I have seen the Dennis Woloch name so many times looking at the KISS albums. It's really great for him to get his due and definite appreciation. Thanks to him for sure. Extra thanks to Claudio for making this a thing.
Jeff: When I tell my graphics students about how we used to spec type they are in absolute disbelief. This series has been so interesting, and both host and guest have been a pleasure to watch. Bravo, Dennis and Claudio.
I really enjoyed this interview. I love Dennis' way of thinking on the concept for the design, especially the "One, Two, Three, Four" for the album sides. I enjoyed hearing about the old ways of doing design work too. I did things years ago on the typewriter along with the rub on letters, like you mentioned, and also used photos to create projects I worked on long before computers were in homes. It was much more time consuming then Photo Shop...
Claudio... Just sent you a text... Amazing iView. What a great concept for us lovers of the art that it is... Need one of these with Derek!!!! Can’t wait for the next ones!
So funny how this album is some of the earliest memories as a child...just marveling at "what is THIS!" kind of thing....my brother made me listen to this at like age 4-5 back in the late 70s....I mean I must have looked at this album 100s of times... Also I love hearing about Graphic Design from back then and watched my brother work in the old ways pre 90s internet.
My favorite Kiss album cover overall. Simple and straight-forward design. I cut up and used the booklet to create shrines in the four corners of my bedroom, one for each member.
I'm glad Dennis told the truth about the back cover picture cause I remember seeing a video before where Sean Delaney tried to say that he designed the KISS poster those fans had and that he made them hold it, plus he claimed it was at a Styx concert and not at a KISS show cause people weren't going to seeing them until after the success of Alive. I've always believed that Sean told a lot of tall tales about his days working for KISS.
The hot type I actually used in the UK in the early 2989"s. The metal type face was put in reverse on a hot metal bed heated electrically. Then colour foil paper was placed over the typeface and a card put on top of that. Then you would close the lid and pull down a handle and that pressed the foil onto the card. The name of the machine was a Masseley machine.
Here's my guess: It's more interesting to see that side of the guitar than the back of it. Also, if the guitar was closer to his body in a normal playing position, the lines of the photo wouldn't work as well, and it would feel a little flat without Ace's left arm not going straight across.
I wonder if Dennis had anything to do with the British 1976 promotion tour? I had a cardboard mask that had all 4 characters of Kiss on it merged together, similar to the back of the Hotter than hell album. It had the tour dates for the British tour on it plus the first three albums. It was in colour and given out at a Manchester supermarket to promote the Manchester gig at the Free trade hall. I've never seen one before or since.
Fantastic photo by Fin Costello who by the way is Irish. The name Alive was copied by Kiss from the band Slade, who they also copied their stage dress sense also.
@@ClaudioBergaminArt again... i mean no disrespect... in fact i was going to comment how good the Dynasty one was. Just trying to be constructive .. the series is awesome ... keep it up
This was the first episode we ever did and I didn't have any experience doing a podcast. I got better with each subsequent episode. Plus there's a delay that makes dialog difficult. You are late a few years with your critique.
i went from ELVIS to KISS ........... simply walking past the ALIVE album cover while my parents went into the city from our rural farm house an hour away ...... and had to have it (never hearing one KISS song) ..... and i couldnt get enough after putting it on my parents giant grundig floor radio/turntable unit .... my parents hated it
Just a perfect glimpse into much better times. Harder work, yet more personal and rewarding. Dennis is a wealth of talent and knowledge. Rare
I have seen the Dennis Woloch name so many times looking at the KISS albums. It's really great for him to get his due and definite appreciation. Thanks to him for sure. Extra thanks to Claudio for making this a thing.
For us KISS fans. This is great.
This is so interesting. I love that you did this with Dennis. Thank you for this!
Jeff: When I tell my graphics students about how we used to spec type they are in absolute disbelief. This series has been so interesting, and both host and guest have been a pleasure to watch. Bravo, Dennis and Claudio.
i love hearing about the details. an iconic album. got it from my grandmother in 1975 for christmas.
Man, this is bringing back memories of when I had to design before computers! Love it!
Same here, worked for the local News Paper. Getting templates ready.
PLEASE CONTINUE THIS SERIES!!
THIS IS AWESOME!!
Amazing stories!!!!!!!!!!
Brilliant woloch....your art for kiss alive has made me look at the front back of the album in all always wishing I were there.....great work
This was great. Dennis is very talented and deserves so much credit for the visuals on all of these albums we know and love.
Enjoyed that thoroughly.....
