Paul Stanley

Real Name: Stanley Harvey Eisen
Birthdate: January 20, 1952
Birthplace: New York City, NY
Kiss Persona: The Starchild
Instruments: Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Marital Status: Married to Pamela Bowen
Children: Evan (son)


          Stanley Harvey Eisen, now known as Paul Stanley, was born on January 20 1952 in New York.    Paul was one of the founding members of KISS and is still part of the band today.    Paul is the main singer of the band and can play rhythm or lead guitar.  The Post War Baby Boom was the name of Paul's first band.

         Paul wrote a lot of songs in his career.      With songs like Rock And Roll All Nite, God Gave Rock 'N' Roll To You II and Heaven's On Fire, it's easy to see why Paul was so successful.    Nicknamed "Starchild", his trademark makeup is known all over the world.  Paul, like Gene, likes to date actresses and models.  Paul has dated Georgann LaPierre (Cher's sister) and model/singer Samantha Fox model/singer  Paul is currently married to actress/model Pamela Bowen Stanley.

         Paul doesn't mind having co-writers on his albums.    That's why Bob Kulick, Paul's long-time friend (and Bruces brother) appeared on several albums in the late 70s and early 80s.  In 1999, Paul played the lead role in Toronto's Phantom Of The Opera.



Gene Simmons

Real Name: Chaim Witz
Birthdate: August 25, 1949
Birthplace: Hafia, Isreal
Kiss Persona: The Demon
Instruments: Vocals, Bass, Guitar, Piano
Marital Status: Dating Shannon Tweed
Children: Nicholas (son), Sophia (daughter)



         Cham Witz was born on August 25 1949 in Israel.    He then changed his name to Gene Klein upon his arrival to America.   As a teenager, Gene started playing guitar but later switch to bass.   Gene was an English teacher at a public school for 6 months.  Like Paul Stanley, he has never left the band (1973-present).    Gene played in Long Island Sound, Cathedral, Bullfrog Beef and Wicked Lester (with Paul Stanley) before forming KISS in 1973.  He had surgery done on his nose in the early 80's.   Gene also likes to date famous people.  He has dated Cher, Diana Ross and has been dating Shannon Tweed since 1987.

         Gene a.k.a The Demon wrote a lot of songs. A World Without Heroes, Domino and Childhood's End are some of the songs he wrote for KISS.    Gene is recognised worldwide as one of the best bassist in rock music history.    He also sings a lot of songs.    At every live show, Gene likes spitting blood during the song 100,000 Years.    With his long tongue and his bat-like makeup, Gene is known as the Demon, witch is appropriate.

         Although Gene never left KISS, during the 1980s, he was always distracted by outside projects (managing other bands, movies, etc.).    At one point, Paul had to talk to him.    Gene realised what was happening and soon everything went back to normal.    Gene always wanted fame and fortune.    But now that he is rich, he wants more.    Gene is partly responsible for the band's success in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s.    For Gene, there is no end in sight.



Peter Criss

Real Name: George Peter Criscoula
Birthdate: December 20, 1945
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Kiss Persona: The Cat
Instruments: Vocals, Drums
Marital Status: Married to Gigi Criss
Children: Jenilee (daughter)


         Peter Criscoula was born on December 20 1945, in New York.    He started playing drums at the age of 13.  Now known as Peter Criss, he started listening to jazz at an early age.    He played in Lips and Chelsea before forming KISS in 1973 with Paul and Gene.    Peter was forced to leave the band in 1980 because of a disagreement with the other members.    Peter went on to play in The Criss-Penridge Alliance, Balls Of Fire and Peter Criss.    After that, he started playing in clubs with Ace Frehley (ex-KISS) before reuniting with Paul and Gene in 1996.

         Peter is known for writing Beth, Easy Thing, and I Can't Stop The Rain.    He plays drums and sings a few songs.    Peter is nicknamed The Catman because of his cat makeup and is the oldest member of the group.

