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How did Kiss get its name?

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Anonymous

13y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

According to the band members, singer & rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley (aka "Starchild") came up with the name as he, singer & bass guitarist Gene Simmons (aka "Demon"), and drummer Peter Criss (aka "Catman") were driving around New York City. The three had been playing in a band they called Wicked Lester. Lead guitarist Ace Frehley (aka "Starman") had just joined the other three to form a new act and they were looking for a new name for their band. Criss mentioned that he had been in a band called Lips, so Stanley said something to the effect of "What about Kiss?"

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13y ago

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