{"id":148330,"date":"2021-09-21T12:22:51","date_gmt":"2021-09-21T16:22:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/effectsofanxiety.net\/archives\/148330"},"modified":"2021-09-21T12:22:51","modified_gmt":"2021-09-21T16:22:51","slug":"how-this-classic-rock-song-saved-kiss-professor-of-rock","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/effectsofanxiety.net\/archives\/148330","title":{"rendered":"How This Classic Rock Song Saved Kiss | Professor of Rock"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"jetpack-video-wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How This Classic Rock Song Saved Kiss | Professor of Rock\" width=\"660\" height=\"371\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uMSmB8XxvVA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>The first three studio albums by KISS, the band that taught us how to rock, were commercial disappointments. Their record label was circling the drain. It was a desperate time for Paul Stanley &amp; Gene Simmons to create a song that would vault their band to superstardom and keep the band going.   The story of KISS\u2019s signature song, Rock and Roll All Nite, a song that should’ve been a number one single NEXT on Professor of Rock.\n\nThank you to this Episodes Sponsor, Zenni Optical\nIncredible Prices on New Glasses – https:\/\/bit.ly\/ZenniOpticalShop\n—————————————————————————————————————————–\nExecutive Producer\nBrandon Fugal\n\nHonorary Producers\nTom Stokes, Shayne Smith\n—————————————————————————————————————————–\n\n\nCheck Out My Hand Picked Selection Below\n\nProfessor’s Store\n\n– 100 Best Selling Albums https:\/\/amzn.to\/3h3qZX9\n– Ultimate History of 80s Teen Movie https:\/\/amzn.to\/3ifjdKQ\n– 80s to 90s VHS Video Cover Art https:\/\/amzn.to\/2QXzmIX\n– Totally Awesome 80s A Lexicon https:\/\/amzn.to\/3h4ilrk\n– Best In Ear Headphones (I Use These Every Day) https:\/\/amzn.to\/2ZcTlIl\n\n—————————————————————————————————————————–\n\nCheck Out The Professor of Rock Merch Store – http:\/\/bit.ly\/ProfessorMerch\n\nAccess To Backstage Content\nBecome a Patron – http:\/\/bit.ly\/ProfessorofRockVIPFan\n\nHelp out the Channel by purchasing your albums through our links! 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As the slogan sounded before KISS hit the stage at all of their concerts\u2026\u201dyou wanted the best- you got the best!\u201d   The iconic foursome of Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss pioneered the spectacle of pyrotechnic &amp; costume rock on a riveting stage of shooting rockets, exploding bombs, fire-breathing, blood spewing, levitating drums, and smoking guitars. The KISS army actually started building with an audience of less than 10 people that attended their first live performance at the old Popcorn Club in Queens, New York. \n\nKISS was paid a paltry $50 to perform two sets that night. \nThey got the gig after Gene Simmons cold-called the venue booker, convincing him to hire the band for a 3 night stand. \nThe 4 members of KISS each wore make-up for the 3 inaugural shows in Queens, but their signature facial character designs were not unveiled until a few months later at a concert at the Daisy in Amityville, New York. \n\nOn the strength of their wild live set, the KISS army swelled- with a cult-like following, especially in the northeastern section of the Midwest America called the Rust Belt. On the strength of their wild live set, KISS was signed to Casablanca Records, and dropped their eponymous debut album in ’74.  The self-titled KISS album did not have a hit single, and rose only as high as #87 on the Billboard  200, despite growing significance as a bad ass touring entity.  KISS\u2019s  follow-up album, Hotter Than Hell, released later that same year, was an even bigger disappointment, peaking at 100, and quickly dropped off the charts.\n\nMeanwhile, Casablanca Records was in deep deep trouble. \nThe leader of Casablanca, Neil Bogart &amp; his minions, made some colossal blunders that nearly ruined the label, including the release of a double-album of audio highlights from The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. That package was a disaster that affected every act signed to Casablanca, including KISS. \n\nKISS was the first act to be signed by Casablanca, but the company was primarily known as a disco label- with acts like Donna Summer, Cher, Lipps, Inc and the Village People. It was an inauspicious home for a future hall of fame rock band. \nThe lukewarm sales of Hotter Than Hell, and the overall insolvency of the label put Casablanca\u2019s leader, Neil Bogart on the offensive.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The first three studio albums by KISS, the band that taught us how to rock, were commercial disappointments. Their record label was circling the drain. It was a desperate time for Paul Stanley &amp; Gene Simmons to create a song that would vault their band to superstardom and keep the band going. 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