KISS Lick It Up - Their Biggest Risk

KISS Unmasked: A Fan’s Journey Through the Makeup Era & Beyond
🎸🔥 A Deep Dive Into One of Rock’s Most Pivotal Moments 🔥🎸

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📌 Video Overview:
If you're a KISS fan, especially from the era when they removed their iconic makeup, this video is for you! Robert John Hadfield takes us on a nostalgic ride through his personal journey as a fan—from discovering Dynasty as a 10-year-old to witnessing the band’s transformation with Lick It Up. Along the way, we analyze rare newspaper clippings, Paul Stanley’s book, and the often-overlooked influence of Vinnie Vincent on KISS’s post-makeup era.

Were you a fan during this time? Share your experiences in the comments! 🎤🤘

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro – The KISS Makeup Era: Why This Video is for You
00:18 - The Last KISS Makeup Album: Dynasty (1979) & My First KISS Experience
01:34 - How Dynasty Felt as a 10-Year-Old KISS Fan 🎧
02:53 - Losing Interest in KISS: Unmasked & Music From the Elder 🤔
04:02 - Creatures of the Night & First Thoughts on Makeup-Free KISS
05:10 - Seeing KISS for the First Time Without Makeup – MTV’s Big Reveal
07:20 - The Lick It Up Album: My Surprising Reaction! 🔥
09:05 - A Look at a 1983 Newspaper Article About KISS’s Transition
10:47 - The Role of Vinnie Vincent in Writing Lick It Up 🖊️🎸
12:23 - Comparing Gene & Paul’s 1983 Statements to Paul’s Memoir Face the Music
17:40 - The Truth: KISS Removed the Makeup Out of Desperation
19:12 - How KISS Resurrected Their Career Without Makeup
21:58 - First KISS Concert Without Makeup: How the Crowd Reacted 🎤
23:27 - KISS in the MTV Era: Lick It Up’s Strange Music Video
25:07 - Gene Simmons’ Hilarious Explanation of the Lick It Up Music Video 🤦‍♂️
27:12 - Why KISS Struggled in the MTV Era Despite Their Visual Identity
29:45 - Gene Simmons’ Struggle With Letting Go of the Demon Persona
31:14 - The Music Industry’s Clueless Take on KISS’s Makeup Decision 🎭
32:35 - How the 1996 Reunion Proved KISS’s Legacy Was Undeniable
34:05 - Final Thoughts – How Vinnie Vincent Saved KISS’s Career

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💬 What was your first reaction to Lick It Up?
🎶 Which KISS album defined your experience as a fan?

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