Rants and Ravings of a Misguided Dreamer and Observer
Salutations™!! I know I’ve already done a post today but not only is today the release anniversary of So from Peter Gabriel, it’s also the 26th anniversary of KISS’ Revenge. It was a return of heavier rock from KISS that mostly got away from the poppier sound of the last few releases. To quote Paul Stanley, “you won’t hear…
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Salutations™!! I know I was going to write about Jesus Christ Superstar today but, I put it off for another day or two because there’s another KISS album that is celebrating a milestone today that I need to talk about. Usually, I don’t get excited about “greatest hits” or “compilation” albums. I mean, I like…
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Salutations™!! So, Gene Simmons is my musical hero. His stage presence, his business acumen, him. I love it all. Is he an arse? Yes. But, he is the reason I picked up an instrument at all. I have grown to really get into Carol Kaye just because she has been on so many classic albums…
Salutations™!! Forty-two years ago today, March 15, 1976, the fourth KISS studio album, Destroyer was released. Destroyer was the immediate follow-up to Alive which, thanks to “Rock and Roll All Nite,” really broke KISS into popularity. Their first three studio albums did absolutely nothing and were released within 13 months. They tried one after the other and…
Salutations™!! So, I know the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is at times controversial, sometimes political and always polarizing subject. Some think it’s contrived, others a complete waste of time. I have been critical of their inability to nominate qualified artists over some that have been sketchy at best. Now, I know opinion is…
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Salutations™!! That’s right, you get two music posts today. This one is about what I call my “favorite KISS album.” Is it really my favorite? Maybe. Maybe not. Why I say it is is because it was an important, pivotal moment in KISStory that mostly goes unnoticed. Today is the 36th anniversary of the release…