2023年2月4日 · Kiss took those building blocks to the extreme, donning kabuki-inspired makeup that gave each member a unique persona. By the time Kiss took the stage ten days after their first gig, the makeup was in place, and the characters were established: the Star Child, the Demon, the Cat, and the Space Ace.

KISS is primarily known for its monumental makeup designs; Paul Stanley as the ‘Starchild,’ Gene Simmons as the ‘Demon,’ Tommy Thayer as the new ‘Spaceman‘ after Ace Frehley, and Eric Singer as the new ‘Catman‘ after Peter Criss. Although the band members occasionally used alternative makeup designs for photoshoots and live ...

2020年4月1日 · What's the real story behind the gallons of facepaint that have gone into keeping KISS marketable over the years? As Gene Simmons tells it, the whole thing came down to machismo. In an interview dug up by Yahoo News, the bassist and KISS Koffin tycoon explained the glam rock scene in the '70s.

2023年7月6日 · The rock band risked it all by washing their faces clean in a live reveal — only to go back to wearing makeup a decade later.

2023年12月4日 · Swipe through this timeline on the history of the band Kiss, including details about each member’s character, masks, and make-up. A complete chronology of their albums and lineup changes from their inception in the seventies until their last show, on December 2023.

2023年9月21日 · KISS is a band/brand that has always been larger than life, a big part of that image stems from what is perhaps their most recognizable attribute, the makeup. The makeup was there from ALMOST...

2024年12月26日 · The Kiss co-founder, bassist and songwriter Gene Simmons recalled how the group created their iconic makeup.

On these pages we take a look at the make-up of all the band-members. You may be surprised through how many changes they went with the make-up. Here you will see a detailed look at the evolution of the make-up including detailed photos and descriptions!

2024年11月5日 · The band adopted kabuki-inspired makeup to achieve the desired outlandish look that was honest, respectful, and designed to create authenticity. The makeup used a “clown white” base, with the familiar black shapes painted on top to bring the design to life.

KISS’ makeup and costumes have had a lasting impact on pop culture and inspired countless musicians and artists. Here are some talking points to consider: KISS’ look was instrumental in making them one of the most recognizable and iconic bands in rock history.