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Biography: KISStory

  • TV Special
  • 2021
  • TV-14
  • 2h 53m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
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Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley, and KISS in Biography: KISStory (2021)
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Follows the band's five decades in the business as founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons reflect on their career.Follows the band's five decades in the business as founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons reflect on their career.Follows the band's five decades in the business as founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons reflect on their career.

  • Director
    • D.J. Viola
  • Stars
    • Dave Grohl
    • Gene Simmons
    • Tom Morello
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    • Director
      • D.J. Viola
    • Stars
      • Dave Grohl
      • Gene Simmons
      • Tom Morello
    • 7User reviews
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    Paul Stanley and KISS at an event for Biography: KISStory (2021)
    Gene Simmons, Eric Singer, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer, and KISS at an event for Biography: KISStory (2021)
    Tommy Thayer and KISS at an event for Biography: KISStory (2021)
    Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and KISS at an event for Biography: KISStory (2021)
    Paul Stanley and KISS at an event for Biography: KISStory (2021)
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    Dave Grohl
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    Tom Morello
    Tom Morello
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    Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley
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    KISS
    KISS
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    Peter Criss
    Peter Criss
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    Ace Frehley
    Ace Frehley
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    Tommy Thayer
    Tommy Thayer
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    Eric Singer
    Eric Singer
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    Doc McGhee
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    Bruce Kulick
    Bruce Kulick
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    Eric Carr
    Eric Carr
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    • (archive footage)
    Robert Ezrin
    Robert Ezrin
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    Michael Che Koch
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    Martín Gross
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    Makke Schneider
    • Self - Sprecher
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    Jürgen Escher
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    Benno Schulz
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    10/10
    Excellent revealing doc of the best legendary head banging band of all time!
    Finally after almost a year finally watched this documentary which first aired as a Biography special in two parts on "A&E". I must say it was great and a super revealing hot eye opening look at the legendary rock band "Kiss". Shown was classic vintage clips and footage of concerts, band meetings, and other music insiders spoke of the impact that "Kiss" had on pop culture. Interviews are deeply touching and emotional as the two leads Paul Stanley and Mr. Big the face of "Kiss" himself Gene Simmons spill both their guts hard and humble about the 5 decade life of the band. From the humble start to the stardom, and the ups and downs the band had with Ace and Peter it's all shown and talked about. The influence of the "New York Dolls" and "Phantom of the Opera" is revealed as these two things help start the band and the record deals and live playing before the band had radio play helped make the band. Each album and song is talked about also and how it impacted the band and it's fans. "Kiss" an underdog band did it their way and always swam like sharks and smelled the blood of rock n' roll. Overall a must see doc for any "Kiss" fan and music pop culture buff as it will have one rocking all night forever and thanking god for rock n' roll "Kiss" style! Plus this doc is informative as I learned personal stuff about Paul, Gene, and the band too really a must see.
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    • Release date
      • June 27, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • KISS - Die heißeste Band der Welt
    • Production companies
      • A+E Networks
      • Big Dreams Entertainment
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      2 hours 53 minutes
    • Color
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