From 1974 to 1975, Kiss released three albums: Kiss, Hotter Than Hell, and Dressed to Kill. Although the three albums helped establish a cult following for the band in the See more

Alive! was recorded over four stops on the Dressed to Kill Tour: May 16 at Cobo Arena in Detroit; June 21 at Cleveland Music Hall See more

Critical
Alive! received negative and mixed reviews from contemporary critics. Alan Niester of Rolling Stone judged … See more

Kiss
• Paul Stanley – vocals, rhythm guitar
• Gene Simmons – vocals, bass
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Alive! was released on September 10, 1975. The packaging featured a gatefold sleeve, a tour program with photos, and handwritten notes from the four band members. The first … See more

In 2003, the album was ranked No. 159 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, maintaining the rating in a 2012 … See more

• Simmons, Gene (2001). Kiss and Make-Up. Crown Publishing Group. ISBN 978-1-4000-4523-5.
• Sharp, Ken; Simmons, Gene; Stanley, Paul (2013). Nothin' To … See more