Hooligan Nation:A Kiss-Centric Podcast
Join us as we dive deep into the electrifying world of Kiss, the iconic rock band known for their flamboyant stage presence and unforgettable anthems. Each episode explores different facets of the band's journey, from their formation in the early 1970s to their groundbreaking performances and cultural impact.
We’ll cover their legendary personas—Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss—and how each member contributed to the band’s unique identity. Discover the stories behind classic albums like Destroyer and Alive!
Listeners will also hear from industry experts, fans, and even some special guest musicians who share their experiences and insights about what makes Kiss a phenomenon. We’ll discuss their business savvy, merchandise empire, and the controversies that have followed them throughout their career.
Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to their music, this podcast is your ultimate guide to understanding why Kiss remains a legendary force in rock history.
Hooligan Nation:A Kiss-Centric Podcast
“Big Hair, Bigger Hits” The Ultimate 80s hard rock/Heavy Metal Retrospective, Part 1
Episode #56
“Big Hair, Bigger Hits” The Ultimate 80s hard rock/Heavy Metal Retrospective,Part1
In this episode of The Hooligan Nation Podcast, we take a wild ride back through the decade of teased hair, spandex, and shredding guitars — the golden era of 80s Hair Metal.
🎸 We break down:
How hair metal was born on the Sunset Strip and fueled by MTV
The anthems that defined the genre: “Round and Round,” “We’re Not Gonna Take It,” “Kickstart My Heart”
The power ballads that ruled the airwaves: “Home Sweet Home,” “Wanted Dead or Alive,” “Don’t Know What You Got”
The sleazy, streetwise side of bands like Faster Pussycat, L.A. Guns, and Great White
The cult favorites and deep cuts that fans still swear by
And of course — KISS’s role in shaping, surviving, and thriving during the glam era with Lick It Up, Animalize, Asylum, and Crazy Nights
👉 Whether you love the anthems, the ballads, or the cult classics, this is the ultimate 80s hair metal retrospective.
Do you love to learn the little tidbits and nuggets of information regarding KISS and KISS-Centric artists? Well, if so, we may be the place for you to call home. So get comfortable and hold on as we take a wild ride into everything KISS-Centric and Don't forget, "If it's too loud, you're too old".
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