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Some major events throughout the history of the band kiss

Created by MarcusB53 on Oct 12, 2010

Last updated: 10/15/10 at 12:32 PM

• Carr replaces Criss
  Jul 25, 1980

  After many auditions held for a new drummer, the band decided upon Eric Carr. His debut performance with the band was this date.

• Unmasked
  May 20, 1980

  New released album

• Criss's Last Performance
  Dec 16, 1979

  Peter Criss, drummer of KISS, has his last performance as the drummer of KISS until 1996 when the band has a reunited tour.

• Late Night Embarrassment
  Oct 31, 1979

  This is an interview from Tom Snyder's, The Tomorrow Show. This was one of the largest public embarrassments for band leaders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons as they tried to hold back the crazy Ace Frehley, who's non-stop laughter interrupted the ongoing interview between Tom Snyder and the rest of the band.

• Dynasty
  May 22, 1979

  New album release.

• KISS First Movie Premier
  Oct 28, 1978

  KISS Meets Phanton of the Opera was premiered on NBC. It ended up being one of the highest rated TV movies of the year.

• Double Platinum
  Apr 2, 1978

  Release date of the first of many greatest hits albums. Double Platinum.

• Alive! II
  Oct 19, 1977

  The second live album is released.

• Love Gun
  Jun 30, 1977

  Album Release Date

• Rock and Roll Over
  Nov 11, 1976

  Album Release Date

• The Paul Lynde Halloween Special
  Oct 31, 1976

• Destroyer
  Mar 15, 1976

  New Album Released

• First Live Album
  Sep 10, 1975

  Kiss was struggling to put the concert excitement into their albums, so they decided to record a live album. Alive! was a gold record and started up the major success of the band.

• Dressed to Kill
  Mar 19, 1975

  Kiss releases the new album, Dressed to Kill, which contains their trademark song, "Rock and Roll All Nite"

• Gene Simmon's first interview
  Apr 29, 1974

  Gene Simmons has his first televised interview on the Mike Douglas Show.

• The First Tour Begins
  Feb 5, 1974

  The first tour kicked off in Edmonton, Canada at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

• KISS signs with record
  Nov 1, 1973

  Kiss signs with Emerald Records

• First Concert as KISS
  Jan 30, 1973

  Performed at the Popcorn Club in Queens for a very small crowd.

• The Band Begins
  Jan 1973

  Soon after the the addition of lead guitarists Ace Frehley, the band was named KISS.