         Just a few months before the release of his solo album in 1978, Peter was injured in a car accident.    That's why most of the songs on his solo album were songs recorded in his pre-KISS days.    Peter and his good friend Bob Ezrin wrote on song called Beth for the album Destroyer in 1976.    But that song was written a few years back as Beck.    Nonetheless, Peter had a huge success with the song.    Another version of Beth was done in 1988 with Eric Carr singing instead of Peter.



Ace Frehley

Real Name: Paul Daniel Frehley
Birthdate: April 27, 1951
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Kiss Persona: Space Ace
Instruments: Vocals, Lead Guitar, Bass
Marital Status: Married to Jeanette Frehley
Children: Monique (daughter)


         Paul Daniel Frehley, now known to Kiss fans as Space-Ace, was born on April 27 1951 in New York.    He started playing guitar at age 13.   Ace joined Paul, Gene, and Peter in the first formation of Kiss (1973).    Ace also played in a lot of bands including Molimo, The Muff Drivers, and Frehley's Comet.    Ace left the band in 1983 only to return in 1996.  Ace's solo album was more successful than the others have.   His song New York Groove peaked at #13 on the American Billboard charts.

         Ace didn't write many songs but the fans always go crazy at concerts when they hear Ace's voice.    With songs like Cold Gin, N.Y. Groove, and Into The Void Ace is known as one of the best guitarist.    He once got electrocuted during a show.    That's why he wrote a song called Shock Me.    His solos and smoking guitars are always exciting.

         Ace spent most of his spare time working on his web site:    http://www.acefrehley.com, which is currently off-line.    Ace is glad he was given a second chance.



Eric Carr

Real Name: Paul Charles Caravello
Birthdate: July 12, 1950
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Kiss Persona: The Fox
Instruments: Vocals, Drums, Bass, Guitar
Marital Status: Never married
Children: None


          Paul Charles Caravello was born on July 12 1950 in New York.    Eric became involved in music as a teenager and grew up idolising John Bonham (Led Zeppelin).   He played in Cellarmen, Salt & Pepper and Flasher before replacing Peter Criss in 1980. That's when he changed his name to Eric Carr.    His original Kiss persona was suppose to be the hawk but Eric changed it at the last minute for the Fox.  Eric's first album with Kiss wasn't a success.    It is considered the worst Kiss album by most fans.    But Eric wasn't to blame.    Paul and Gene wanted to experience a new musical style.    As you probably know, the album was a complete disappointment.     But Eric's second album, Creatures Of The Night, was one of Kiss' greatest albums even though it didn't sell well.

         Eric co-wrote Under The Rose, Little Caesar and Escape From The Island.    Unfortunately, none of these songs is recognised as great Kiss songs.    Eric's influence was more musical than lyrical although he is considered a good singer.    Eric also co-wrote Don't Leave Me Lonely for bryan Adams' Cuts Like A Knife album.  He usually sang Black Diamond and Beth in concerts.

         In 1991, just before the recording of Revenge, Eric was diagnosed with a malignant tumour to the heart.    He underwent an open-heart surgery and he was saying he was feeling a lot better.    So they re-entered the studio to record the album.    That's when Eric told them the cancer had spread to his lungs.    Eric died on November 24 1991 of cancer related brain haemorrhage at the age of 41.    



Vinnie Vincent

Real Name: Vincent Cusano
Birthdate: August 6, 1952
Birthplace: Bridgeport, CT
Kiss Persona: The Egyptian Warrior
Instruments: Vocals, Lead Guitar
Marital Status: Married
Children: 2 daughters


         Vincent Cusano was born on August 6 1952.  Vinnie started playing in bands at the age of 16.   Worked as a guitar teacher.  Played in Treasure and Warrior before joining Kiss in 1983.    He then changed his name to Vinnie Vincent.    In 1984, Vinnie was fired from Kiss because he was to self-destructive.    He then plays in the bands Vinnie Vincent Invasion and Vinnie Vincent.

