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Kiss has typically been classified under the genres of hard rock and heavy metal. Most of their ’70s albums, particularly the first six released between 1974 and 1977 as well as 1982’s Creatures of the Night, featured a hard rock or traditional heavy metal style. 1979’s and 1980’s Unmasked featured a more disco/pop rock sound, and 1981's Music from The ˆ found the band dabbling in progressive rock.
Kiss' music is described by Allmusic as “a commercially potent mix of anthemic, fist-pounding hard rock, driven by sleek hooks and ballads powered by loud guitars, cloying melodies, and sweeping strings. It was a sound that laid the groundwork for both arena rock and the pop-metal that dominated rock in the late '80s.”
The first review of Kiss by Rolling Stone, in 1973, described the band as "an American Black Sabbath". The same magazine's review of Hotter than Hell stated that "with twin guitars hammering out catchy mondo-distorto riffs and bass and drums amiably bringing up the rear, Kiss spews forth a deceptively controlled type of thunderous hysteria, closely akin to the sound once popularized by the German Panzer tank division."Bennington Banner from Rock Music magazine said, "with its members' bizarre, Kabuki-like makeup, studded black leather costumes and arsenal of on-stage firepower – both musical and literal – Kiss represents the most extreme form of hard rock in 1974.
On October 30, 2013 during the KISS KRUISE 3, KISS Navy members John and Jamie Downs presented Gene Simmons with a plaque commemorating the Smithsonian National Museum of American History's acceptance of an autographed Gene Simmons Axe bass into their collection. The Smithsonian Museum's statement reads, in part: “The bass will now be cared for in our permanent collections... We are happy to include the Axe bass as it relates to the impact Mr. Simmons and his band KISS have had on American culture, especially in the creation of a unique and iconic brand that has been embraced by fans worldwide. “The story of Mr. Simmons' American experience deserves to be preserved. An immigrant and son of a holocaust survivor, he used creative vision and entrepreneurial acumen to make a significant impact for our nation's popular culture, becoming an iconic figure in American music and entertainment.”
Holiday Giclée Paper Print
22" x 17" print available only until December 15 for Holiday orders. Orders after December 15 may not arrive until after Christmas. Print has 2" border of white and is signed in the right hand bottom corner.
Special $130
Holiday Acrylic Sale Print - Special $295
20" x 16" print available only until December 8 for Holiday orders. Orders after December 8 may not arrive until after Christmas.
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Metal prints are uniquely durable with vibrant colors, brilliant luminescent images, and exceptional detail. They represent a new art medium for preserving photos by infusing dyes directly into specially coated aluminum sheets. Because the image is infused into the surface and not on it, your images will take on an almost magical luminescence. The ultra-hard scratch-resistant surface is waterproof/ weatherproof and can be cleaned easily – just avoid direct sunlight. Float Mount Hangers are attached to the back of the print, and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung. Styles and selection vary based on the size of the print ordered. |
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| *Since freight prices vary from state to state, shipping will be provided following initial invoicing. Other sizes are available. Please CLICK HERE for price requests for different sizes, custom art, and original, hand painted art on canvas by the artist, George H. Rothacker. All prints come with a certificate of authenticity with the artists signature. | ||||||||||||||||||||||