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KISS Trivia Questions

How much do you really know about KISS? Below are 8 true or false statements. Click each one to reveal the answer and explanation.

1.

KISS has a song titled 'Beth' that was a surprise Top 10 hit in 1976.

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

2.

KISS was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.

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

3.

KISS's iconic face paint was inspired by a dream Paul Stanley had.

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

4.

Gene Simmons has never legally changed his name; 'Gene Simmons' is his birth name.

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

5.

KISS was originally called 'Wicked Lester' before changing their name.

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

6.

KISS once performed a concert with no audience due to a blizzard, but still played live.

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

7.

All four original members of KISS have officially released solo albums under the KISS name.

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True. In 1978, each original member—Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss—released a solo album simultaneously. All four were branded as KISS solo albums, with the KISS logo on the covers.

8.

KISS's logo features a 'SS' that resembles lightning bolts, a design by Ace Frehley.

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True. The iconic lightning-bolt 'SS' in the KISS logo was created by guitarist Ace Frehley.

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