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You held out for a long time, but the time has come to take off your leather jacket and invigorate the remnants of the hayer (okay, what are the remnants of the already imaginary hayer). Everything is for the sake of idols: he is coming to us group Kiss! Kiss's European tour starts in Moscow this spring, and the band's only concert in Russia will take place on May 1 at the Olimpiysky, it's easy to get to - tickets are already on sale. Kiss promises great show, and a huge traffic of fans from all over the country is expected - so hurry up and get your tickets.
Thunder and lightning: how the group's image was created
Kiss first appeared on stage in January 1973. It happened at a place called Popcorn in Queens (USA). Gossips it was rumored that only three people came to that concert, and nothing foreshadowed the subsequent success of the group.
Although, of course, it was difficult not to notice Kiss on the musical horizon. Firstly, thanks to the “branded” spelling of the name, where the last two letters have looked like lightning for almost forty-five years. Secondly, they have always been real rockers: at the very first audition, the brother of one of the band members vomited on the director of the record company. Although, perhaps, this is also one of the legends that have surrounded Kiss over the years.
One of the “tricks” of the group is the makeup that its members proudly wear. It is believed that the authors of this idea were Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons. After general approval, each participant chose an individual image for themselves, which reflected literally everything - hobbies of comics, horror films, etc. and so on. For example, Gene Simmons started dressing up as “The Demon”, Peter Criss as “The Cat”, Ace Frehley as “Cosmic Ace”, and Paul Stanley first was “Star Child”, and then changed his image to “Bandit”, but quickly returned to the original avatar. Over the years, artists' makeup has changed, but Ace Frehley came up with the look for himself once and for all. Of course, lineup changes are inevitable for any rock band (according to various reasons) and even ideology, so the appearance of the Kiss group without makeup in the early 80s was also received with a bang. As, indeed, was the return of “war paint” in the second half of the 90s.
The concerts of this group, of course, could not continue to take place in the strict atmosphere of academic stages. Nobody, in fact, expected this from them. So the story of how Paul Simmons accidentally set his alcohol-sprayed hair on fire when he first performed his now famous “Breath of Fire” stunt (which involves putting kerosene into your mouth and releasing a stream of fire) is entirely believable.
At the same time, the group's first two albums were not so successful commercially, it got to the point that they were taken off the tour in order to record a new record in case it turned out to be more successful. Although the status of “the most spectacular” began to emerge literally from the first performances. Before the viewer had time to move away from the bright makeup, set hair on fire and provocative costumes, he immediately found himself overwhelmed by various tricks and gimmicks.
Surely that beloved guitarist from “Mad Max” was in no way comparable to Ace Frehley, with sparks and smoke from a luminous concert guitar during the performance of his virtuoso solos. There are fireworks hidden in the neck, and smoke bombs hidden in the magnetic amplifier of the guitar. And for dessert, so to speak, rising up drum kit, which gives off sparks, Paul Stanley performing difficult jumps on 20cm "platforms" and smashing a guitar, and plenty of pyrotechnics throughout the show.
Come together
Such “live” communication with the public at one time gave a hint to the producers: it was necessary to release an album recorded at the concert. It was this decisive step that “Alive!”, released in September 1975, took, becoming gold and the first release to reach the Top 40 - since Rock’n’Roll All Nite (live version). After that, success was inexorable. A 1977 Gallup poll named Kiss the most popular group in America, with all the accompanying attributes, such as Marvel comics, slot machine for pinball games, dolls, cosmetics sets, Halloween masks and other cute souvenirs.
The next twenty years are filled with ups and downs, lineup changes, and attempts to find a new sound and new image, and “return to basics.”
But the most important thing is the love of the fans. Therefore, when Kiss announced in 2000: that’s it, we’re splitting up - in the sense, we’re ceasing to exist as a group, then, of course, a couple of years later and after a long world tour, they rose up like that Phoenix bird - precisely thanks to increased attention and often incredible soldout a day after the opening of ticket sales.
