KISS

In 1973, two struggling New York musicians, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons met and formed a band called Wicked Lester. The band recorded an album, which was never officially released, and they eventually broke up. From the ashes of Wicked Lester a new, legendary rock and roll band would rise. Paul and Gene recruited drummer Peter Criss and guitarist Ace Frehley, and that’s how KISS was born.

In the early 70s glitter rock was becoming popular, led by such acts as David Bowie and Alice Cooper, and no city was influenced more than New York City. The New York Dolls were the biggest band in the area, and they were fast becoming national stars. KISS loved the escapism behind the glitter and glam that was being showcased, but knew they were more than just that. To accentuate their attitude, they decided to wear what they would call war paint, Kabuki style clown makeup along with ever-evolving outlandish outfits.

Rhythm guitarist Paul was the Starchild, bassist Gene was the Demon, Peter was the Cat, and Ace became the Spaceman. They were now four unique individuals with their own identities - but what about the music?

Critics hated them right from the beginning, dismissing their music in favor of their on-stage presence. Fans grew in slow but steady numbers, not caring about the critics. They banded together and called themselves the KISS Army. They were the few that listened to and actually liked KISS’ first two albums. The third album, Dressed To Kill, featured the band’s all-time fan favorite song, “Rock and Roll All Nite”, but album sales were still sluggish.

In 1975, KISS made a bold move by releasing a live album. It would be the make or break album. This would be their attempt at capturing their live act on vinyl, and the move paid off. The album is still considered to be one of their best, and one of the largest selling ever for the band. In the next few years that followed KISS would be the most popular band in the world.

As KISS became more popular their stage shows got larger, and costumes more elaborate. They’re brand of rock and roll was now appealing to a younger audience, something they had never anticipated in the beginning. Soon Ace and Peter became unhappy with the direction founding members Paul and Gene had taken the band. They wanted out, endangering the life of KISS.

In 1978 the band decided to temporary go their separate ways in order to each record a solo album. All four albums instantly went platinum, but Peter and Ace soon found their newfound independence refreshing. In 1980 Peter left the band, and was replaced by Eric Carr. In 1983 Ace left KISS, and was replaced by Vinnie Vincent. Without the original lineup Paul and Gene knew big changes were to be made. In 1983 the biggest change was to be made.


For the first time in the band’s history KISS decided to take off the war paint and just become another rock and roll band. The stage shows were scaled down considerably, costumes were non-existent, and a new crop of KISS fans were born. The band was now forced to be judged by their music only, and that was just fine with them. The only problem KISS now faced was keeping a lineup together for any length of time. Vinnie Vincent made a quick exit in 1984, being replaced by Mark St. John, who only lasted for one album. In 1985 Bruce Kulick took over at lead guitar.

In 1990, Eric Carr died after suffering with cancer for over a year. He was replaced by Eric Singer, who, along with Bruce, Gene, and Paul led KISS into its third decade. However, by the middle of the 90s long-time fans wanted one thing more than anything else – a reunion of the original lineup. After the original four members got back together again briefly for a taping of MTV’s “Unplugged” in 1995, the idea of a reunion tour didn’t seem so far-fetched.

In 1996 the fans got exactly what they wanted. KISS originals Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter were back together for what would be a two-year tour. After seventeen years, the original lineup put together the most successful tour of the year. It went so well that the band decided to record a new album together. In 1998, KISS released Psycho Circus, almost twenty years after the original lineup released its last album. Another huge tour followed, and once again KISS reigned supreme.

In 2000 KISS announced that they were putting an end to their almost thirty year career. Before they were to bow out of the rock and roll scene for good, they had one more tour left inside. The farewell tour proved to be another winner, as millions of people came to say goodbye to their masked heroes.

By the end of 2000, after almost thirty years, millions of albums sold, and countless performances, the masked marvels of rock and roll blew their final kiss.

Mr. BIG

Mr. Big is a rock band from the United States that was formed in 1988.
Mr. Big is a hard rock group formed in 1988. This band is a quartet consisting of Eric Martin (vocals), Paul Gilbert (guitar), Billy Sheehan (bass), and Pat Torpey (drums); Mr. Big also included Richie Kotzen, a reputation-based blues guitarist who replaced Gilbert in 1999. This band is known primarily for their music, and print a number of hits. their songs are often characterized by strong vocals and harmony vocals. their hits include "To Be With You" number (Billboard Hot 100 single in 15 countries for weeks, in 1991) and "Green-tinted Sixties Mind".
Mr Big still active and popular for more than two decades, despite internal conflicts and changes in music trends. They disbanded in 2002, but after requests from fans reunited in 2009, their first tour in Japan, in June 2009.

