KISS Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History

KISS Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History
Making and Touring the Legendary Album, Official and Authorized

Have a “Rock and Roll Party” with this incredible chronicle of KISS’s first
platinum studio album and one of the greatest rock records in history.
In 1976, Gene, Paul, Ace, and Peter stomped their platform heels into the mainstream
with Destroyer, which catapulted them to superstardom. This official, authorized
retrospective takes you behind the scenes at the recording sessions and backstage at
the mind-blowing tour that followed, offering eye-opening insights into
• Marlon Brando’s significance on the direction of the album
• tensions in the sound studio
• the destruction of Paul Stanley’s favorite guitar
• creating the costumes and the cover artwork
• the photo shoots to promote the record
• a dare that led to the birth of the KISS Army
• David Bowie’s influence on the stage design
• the band’s hijinks on tour
• their encounters with Karen Carpenter, Margaret Hamilton, Paul Lynde, other stars of
the day . . . and more!

The book features interviews with more than 50 people, including exclusive new
interviews with Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and producer Bob Ezrin, who reveal all
the sex, drugs, and rock ’n’ roll that went into making the record. It comes jam-packed
with deep dives on all the songs—including demos that didn’t make the final cut and
who titled “Beth”—and contains hundreds of photos, some never before published.
Comprehensive tour information covers dates, venues, and key performances, and a
complete timeline of recording and promoting the seminal album features world affairs
and other cultural events, putting the band’s milestones in meaningful context. So
paint your face, stick out your tongue, and “Shout It Out Loud” with this must-have
showcase of one of the most influential rock records of all time!
11 in H | 11 in W | 2.3 lb Wt