Etta James

In 2003 she received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. USA Releases. Drug-related and romantic problems interfered with her career, but James managed to maintain a career throughout the latter half of the 20th century and was inducted into both the Rock and Roll and Blues Halls of Fame. On the animated series Family Guy, Peter is obsessed and portrayed as one of the ultimate KISS fans in the episode "Road to Europe". The Rolling Stones, Chuck Berry and Foghat have also recorded the song but it is Etta's version that is best known. (See accompanying image). To a younger generation, Etta is known for the Muddy Waters song "I Just Wanna Make Love To You", used in television commercials for Coca-Cola and for John Smith's bitter. The German KISS logo has S's that resemble backward Z's, and all the band's albums and German merchandise use it.

In 2003 she received a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. The KISS logo had to be redesigned for the German market because of the similarity of its two S's to the symbol of the SS, Adolf Hitler's paramilitary troops, which it is illegal to display in Germany. She won the Grammy for best jazz vocal in 1994 for her CD Mystery Lady, a collection of songs associated with Billie Holliday, and in 2004 won the Grammy for best contemporary blues album with Let's Roll. Peter Criss left the band again in late 2003, and was replaced with Eric Singer, who along with Tommy Thayer performed during KISS' 2004 "Rock The Nation" Tour, with 80's hair band Poison as the opening act. Her singing is characterized by accomplished vocal technique and strong jazz influences. In 2003, KISS released "KISS SYMPHONY" with Gene Simmons,Paul Stanley, Peter Criss and Tommy Thayer, backed by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra. In 1967, James recorded "Tell Mama" and "I'd Rather Go Blind", with "At Last" perhaps her most enduring songs, in Muscle Shoals. The tour was mildly successful, but the band continued to dominate the rock world.

James released several duets with Harvey Fuqua (of The Moonglows) that became major R&B hits, as well as her classic "At Last." However, her mainstream success was limited. In 1998, the band released "Psycho Circus", and departed on the ensuing 3-D tour, with a circus as the opening act. The song was later a hit in the white market for Georgia Gibbs, re-written as "Dance with Me, Henry." She briefly recorded as Etta James & the Peaches, releasing several hits before signing to Chess Records in 1960. In 1997, the original band reunited after 17 years apart, and launched their wildly successful reunion tour. Otis reversed the syllables of her first name to give her her stage name and began recording her. Her first record, and her first R & B hit, was her own composition, "The Wallflower," an answer song to Hank Ballard's "Work with Me, Annie." She recorded it in 1954 with the Otis band and Richard Berry, who sang the second vocal. KISS has four official book releases:. Her family moved to San Francisco, California in 1950, and in 1952 the trio (the Creolettes) she had formed with two of her friends came to the attention of Johnny Otis. KISS starred in a made for NBC television movie KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978).

Paul Baptist Church in Los Angeles. On New Years' Eve 1975, Blue Öyster Cult opened for KISS at Nassau Coliseum, two years to the day after KISS opened for them. Born Jamesetta Hawkins in Los Angeles, California, she received her first professional vocal training at the age of 5, from James Earle Hines, musical director of the Echoes of Eden choir at St. On a similar note, only three of KISS' albums are without reference to unrepentant libido:. Etta James (born January 25, 1938) is an American R&B and gospel singer. While both albums are arguably quite good, the world was not ready to consider KISS outside of its "3-minute song about lusting for women" reputation. As an example, compare the ethereal arpeggios of Pink Floyd's "Comfortably Numb" with KISS' "Under The Rose".

Ezrin's production on Music from The Elder is clearly similar to his work on Pink Floyd's The Wall, released two years earlier. The first two were concept albums, with the former being less conspicuously so. Destroyer (1976), Music from the Elder (1981) and Revenge (1992) were produced by Bob Ezrin. The result was Destroyer, KISS' most commercially successful album, which included the hits "Beth", "Detroit Rock City," and "Shout It Out Loud.".

Following it, the group decided to expand their musical horizons and make a more venturesome album. The album was a huge success. In 1975, they released the live album Alive!, a lion's share recorded at Detroit's Cobo Hall. The album included two important songs in the group's career; "C'mon And Love Me," their first big radio hit, and "Rock And Roll All Nite," which became their first hit single.

Trading in the rawer sound of KISS and Hotter Than Hell for a more clean, produced sound with Dressed To Kill. In 1975, having achieved recognition, but no big hit single, Casablanca Records head Neil Bogart stepped in to produce their next album. The album did less well than their debut, reaching just #100 on the Billboard album chart. Topping at #87 in the charts, the album did feature a few chestnuts in the group's career; "Strutter," "Deuce," "Cold Gin," and the closer "Black Diamond." The follow-up, Hotter Than Hell featured a Japanese influenced cover, an attempt to make people think the group were well-known worldwide.

At the time, no one really knew what to make of the group's look. The cover of their debut, KISS, showed the group in their makeup, mimicking the cover of the Beatles' With the Beatles album. The group released their first two albums in 1974, both produced by Kenny Kerner and Ritchie Wise, (KISS and Hotter Than Hell). Their next show, February 6, 1974 was in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium.

a girl with Purple and Green Hair, who is credited on his solo album. This is always where Gene encountered his first groupie... KISS' first Canadian tour started on February 5, 1974 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. The first ever KISS performance was in 1973 to an audience of 10 at the Popcorn Club (renamed Coventry shortly afterwards) in New York City.

