The band continues to perform with makeup, while Stanley and Simmons have remained the only two constant members. Criss and Frehley have since left Kiss again and have been replaced by Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, respectively. The resulting Kiss Alive/Worldwide/Lost Cities/Reunion Tour was the top-grossing act of 19. Buoyed by a wave of Kiss nostalgia in the 1990s and a popular MTV Unplugged performance with most of the surviving band members, the band announced a reunion of the original lineup (with makeup) in 1996. In 1983, Kiss abandoned its makeup and enjoyed a commercial resurgence throughout the rest of the decade. The band's commercial fortunes had also waned considerably by that point. Due to creative differences, both Criss and Frehley were out of the group by 1982. Peter Criss' "Catman" makeup was in accordance with the belief that Criss had nine lives due to his rough childhood in Brooklyn. Paul Stanley became the "Starchild" due to his tendency to be referred to as the "starry-eyed lover" and "hopeless romantic." Ace Frehley's "Spaceman" makeup was a reflection of him wanting to go for a ride in a space ship and supposedly being from another planet. The "Demon" makeup reflected Simmons' cynicism and interest in the macabre, as well as his love for comic books, classic horror films & one of his heroes, actor Lon Chaney. The band explains that the fans were the ones who ultimately chose their makeup designs. With their makeup and costumes, they took on the personae of comic book-style characters: The Demon (Simmons), Starchild (Stanley), Spaceman (Frehley), and Catman (Criss).
The original lineup of Paul Stanley ( vocals and rhythm guitar), Gene Simmons (vocals and bass guitar), Ace Frehley ( lead guitar and vocals), and Peter Criss ( drums, percussion and vocals) is the most successful and identifiable. The band has sold over 21 million records in the United States and their worldwide sales exceed 103 million albums. Kiss has been awarded 30 gold albums to date. Easily identified by its members' trademark face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid and late-1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, pyrotechnics, and a large rendition of the band's logo. KISS is an American superhero-styled rock band formed in New York City in Janaury 1973.
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