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  1. On This Day November 15 1988 – Kiss Released Smashes Thrashes & Hits

    On This Day November 15 1988 – Kiss Released Smashes Thrashes & Hits

    On this day November 15 1988, Kiss released Smashes Thrashes & Hits, a compilation album that brought together the band’s biggest anthems along with two brand new songs. It served as both a celebration of their chart topping success and a bridge between eras for one of rock’s most recognizable...
  2. On This Day November 10 1981 – Kiss Released Music from The Elder

    On This Day November 10 1981 – Kiss Released Music from The Elder

    On this day November 10 1981, Kiss released their concept album Music from The Elder, one of the most ambitious and experimental projects of the band’s career. After the mixed reception of their previous album Unmasked, Kiss took a bold turn with a fantasy themed story told through music...
  3. On this day October 17 1989 - Kiss Released Their 15th Album Hot in the Shade

    On this day October 17 1989 - Kiss Released Their 15th Album Hot in the Shade

    On this day October 17 1989, Kiss released their fifteenth studio album Hot in the Shade, a return to their classic rock roots after years of experimenting with different styles throughout the decade. The album blended melodic hard rock with a more stripped down sound that appealed to both...
  4. On This Day October 13 1989 - Ace Frehley Released His Fourth Album Trouble Walkin'

    On This Day October 13 1989 - Ace Frehley Released His Fourth Album Trouble Walkin'

    On this day October 13 1989, former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley released his fourth solo album Trouble Walkin', a hard rocking return that reaffirmed his place as one of the most distinctive guitarists in rock. The album combined his trademark riffs with a renewed sense of energy and confidence...
  5. On This Day October 13 1982 - Kiss Released Their 10th Album Creatures of the Night

    On This Day October 13 1982 - Kiss Released Their 10th Album Creatures of the Night

    On this day October 13 1982, Kiss released Creatures of the Night, their powerful tenth studio album that marked a return to the band’s heavy rock roots after several years of experimenting with different styles. The album delivered a thunderous sound filled with driving guitars, explosive...
  6. On This Day September 21, 1987 – Kiss Released Crazy Nights

    On This Day September 21, 1987 – Kiss Released Crazy Nights

    On this day September 21, 1987 Kiss released their fourteenth studio album, Crazy Nights. By the late 80s, Kiss had fully embraced a polished, arena rock sound that matched the glossy production style of the time. Crazy Nights stood out as one of the band’s most radio-friendly records, filled...
  7. On This Day September 18 1983 – Kiss Appeared on MTV Without Makeup

    On This Day September 18 1983 – Kiss Appeared on MTV Without Makeup

    On this day September 18 1983, the members of Kiss shocked fans when they appeared on MTV without their signature makeup for the first time in public. The unmasking marked a major turning point for the band, as they sought to adapt to changing trends and reach a new generation of listeners. The...
  8. On This Day September 16 1985 – Asylum by Kiss Thirteenth Album Released

    On This Day September 16 1985 – Asylum by Kiss Thirteenth Album Released

    On this day September 16 1985, Kiss released their thirteenth studio album Asylum. With glam metal at its peak, the record embraced the flashy, high energy style of the era while keeping the band’s hard rock roots intact. The album featured the hit single Tears Are Falling, which became a fan...
  9. On This Day September 9 1980 – Out of Control by Peter Criss Second Solo Album Released

    On This Day September 9 1980 – Out of Control by Peter Criss Second Solo Album Released

    On this day September 9 1980, Peter Criss, the original drummer of KISS, released his second solo album Out of Control. Coming two years after his first self titled solo record, the album showcased Criss stepping further away from the KISS sound, leaning into rock and roll mixed with soulful...
  10. On this day June 25, 1980, Kiss took the stage at the New York Palladium with new drummer Eric Carr performing for the first time. Carr had recently r

    On this day June 25, 1980, Kiss took the stage at the New York Palladium with new drummer Eric Carr performing for the first time. Carr had recently r