         Vinnie wrote the songs I Just Wanna, Boys Wanna Rock and Lick It Up.    Vincent is a good guitarist.    His style is similar to Ace Frehley's.    Vinnie grew up idolising Jeff Beck.  Though he only played on a few albums, Vinnie Vincent will always be recognised as the band's most controversial member.  Paul designed his makeup and so, Vinnie was considered an outsider by many.

         Vinnie recently filled a lawsuit against Kiss.    He wants full ownership of the songs he wrote while in the band.    It might take years to settle this in court.    Gene Simmons recently said he never wanted to talk to Vincent again.  When Randy Rhoads died, he gave the "V-shaped guitar" copyright to Vinnie.

     The Vinnie Vincent Invasion was the opening act for Alice Cooper and Iron Maiden.  In 1995, Vinnie Vincent released an album called Euphoria, which consists of unreleased material from his previous bands.



Mark St.John

Real Name: Mark Norton
Birthdate: February 7, 1957
Birthplace: Hollywood, CA
Kiss Persona: None
Instruments: Lead Guitar, Bass, Drums, Flute
Marital Status: Unknown
Children: Unknown



         Mark Norton, now known as Mark St.John, was born on February 7, 1956 in California.    He started playing guitar at the age of 16.   He was also a guitar teacher before joining Kiss.  Mark replaced Vinnie Vincent as the lead guitarist of the band.    Mark was forced to leave the band because of health problems (Reiter's Syndrome).

         Mark also played in White Tiger and Peter Criss before going solo.    Mark St.John is an excellent guitarist who didn't get the opportunities he deserved.    Mark will most likely be remembered for his solo in Heaven's On Fire.  Mark is currently teaching guitar in California.



Bruce Kulick

Real Name: Bruce Kulick
Birthdate: December 12, 1953
Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY
Kiss Persona: None
Instruments: Lead Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Vocals
Marital Status: Divorced from Kristina Kulick
Children: None


         Bruce Kulick was born on December 12, 1953 and began playing guitar at the age of 11.    Before joining Kiss, he played in bands called Black Jack (with Michael Bolton) and Good Rats.    He also toured with Meat Loaf for their Bat Out Of Hell tour.  Bruce played with Kiss for over 12 years (1984-1986).  He left the band when Ace & Peter rejoined the group for the Kiss 96-97 Worldwide tour.    In February 1998, Bruce released self-titled album called Union (with John Corabi, brent Fitz, and James Hunting).

         While with Kiss, Bruce co-wrote the songs I Walk Alone, Tough Love, and King Of The Mountain among others.    He is highly regarded in the music industry and is the brother of Bob Kulick.    Beside guitar, he also plays bass and keyboard.     Bruce was the only Kiss member to use his real name.  He is currently involved in the Eric Singer Project (ESP).



Eric Singer

Real Name: Eric Mesinger
Birthdate: May 12, 1958
Birthplace: Cleveland, OH
Kiss Persona: None
Instruments: Drums, Vocals, Harmonica
Marital Status: Single
Children: None


         Eric Mesinger, now known as Eric Singer, was born on May 12, 1958.    Eric started playing drums at the age of 10.  He was the youngest member of the band.    Also played with Lita Ford (1984), Black Sabbath (Seventh Star and Eternal Idol), Gary Moore (1988), Badlands (1989), and Alice Cooper (1991) before playing with Kiss from 1992-1996.    Replaced Eric Carr, after Carr died.    Eric Singer never wrote a song for Kiss.

         But his drumming style gave Kiss back the thunderous sound they needed.     Also played in Paul Stanley's solo tour with Bob Kulick in the late 1980s and early 1990s.  Eric is currently involved in the Eric Singer Project (ESP is a tribute to Eric's favourite artists) with Bruce Kulick, John Corabi, and Karl Cochran.


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