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Kiss
About Kiss
KISS blasted onto the New York scene in 1973, blending hard rock, glam theatrics, and larger-than-life personas. With Paul Stanley's chiselled rhythm guitar and soaring vocals, Gene Simmons's thunderous bass, Ace Frehley's spacey guitar leads, and Peter Criss's driving drums, they forged a show that redefined live rock and set the template for arena acts.
Their breakthrough came with the live album Alive! (1975), capturing their explosive stage energy and propelling them into stadiums worldwide. Over the following years they delivered enduring anthems like Rock and Roll All Nite, Love Gun, and Detroit Rock City, selling millions of records and inspiring countless bands to blend pop hooks with hard-edged riffs and theatrical spectacle. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014, KISS's legacy extends beyond music into branding, merchandising, and a lasting blueprint for rock showmanship. On DadRock Tabs, 111 Kiss lessons break down their riffs and rhythms for players of all levels.
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Strutter
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Hotter Than Hell
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Hotter Than Hell
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Nothin' To Lose
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Firehouse
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Cold Gin
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Let Me Know
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Kissin' Time
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Deuce
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Love Theme From KISS
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100,000 Years
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Got To Choose
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Parasite
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Let Me Go Rock 'N Roll
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All The Way
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Watchin' You
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Mainline
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Comin' Home
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Strange Ways
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Room Service
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Two Timer
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Ladies In Waiting
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Rock Bottom
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Anything For My Baby
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She
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Love Her All I Can
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Rock And Roll All Night
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King Of The Night Time World
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Detroit Rock City
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God Of Thunder
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Flaming Youth
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Sweet Pain
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Shout It Out Loud
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Take Me
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Calling Dr Love
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Ladies Room
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Love 'Em And Leave 'Em
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Mr Speed
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Hard Luck Woman
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Makin' Love
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I Stole Your Love
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Got Love For Sale
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Christine Sixteen
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Love Gun
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Shock Me
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I Was Made For Loving You
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Talk To Me
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Torpedo Girl
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Two Sides Of The Coin
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Only You
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The Oath
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Saint And Sinner
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Keep Me Comin'
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Danger
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I Love It Loud
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Killer
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War Machine
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Exciter
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Lick It Up
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Young And Wasted
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All Hell's Breakin Loose
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Fits Like A Glove
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And On The 8th Day
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Heaven's On Fire
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Burn Bitch Burn
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Get All You Can Take
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Lonely Is The Hunter
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Under The Gun
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While The City Sleeps
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Thrills In The Night
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Murder In High-Heels
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King Of The Mountain
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Any Way You Slice It
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Who Wants To Be Lonely
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Trial By Fire
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Love's A Deadly Weapon
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Secretly Cruel
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Tears Are Falling
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Radar For Love
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Uh All Night
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Forever
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Crazy Crazy Nights
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God Gave Rock And Roll To You
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Domino
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Take It Off
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Unholy
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Tough Love
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Spit
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Heart Of Chrome
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Thou Shalt Not
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Every Time I Look At You
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I Just Wanna
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I Pledge Allegiance To The State Of Rock and Roll
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Psycho Circus
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We Are One
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Into The Void
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Raise Your Glasses
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Plaster Caster
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Charisma
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On guitar and bass, KISS built a signature, high-energy approach rooted in tight, riff-focused grooves and big vocal harmonies. Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley lock in tight rhythms with down-picked power chords, crisp palm-muted chugs, and driving groove, while Frehley's melodic leads add spacey, memorable hooks. Gene Simmons's bass lines provide a thunderous, percussive foundation that locks in with Peter Criss's drums, and the band's live calls-and-responses and unison guitar-vocal sections create instantly recognizable anthems. The result is an arena-ready mix of swagger, accessible riffs, and melodic solos that define classic Kiss tracks.
πΈ Gear & Equipment
Iconic Kiss gear includes Ace Frehley's space-age guitars (notably his Space Axe) and Paul Stanley's rhythm guitars, plus Gene Simmons's axe-shaped bass. In live rigs, Marshall and Mesa/Boogie amps, plus phase, chorus, and delay effects help thicken riffs and give solos that signature punch.
Why Learn Kiss Songs?
Learning Kiss tunes is a great way to build essential rock skills. These songs emphasize tight rhythm playing, power chords, palm-muted grooves, and catchy, unison riffs that can be played by players at beginner-to-mid level difficulty and above. By working through tracks like Charisma or Love Gun, you'll develop timing with a drummer, build confidence with stage-ready dynamics, and learn how to layer riffs with vocal melodies. Completing these lessons will give you a solid foundation for rock rhythm guitar and lead style, plus the experience of performing live with emphasis on energy and feel.
Did You Know?
- 1KISS formed in New York City in 1973 and became famous for their makeup, costumes, and over-the-top stage shows.
- 2Alive! (1975) is often cited as one of the best-selling live albums and catapulted them to stadium status.
- 3They have sold over 100 million records worldwide and are recognized as arena-rock icons.
- 4They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014.
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