British guitarist reacts to Kiss in the 70's showing it's not all just for show!
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- Tonight I'm looking at some vintage Kiss! All the way back to the 70's!
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It's nice to hear an actual musician...someone who knows music, point out what KISS does. They were not just a visual band.
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@John Smith , unless you ignore kabuki theater, which was their inspiration.
Kiss Alive was a major influence during its day. Peter Frampton brought out his own live album "Framptom Comes Live" a year after that album. Kiss during the 70s' poured a lot of heart and soul into their albums during that decade. I'm so glad that they were inducted into the Rock N' Roll hall of fame, and even so, I still hear people trying to discount their abilities as musicians.
Intelligent analysis. Better than shelling out gobs of money to watch guys in t-shirts and jeans. The mystique of not being photographed w/o makeup was cool.
catman pc Gene Simmons said the reason they didn't want the public to see them without make up was he didn't want fame, he just wanted the money and the only reason they decided to finally show themselves without their faces painted was they were losing their popularity and subsequently all of that money Gene loves so much. Gene is kind of a prick.
As a fingerstyle guitarist, Ace was actually the reason I got a guitar. Gene is very underrated, almost never looks at his hands. There's discipline here.
If it was all show they never would have lasted so long. They are top notch musicians and song writers.
In his prime... Peter Criss had one of the truly great, pure, rock and roll voices.. Great choice Fil.
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Peter is a better drummer than singer.
KISS is so underrated musically. Their 70’s albums are packed with gear raw guitar rock.
I've listened to Kiss since 1974, and watching this brought it all back--the chills, the amazement, the appreciation I had as a boy. Thanks for this.
Kiss was the first band I saw in concert back in December, 1979. 10 dollar ticket price and I managed to get on the front row. It was a show indeed. Thanks for bringing back the memories.
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Dynasty Tour! Same one I saw !
Is this where the old farts are hanging out? lol. Yeah I saw them in 79 too. New Haven CT. I didn't care for the direction they seemed to be heading with Dynasty ("I Was Made for Lovin' You", the new colorful costumes, etc).. but it was a damned good concert, anyway.
@@lafelong That tour was also cut short due to being their most expensive production to date, and they weren't selling out arenas as strongly as before. At least one night at MSG was dropped, and the 2nd show in LA sold poorly enough they played the 2nd show in a smaller venue than the Forum. But Australia and Japan went nuts for them, so it filled that gap for them.
Same here...I was only 11, so my mom took me and sat there with cotton in her ears while I twirled my t-shirt around my head. Payback - had to go see Tom Jones with her. Would do it again. RIP mom, and thanks for being the coolest.
Just have to say that it’s really good to here all the positive things that you have to say in all your reviews. It’s refreshing rather than hearing a lot of negativity. A lot of people talk negative to make themselves look better. Wish more people had your outlook....
Thanks Kevin! It's easy to focus on negatives on the surface, but if people look a little deeper there's always reason as to why artists have sold millions of records. So I just look for these common trends!
Outstanding responses
Totally agreed!!
You mean people are just supposed to lie and pretend they like everything? Sounds like you've got maturity issues. Across the board, KISS is the worst high profile band I've ever heard. The lyrics are horrendous and of an infantile nature, very, very cringe worthy, and musically equally base and poor. And that's the honest truth. If you want to talk about great bands like Zeppelin, Floyd. Yes, Rush, etc, I'm all for it. But I'm not going to make nice about a band that literally makes me cringe
@@Frankincensedjb123 Oh please! They're a lot better than Motley Crue, Poison, Bob Segar, Thin Lizzy, Ted Nugent, Krokus, Ratt, Deep Purple (yeah I said it) Quiet Riot, Edgar Winter ( I saw that dude 3 years ago and his playlist was as thin as paper), George Thorogood (I like his music) and Megadeth.
Listing the greatest bands of all-time as a comparison is silly. Black Sabbith is considered an all-time great, but I don't think that their musical lyrics and talent is that much better than that of Kiss. Go listen to 2000 Man (written by Mick Jagger) and Hardluck Woman. They are really good songs.
