Both would be subversions, though, as Criss is pretty jazzy after all, he's the man behind 'Beth', and Carr was always known to be a sweet natured, down-to-earth guy.All Drummers Are Animals: In a more literal sense, with the Catman (Criss, then Singer) and the Fox (Carr).'SO LET'S ROCK N ROLL ALL NITE, AND TROPE EVERY DAY!': 1996 В– You Wanted The Best, You Got The BestВ !!.1997 В– Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions.Chaim Witz/Eugene Klein (Gene Simmons) В– lead and backing vocals, bass, guitar (1972В–Present).Tommy Thayer В– guitar, backing and lead vocals (2002В–Present).

Eric Mensinger (Eric Singer) В– drums, backing and lead vocals (1991в‰Ў996, 2001в‰ў002, 2004В–Present).

Bruce Kulick В– guitar, bass, backing and lead vocals (1984в‰Ў996).

Paul 'Ace' Frehley В– guitar, bass, backing and lead vocals (1972в‰Ў982, 1996в‰ў002).

Stanley Eisen (Paul Stanley) В– lead and backing vocals, guitar, bass, keyboard (1972В–Present).

Vincent Cusano (Vinnie Vincent) В– guitar, vocals (1982в‰Ў984).

Paul Caravello (Eric Carr) В– drums, percussion, guitar, backing and lead vocals, bass (1980в‰Ў991, died 1991).

Principal members (founding members in bold, current members in italic): The two other founding members are the guitarist Ace Frehley (the 'Spaceman', a reflection of his fondness for science fiction and supposedly being from another planet) and drummer Peter Criss (the 'Catman', in accordance with the belief that he had nine lives because of his rough childhood in Brooklyn.), whose make-ups are still worn by their current replacements, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer (respectively). The most well-known members are front-man Paul Stanley (rhythm guitar his stage persona is 'Starchild', due to being a 'starry-eyed lover' and 'hopeless romantic', a little ironic as he's now Happily Married) and of course Gene Simmons (bass the 'Demon', cynical and fan of dark elements, and also known for his enormous tongue). It is well known for the face paint and complex costumes worn by the band-members, and its theatrical concerts, which involve, among other things, fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, and lots of pyrotechnics. KISS is an American hard rock band, formed in 1973 in New York City.

Kiss band members