Kiss

Kiss
	Kiss' classic lineup, left to right: ; Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmions, Paul Stanely
Background information
Origin	New York City, NY
Years active	1973 – present
Genre(s)	Heavy metal, Glam metal
Label(s)	Casablanca (1973-1983) ; Mercury (1985-1988) ; Kiss (1989-2009) ; UMe (2009-Present)
Website	www.kissonline.com
Current Members
	Paul Stanley ; Gene Simmons ; Eric Singer ; Tommy Thayer
	Paul Stanley ; Gene Simmons ; Eric Singer ; Tommy Thayer
Former Members
	Ace Frehley ; Peter Criss ; Eric Carr ; Vinnie Vincent ; Mark St. John ; Bruce Kulick
	Ace Frehley ; Peter Criss ; Eric Carr ; Vinnie Vincent ; Mark St. John ; Bruce Kulick

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Kiss (also typeset as KISS) is a rock band formed in the early 1970s. The band's stock in trade is a minimalist riff-based heavy rock with rock/party-themed lyrics and anthemic choruses. But they are perhaps best known for the iconic make-up worn during the more commercially successful years of their activity.

Influence on Weezer

Rivers Cuomo was a big fan of Kiss growing up, and their music is at least partially responsible for his early interest in becoming a musician himself. In fact, some may argue that had it not been for Kiss, there would never have been a Weezer.

Rivers mentions the band, as well as members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss, in the song "In the Garage," and quotes Kiss lyrics in the song "Devotion."