    On this day June 25, 1980, Kiss took the stage at the New York Palladium with new drummer Eric Carr performing for the first time. Carr had recently replaced original drummer Peter Criss, marking a major shift in the band’s lineup during a transitional period in their career. Eric Carr brought...
  11. On This Day: June 15, 1982 - Kiss Releases Killers Compilation Album

    On This Day: June 15, 1982 - Kiss Releases Killers Compilation Album

    On this day June 15, 1982, Kiss released the compilation album Killers. Coming just months after their previous studio album Music from The Elder, Killers was designed to help restore the band's commercial momentum and reconnect with their rock focused fanbase. The album included twelve...
  12. On This Day: May 20, 1980 - Kiss Released Their Eighth Album Unmasked

    On This Day: May 20, 1980 - Kiss Released Their Eighth Album Unmasked

    On this day May 20, 1980, Kiss released their eighth studio album Unmasked. The album marked a noticeable shift in the band’s sound, moving away from hard rock toward a more polished pop rock approach. Despite the stylistic change, Unmasked still resonated with fans and climbed to number 35 on...
  13. On This Day: April 19, 1986 - Kiss by Prince Hit Number 1 in America

    On This Day: April 19, 1986 - Kiss by Prince Hit Number 1 in America

    On this day April 19, 1986, Kiss by Prince reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100, where it held the top spot through May 2. The stripped down funk anthem also reached number 1 in the UK and became one of the most iconic songs in Prince’s legendary catalog. Known for its minimal...
  14. Prince Released Kiss in 1986

    Prince Released Kiss in 1986

    On this day, February 5, 1986, Prince released the single Kiss, one of his most iconic songs. Featured on his eighth studio album, Parade, the song showcased a minimalist funk sound that became instantly recognizable. Prince’s signature falsetto vocals, combined with a stripped-down guitar riff...
  15. KISS - Talk To Me (1980)

    KISS - Talk To Me (1980)

    Talk To Me music video by KISS.
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    KISS Released Smashes, Thrashes & Hits (Compilation Album) - November 15, 1988

    On this day, November 15, 1988, KISS released Smashes, Thrashes & Hits, a compilation album that brought together some of the band’s biggest tracks and reintroduced them to a new generation of fans. Featuring classics like “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “Love Gun,” the album also included two new...
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    On This Day Kiss Released Music from “The Elder” - November 10, 1981

    On this day, November 10, 1981, Kiss released their ninth studio album, Music from “The Elder”. A concept album with a fantasy storyline, The Elder marked a bold departure from the band’s usual hard rock sound. Though it reached #75 on the Billboard charts in the U.S. and #5 in Switzerland, it...
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    Animalize (1984)

    Title: Animalize Artist: KISS Genre: Classic Rock Released: 1984 Tracks: 1 - I've Had Enough (Into the Fire) - 2 - Heaven's on Fire - 3 - Burn Bitch Burn - 4 - Get All You Can Take - 5 - Lonely Is the Hunter - 6 - Under the Gun - 7 - Thrills in the Night - 8 - While the City...
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    Music From "The Elder" (1981)

    Title: Music From "The Elder" Artist: KISS Genre: Classic Rock Released: 1981 Tracks: 1 - The Oath - 2 - Fanfare - 3 - Just a Boy - 4 - Dark Light - 5 - Only You - 6 - Under the Rose - 7 - A World Without Heroes - 8 - Mr. Blackwell - 9 - Escape From the Island - 10 -...
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    Unmasked (1980)

    Title: Unmasked Artist: KISS Genre: Classic Rock Released: 1980 Tracks: 1 - Is That You? - 3:59 2 - Shandi - 3:36 3 - Talk to Me - 4:02 4 - Naked City - 3:52 5 - What Makes the World Go 'Round - 4:15 6 - Tomorrow - 3:17 7 - Two Sides of the Coin - 3:16 8 - She's So European - 3:32...
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