Ace designed the infamous lightening bolt logo, and the rest is KISStory. Paul has also stated that the band name is not an acronym (the original name of the band was Wicked Lester, 1969-1972). Simmons states that Paul Stanley suggested the name on the spur of the moment while they were stopped at a traffic light. The band's name was rumored to stand for "Knights In Satan's Service" or "Knights In Service of Satan" but this is an urban legend - propagated in the 1970s by Minnesota-based evangelists the Peters Brothers - which Gene Simmons has denied in his book.

Other lead guitarists between 1982 and 1996 (when the original four members reunited):. 1982 saw Ace Frehley officially leave the band to pursue a somewhat successful solo career. Other drummers between 1980 and 1996 and 2001 and 2004. 1980 saw Peter Criss's departure for 3 'commercial flop' solo albums.

They felt that the feminine look did not work for them. Originally inspired by the New York Dolls, The Harlots of 42nd Street, and other New York glam scene bands. Sean Delaney was the group's first road manager and creative director. Doc McGhee is the current manager.

William 'Gui' Aucoin was the original manager 1973-1981. Ace The Space), lead guitar/vocals; and Peter Criss (The Catman), drums/vocals. The original members of KISS (and their made-up personas) are Paul Stanley (The Starchild), rhythm guitar/vocals; Gene Simmons (The Demon), bass/vocals; Ace Frehley (The Spaceman a.k.a. KISS put it back on in 1996 for their Alive Worldwide Reunion Tour.

They had to remove the makeup to be a viable band of the oblivious 1980s (platform shoes died with disco). The band first appeared without their make-up in 1983 on a MTV news special. Until 1983 the band never appeared in public without their make-up (which disguised their real identities). The band is known for its elaborate stage shows, loud music, and extravagant costumes.

Although "heavy metal" did not exist when the band was formed in 1972 it can be said that they invented a big part of the sound and style which now belong to heavy metal. KISS was born out of the ashes of Wicked Lester. KISS is a New York City-based heavy metal band that became famous in the mid 1970s. Gold (2005).

Gold: 1974-1982 - Sound+Vision (W/Dvd) (2004; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace, Eric C, Vinnie V) —. 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection 2 (2004; Gene, Paul, Eric C, Vinnie V, Mark, Bruce, Eric S). 20th Century Masters: Millennium Collection 1 (2004; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace, Eric C). Alive IV - Kiss Symphony (2003; Gene, Paul, Peter, Tommy).

The Very Best of Kiss (2002; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace, Eric C., Vinnie, Bruce, Eric S.). Psycho Circus Live (1999; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace) — 'Import Only'. Psycho Circus (1998; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Carnival of Souls (1997; Gene, Paul, Bruce, Eric S.).

Greatest Kiss (1997; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best (1996; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). MTV Unplugged (1996; Gene, Paul, Bruce, Eric S., Peter, Ace). Kiss My Ass (1994; Gene, Paul, Bruce, Eric S., various artists).

Alive III (1993; Gene, Paul, Bruce, Eric S.). Revenge (1992; Gene, Paul, Bruce, Eric S.). Hot in the Shade (1989; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Bruce). Smashes, Thrashes, and Hits (1988; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Bruce) — Greatest Hits compilation with 2 new songs and Eric Carr's vocal on Beth.

Crazy Nights (1987; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Bruce). Asylum (1985; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Bruce). Animalize (1984; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Mark). Lick It Up (1983; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Vinnie) — first album cover without face paint.

Creatures of the Night (1982; Gene, Paul, Eric C., Vinnie). Killers (1982; Gene, Paul, Ace, Eric C.) — unavailable in North America. (Music from) the Elder (1981; Gene, Paul, Ace, Eric C.). Unmasked (1980; Gene, Paul, Ace, Anton Fig).

The Best of Solo Albums (1980; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace) — 'Import only' 3 tracks each from each solo album. Dynasty (1979; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace, Anton Fig). Ace Frehley (1978; Ace). Peter Criss (1978; Peter).

Gene Simmons (1978; Gene). Paul Stanley (1978; Paul). Double Platinum (1978; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). The Originals II (1978; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace) — 'Japanese only' set of the second 3 studio albums.

Alive II (1977; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Love Gun (1977; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Rock and Roll Over (1976; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Destroyer (1976; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace).

The Originals (1976; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace) — a set of the first 3 studio albums. Alive! (1975; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Dressed to Kill (1975; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). Hotter than Hell (1974; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace).

Kiss (1974; Gene, Paul, Peter, Ace). The Early Years. Behind The Mask. KISSTORY II.

KISSTORY. Psycho Circus — songs explicitly referencing Rock music or KISS itself. Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions — introspective and serious songs. Music from The Elder — concept album about a youth's journey into heroism.

Tommy Thayer, 2002- (new Spaceman). Bruce Kulick, 1985-1996 (no character). John, 1983-1984 (no character). Mark St.

Vinnie Vincent, 1982-1983 (The Egyptian Warrior). Eric Singer, 1991-1996, 2001-2003, 2004 - (new Catman). Eric Carr, 1981-1991 (The Fox, 1981-1982) (died of cancer on November 24, 1991, the same day as Freddie Mercury).