Kiss '77

Take an electrifying journey through one of the most spectacular years in Kiss history, as Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter cement their status as rock-and-roll superheroes.

1977 suffered no shortage of notable events … Star Wars conquered movie theaters and changed Hollywood forever. Elvis Presley left the building for the last time. The Sex Pistols unleashed Never Mind the Bollocks as punk rock exploded and disco fever swept the nation. Meanwhile, Jimmy Carter moved into the White House, and America celebrated the dawn of a new era in popular culture.

And Kiss? They were busy conquering the world.

Having achieved superstardom in 1976, Kiss stomped into 1977 with their platform boots, outrageous makeup, and explosive stage show, determined to become the biggest band on the planet. The quartet released two platinum-selling albums, Love Gun and Alive II, embarked on two major concert tours, and further expanded the Kiss Army through an unprecedented wave of merchandise, publicity, and comic-book appearances. With sold-out arenas, spectacular pyrotechnics, and an increasingly elaborate stage production, 1977 marked Kiss’s transformation from hard-rock sensation into a full-fledged pop-culture phenomenon.

In this must-have follow-up to Kiss ’76, acclaimed rock historian Martin Popoff chronicles the next chapter in Kiss’s riveting story in month-by-month narratives that follow the band around the world, across stages and through studios during their extraordinary run through 1977. Kiss ’77 features:

Detailed analyses of both platinum-selling albums, Love Gun and Alive II, including recording sessions, individual songs, sleeve art, and the stories behind their creationListings of tour dates and venues documenting the band’s relentless concert schedule and increasingly spectacular live performancesExclusive author interview material from band members, producers, and other figures close to the Kiss storyMonth-by-month sidebars offering concurrent world, entertainment, and music newsStunningly illustrated pages featuring electrifying performance and offstage photography, vintage advertisements, concert memorabilia, and album artwork
This nostalgic, lavishly illustrated, and handsomely produced book celebrates a defining chapter in rock and roll history, offering Kiss Army veterans, classic-rock enthusiasts, and collectors an irresistible backstage pass to the year Kiss ruled the world.