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Kiss at 50

By Martin Popoff
Series: At 50
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'Kiss at 50' by Martin Popoff is a comprehensive exploration of the legendary rock band Kiss, marking their 50-year milestone. This book delves into the band’s influential history, examining their iconic music, flamboyant stage presence, and cultural impact. Richly illustrated, it offers fans and newcomers alike an engaging narrative of one of rock music's most enduring acts.
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You might enjoy this book if you are a fan of rock and roll history, particularly the iconic band Kiss. It delves into the band's rich 50-year legacy, exploring their music, influential moments, and cultural impact. Perfect for enthusiasts wanting to discover behind-the-scenes stories and celebrate the band’s enduring presence in the music industry.

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Kiss at 50

With this beautifully produced book, relive the extraordinary history of the of the hottest band in the land through 50 milestone events.

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Celebrate a half-century of the hottest band in the land with Kiss at 50, a handsome retrospective by top metal journalist Martin Popoff featuring rare photos, memorabilia, and a gatefold timeline.

Formed in New York City in 1973, Kiss became one of the most popular and best-selling bands in rock history with their inventive stage presence and heavy, hook-filled catalogue, both ideally suited for packing hockey arenas and football stadiums. This richly illustrated book from prolific rock journalist Martin Popoff pays tribute to the band on the occasion of their 50th anniversary by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones.

This exquisite volume features:

  • Sturdy hardcover format
  • Stunning concert and candid offstage photography, much of it never before published
  • Images of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more
  • Gatefold Kiss timeline

Popoff covers everything down through the decades:

  • The band's formation on the New York club scene
  • Their fortuitous signing to the Casablanca label
  • Infamous TV appearances, including Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park
  • The formation of the famous Kiss Army fan club
  • Mega tours undertaken in support of the LPs
  • Interband conflicts and personnel changes
  • The band's 1980s "unmasking"
  • Innovative marketing such as comic books and the Kiss Convention
  • And, of course, each of the landmark studio LPs

The result is an epic tribute to one of the most influential and admired bands in rock history—in a milestone year.

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Martin Popoff's Kiss at 50 receives praise for its in-depth detail that resonates with dedicated fans, as noted by various reviews. Bruce Kulick recommends it, while Houston Press appreciates Popoff's ability to capture diverse fan opinions on the band's history's ups and downs. Spill Magazine highlights the coverage of significant moments and Popoff’s critical analysis, and Metal-Rules.com commends the book's aesthetic quality, marking it a fitting tribute to the iconic band.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780760381823

Publisher: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 02 November 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Motorbooks

Illustration: 300+ color photos

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 235.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 821g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Working out of Toronto, Canada, Martin Popoff (martinpopoff.com) has penned more than 100 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and record collecting, including Rush: The Illustrated History, Led Zeppelin: Song by Song, Pink Floyd: Album by Album, and Bowie at 75. In addition, he has appeared in Revolver, Guitar World, Goldmine, RecordCollector, bravewords.com, lollipop.com, and hardradio.com. Martin also worked on the award-winning documentaries Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage and ZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas for Banger Films.

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