) in the 80's where they portrayed Kiss living in a mansion w/ 24/7 groupies 😂 In real life, they were very professional and business-oriented... They had fun away from each other, but they were not Motley Crue for sure... The live track used in the video was their 1975 version from the 'Alive!' album... Strangely, Peter Criss (drums) was not featured much in the footage - they showed his replacement (the late) Eric Carr (drums) It was their then-manager and TV producer Bill Aucoin who saw them live and wanted to improve on their potential... Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons were the more animated members of Kiss onstage, while Ace Frehley (lead guitar) was a bit reserved... Ace had bad balance and would often fall over while playing wearing those platform boots in concert, so Paul & Gene would act like it was part of the show. Aucoin would film Kiss during rehearsals and would review the tapes to make suggestions to improve the visual delivery of Kiss ... Gene being the rather outspoken member of Kiss w/ the oversized tongue (!) made him a target of pranks... He was also the one who drew the short straw when it came to learning stage tricks from Bill Aucoin's showbiz performers... Gene was the 'demon' of Kiss, so he had to learn to spit fake blood (from capsules) onstage and then 'fly' on wires to the top of the stage lighting where he would do a song high above the stage... He also was the one to learn how to 'breathe fire' in concerts... But he lived for the fame and infamy - it brought him the girls! Gene co-wrote 'Rock and roll all nite' w/ Paul Stanley because Kiss needed a hit single by 1975... the studio version (from the 3rd album 'Dressed to kill') made little impact. However, this live version was much more energetic and became a breakthrough hit for Kiss in '75 from the 'Alive!' live record. Paul Stanley didn't have to do any tricks like Gene... Paul was always moving, captivating the crowd and was the band's rock star frontman w/ his jumps, splits and high kicks (when he was younger) ... Kiss was him and Gene's band, but over time, Paul Stanley became the key member (especially in the 80's) and wrote a bulk of the bigger hits by Kiss. If u loved "Rock and roll all nite"... I'm certain u will enjoy these Kiss classics - 'Detroit rock city' ... 'Deuce'... 'Shout it out loud' ... 'Black Diamond' ... 'Parasite' ... 'Love gun' ... 🤘🤘🔥🔥 Kiss 4ever!!!
Did you girls get goosebumps when the guitars came in at the start of the song? I did, and I’ve been following them from the beginning. I grew up in Detroit and one of my favorite songs is Detroit Rock City. You’ll have to see that one. Yeah it’s Gene Simmons with the blood. They have a song called God of Thunder which is a signature part of their acts. That’s another you should see. After 50 years I still love to watch/hear them play.
What's funny about the song "Beth" is that it was supposed to be a throw away song. I was released as the B side of "Detroit Rock City" and is actually their biggest commercial hit. It was on their second album "Destroyer".
A week after Thanksgiving, I flew from Los Angeles to New York for Kiss's last two concerts at Madison Square Garden in New York Dec 1'st and 2, 2023. I heard from someone when I was in line waiting to get into the arena that Kiss spent an extra million dollars on special effects for their last show. They aren't going on any more tours!
Ladies watch their concert titled KISS Rocks The Nation from 2005. Its the last year the singer Paul Stanley's voice still sounded good. He had vocal chord surgery the next year and he hasn't sounded as good since. That concert will give you a better idea of what they were like live. Their stage show is one of the best in the biz.
KISS was a theatrical rock band.Smoking guitars,fake blood,fire breathing.They wanted to be the band they never saw. Their characters matched,what they liked.Gene Simmons "The Demon"(Bassist co vocals) was into comic books,the old monster movies.Paul Stanley The Starchild"(guitar / co vocals) wanted to be a rock star from an early age.Ace Frehley :The Spaceman" (lead guitar)Science fiction.Peter Criss "The Catman" (drums) loved cats & thought he had 9 lives growing up in a rough section of Brooklyn NY.Gene Simmons does the fake blood & fire breathing.They have hard rock songs & they have ballads.They took the make up off in the early 80's & became 80's hair band.They formed 1973.The black & white footage is from 1975
@@KathyLuluandDonna Their live shows,especially in the 70's were amazing .Big pyro,fire,fireworks,flash pots,hydraulic lifts that made them hover above their audience 70's songs "Strutter" :God of Thunder" "Shout It Out Loud" 1980's "I love it Loud" Heaven's on Fire" "Crazy Crazy Nights" "Rise To It" They have a big catalog of songs whatever ya'll would like to listen / react too
What does Gene Simmons use as blood? 1/3 cup cottage cheese (preferably with pineapples) 4 squirts red food coloring. 1/2 cup Aunt Jamima maple syrup (extra thick) 3 heaping tablespoons corn syrup.
Yes, this isn't an official music video and they have mixed in scenes from a Kiss mocumentary Kiss released 1987 (while the song is from 1975)! The mocumentary told a fabricated narrative of Kiss living together in a huge mansion, living a crazy rockstar lifestyle 27/7.