Aerosmith

Aerosmith is a famous rock band originating from the United States. Although they formed in Boston, Massachusetts, but no members who come from there. Three members, namely Steven Tallarico, Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton met in Sunapee, New Hampshire in the late 1960s. But this time they have not formed a band. Tyler comes from Yonkers, New York, Perry from Hopedale, Massachusetts, and Hamilton from New London, New Hampshire.

In 1970, the trio decided to form a band and moved to Boston, Massachusetts. Joe Perry and Tom Hamilton moved to Boston in September 1970. There they met Joey Kramer who met with Steven Tallarico (who later became Tyler). After that they saw the appearance and how to play Perry and Hamilton, and finally they agreed to join. Steven Tyler then came to Boston in October 1970, joined the formation was later given the name Aerosmith. At first, Ray Tabano play rhythm guitar, but he was replaced by Brad Whitford from Massachusetts in 1971.

Being on top is so tempting to make their own Aerosmith. In just three years after they carve out a successful, members of Aerosmith have fallen into the abyss of drugs and alcohol. Things turned, in the late 1970s, the name Aerosmith was almost lost. Joe and Brad got out and mebentuk own group. But fortunately they decided to re-join in 1984. Meanwhile, Steven and Joe were also successfully overcome the problem of drug addiction and alcohol. Aerosmith flag again flying in the world music arena. Row, from 1985, they released a best-selling albums and contains a number of hits.

Characteristic of their unique music of Aerosmith is the type of Heavy Metal, Hard Rock and Classic Rock that inspired rock artist who was born after them. The band that nearly 40-year-old, was often revered as the best rock and roll band America. Aerosmith managed to sell around 150 million albums worldwide. Not only that, but Aerosmith has also been inducted into the Hall of Fame Rock and Roll Cleveland and won four Grammy Awards. And for you who love the same band that he was already 40 years old this June is a company issuing PC Game, Guitar Hero will release new games, special version of Guitar Hero Aerosmith.

The Rolling Stone

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band that became famous since the 1960's still exist today. If the analogy, the Rolling Stones is a rock which is still rolling, either until when.

Formed in London in January 1963. But the real forerunner Stones has been around since 1962, with initial formation consisting of Mick Jagger (Vocals, Harmonica), Keith Richards (Lead Guitar), Brian Jones (Rhytm Guitar, Harmonica), Mick Avory (Drums) and Dick Taylor (Bass .) Later the drummer Mick Avory finally joined Ray Davies of The Kinks DBP, and Dick Taylor founded his own band, The Pretty Things

The band with the formation of this quintet founded by Brian Jones (born in Cheltenham, England, February 28, 1942). He left Cheltenham and went to London to make a music group. Prior to founding The Rolling Stones, Brian had joined the band Cheltone Six (As a clarinet player) and The Ramrods. When in London, Brian met with Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, who where eventually the three of them formed a band called Little Blue & The Blue Boys

At the beginning of his performance is the formation of the Rolling Stones Mick Jagger (vocals), Keith Richards (guitar), Brian Jones (multi-instrumentalist), Bill Wyman (bass), Charlie Watts (drums) and Ian last Stewards (keyboards) who once considered no longer appropriate with teen idol (in those days) there are other sources who claimed the band with members of 6 people, personnel will be more difficult to known one by one by the fans than the band with members of 4 or 5 people, finally came out with respect from the band's formation and later become tour manager as well as keyboard player of this group in 1963 until his death in 1985. Jones is considered to lead the band as long as Jagger and Richards to create a song that would become the hit songs of this group, until in 1969 further reduced the role of Jones, even he can not go on tour to the United States for legal reasons, he resigned with the respect of the band. A few weeks later Jones was found drowned. Guitarist Mick Taylor to change his position to join the Rolling Stones and mungundurkan himself in 1974, later replaced by Ronnie Wood. Bill Wyman resigned his position in 1992 Darryl Jones replaced but not included in the full band formation