Dude, thank you sooooooo much for doing one on KISS. The best part of the whole thing was the CONSTANT smile on your face while you were watching the video. THIS is the impact that KISS has on people. For the ones that got it, and still get it, it's truly a magical moment! And thank you again for bringing some much needed attention to their overall abilities as musicians. I'm saddened by how many people still refuse to acknowledge them or to take them seriously..........even after all these years. They have been my favorite band for almost 40 years now, and the MUSIC is the key reason for my love of them!
This video alone earned you a subscriber :)
Thanks David! Yeah the top bands all have that in common, it doesn't matter how they look but their musical ability is on point.
Dude, thank you sooooooo much for doing one on Jerry Garcia. The best part of the whole thing was the CONSTANT smile on your face while you were watching the video. THIS is the impact the Grateful Dead has on people. For the ones that got it, and still get it, it's truly a magical moment! And thank you again for bringing some much needed attention to Jerry's ability as a musician. I'm saddened by how many people still refuse to acknowledge them or to take them seriously..........even after all these years. They have been my favorite band for almost 40 years now, and the MUSIC is the key reason for my love of them!
This video alone earned you a subscriber :)
that was original!
I can't stand it when guitar players say they hate Ace Frehley. He was an icon and really influenced my style. He also had one of the greatest vibrato techniques to date.
I've been playing and gigging for over 35 years. KISS were the band that got me to be a musician, any genre. KISS, more than any other band brings a smile to my face and puts me in a good place.
Loved Kiss as a kid and the people who said Peter Criss couldn't play don't know what they were listening to.
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The sad thing is that even his ex-bandmates seem to think so. In fact both Stanley and Simmons are slagging off all the other members in their biographies. Then again, it's well possible that the Rock'n Roll lifestyle had taken its toll later on in their career so that negativity may not entirely be based on big egos alone.
Peter was the best vocalist in the band to be sure. Early on anyway, Paul started developing a purer voice around the time of Dynasty but Peter had a raw, raspy bluesy voice that Kiss seriously lacked after his departure.
Got to admit the KISS ALIVE record set the tone for my musical journey and the solo for Black Diamond is my favorite of all time. And I know theres a million other more complicated solos but that one just grabbed me as a kid. The tone was so full, and the offbeat phrasing as Paul joined in and doubled it gave me goosebumps and still does. I had on HUGE headphones and played in on 8 track when my folks were asleep because they didn't want "Devil Music" in the house. I think it was KISS themselves that tried to downplay their abilities for whatever reason, but these Cat's could play, and Paul has some of the most iconic rhythm parts of the last 4 decades.
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That what did it for me. Alive changed my life. Black 💎 is my all time favorite
"Black Diamond" is by far my favorite KISS song. It felt as gritty as New York City looked at that time. KISS was key in giving my abusive father a musical middle finger in 1978. These guys, quite literally, saved my life! Any performance I do, I think of how KISS always imagined they were playing Madison Square Garden. Not enough credit is given for being able to perform accurately while putting on such an entertaining performance! 🤘🎶💖
I've seen Kiss live about 4 times over all these years. Money well spent because they were really dedicated to giving us their absolute best. They're all great musicians but Ace is one of the best lead guitarist IMO.. I think he's very underatted.
Thanks for the video..
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Raw tone and Showmanship. What a great combination. Kiss back in the day should not be underestimated.
Amen!
Phil, you're right about Ace and Paul not having anywhere to hide with such straightforward gear. Thankfully, there are a few newer bands going back to this kind of tone and it really showcases the humanity of the player. It's just so musically honest.
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KISS fan since mid 70's. My favorite song has to be 100,000 years. simply awesome song.
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They did know how to get amazing tone out of those Marshall’s! And were really impressive song writers. Songs like Detroit Rock City and Mr Speed for example are simply brilliant!
Yeah the song writing is the hardest part by far!
Kiss' Animalize tour was the first "real" concert I ever went too, March 13, 1985.
Open floor seating, swimming through the sea of bodies, everyone trying to get closer to the stage, the triumph of making it to the front, and the constant battle to hold the position.
I loved it! The music was...well Kiss, the solos good (Gene's stood out), but the show...the choreography, the lights, the pyros, the in between song banter, some of the best ever.
Still have the ticket stub. They always put on an awesome show.
I've seen them a few more times over the years, so I've seen all the different members.
