KISS Trivia Questions

True. 'Beth', a ballad sung by drummer Peter Criss, became one of their biggest hits and reached No. 7 on the Billboard Hot 100.

True. Despite years of snubs, KISS was finally inducted in 2014, though the original members did not perform together at the ceremony.

False. He was born Chaim Witz in Israel and later changed his name to Gene Simmons, which is his legal stage and personal name.

Yes, the band started as Wicked Lester in the early 1970s, then rebranded as KISS with a new image and sound.

False. The makeup was actually a collaborative idea between Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, influenced by theatrical acts and comic books.

False. While all four released solo albums in 1978, only Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley's were marketed as KISS solo albums.

False. The iconic logo with lightning-like 'SS' was actually designed by artist Ace Frehley, but he based it on a concept from Paul Stanley.

True. In 1975, a snowstorm stranded fans, but KISS performed the show for just the crew, which later became a legendary story.