The video has shots from Kiss shows with and without Make-Up eras. The Make -Up Shows were massive and wild. Lights, stage antics, including Gene Simmons long tongue and spitting fake blood as the Vampire. You haven't been to a Rock Concert until you attended one of those Kiss Concerts. I wasn't always the biggest Kiss Fan, and I've seen dozens of big rock concerts, but nothing like a Kiss Concert.
Another great reaction! Lulu was right.. this is a collage of all their stuff from the early days to their later stuff. KISS had two eras...starting out with makeup and then without.They switched members up over the years, but Paul and Gene have always been a constant. BTW Gene is also a good actor..he has been in the movies Runaway with Tom Selleck, Wanted Dead or Alive with Rutger Hauer, and Trick or Treat with Ozzy Osbourne.🙂
After 50 years KISS played their final show on Dec, 2nd of this year. When I was little I would sit in my neighbors front yard playing with my trucks listening to KISS in 1974. KISS has been my favorite band my entire life. I was lucky enough to see them in concert twice. Their shows were amazing. Thank you for keeping them alive. :)
@@philipdickey6460 Have you seen the previews? From what I have seen so far they look pretty cool. They did a good job putting things together. I am looking forward to it.
KISS was my first concert. 1978, Inglewood, California. I was all of 12 years old. I have been to hundreds of concerts since. KISS always puts on a good show. Fun reaction.👏👏👏🤙🤙🤙🤘🤘🤘
I had to laugh when you saw Gene Simmons and the blood. I was about 15 when I went to a show. Gene was on a platform directly above our heads and he dripped on me. I was sooooo excited. I didn't want to wash it of. I was over the moon and dancing in the aisles to another tune and Paul Stanley pointed down the aisle right at me. I almost fainted. Best show I've ever been to. I was the only one in the aisle at the time, so I know he was pointing at me. I was completely blown away by them. Fave band ever. The blood bit is during a song called God of Thunder. It's just fake. So much fun to see them. Unfortunately they are going to be AI from here on in. They retired this year from performing, but Space Ace Frehely is still performing and released a new song this year called 10,000 Volts. It really rocks hard. The tongue is 100% real and it's 7 inches long. Naturally so. He's actually really nice.
When I saw Kiss for the first time at their reunion tour two adult guys behind me discussed loudly and though Gene had bitten himself in his tongue and was bleeding 😁😂
Kathy, Lulu, and Donna - I'm really enjoying your three-generation reactions & what you all bring to the discussion. One song I'd love to see the three of you react to is 'Insensitive' by Jann Arden. Jann is a beloved singer/songwriter here in Canada. She's from Alberta which is the part of Canada most like Texas! It's a song about falling for a jerk of a guy so it might be something you as women can relate to! There haven't been many songs in my life that when I first heard them I had to stop and listen, 'Insensitive' is one of them.
When they toured in Japan they inspired a whole movement called Visual Kei. Many bands to this day have a visual look that inspires their songs and performances. One of the biggest is Versailles. They dress as Baroque Era Vampires, in French Rococo inspired costumes. Check out Versailles Masquerade live Holy Grail You'll love them.
1975 in Atlanta. The best concert ever, except for when I saw Elvis live. They put on one heck of a show. Yes, that's Gene Simmons with the tongue and blood. Paul Stanley singing with the wild pants. Great reaction. Next, "Detroit Rock City".
..WELCOME TO THE KISS ARMY GAL'S..ALTHOUGH THE BAND HAVE RETIRED..THERE IS PLENTY OF KISS MUSIC AND DVD CONCERTS TO WATCH..BUT TO KNOW THE HISTRORY OF THE BAND PLEASE WATCH THE 2 PART DOCO "KISSTORY"..LOVE THE REACTION LADIES..ROCK ON..KIND REGARDS, ADAM...
I was in third grade in 74 when I discovered Kiss. I would draw their faces with my friend Randy any time we were not doing work in class. Theirs was the first albums I ever bought ) The closest city Huntington had them one time but I did not get to go. After that they were barred from there. I do not think they did any thing there but they were always complained about by religious folks because of the make up and the name.
At that first break. Seeing how ya'all were blowen away...... that's what is ROCK ! Is all about. That was just viedo. Just think if you were there and paid $25.00 for the most expensive ticket to see KISS. That's why this phenomenon has endured so long. May be you need some southern fried rock. The Marshall Tucker Band, Heard it in a Love song, Rambling, Can't you see.
I would highly recommend Detroit Rock City, and Shout It Out Loud from Detroit Tiger Stadium. Member of KISS ARMY since I was 7 years old back in 1978. Kind of a metal guy, but classical and jazz trained in guitar and piano. KISS was always a stand out and have seen them 35 to 40 times. Great reaction guys!!! Merry Christmas 🍻🤟!!!
All right my lovely ladies.... I have seen this band at least eight times and have never been disappointed. Their concerts have always had a lot going on and I'm glad that you had a visual experience to see "the hottest band in the world"... KISS ‼️💯🔥💯🔥🥁🎸🎤🎸🤘🏻😎🤘🏻