The Reunion Tour August 10, 1996 was one of my favorites, finally getting to see Ace and Peter play with the band (loved their solos).
I saw KISS at the Selland Arena in Fresno, California in 1978. They are still the best show that I've ever seen live in concert. Awesome is the best description for them .
I used to think that KISS were cheesy and mostly about their cartoonish image and flashy showmanship until I really started listening to some of their mid-70's material, such as this song - this is simply one of the best hard rock songs of all time. Great vocals and lyrics, great riffs, great guitar solo, and cool unique arrangement - sheer rock perfection. 100,000 Years and I Want You are also awesome.
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Fil, you're like my brother from overseas .. Another spot on analysis .. Ace is a fantastic guitarist with excellent vibrato and very lyrical phrasing .. KISS' songs still hold up, whether it be Black Diamond, Hard Luck Woman, Detroit Rock City, Great Expectations - the songs are first rate .. Gimmicks last all of 2 weeks -- KISS is still going strong after 40+ years
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The first 3 LPs were the best.
Have been to 19 KISS shows so far. Hope to see them again in 2019. The end of the road tour.
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I had watched this same clip not long ago; The "choreography" gets even better towards the end of the video ;-) I loved 'I Was Made For Loving You' when it came out ( I was 9 then), and I had a big KISS badge, too. I also remember being quite envious when my 15 years older cousin told me about having seen them live :-))
Props for the positive video. KISS really did have a lot of talent, despite the haters. The greatest ever? No, but far more than the haters will admit. Gene's early bass work was quite good, which is rarely noted. Paul Stanley has a video for Ernie Ball where he displays his rhythm guitar chops, I recommend it.
Yeah there's fundamental talent in there and they worked really hard at it!
My fav band ever🤷♂️
Gene can also play about 20 or so instruments so talent isn't his failing, his failing is simply that he is an ass.
@@garymorris7472 gene cant play 20 instruments lol
Larry and the greatest was? Kiss is still touring fifty years later.
I finally saw Kiss last summer. What a show!! I've been told by many of my friends through the years that Kiss was the best show that they had ever seen, so after decades of missing them I finally got to see them. It was well worth the wait. If you go to a Kiss show and don't have a good time, you should probably give up going to rock shows. They have a unique great show.
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It Is Not KISS band Now except for Eric Singer
Ace Frehley sure has (and always had) a chaotic style of playing, but man he still sound so good doing these crazy minor-pentatonic based licks and chromatic runs. He rocks, just like the rest of KISS. But as a guitar player myself, I always focused on the guitar and the vocals the most.
Imagine this being the first dose of rock and roll. I was blown away. Thanks 👍
Really appreciate your break downs...helps shed light light on how simple these talented musicians make things look!
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excellent as always i saw them live 1st time Nov 1975 this era is referred as the Alive era and it was magic as you could seem them blowing up from very humble beginnings
The first concert I ever saw was KISS. And Judas Priest was the opening act. The pyrotechnics almost lit the arena on fire,. It would never be allowed these days,lol. Great review Fil \m/
Haha awesome!
My first was Judas Priest/Iron Maiden. Awesome concert.
My first gig was Kiss as well. For a 15 year old it was an eye opener. It was everything I'd imagined; fire/blood/police beacons/explosions, etc. First time I ever smelled cannabis, and it was quite pervasive, yet a pleasant aroma.
It is allowed, Rammstein do it every gig but that's probably due to Til Lindeman being a licensed pyrotechnician.
Same, Kiss and Judas Priest 1979 Chicago.
At the ripe age of 12 , Kiss was My very first concert I attended. Amazing stage theatrics and pretty solid Rock N roll . I do prefer the original line up that You showcased here , brought back some fond memories.
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As a 10 yrs. old boy at the time, I remember watching this performance on The Midnight Special and was blown away! Good reaction Fil!
Kiss was the 1st band I became a fan of,and I learned to play the guitar because of Ace Frehley. The first concert I ever saw was the Kiss Destroyer Tour in July of "76 at the Nashville Municipal Auditorium. Bob Seger was the opening act. A few months later "Night Moves" came out and the rest is history.
