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Do you know what the masks of the Kiss mean?

The American band Kiss is known for the facial makeup they have been using in their musical performances since the beginning of their career.

Each makeup represents a well-defined character, i.e. The Starchild, The Demon, The Spaceman and The Catman. Previously, new members also got characters like The Fox and The Ankh Warrior.

Paul Stanley, The Starchild, between 1973 and 1974 he occasionally adopted another makeup, The Bandit which he finally abandoned in 1974. A curiosity: Mark St. John and Bruce Kulick never used makeup since they were present in the formation only in the period in which the band did not use them (from 1983 to 1996).

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The iconic makeup from Kiss

The historic American band Kiss is known for the facial makeup that is used in their musical performances since the beginning of their career, which began in the early 70s. Each makeup represents a well-defined character. Let's discover them all.

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The Starchild - Paul Stanley

The singer and guitarist of Kiss, Paul Stanley is The Starchild. It is said that this may be a reference to Stanley Kubrick “2001: A Space Odyssey” 's film, but in any case the character would represent the transformation of an astronaut into a superior being that has the appearance of a fetus called, precisely, The Star Child. This character would be a sort of lover to "Don Giovanni" and would mix feminine elements with other more virile ones.

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The Demon - Gene Simmons

The bassist and singer of Kiss, Gene Simmons, plays the character of The Demon. In 2019, on social networks, Simmons revealed the source of inspiration for the creation of this character. It is Lon Chaney Sr American actor, director, screenwriter and make-up artist who died in 1930 and known as the man of a thousand faces.

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The Spaceman - Ace Frehley and Tommy Thayer

The character of The Spaceman was initially played by guitarist Ace Frehley and since 2002 by Tommy Thayer (pictured). The Spaceman makeup requires the use of white wax, black lipstick and silver stars around the eyes.

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The Catman - Peter Criss and Eric Singer

The character of The Catman has been played, over the years, by drummer Peter Criss and currently by Eric Singer (pictured). The character's makeup includes white wax, red lipstick, black mustache and green color surrounding the eyes.

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The Fox - Eric Carr

The Fox was played by drummer Eric Carr, who was part of the Kiss from 1980 to 1991, the year of his death.

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The Ankh Warrior - Vinnie Vincent

The character The Ankh Warrior was played by guitarist Vinnie Vincent, who was part of the Kiss for a short time in the early 80s.

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21/09/2023

The most beautiful songs of all time according to Rolling Stone: the top 20 positions

The well-known US magazine Rolling Stone in 2021 has updated the list of the 500 most beautiful songs of all time.

The ranking was first published on December 11, 2003 and was compiled by a jury chosen by the editorial staff, composed of 172 musicians, music critics and experts in the recording industry. Subsequently, the ranking was changed twice: the first in 2010, the second in 2021, when 254 songs that were previously not present were added.

Obviously, there is nothing more subjective than music: these songs are considered the best according to the criteria defined by Rolling Stonemagazine, but each of us has his own personal ranking of the best songs ever. Here, however, is the Top 20 of Rolling Stone.

Curiosities

20/09/2023

Songs that became hit long after their release

Sleeper Hit: this term refers to songs that achieved international fame long after their release as singles, months, years or even decades later.

There are many reasons why a song that initially went unnoticed can later become a hit: for example, the inclusion of the song on the soundtrack of a film or TV series, or the release of a remix of that single.

Here are some of the most famous cases of sleeper hits, songs that reached success late.

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19/09/2023

The best singers of all time: the updated 2023 rankings

In 2008, 'Rolling Stone' compiled a list of the 100 best singers of all time.

This ranking was compiled 15 years ago by 180 people, including several musicians (e.g. Bruce Springsteen, Rod Stewart, Justin Timberlake, George Michael, Keith Richards), journalists and music experts.

On 1 January 2023, however, 'Rolling Stone' published an update of the ranking that revolutionised the list, especially with regard to the Top Ten. As the well-known US magazine was keen to point out, this ranking does not only take into account technical and vocal abilities (it is not a list of the best voices of all time), but also the originality of the vocal timbre, the record catalogue, the writing ability and the musical legacy of the singers in question. Here are the top 20 positions.

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18/09/2023

Here are the most played songs at weddings: the ranking

What are the most listened to songs on the unforgettable wedding day? Spotify reveals the complete ranking of the most listened to songs in 2022.

There are almost 15 million playlists on the music streaming platform and many of them are dedicated to the wedding day itself: from the most romantic songs to those for going wild and dance.

To come up with this ranking, Spotify checked which songs are the most added on wedding-related thematic playlists: browse the photo gallery to find out which songs are the most played in the world

Curiosities

17/09/2023

Urban legends: singers supposedly dead and replaced by a lookalike

The world of music is full of legends, alleged secrets, anecdotes and little-known stories: some tales are true, others totally invented, the product of fantasy or some hypothesis that has never been verified.

These are urban legends, for which there is no certain source. Among the most interesting legends is the one about musicians and singers who may have died in the past and then been replaced by a double.

Proponents of this theory also cite evidence of, according to them, aesthetic differences or subliminal traces left behind in albums and songs: here are five of the most famous cases of singers who supposedly died and were replaced.

Curiosities

16/09/2023

Singers who won Oscars for best actor

In the history of music, there are many singers who have also tried their hand at acting, including in Hollywood major productions.

Many musicians have also been nominated for best actor (lead and supporting), such as Lady Gaga or Mary J. Blige, but few have then managed to win the coveted statuette for their acting skills by entering this special ranking.

Here are some singers who have won the Oscar for best actor, lead and supporting.

Curiosities

15/09/2023

Worth a fortune: the world's most valuable vinyls

LoveAntiques.com, the leading online antiques resale web platform, has created a ranking of the world's most valuable vinyls.

To make this list, LoveAntiques.com turned to the invaluable help of Phil Barton, one of the world's leading experts on rare vinyls and records.

What determines the value of the record is not the high number of copies sold, but the factor that drives up the price is errors, such as a misprint or a censored cover. Here are what vinyls are worth a fortune, according to Phil Barton and LoveAntiques.com.

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