KISS Story

Tonight, KISS will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Of course, they won't be performing because Gene and Paul wanted everyone who has ever been in KISS to be inducted, but only the original four members are being inducted, and Ace and Peter rightly refused to perform with the current lineup (which was the only way Gene and Paul would agree to perform).  Anyway, Gregerson sent me a link to an excellent Grantland article about the history of KISS, written by one of my favorite authors, Chuck Klosterman.  As with most Grantland articles, it will take you about six hours to read, but it's worth it.

And if you want something a little shorter, I suggest reading this article and watching the related video of a guy playing guitar while breaking flaming pieces of concrete with his hands and head.  (Thanks to Hess for the link.)