My dad was nice enough to take me and a friend because we weren't old enough to drive. He didn't like the music or all people smoking pot in the arena, but he was a trooper and stuck it out.
For me, it was an amazing experience, and has much to do with why I'm a music fan and a guitar player still to this day, and always will be.
Cool! Yeah they worked very hard too and deserved everything they achieved.
peter oh man peter, what a drummer, what a voice! just on spot mate, great reaction video! rock and rock support by rock and roll, hell yeah!
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How many of us dressed up as our favourite KISS character for Halloween, maybe just me, loved these guys. The original lineup did it right. Another great analysis,thanks
all right,,,, glad to see you analyzing other artists.....ace is my man,,,, space ace!!! grew up with them, still treasure them, ace is in my top ten guitarists. rock.!!
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A bit like AC/DC they are dismissed by the casual ear.
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Kiss is not a bad band, but AC/DC is far better and more clever musically, and, to me at least, much more entertaining.
They are dismissed by the discerning ear over 14
KISS (at most points), ACDC, the Ramones and Motorhead were probably the purest expressions of rock and roll in the seventies.
@Nightmare Moon yeah, definitely more creative. KISS were more than happy to try new things and expand their sound whilst AC/DC tried to stay in their box as much as possible and thats ok too.
I was 14 (1975) when my best friend’s mother dropped us off at the Philadelphia Civic Center to see Kiss...it was amazing. Nowadays, if you dropped your 14 year old child off in Philadelphia you might not ever see them again.
Yeah it's a different world now unfortunately.
I got you beat Bob. My mom took me to the show at the BJCC in Birmingham Alabama in 77'. I was 9. She enjoyed it so much ,she took me again in 79. I owe her a lot for that alone.
Thanks for this one fil. Kiss was my first show all the way back at Madison square garden feb 76. Loved them. First few albums legendary.
And, they could do all that in high heels.
Try that at home :-)
Haha yeah, maybe only at the weekends! 😂
Paul did outrageous stuff in those boots and limps because of it.
@@alwaysopen7970 I am pretty sure he has had knee surgery and a hip replacement. They certainly can't be criticized for their lack of dedication.
@@catmanpc9166 um no Paul did not have surgery but does have to wear knee pads now because in a interview he said that his knees were just tissue
@@miakarson9989 Um..yes. You could not have been more wrong. In several interviews he has stated he had torn menisci in both knees, rotator cuff repairs on both shoulders, and a hip replacement, which had to be redone. He has also had a bicep tendon repaired. All surgical procedures. That's not mentioning the cosmetic procedure using cartilage from his rib cage to construct his ear, a birth defect (microtia). Don't be so quick to debunk, the information is public and out there to research. My first post was a shout out to his dedication and "playing through pain" discipline. I always respected Paul's work ethic.⭐
Kiss not only gives you good music but a show you will never forget...
Love the channel, Bro! I am an OG KISS Army kid and wish you would analyze the studio version of “Rock Bottom” because that opening guitar instrumental remains on a musical mountain top which few bands have ever reached. Please give us your thoughts as to WHY it is so great!
C est vrai , 👍💯
Gene Simmons was on the Oprah show years ago and Oprah asked him how long his tongue was. He told her long enough to make you my best friend. Remember Gene put blood in the comic book ink back in mid 70s thanks FIL. Brings back the memories
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Like a number of my generation, Kiss was my gateway and introduction to rock music. Paul always had the cool looking guitars -- the flying V, the explorer, and that beautiful black Ibanez -- because he was a rhythm guitarist, to my juvenile mind those were "rhythm guitars" whereas the Les paul was a "lead guitar". So I told my first guitar teacher I wanted to be a rhythm guitarist -- he was floored! All of his other students made it plain they wanted to play lead. "Okay," he said, "you're going to need to really understand how chords work, and have a solid sense of time." So I worked at that -- and developed some skills that weren't so common in the local pool of young musicians. Served me well when I later became a bassist, as well. All because of -- rather indirectly -- Paul Stanley. ;) Anyway, Black Diamond is a great song -- Paul would have been in his early 20s when he wrote it, and I think it's quite a decent composition for a young, inexperienced songwriter. Good on him for handing the lead vocal to Pete -- no one can sing that song like he did.
