Kiss Members, Gear & Sound

US rock band

Genre

Rock Pop rock Metal Hard rock Glam metal Glam rock Classic rock Acoustic rock Arena rock Aor Glam Heavy metal album rock

Members

Select a Kiss band member to check out the music gear they use live and in the studio.

Ace Frehley

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Singer Guitarist

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Frehley's Comet Molimo

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Gene Simmons

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Singer Bassist

Groups:

Gene Simmons Band Wicked Lester Bullfrog Bheer

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Paul Stanley

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Singer Guitarist

Groups:

Paul Stanley’s Soul Station The Dudes of Wrath Wicked Lester Uncle Joe

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Bruce Kulick

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Guitarist

Groups:

Grand Funk Railroad Avantasia The Andrea True Connection Union The Neverland Express ESP Bruce Kulick & The Vegas MOBB The Kulick Brothers JK’s All Star Experience J.B. Crablick KKB Blackjack The Good Rats

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Vinnie Vincent

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Guitarist Composer

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Vinnie Vincent Invasion Warrior Treasure Bitter Pill

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Tommy Thayer

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Guitarist

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Black 'N Blue Shake the Faith Harlow Cold Gin

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Peter Criss

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Singer Drummer

Groups:

The Barracudas Sounds of Soul Wicked Lester Chelsea The Keep Criss The Vintage Criss-Penridge Alliance

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Eric Carr

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Singer Drummer

Groups:

Creation The Cellarmen

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Eric Singer

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Singer Drummer

Groups:

Black Sabbath Alice Cooper The Cult Avantasia BADLANDS Paul Stanley’s Soul Station Stream The Brian May Band ESP Drive

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Mark St.John

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Guitarist

Groups:

The Keep White Tiger Mark St. John Project

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Anton Fig

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Drummer

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The Blues Brothers Frehley's Comet Booker T. & the M.G.'s Blackmore's Night Paul Shaffer and the Hall of Fame Orchestra Jimmy Vivino and the Rekooperators Paul Shaffer & the CBS Orchestra Paul Shaffer & the World's Most Dangerous Band Paul Shaffer & The Party Boys Of Rock 'N' Roll The Orchestra For New York City Child Is Father to the Man

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Dick Wagner

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer Music Producer

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Aerosmith Alice Cooper Lou Reed and The Velvet Underground The Bossmen

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Gary Corbett

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Singer Keyboardist Music Producer Audio Engineer

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Cinderella Scrap Metal

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Mitch Weissman

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist Composer

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Frehley's Comet

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Frehley's Comet

No gear added

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Kevin Valentine

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Drummer Music Producer Audio Engineer

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Cinderella Shadow King

No gear added

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About

Kiss is an iconic American rock band renowned for their flamboyant stage presence and pioneering sound in the realms of hard rock, glam metal, and arena rock. Formed in New York City in 1973, the band originally consisted of Gene Simmons (bass, vocals), Paul Stanley (rhythm guitar, vocals), Ace Frehley (lead guitar, vocals), and Peter Criss (drums, vocals). Known for their elaborate costumes, face paint, and theatrical performances involving pyrotechnics, blood-spitting, and fire-breathing, Kiss became a staple of 1970s rock culture. They have achieved massive commercial success with their anthemic rock sound and memorable ballads, influencing the evolution of rock music and selling over 75 million records worldwide.

How to Sound Like Kiss

Kiss's sound is characterized by powerful, anthemic guitar riffs and driving rhythms, creating an energetic and larger-than-life sonic landscape. Their music is aggressive yet melodic, with a clear focus on catchy hooks and memorable choruses. To emulate this sound, a guitarist might employ the Gibson Les Paul used by Ace Frehley, known for its rich, warm tones, and couple it with a Marshall JCM2000 amplifier for the crunchy, overdriven sound that Kiss is famous for. The use of effects like the Vox Clyde McCoy Wah-Wah Pedal adds character and expressiveness to solos, enhancing the dramatic flair that defines Kiss's music. The band's vibrant and theatrical approach to rock creates a dynamic and immersive listening experience, making their music both timeless and electrifying.

Discography

Kiss

1974

Hotter Than Hell

1974

Alive! (Live/1975 - 2025 Remaster)

1975

Dressed To Kill (2025 Remaster)

1975

Destroyer

1976

Destroyer (Resurrected)

1976

Rock And Roll Over

1976

Love Gun

1977

Alive II (Live)

1977

Dynasty

1979

Unmasked

1980

Music From "The Elder" (Remastered)

1981

Creatures Of The Night

1982

Lick It Up

1983

Animalize

1984

Asylum

1985

Crazy Nights

1987

Hot In The Shade

1989

Revenge

1992

Alive III

1993

MTV Unplugged

1996

Carnival Of Souls: The Final Sessions

1997

Psycho Circus

1998

Symphony: Alive IV

2003

Alive! 1975-2000

2006

Alive: The Millennium Concert

2006

Sonic Boom

2009

Monster

2012

KISS Off The Soundboard: Tokyo 2001

2021

KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Virginia Beach

2022

KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Donington

2022

KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Des Moines

2022

KISS Off The Soundboard: Live In Poughkeepsie

2023

KISS Off The Soundboard: Live in San Antonio (December 3, 1985)

2025

Get the Kiss Sound

Want to sound like Kiss? This gear comes straight from the setups of the band's members, based on proven sources. Dive into each artist's page for more detail and inspiration.