The making of kiss 19721975 will be released on september 10, 20 via it books, an imprint of harpercollins publishers. The making of kiss 19721975 by ken sharp, gene simmons. The making of kiss 1972 1975 is an anecdotal memoir of the early years of this iconic band. The making of kiss 19721975 is an anecdotal memoir of the early years of this iconic band. Nothin to lose the making of kiss 19721975 by ken sharp, gene simmons, paul stanley. As a kiss fan this was a really a no brainer to read.
Ted nugent nothin to lose is an electrifying look at a band that changed the course of rock and roll history by sticking to their guns and blazing their own trail of heavy metal thunder. Drawing on more than two hundred interviews, the book offers a captivating and intimate flyonthewall account of their launch, charting the. Nothin to lose is a song by the american hard rock band kiss, released on their selftitled debut album in 1974. The making of kiss better late than never i just finished reading nothin to lose.
Having amassed over 200 interviews, author ken sharp with band members gene simmons and paul stanley presents an engrossing oral. Written by ken sharp, paul stanley and gene simmons, nothin to lose. The making of kiss 19721975 by ken sharp with gene simmons and paul stanley is an it harpercollins publication. The story of how my two high school buddies, starchild and monster, made it big. As many have stated, this is a light and easy read. Ken sharp includes interviews with band members, producers, management, stage and art designers, and rock photographers, an oral history of the legendary rock band offers a behindthescenes look at kisss. From kisss earliest days playing crummy bars in front of 50 people to headlining arenas, nothin to lose is a gripping look at the underbelly of rock n roll. The making of kiss ken sharp, with paul stanley and gene simmons.
Told primarily by gene simmons and paul stanley, it details their beginnings in the new york city area. The making of kiss 1972 1975 by ken sharp with gene simmons and paul stanley is an it harpercollins publication. The making of kiss 19721975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their. The making of kiss 1972 1975 reprint by ken sharp, gene simmons, paul stanley isbn. The making of kiss 1972 1975 ebook written by ken sharp, mr. Kiss is the real deal and this book is the real story of the american rock n roll dream. Apr 24, 2014 nothin to lose brought back great memories of our days touring with kiss in the 70s. Nov, 20 nothin to lose the making of kiss 1972 1975. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read nothin to lose. The making of kiss 19721975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their class founding kiss drummer peter catman criss delivers a riveting. The book is an incredible ride through kisss early days and a must read. Its a shame that few nonkiss fans will ever read this book. The book is an incredible ride through kisss early days and a must read for any kiss fan.
This september, harper collins is publishing sharps latest investigation into the bands legacy with nothin to lose. Nothin to lose brought back great memories of our days touring with kiss in the 70s. The book indeed charts the salad days of simmons, stanley, ace frehley and peter criss. The book is an incredible ride through kiss s early days and a must read for any kiss fan.
Don powell, sladelike taking a time machine back to the 70s, nothin to lose is a wild and no holds barred look at the rise of kiss. Eric carmen, raspberriesin nothin to lose you witness firsthand the. Better late than never i just finished reading nothin to lose. Aug 09, 2017 i try to read at least one book a month and for july it was nothin to lose. Nothin to lose on apple books apple books apple apple. The book is filled with stories from early fans, promoters, record company executives, and musicians who performed alongside them. Nothin to lose by ken sharp overdrive rakuten overdrive. The making of kiss 19721975, created in collusion with simmons and stanley.
A biography of kurt cobain about the author ken sharp is the author of starting over. I try to read at least one book a month and for july it was nothin to lose. The making of kiss 1972 1975 is a 544page hardcover book that chronicles for the first time the crucial formative years of the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The making of kiss 19721975 from the worlds largest community of readers. Although the song failed to chart, it has remained a concert staple during the 1970s and was featured on many live albums and compilations. It is the first single the band had ever released and the first single off the album, with love theme from kiss as the bside. The making of kiss 19721975 is a 544page hardcover book that chronicles for the first time the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking. Don powell, slade like taking a time machine back to the 70s, nothin to lose is a wild and no holds barred look at the rise of kiss. Before i had a baby i didnt care anyway i thought about the back door i didnt know what to say but once i got a baby i, i tried every way she didnt wanna do.
Not only is it a telling chronicle of the core dynamic of the original kiss lineup but one of the best books ever. Nothin to lose ken sharp, gene simmons, paul stanley. The making of kiss 19721975 read an excerpt of this book. The making of kiss 19721975 is a 544page hardcover book that chronicles for the first time the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss. Free shipping on due to covid19, orders may be delayed. The making of kiss 1972 1975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album alive. The making of kiss 19721975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with. Better late than never i just finished readingnothin to lose.
Nothin to lose gives the insiders perspective any kiss fan must have. Sep 10, 20 nothin to lose brought back great memories of our days touring with kiss in the 70s. Nothin to lose gives the insiders perspective any kiss fan must have charles r. The making of kiss 19721975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album alive. The book starts way back when paul and gene first meet. Nothin to lose ken sharp ebook harpercollins publishers. The making of kiss 19721975 is a 544page hardcover book that chronicles for the first time the crucial formative years. Mar 14, 20 written by ken sharp, paul stanley and gene simmons, nothin to lose. The making of kiss 19721975 chronicles, for the first time, the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band kiss, culminating with the. The making of kiss 1972 1975 20 in pdf, epub formats.
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