KISS was a very talented and people definitely overlook that. All of them could sing and write songs. Peter wasn’t the greatest drummer in the world but he fit the music they played at that time. Their songs were very well written in my opinion. It was the music that people loved, the makeup and their live shows were just icing on the cake.
Peter sings and plays so great here!
Yeah he's great!
Great vid!..nothing better than 70's KISS!..rock and roll!
Amen!
You give really good, objective reviews. This is a great example of how good Kiss was in their early days.
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This wasn't my favorite song of theirs, but a really good analysis of what it takes to make it. I heard Detroit Rock City in an old peoples restaurant last night in FL and at least 20 people were either singing, dancing, or playing air guitar. It was actually quite comical, but KISS rocked several generations and you can never take that away from them.
I loved when they came out...I was in College and man I saw them 5 times...back in the day...of course we played several of their songs .. .unbelievable I was so young the. And now an ole man! Oh well ...right man? Take care Fil!
With Peter singing the band is showing how versatile they are with 4 viable lead singers. Ace influenced hundreds of kids to play guitar who had great vibrato. Kiss is one of my all time favorite bands. Please do an analysis of Zeppelins Achillies performance in Knebworth.
They did things differently for specific reasons, and most people got lost in the make-up part but forgot about the killer licks/melodies and vocal range of Paul.. I'm almost positive that Rush started/opened for Kiss back in the 70's
Edit: Their double live LP is still considered a benchmark in recordings.
Yeah when you break down some of their songs there's some great stuff in there!
KISS ALIVE 2 was my fav album -wore it out LOL
Saw dynasty your in Cleveland, must have been '79, my ears are still ringing.
I saw Kiss in 2000. They are awesome entertainers. I was awestruck and captivated the entire show!
Saw KISS before they became famous waaay back in 1974 in Salt Lake City. They played a small dance/concert venue that we use to go to every Friday night. No big stage, no guards, we were right there with them. Pretty cool as a 15 year old getting to talk with them before, during and after their show. Had us hooked from then on.
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Phil, you nailed it. its was the first concert I ever went to. I think I paid $6 and it was in 1976 I believe. My dad couldn't believe I would pay that much for a ticket. LOL. But I always liked the music. From the fall 1975 release of Alive I was hooked. It wasn't the shock value of the makeup. It was for the energy or the music in the live recording. Anyway, I love your video comments. You follow along and have the same expressions probably 90% of us do while watching. Music is such a great commonality. Thank you for sharing these videos. Maybe do one on Elton John in his crazy outfit days of the 70's? Or Bowie?
Thanks for the suggestions!
Peter doesn't get enough credit for his singing in my opinion
I bought my first KISS album in the late 70's . KISS ALIVE II it was, I was maybe 11 yrs. old. I took my son to see them live when he was about 13 yrs. old( he's 27 now) at Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta ( I don't remember the exact year). We were near the last row of seats before the lawn area and the flames was so hot I lost some hair ,lol. Literally I could feel my skin burning. Ready to go see them again.
One of the many Kiss tunes I taught myself to play drums to growing up along with Rush, Journey, Iron Maiden, Zeppelin, Aerosmith and a thousand others.
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Kiss was my first real rock band seen them 3 times.. still underrated imo,,, ace frealy is a true guitar god
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A band does not sustain a career like KISS without being good musically ! Peter has a great voice and an underrated drummer. Kiss was influenced by the beatles so you can see in early days Genes head shake and the harmonies . Thanks for the vid :)
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Thank you!!! I grew up on kiss! I listened to them through headphones... not all about the stage presence. They’re slept on
Phil you hit the nail on the head with these guys of undeniable pure talent. I really enjoy hearing your intelligent, professional, analysis !!! "YOU ROCK"!!!!
Thank you. I have always been confused when someone says they have no talent. What are they listening for? The stage show is for our benefit as a fan. The music is for everyone. Enjoy it.
Thx fil for posting this. Kiss is my favorite band.
I saw them in 1976 at the University of Montana in Missoula, it was a trip and they put on one hell of a show and at that time this band was massive! Greatly appreciate the analysis/ review Fil👍👍👍👍
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I saw KISS 4 years in a row - 1974, 75, 76 and 77. They were brilliant and awesome musicians. Talent and Glamor. Rock on!
