🔥 KISS: We Got the Best – The Untold Origin Story (1945–1973) | Part 1

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Before the makeup. Before the fire. Before the legends. We Got the Best – The Story of KISS - Episode 1 begins at the very beginning—tracing the lives of Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss from their births through the formation of KISS and the recording of their debut album. This first chapter (1945–1973) covers the pivotal moments that shaped the band: • Ace Frehley’s and Peter Criss’ auditions • Early struggles and personal battles • The first KISS shows • Creating the iconic makeup • Signing with Casablanca Records • Recording demos at Electric Lady Studios • Recording the debut album at Bell Sound Studios This chapter ends in December 1973—just before the world meets KISS. This is the origin story of the hottest band in the world. 🤘 00:00 Introduction 01:17 Peter Criss 05:13 Gene Simmons 08:46 Ace Frehley 12:08 Paul Stanley 16:04 Musical aspirations, gangs and Wicked Lester 22:22 The auditions 29:02 The birth of KISS 35:34 The first shows & cutting the demo 39:43 Meeting Bill Aucoin and Casablanca Records 46:10 Cutting the debut album and looking to the future 🌐 Connect With Me Everywhere: 👉 Official Website: https://roblewismusic.co.uk/ 🎧 Stream My Music: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/rob... 💖 Support Me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/roblewismusic 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rob.lewis.330/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@roblewismusic79 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roblewismusicartist Video sources for interviews: https://youtu.be/Qiqa_SJXoPU?si=95VsLeiIiSqaBanG https://youtu.be/4spiSNYs6oQ?si=6H45NR5PSrCIEUFJ https://youtu.be/Wgm4B1idFxE?si=aoOuArNmh-FPPq_r https://youtu.be/fRQndV-P5LA?si=FY3RxJFJ6KQpNRpC https://youtu.be/DAmcSg8LanI?si=M3nfpnqZM8eLuFX_ https://youtu.be/lCCCOPey71Q?si=TAZGleUjcXGBuoGb https://youtu.be/5QESXHMLIs0?si=qmpoGba1HzrBay_s https://youtu.be/VHiqqnQAA6M?si=ifZR0_XFAvtTmMwG https://youtu.be/jtnyLbyFwGk?si=9H4OtyDjLNoCHSQ7 https://youtu.be/7f3AznrfVbI?si=u2Ox6L9sgA0NHytj https://youtu.be/5YrBrUL_K9A?si=IszJ_A15uh0ux8Zr https://youtu.be/AEqPUP-avDI?si=IJ11TfF9qLKbRNg0 https://youtu.be/k6VtOkoUW5E?si=oAxmHs5SQZ14QX4- https://youtu.be/fNh4s6iQO3g?si=xTn9a7BEcXs1zoae https://youtu.be/ano5WCMulhs?si=9DmlRTHfQbt1rZnG https://youtu.be/Ioz0cdqm56Y?si=kUusi7FpUVChpIOP https://youtu.be/SmH3JklR4_Y?si=7mqg7G2p1Orfu2Tq https://youtube.com/shorts/o0w8qlhfFu4?si=0eFpP2RnMkrTHUv5 https://youtube.com/shorts/0md-KvUhAMU?si=bHe6u4tbnc63QONQ https://youtu.be/JgbmUPSfAaQ?si=YesaFun5eY_qgc1x #kiss #WeGotTheBest #KISSHistory #rockdocumentary #classicrock #kissband #genesimmons #paulstanley #acefrehley #petercriss #CasablancaRecords #ElectricLadyStudios #BellSoundStudios #rockhistory #musicdocumentary #1970srock