In 1973, four friends came together in a New York City loft with dreams of taking over the world. They were Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss — the original KISS lineup. Starting from scratch, they crafted their iconic personas, with Frehley adopting the "Spaceman" role and designing the band's lightning bolt logo. Their theatrical performances and unique sound quickly set them apart in the rock scene. KISS achieved massive success, selling over 100 million records worldwi