MTV, btw. Yes, they actually talked about *music* back then.
EDIT: That’s J.J. Jackson, one of the original MTVJays, and was a legit big radio DJ before being hired.
He was also instrumental in bringing Zep to American audiences.
I was 13 and loved KISS. I totally remember that day. I was glued to the TV. I also remember watching hours of MTV just to watch 1 favorite video in rotation.
I actually joined the Kiss Army which was the fan club when I was about 7 yrs old. Cringe… they’re so bad but great marketing. They look like a bunch of guys from the Jersey shore who went to their Mom’s hair stylist.
MTV, btw. Yes, they actually talked about *music* back then.
EDIT: That’s J.J. Jackson, one of the original MTVJays, and was a legit big radio DJ before being hired.
He was also instrumental in bringing Zep to American audiences.
He passed in 2004.
Still disappointed……
Triple J!
They were tired of not being recognized lol
I’m pretty sure they’re still wearing makeup there lol
I was 13 and loved KISS. I totally remember that day. I was glued to the TV. I also remember watching hours of MTV just to watch 1 favorite video in rotation.
Shoutout to Madison WI!
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Vinnie Vincent was too good for that band.
Knowing KISS, they probably charged MTV for the “opportunity “.
Not necessarily an improvement.
How come gene simmons kid looks like Paul Stanley?
Gene is wearing an anal bead necklace
Terrible band with or without makeup.
I remember this vividly. It was a big deal.
Put it back on
I actually joined the Kiss Army which was the fan club when I was about 7 yrs old. Cringe… they’re so bad but great marketing. They look like a bunch of guys from the Jersey shore who went to their Mom’s hair stylist.
I remember their first album after this.
As a woman I literally cannot believe I am saying this but they look better with their make up on.
Truly amazing how such a shity band managed such longevity
Gene Simmons. Wow
put the makeup back on!
Less makeup look
They never mentioned that it saved them hours before and after a show dealing with their makeup.
Ugly sods.
And Gene Simmons is STILL an asshole.
How long did this last before they put it back on?
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J.J. Jackson: “*Why now ??”*
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Gene Simmons: “*It’s just time……”*
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Wonder what the explanation was when they realized their ‘gimmick’ of doing away with their gimmick didn’t work, and then went back to the makeup ??
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“*I guess, much like ‘New Coke’, it just wasn’t time……*”
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