KISS! Thanks for taking the time to point out just how musically tight these guys were when they were on their way to Rock & Roll World Domination! Growing up and learning to play music in the mid '70's these guys were like the Beatles to musicians starting out in the 60's. Solid playing, singing, and really cool and melodic songs all the way up to at least the Love Gun album. Classic stuff that fueled the R&R fantasies of millions of teenagers back in "the day".
My 1st concert ever 1979 New York City Madison Square Garden!
Changed my life forever..
Rock On !
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Saw Kiss in concert in the 70s. Great theatrics but also realize live that it wasn't all just show. They were tight and really good musicians as well.
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Thanks for expressing my exact feelings so eloquently. I've been defending my like (used to be pure love) for Kiss since I first saw them in 1974....and 75, and 76, lol you get the picture. I subscribed to your wonderful channel Fil !!!!!
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Kiss is/was great, So many songs!
I too, love your positivity, Fil. Especially coming from a great musician! I too was put off, by Kiss' look at the beginning. My ex bought the album's, and I was hooked, from then on. They always had a great rock sound! I felt they didn't need the make up, because they were so good! Thanks for another great review, Fil!!
Thanks Pamela!
Saw KISS open for RUSH in 1975. They were both touring their 2nd LPs. I saw KISS several times in the 70s and they were great every time but that first show was another thing. Gene and Paul switched up guitars but I loved those L6-S guitars Paul had. They were using 100W Marshall 2205 amps then. The JCM 800 series hadn't been released yet. I think they had the most Marshalls on any stage at one time. They were endorsed by both Gibson and Marshall at one time. I saw several spreads in GP magazine back then eluding to the point.
You should have done Deuce or Strutter.
This was just the suggested video ☺
First time I heard Kiss was when I was 5, in 1975. I was enthralled with the posters on my uncles bedroom wall. No matter what the critics say, Kiss have a prominent place in rock n roll history!
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Indeed, KISS was a talented rock and roll band. Thank you for your honest assessment and review.
No problem!
Loved Kiss since I first heard them at age 3 in the 70's...
I've seen KISS live four times 1980, 1992, 1996 (makeup again tour) 2003 (symphony with the MSO) 1996 was epic I got free media tickets tier 2, four meters from the stage. When the elevators rose and swung out Paul was barely two meters in front of us. My mate who had never seen them before was literally shell shocked, we went for a drink after and he sat there staring into nothing saying I can still see them like they are in front of me.
My first 8 track(lol)was love gun in late seventies. Finally got to see them in 2015.one of my favorite bands.
Seeing this live from 76 through 2000... amazing! Its much better with Pauls intro verse... They all sang lead, all unique styles.
Great video. They were a machine. I mean a machine. Huge production. They had a huge show, talented, great light show too, etc. Just a great band that gave you your money's worth.
Back then amps didn't have the gain lime today, and there were few pedaps for overdrive, ezcept the one dimensional fuzz. Another good video.
Yeah they worked very hard and earned the success.
Kiss like Chuck Berry, Stones, Beatles, Sabbath, AcDc Van Halen were the game changers.
Good point
Let's not forget deep purple Jimi Hendrix grand funk led Zeppelin
And Sabbath
Late to the party, Fil. Thank you for doing this video. Love them or hate them, there is no question KISS was a HUGE band and EXTREMELY influential in the mid to late 70's. Like many other teenagers, I was a fan and saw them in concert in 1977 and 1979. The shows were amazing, and I always thought they were a musically tight group. Thanks for the validation, Fil. Rock on with your bad self!
I first discovered KISS I was 12 when KISS Alive I came out,and I heard Rock an Roll all nite and Party every Day on the radio and it was a hard rock, catchy song and did not know that they had makeup on. I got that album and seen them a year later in concert with all the gimmicks,great show,but I liked the music.At the same time I started playing bass and realized they were not hard songs to play.From the first album KISS to Love Gun,I was big fan,sure they were not Led Zeppelin,Black Sabbath Deep Purple AC/DC other bands that I liked.R&R started as music that was not hard to play. It was attitude and rebellion now I am 57 still play bass and still like the original KISS
I saw Kiss in Providence R.I. in the 80's around the time of Lick it up. I knew the head rigger at the area they played in, I met the band they were all so gracious and cool but one the makeup went on, it was all about the show and, what a show. I was left feeling amazed. The stage show one of the best.