Nowadays, for obvious reasons, musicians do not go on tour so often. But from time to time they stir up the feelings of fans with concerts on television or even in cinemas: last year, the documentary film-concert “Kiss Rocks Vegas!” was released on big screens in Russia, which included concert performances of the group, as well as behind-the-scenes interviews with members of the group - Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer.
However, all this cannot be compared with “live” communication and touching the legends, which for the past five decades have been burning in a childish way, making it absolutely clear who was created for whose love. Hurry up to buy a ticket for this show at
World rock legends and glam kings KISS 9 years later they returned to Russia with a single concert, which took place on May 1 at the Moscow Olimpiysky sports complex. The typical and lackluster word "concert" definitely cannot describe the incredible and crazy show that the band put on. But first things first.
KISS music unites fans of all ages. “Granny on the left, veteran on the right”, - laughs a young guy with a little girl in his arms. Child in makeup Paula Stanley and a T-shirt with a logo looks at people passing by, most of whom do not have time to finish their hotdogs and enter the hall to the exit of the punctual RavenEye– young and promising rockers from England start their set at seven o’clock sharp.
The crowded fan zone and dance floor react quite calmly to incendiary tracks, as long as the vocalist Oli Brown doesn't suddenly jump on the bassist's shoulders Aaron Spiers, while continuing to play the guitar. Spiers walks from one side of the stage to the other, delighting the audience. Towards the end of the performance, Oli will once again impress the audience by storming the installation Adam Breeze.
Despite the small musical experience(the group was formed 3 years ago), RavenEye already has its own unique style, powerful sound and vocals, as well as today's opening act for KISS.
As soon as the musicians leave, they are replaced by staff who, with incredible speed, prepare the stage for the most anticipated band. Under the background hits of rock of the 80s, the stage is hidden by a black canvas with letters familiar to everyone in this room.
A moment - and “Olympic” plunges into darkness. thunderous voice Gene Simmons traditionally announces the start of the show. To the first chords Deuce, deafening volleys of pyrotechnics, smoke and dazzling light, the frantic audience discovers what is happening on stage - the great trinity of Simmons, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer on special structures it comes down from somewhere above. Incredible Eric Singer with a huge drum set lands a little further away.
Time has no power not only over the work of KISS, but also over the musicians themselves. The founding fathers are over 60, but before us is still the same Stanley, flirting with the audience and easily moving around the stage on high platforms, the great and terrible demon Simmons in full uniform, driving fans to ecstasy with his shocking behavior. Contrary to stereotypes, the group maintains a high level, still creating a crazy, vibrant, powerful atmosphere and attracting thousands of people, just like many years ago.
The concert is broadcast on large screens in the middle and on the sides of the stage, so even those sitting in sector B can see what is happening.
Meanwhile, under the erupting flames in the "Olympic" thunders Shout It Out Loud, and Singer, still playing furiously, rises up.
Almost every track begins with an introduction from Paul, who, by the way, plays a colored guitar for half the show Russian flag. First he says that KISS are happy to perform in Moscow again, then he asks if the fans are having a good time, encourages the audience to shout and sing along loudly "Wild animals, make some noise!", "Are you ready to sing with us?","KISS Army! Let me hear you!”, melts hearts with touching “We miss you!”, “You are awesome. You are beautiful".
One of the sensational hits follows third - Lick It Up. At the beginning, Stanley makes the fan zone and the dance floor compete to see who can make the loudest noise. In the middle of the song, he continuously throws picks for several seconds into the stormy sea of the crowd, from time to time changing the image of the musicians on the screen.
Firehouse, and a bright torch flashes in Jin’s hands, illuminating the “Olympic” no worse than searchlights. After Shock Me Tommy plays a killer guitar solo.
One of the most spectacular and incredible moments of the evening is Simmons' signature number - a bass solo, during which the guitarist spits blood profusely. Then Gene flies up to the ceiling on a special installation to perform War Machine.