I really enjoyed this interview. I love Dennis' way of thinking on the concept for the design, especially the "One, Two, Three, Four" for the album sides. I enjoyed hearing about the old ways of doing design work too. I did things years ago on the typewriter along with the rub on letters, like you mentioned, and also used photos to create projects I worked on long before computers were in homes. It was much more time consuming then Photo Shop...
Love seeing the tools and hearing the terminology again. Brought back a lot of memories. A lost art now. Great video.
I am SO loving this - so much new information.
Here's something some may not know. Peters letter was written by Lydia. This is confirmed.
Congrats claudio! Killer show, great info for us fans!
Amazing. I started in design before computers (mid-80s), but Dennis is educating me!
"Dear Earthlings" Ace is so wholesome
Amazing how much time & effort went into making album covers. Great video
Claudio... Just sent you a text... Amazing iView. What a great concept for us lovers of the art that it is... Need one of these with Derek!!!! Can’t wait for the next ones!
This is really awesome to see. Thank you!
So funny how this album is some of the earliest memories as a child...just marveling at "what is THIS!" kind of thing....my brother made me listen to this at like age 4-5 back in the late 70s....I mean I must have looked at this album 100s of times... Also I love hearing about Graphic Design from back then and watched my brother work in the old ways pre 90s internet.
Fantastic, Claudio!
My favorite Kiss album cover overall. Simple and straight-forward design. I cut up and used the booklet to create shrines in the four corners of my bedroom, one for each member.
I'm glad Dennis told the truth about the back cover picture cause I remember seeing a video before where Sean Delaney tried to say that he designed the KISS poster those fans had and that he made them hold it, plus he claimed it was at a Styx concert and not at a KISS show cause people weren't going to seeing them until after the success of Alive. I've always believed that Sean told a lot of tall tales about his days working for KISS.
The hot type I actually used in the UK in the early 2989"s. The metal type face was put in reverse on a hot metal bed heated electrically. Then colour foil paper was placed over the typeface and a card put on top of that. Then you would close the lid and pull down a handle and that pressed the foil onto the card. The name of the machine was a Masseley machine.
Amazing stuff thankd
I loved this guy as Palpatine!
Fantastic interview! Thanks, Claudio. What I'd like to know about the Alive cover is why is Ace holding his guitar backwards?
People do dorky stuff in photo shoots all the time. By the time you see it it’s too late.
Here's my guess: It's more interesting to see that side of the guitar than the back of it. Also, if the guitar was closer to his body in a normal playing position, the lines of the photo wouldn't work as well, and it would feel a little flat without Ace's left arm not going straight across.
I wonder if Dennis had anything to do with the British 1976 promotion tour? I had a cardboard mask that had all 4 characters of Kiss on it merged together, similar to the back of the Hotter than hell album. It had the tour dates for the British tour on it plus the first three albums. It was in colour and given out at a Manchester supermarket to promote the Manchester gig at the Free trade hall. I've never seen one before or since.
Amazing stories
The picture on the back was taken in June 1975 at Cobo Hall in Detroit.
Yes, by Finn Costello.
I'm not an art geek but this is pretty cool.
Fantastic photo by Fin Costello who by the way is Irish. The name Alive was copied by Kiss from the band Slade, who they also copied their stage dress sense also.
I think Peter's makeup was kick ass i like the silver nose too.
The back picture isn't from an actual kiss concert. Gene Simmons admitted that back some years ago.
He made money the old fashioned way. HE EARNED IT!
JOHN5 has that banner on the back of KISS ALIVE.
Really? Those guys from back cover sold it?
Dennis is a god!! Love it. No offense but need to not interrupt and just let the man talk.
Thank you.
It's a conversation. Not an interview. Plus there is a delay. If you don't like it, don't watch it.
@@ClaudioBergaminArt again... i mean no disrespect... in fact i was going to comment how good the Dynasty one was. Just trying to be constructive .. the series is awesome ... keep it up
@@FreneticIntrusions I understand, this was the first one we did.
Ace
Is hector salamanca in there with you
Hey...you skipped The Originals
Party Foul!!
@@brucelee9528 That will be a bonus episode. We did forget about that one indeed!
The silver nose Tom cat
iiiiiiiii...
Why do you keep interrupting your guest? Let him finish answering your question.
This was the first episode we ever did and I didn't have any experience doing a podcast. I got better with each subsequent episode. Plus there's a delay that makes dialog difficult. You are late a few years with your critique.
i went from ELVIS to KISS ........... simply walking past the ALIVE album cover while my parents went into the city from our rural farm house an hour away ...... and had to have it (never hearing one KISS song) ..... and i couldnt get enough after putting it on my parents giant grundig floor radio/turntable unit .... my parents hated it
This guy takes alot of credit.