Kiss

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Kiss
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Kiss' classic lineup, left to right:
Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmions, Paul Stanely
Background information
OriginNew York City, NY
Years active1973 – present
Genre(s)Heavy metal, Glam metal
Label(s)Casablanca (1973-1983)
Mercury (1985-1988)
Kiss (1989-2009)
UMe (2009-Present)
MembersPaul Stanley
Gene Simmons
Eric Singer
Tommy Thayer
Past membersAce Frehley
Peter Criss
Eric Carr
Vinnie Vincent
Mark St. John
Bruce Kulick
Websitewww.kissonline.com

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."