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Best possible version of this song to make a reaction video to
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Saw these guys in the fall of 1976. I skipped a band concert performance after being told by the music teacher that anyone not being there because of the Kiss concert would be kicked out. My good old mom covered for me and told the instructor I.came down with the flu. After that things were always better between me and my mom. Lol.i wanted to go to that concert with my whole being. It was everything I had hoped it would be and more. The satisfaction and memories of that whole experience is still with me to this day. The band went a direction in the late 70's, image wise, that disappointed me. The TV movie they did tarnished the seriousness of what they stood for prior to that but by then there was so many other distractions in life with girls, college and working that for awhile they seemed like a distant memory. Especially when they took the makeup off and showed their faces on MTV for the first time. I'm glad I got to see them make a bit of a resurgence in the late 90's.with the original line up. This video and your comments brought me back to time where these guys were bad asses and not commercialized. They must've scared the hell out of my parents but they never once said so and endured many nights with the Marantz amplifier pounding out their tunes spinning on vinyl with my buddies and I staring at the album cover yelling over the top of the music about how amazing certain parts were of each song. Rock on! (Imagine me striking the pose from the back of the Alive album cover here. Lol)
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Yes ! You get it ! Kiss is absolutely talented !!
Great and postive reaction, you know what your talking about 🤘🤘
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You are always positive in your reviews. I've been exposed to some great players in your videos. You point out the different nuances to their styles. Keep it up bro.
Thanks Joel!
I was 5 when this came out. Dad had the album. Yup my dad started me on KISS, Black Sabbath and a ton of other stuff. From the late 50’s forward.
It’s really cool finding this early film stuff of KISS. Before it became the crazy monster show. But underneath there’s almost always been solid music. Tightly constructed. If it had just been about the makeup, it would have never lasted
billy kelly I was 5 too - these guys were like comic book hero rock stars, I remember seeing Gene Simmons spit fire and blood on TV,
I thought they were the coolest.
They were really tight in the 70s
billy kelly Your Dad was the man!!
billy kelly funny the first thought I had was "oh man I was only 9
Yeah to last long in the industry takes real musical ability. It's why a lot come and go!
GREAT analysis!! Kiss Alive was what made me fall in love with music at the age of 6!!! It's really nice to see some body who can appreciate what they've done and what they brought to music and entertainment!!! And yes they really did have some good songs!!
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I have all the classic albums. I saw them in 2000. Every thing I had been hoping to see. Except for those newer songs.
My first rock band,. Ace/ Kiss made me want to get a guitar. Nice post
I was in the KISS army for a very short till I was introduced to Jimi Hendrix and that was 1976, was 14. never looked back.
It's interesting that you point out some of the subtle stuff, that normally isn't noticed.
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JUST SUBSCRIBED, love your professional take on MY FAVORITE band !!!
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Hi Fil. Thanks for the video and description. You are exactly right, well analyzed. Especially around 4:40.. Thanks for saying that!! I was not such big fun of them but they were cool at that time. ( I missed their first concert in Japan although I had a ticket) Recently I am so much in KISS again. Especially the lead guitarist Ace! When I play guitar, ( I'm super bigger) I try to make myself believe.. I'm Ace. Hahahah! Seeya.
I never got to see them in person But I'm glad I got to see this video. They were good. I don't know if they're still playing or not, but they're still good.
Hi fil...you should do another video about ace frehley....he was really different...amazing tremolo...he used tapping technics a little different back in 75....he also used little tricks like using the treble switch on his les paul as a tremolo etc...interesting stuff.
Thanks for the suggestion!
Many thanks. I'm far from a Kiss fan and have been a hater since I was a teenager. And not too long ago, I took the time to learn a couple of Kiss songs. Seriously, I am impressed with their guitar parts and how well they work together. And learning some on their stuff is like a primer for rock and roll guitar. ..... And there are some impressive songs such as God Gave Us Rock [ there is a freaking key change in the song and a pain to learn picked part ..... ] and Roll and World Without Heroes.