For several hours, KISS pulls thousands of people out of everyday life, to which they will have to return again, but with new, vivid memories, incredible impressions and emotions. The KISS Army is moving around different parts Russia, keeping in mind a black screen with a huge inscription - “KISS ARMY RUSSIA – KISS LOVES YOU”.
Legends of all times and ages are leaving Moscow to once again conquer the world.
Setlist:
- Deuce
- Shout It Out Loud
- Lick It Up
- I Love It Loud
- Love Gun
- Firehouse
- Shock Me
- Guitar Solo
(Tommy Thayer)- Flaming Youth
- Bass Solo
(Gene spits blood)- War Machine
- Crazy Crazy Nights
- Cold Gin
- Say Yeah
- Let Me Go, Rock 'N' Roll
- Psycho Circus
- Black Diamond
Anchor:- Detroit Rock City
- I Was Made for Lovin' You
- Rock and Roll All Nite
Legendary group started European part of his KISS World 2017 tour with a concert at the Olimpiysky. On the eve of the performance, Paul Stanley and his vocal company managed to walk around Moscow. And she even begged the organizers for time to hang out in Moscow clubs and chat with fans. Kiss' official schedule listed this as a "rehearsal period." Meanwhile, six trucks with equipment arrived at the Olimpiysky parking lot. After all, Kiss concerts are, first and foremost, a spectacular musical tent.
A week and a half ago, the legendary quartet performed in their homeland, in the USA, but for the opening of KISS World-2017 they decided to add songs to the program. And one of their main hits - Love Gun and I Was Made For Lovin You, which Kiss even sang as an encore... Almost 20 thousand spectators gathered in the most spacious indoor sports arena in Moscow. Full house! There are many teenagers in the hall, about thirteen or fourteen years old. Well, the oldest spectators are almost over 70.
Kiss have been performing since 1973; their guitarist and singer Paul Stanley turned 67 in January. His constant collaborator, bassist and singer Gene Simmons, is a year older. However, who would believe this, watching the musicians on stage and behind the scenes... Paul and Jean, even though they go on stage in masks and makeup, have almost no gray hair in their thick dark hair.
The concert at the Olimpiyskiy began in pitch darkness with a loud cry from Gene Simmons from afar: “You wanna the best, you got the best!” (“You want the best, you will get the best!”). Immediately a huge curtain with the inscription Kiss fell, and the audience saw a stage descending from above with musicians. And Paul Stanley, it turned out, also painted his expensive guitar in the colors of the Russian flag! It was nice, none of the foreign touring performers had ever done this!
Kiss was dominated by hits of the 70-80s: Cold Gin, Black Diamond, Lick It Up, Crazy Crazy Nights... The show, perhaps, did not provide any special musical revelations, but guitarist Tommy Thayer played additional solos in almost every track, and improvisational Bassist Gene Simmons' number was amazingly good! But the main thing was the show: the play of light, emotions, pyrotechnic miracles.
We ended Kiss with a small “May Day” fireworks - as far as the Olympic arches allowed. The musicians on the towers of almost construction cranes, high above the heads of the spectators, continued to sing. Fearless, like the superheroes of Hollywood action films. It was also organic: Kiss are known for their “fighting” melodies and catchy rhythms. They hardly claim depth of thought or musical revelation. But the audience is very inspired by the fearless guys... Kiss, having flown over the hall, returned to the stage and finished their final number Rock-n-Roll All Nite.
As a farewell, Paul Stanley was already throwing guitar picks into the hall, decorated with his photograph and the tour logo. But he didn’t throw away the guitar itself, painted in the colors of the Russian flag. And it is right. I kept it for myself. Obviously, he is still planning to return to Russia.
In Moscow there will be a concert by Kiss. The American group, formed in 1973, became famous largely due to its shocking image, including provocative makeup and costumes. Over a long period of creativity, she has released twenty full-length records and six live albums, the group announced their retirement. However, finally, the famous American glam rock band decided to visit many cities around the world, going on a full-scale world tour. And to the delight of Russian fans, one of these lucky cities was the Russian capital.
