Frontman (2021)
S01E06 Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley: KISS
Episode Overview
KISS has always stood apart from the crowd. With Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley as their dual frontmen, they delivered an unforgettable show filled with fire explosions, smoking guitars, and blood spitting. Both men carried the scars of troubled childhoods, which led them to create their iconic alter egos, the Starchild and the Demon, ready to conquer the world. However, the pressure of maintaining these personas began to take its toll when their sales took a nosedive, forcing Simmons and Stanley to make tough decisions to keep their music alive. This is the tale of how these legendary frontmen united their vision and talent, ultimately forming one of the highest-selling rock bands ever, featuring insights from close associates like former KISS manager Larry Mazer and Stanley's childhood friend Binky Philips.
