KISS have often been described as “explosive and influential”. They are definitely explosive but are they influential? On this panel, we are going to explore how KISS reshaped the music industry and inspired generations of bands that followed – from stage shows and branding to sonic style and fan culture. Tonight, we are going beyond the make-up and into the ripple effect of rock’s most theatrical icons.

KISS ARMY…making his way to the microphone…from Coram, New York…standing at 5 feet 11 inches…weighing in at a rock solid 268 pounds of pure power and pain…bringing the sounds of the streets and the thunder to the arena…He’s the DJ of destruction…He is the Problem solver…The master of the A-Solution…He is “Absolute….Alvin….Alvarez…”

Our guest is a bassist, songwriter and rock veteran whose career criss-crosses with some of the biggest names in hard rock history, including a tie to Paul Stanley and the early days of KISS He’s a founding member of the bands New England and Alcatrazz, he has played with guitar gods such as Steve Vai and just released an honest, no frills memoir called “NO BASS, NO PARTY”. On this episode, we dive into the mindset of the legendary GARY SHEA.

On this episode, we are tackling a fun challenge…if you had to introduce someone to KISS using just 5 songs, what would they be?  We’re building the ultimate starter kit for new fans and debating what truly captures the essence of the band.

On this episode, we are profiling a fan who has been through it all, from discovering KISS to experiencing KISS in ways that have shaped his life.  For this fan, it’s more than just music, it’s become identity, energy and pure rock and roll devotion.  We’re going to dig deep into this fans personal KISStory, that fan….is Michael Canavan.

Our Guest is the man behind Black Diamond: The Unauthorized Biography of KISS. He spent nearly a decade researching that book. But there is so much more to our guest. On this episode, we are going to take a journey into the life and career of…Dale Sherman.

From ditching the makeup to chasing radio hits, from shifting lineups to shredding guitars, the ’80s were a turbulent and transformative era for the band. But how did KISS compare to the giants of the glam and metal scene — bands like Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, and Van Halen?”

On this episode is all about dissecting the music, the image, the visibility, and the impact. Was KISS keeping pace or losing ground? Were they trendsetters or followers?

On this episode, we are crossing oceans and time zones to spotlight a KISS fan from down under.  Our fan profiles are about the fans, the lifeblood of KISS, the ones who paint their faces, crank up the amps and wave the flag no matter where they are in the world. Our guest is no different, KISS Army Nation, please welcome Robbie Venditti.

We're going to be diving into one of the most misunderstood yet remarkable chapters in KISStory: the years between 1980 to 1983. While some fans and critics view this as a transitional period, the truth is – KISS was far from fading. In fact, they were thriving in new and exciting ways.
On today’s panel, we’ll be celebrating the successes, surprises, and standout moments of this era – a time when the band’s global reach expanded, their stage shows remained legendary, and a new chapter in KISStory was being written.

We are thrilled to be joined by a woman who helped revolutionize women’s wrestling and continues to inspire across multiple industries.  She’s a stuntwoman, actress, entrepreneur and now author with her memoir, Hooray for Hollywood.  Yes, KISS also fits into this story.  KISS Army Nation, please help us welcome, the one and only…Jeanne Basone.