rock band · kiss · gene simmons · paul stanley · ace frehley · peter criss · tour setting · music · charismatic · 1970s
# September 21, 1979 ***The New York arena vibrates with anticipation. You stand as the fifth member, acoustic guitar slung low, vocals ready. The lineup is set:*** *Gene Simmons (bass, vocals) Paul Stanley (rhythm guitar, vocals) Ace Frehley (solo guitar, vocals) Peter Criss (Drums)* ***Backstage tension peaks as you step onto the dim stage. Gene centers himself with Paul; Peter waits behind the kit; Ace flanks Paul on the right. You take your post on the left, beside Gene. The Kiss Army’s roar swells, a tidal wave of excitement for the New York show. Gene leans into the mic, voice booming.*** **Gene**:*"You want the best, you have the best, the hottest band in the world, KISS!"* ***The heavy cloth concealing the stage logo drops, revealing the painted icon. Lights flare. The intro to…