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Nothin' to Lose : The Making of KISS (1972-1975) by Gene Simmons, Ken Sharp and Paul Stanley (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Nothin' to Lose by Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley. Title Nothin' to Lose. An indelible and irresistible portrait of the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band KISS and the music scene they changed forever-culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album Alive!

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An indelible and irresistible portrait of the crucial formative years of the legendary rock band KISS and the music scene they changed forever--culminating with the groundbreaking success of their classic 1975 album Alive and the smash single "Rock and Roll All Nite" Including original interviews with: Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss, Bob Seger, Alice Cooper, and Ted Nugent, as well as members of Aerosmith, Black Sabbath, Rush, Slade, Blue yster Cult, Mott the Hoople, Journey, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Raspberries, the James Gang, the New York Dolls, Iggy & the Stooges, the Ramones, Suzi Quatro, Argent, and Uriah Heep.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
HarperCollins
ISBN-10
0062131737
ISBN-13
9780062131737
eBay Product ID (ePID)
167630734

Product Key Features

Book Title
Nothin' to Lose : the Making of Kiss (1972-1975)
Author
Ken Sharp, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Genres & Styles / Heavy Metal, Composers & Musicians, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Genres & Styles / Rock, Genres & Styles / Jazz
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Music
Number of Pages
592 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9in
Item Height
1.5in
Item Width
6in
Item Weight
22.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ml421.K57s73 2013
Reviews
From KISS's earliest days playing crummy bars in front of 50 people to headlining arenas, Nothin' to Lose is a gripping look at the underbelly of rock 'n' roll. And as one of the members of KISS's original road crew, I should know, I was there., Revel in the roar of the greasepaint and the smell of the crowd as they share it all, blow-by-blow, first hand., If you thought you knew everything there was to know about KISS . . . well, you'd be wrong. . . Buy this book or just KISS off!, Like taking a time machine back to the '70s, Nothin' to Lose is a wild and no holds barred look at the rise of KISS., Does the world really need another KISS book? Perhaps not, but the world really needs Sharp's . . . KISS book. . . Full of extraordinary primary-source material that will keep KISS fans up at night, Sharp's excellent work should serve as a blueprint for future rock oral histories.", Nothin' to Lose is an electrifying look at a band that changed the course of rock and roll history by sticking to their guns and blazing their own trail of heavy metal thunder. I couldn't put it down. Two thumbs up!, A joyous and mesmerizing exploration of the early history of the 'Hottest Band in the World'... This book is addictive. You won't be able to put it down!, An incredibly vivid and gripping oral history that illustrates how Kiss went through a slow and steady transformation from a loft party band to the hottest concert attraction capable of blowing anybody and everybody off the stage., A vivid oral history of the early days of one of rock's most outrageous and enduring bands, Nothin' to Lose makes every reader an eyewitness to the dawn of Kiss. Here's a book that screams out: C'mon and read me., I found the story of KISS's fanatical determination, shockingly rare matter-of-fact common sense, raw luck, exquisite timing-not to mention the sheer brinksmanship of the whole lunatic enterprise-exhilarating and inspiring., Told with complete accuracy and attention to detail... Mandatory reading for every new artist. This is a masterpiece!, ' Nothin? to Lose brought back great memories of our days touring with KISS in the ?70s. The book is an incredible ride through KISS's early days and a must read for any KISS fan!? ( Don Powell, Slade ), The KISS boys will go down in history for their indefatigable work ethic, spirit, and insatiable appetite for all things honest-to-God outrageous rock 'n' roll. KISS is the real deal and this book is the real story of the American rock 'n' roll dream., In Nothin' to Lose you witness first-hand the extraordinary transformation of four struggling musicians from New York City overcoming almost insurmountable odds to become worldwide superstars. This is the definitive account of KISS's early years., Nothin' to Lose brought back great memories of our days touring with KISS in the '70s. The book is an incredible ride through KISS's early days and a must read for any KISS fan!, Rises above the standard cookie-cutter anecdotes... [for] a unique look at the origins of one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Anyone who wants to know what it was like to make it in rock 'n' roll in the seventies will need to pick this up.
Copyright Date
2013
Lccn
2017-568262
Dewey Decimal
782.42166092/2 B
Intended Audience
Trade
Dewey Edition
23
Illustrated
Yes