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 2
Episode #57
Big Hair, Bigger Hits The Ultimate 80s hard rock/Heavy Metal Retrospective Part 2
Big Hair, Bigger Hits (1985–1987). We go year-by-year across ’85–’87 to spotlight the hard rock/heavy metal releasesthat defined the mid-’80s—chart crushers, cult favorites, and scene-shifting thrash. We also unpack the power of MTV: how music videos sold bands, set fashion trends, and pushed the “sweethearts of the era” to mainstream dominance while the look of the scene evolved in real time.
Subscribe and tell us your top ’85–’87 pick!
Segments: 1985 highlights • 1986 breakout year • 1987 mega-releases • MTV’s marketing machine • Image & fashion shift
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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