🎵Step back into New York City, early 1973—before the pyro, before the platform boots, before the iconic makeup. In this video, we dive deep into the untold early days of KISS, exploring how Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss first crossed paths, formed the band, and created the explosive, theatrical identity that would change rock history forever! ROOTS KISS PLAYLIST SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd0qqH0RhAhIwyOY_fguW2kFDfUi3e3Q1 You’ll hear stories about: 🎸 How the members met and what instantly brought them together 🎤 The band’s first rehearsals and chaotic early gigs 🔥 The formation of the KISS image—and why they chose makeup 🏙️ The gritty New York clubs that shaped their sound 🎶 The struggles, the failures, the breakthroughs, and the moment KISS became KISS If you’re a fan of rock history, classic rock legends, or the behind-the-scenes world of KISS, this video is packed with rare details and storytelling you won’t want to miss. 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more deep-dives into the stories behind your favorite artists.🎵 🎶 Roots Music History | Music Journalist & YouTube Podcaster 🎶 🎸Stories of Divine Music Intervention 🎸 *Member of the US Press Association* 🇺🇸 On ROOTS, we dig up the roots that grew your favorite music. Through hours of research, reading old newspapers, and deep diving into various interviews, we are here to give you the real, un-filtered story. ✅buymeacoffee.com/rootsmusic ✅ General Merchandise Store 👉https://www.youtube.com/@ROOTSMUSICHISTORY/store ✅ FOLLOW ROOTS 🎸YouTube: https://bit.ly/429ZPoO 🎸Spotify: https://spoti.fi/44YtxPG 🎸 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3MSzMOy 🎸Search @ROOTSMUSICHISTORY 🎸Follow on Instagram, too! https://www.instagram.com/rootsmusichistory 🎹Binge Watch the ROOTS Music History Podcast🎹 https://youtu.be/WAQR_C5X7u0 ✅Become a Roots Music History Member (Level 3 = Members Only Videos): 🎸https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJg8X32rClhf_7M4oBlAjyA/join 🔥For Collaboration and Business inquiries:🔥 📩 Email: rootsmusichistory@gmail.com 🔥For Suggested Discographies & Other History in the Making🔥 📩 Email: roots.newmusic@gmail.com Disclaimer: We do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your research. Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are the property of ROOTS MUSIC, LLC. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my Youtube Channel is provided. © ROOTS MUSIC, LLC | MUSIC HISTORY PODCAST DOCUMENTARIES #music #history #documentary #podcast #inspirationalstory #success #guitarist #songwriter #musician #podcastshow #podcaster #rockandroll