The bassist grew up adoring British bands and felt they had a wild, carefree attitude that U.S. acts lacked. Kiss set about ...

Discussing the legacy of KISS, Gene Simmons explained how Ace Frehley and Peter Criss never got to enjoy the "Fruits" of their labor.

Yacht rockers occasionally had to change it up. Exile added touches of disco and soul to "Kiss You All Over" and topped the charts.