Despite a complete commercial failure at the very beginning of their career, the band, which became a cult group, was able to quickly become famous and find its niche in the music industry, although the musicians faced many obstacles along the way. Starting from the third studio album, the group began to rapidly gain popularity, conquering the world charts with their singles and albums, easily achieving platinum status over and over again. Winners of numerous awards and a record associated with almost 300,000 performances in Brazil, the musicians have forever secured the title of legends of rock music.
Shocking the audience with truly complex and spectacular performances, which included many dangerous stunts, during the first performance of one of which one of the founders of the group even managed to set his hair on fire. However, this did not stop the band from becoming real icons of glam rock. Scandals accompanied them everywhere creative path- from complaints about the appearance of the letters SS in the band’s logo, to the case of Peter Criss being expelled from the band. But none of this affected the band’s loyalty to itself: almost never removing their makeup, having survived the breakup and reunion, the musicians continue to make truly energetic, driving music that still impresses fans. Now you can see Simmons’ fiery breath, breaking equipment, a “burning” guitar, and even the drummer’s rise to incredible heights if you buy tickets to a Kiss concert in Moscow.
One of the most shocking and visited groups in the world will hold another solo performance in the Russian capital, promising everyone who came maximum drive and pleasure. And, perhaps, the farewell tour will again turn into just a joke of the always made-up artists, as has happened before. In any case, don’t miss the Kiss concert in Moscow and be speechless at the stunning show of world rock legends. This performance promises to be truly hot when they take the stage - inimitable group Kiss!
KISS is returning to Europe in 2017!
Large-scale super show will take place in Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Austria and Holland!
Moscow has the honor of opening the band's European tour!
The only concert in Russia will take place on the stage of the Olimpiysky Sports Complex on May 1, 2017!
Legendary American band KISS presents a series of concerts in European cities in May 2017.
Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer toured the United States in the summer and September 2016 and played a series of sold-out performances, which were accompanied by resounding success. Due to numerous requests from their fans, the group goes to Europe.
KISS is rightfully recognized as one of the most influential and sought-after rock bands in the world, known for the signature stage makeup of its members, as well as concert shows accompanied by various pyrotechnic effects. KISS performances are considered one of the most spectacular shows in the world! In addition to this, as of 2016, KISS has over 40 gold and platinum albums and over 100 million records sold.
Last time KISS visited Russia almost 10 years ago, and fans have already missed their idols, so the show in Moscow promises to be one of the most anticipated and promising concerts next year!
The group that will perform in front of the legendary KISS is the British trio RavenEye, playing fierce and epic rock with blues intonations. They were trusted to open their concerts Deep Purple and Slash, they have a successful solo tour of the UK, performances at a number of major European festivals and compliments from magazines such as Kerrang.
From the photo archive of the Olimpiyskiy Sports Complex: KISS concert, 2008
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The Kiss group returns to Russia: the 2017 concert in Moscow will take place on May 1!
This is an American rock band founded back in 1973 in New York. Kiss performs music in the genres of glam rock, hard rock, and sometimes their unique style is even called shock rock. This is due to the tradition of using unusual and somewhat aggressive stage makeup, as well as large-scale pyrotechnic effects. This is exactly what every Kiss concert in 2017 will be like.
The group's first club performance took place in 1973 for only three spectators. Soon the group recorded 5 songs that paved the way for its success.
Today Kiss means emotionally explosive concerts, smoking guitars, splashes of artificial blood, special effects like “breath of fire” or lifting musicians to heights. You can see all this by attending a Kiss concert in Moscow.
This group is one of the most visited in the world. Her concert in Rio de Janeiro was once attended by 247 thousand spectators.
Kiss performed in Russia in 2008.
In 1996, the group earned $200 million during one of their tours, so many people dream of buying a ticket to a Kiss concert.
Behind Kiss history More than 100 million official copies of the group's discs were sold. 25 of her albums received gold status (the team was four short of achieving The Beatles' record).
Kiss has own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
You can see the legendary musicians in person by purchasing tickets to the Kiss concert at the Olimpiysky. This can be done on the sports complex website or at the box office.
