Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss.
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IN THE BEGINNING...
Nearly three decades ago, vision, fate and destiny intervened in the lives of four aspiring musicians and the end result was nothing short of glorious. Back then, there was no denying that Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, Gene Simmons and Peter Criss had talent - they belt out vocal harmonies, rousing rock guitar riffs, thunderous bass lines and powerhouse drum beats as good as the next guy. But was that all it took to bring these four figures together to form the greatest rock band the world would ever know? Hardly.
When these four determined musicians hooked up on the streets of New York City in the early Seventies, they came toegether with a single goal and a common vision - the vision to turn their band into something the world had never seen before, and would never see again. That's when fate stepped in - and it wasn't long before the band's entire destiny was mapped out before them. To the four band members, it was obvious right from the start; given time, KISS would ultimately leave an indelible mark on the music world, the way blitzkrieg bombing runs leave permanently scorched earth in their fiery wake.
Over the last 30 years, the members of KISS have seen it all and done it all. They've had their ups and downs; their triumphs and tragedies. They've lost a few dear friends along the way and even gained a few back. It's been a rock and roll rollercoaster few groups could have survived.
And against all odds, the original four regrouped to enter the ring and regain the heavyweight title. When the impossible is shown to be possible, what is left to be done? With the final battle fought and won, they will leave KISS a memory of legend and inspiration. Their boots of studded leather and seven inch heels never to be filled by any mere mortals. Their blood, sweat and tear stained instruments, the ultimate weapons of rock now to be silenced in respect to that legend. Never forget - It was real...
Long Live the Kings!
(from the THE FAREWELL TOUR BOOK 1973-2000)