WOW!!!! PLEASE dissect more KISS songs. I'm a 55 year old somewhat intermediate guitarist and I absolutely love what I have discovered. You are pulling the curtain back from one of my ALL TIME favorite bands. ((if you could only have seen my bedroom in the 70's, wall to wall Kiss posters)) THANK YOU for this!

I have seen Kiss three times and they always bring it. Thanks for doing this one.

“Larger Than Life” on Kiss Alive II is great!

This song is one of the first songs my band played from beginning to end...back in 78? 79? A warm place in my heart for this one..

I’ve seen KISS more times than I can count. Best time was standing behind Gene’s stacks with his bass tech during the Hot in the Shade show. Until you’ve been where the working guys hang out during a concert, you really can’t appreciate just how much work goes into the best shows. 🤘😎🤘

Should've done a KISS vid from the 70's. Lots of available videos of this song from back in the day.

I’ve been a Kiss fan most of my life and kind of a “casual subscriber” for about a year now.. I think it’s pretty cool that someone who’s as big on theory as you is doing a Kiss song. 👍🏼 lol

I'm sure I'm not the first to point out that this isn't Peter Criss and Ace Frehley. It's Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer. Dude, at 10:13 Gene literally yells "Tommy!" Appreciate the deep dive into this great song. Like your PRS Guitar, too.

The original line up in the 70s was magic

People can hate on KISS, but, they changed rock and ruled the world. 50 years later we are still digging them.

Dr. Love is the epitome of a rock song. Music, lyrics, and with the guys in character it is maybe the best ever.

Guitarist is Tommy Thayer and drummer 🥁 is Eric Singer… this looks like the tour I saw them on in 2009???? Can’t beat the original lineup!!!!!

KISS!! That band is what got me into guitar! Ace has such a killer note placement & killer vibrato!

Going to a Kiss concert in 2 months, really looking towards the huge and simple sounding music.

I LOVE this video! He is such a genuine nice guy and a good story teller. I'm a huge KISS fan and the fact that he doesn't know this isn't actually Peter and Ace doesn't even bother me lol

Mike, Love your content. I would love to see chicago 25 or 6 to 4 live tanglewood. The full live concert is incredible. Terry Kath is brilliant and deserves some love. 🤙. Now i will sit back and watch this video!

Great song … I spent my childhood in the 70”s worshiping KISS … thank god for the greatest band in the land

Been a Kiss fan from the beginning. Had the privilege of opening for them in 2010. The band crew & manager were phenomenal. Took care of our gear gave us a sound check even though they were having some technical problems fed us had our own dressing room etc. much respect to them. Opened for much lesser bands & were treated like shit.

Thank you for doing this, Michael. I’ve been a big KISS fan forever. You nailed so many things right on.

I’ve been a kiss fan since I was a kid, I’m 58 now. I have an epi les Paul and I try to learn some of my favorite kiss songs. Can you do more kiss please!

Eric Singer is playing with KISS. Peter hasn't been in the band in 20 years and never played as well as Singer. Look Singer up. He's been in some great bands.

Dr. Love's chord progression was the inspiration for the "Man in Thr Box" chorus. Jerry Cantrell is a big Kiss fan.

Thumbs up for answering your kid’s call while filming! … and yes more Kiss break downs please!

As a huge KISS fan, I love watching videos like this. You should add more KISS songs reactions to your videos! ... I would love to watch you doing a cover of this song soon!!

Ive been seeing KISS shows since 1975. In all that time there was Never a disappointing show. Always entertaining and always engaging. When you left it stayed with you for days after. Bombastic, overwhelming. Pick your choice... My bedroom was top to bottom KISS for 10 years until I finally moved on and put it all in boxes and threw it in the closet. Im also glad I backI still have all my KISS stuff from my childhood and it takes me back instantly.

I always felt for the artist that came in after Ace and Peter, but they always seemed to deliver on Kiss classics like this one.

Awesome review. Kiss Rock and Roll ALL Overs LP was the very first album that I ever purchased at Tower Records. I was maybe 10 or 11 years old. Played that album no stop. I still have it with the accompanying stickers and KISS Army swag that came with it🤘🤘

I’ve never seen your channel before, but the way you approached the music has me convinced I’ve been missing out. Great vid!

Wow, great to see you dissecting Kiss! I've listened to them since I was 5, in 1987. I only had my brother's Lick it up until I bought Revenge when it came out. For some reason the band seems to be completely ignored online nowadays. I fail to see why... It's a massive band which has influenced thousands of famous musicians, that constantly talk about them as an influence.

Hi Michael, you got to do More KISS Songs lessons, and they had lot Hits songs, if possible. Thank you.

Michael, that's Eric Singer on drums and Tommy Thayer on lead guitar... Love the video... Thank you

Rammstein is still playing. I went to see them in September at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro MA. The best show i have ever seen.and im a kiss fan

Loved Ace's lingers because he always pointed to the amps for the feedback. Ace is the one that created the solo for this. Tommy though very good does his own rendition of it.

KISS was my mom’s first concert when she was 10. Second Row right in the middle.

Hi Michael, Awesome channel and thank you for such insight into not only the notes, scales, the technique and mojo that make songs great!! I grew up in the 70's listening to Kiss and they were idols! I started on drums and wanted that deep drum sound. Tone is everything... Then I moved to guitar and now in my mid 50's the simplicity of Kiss is fantastic and fun to play. The Peter Criss drum sound is hugely heavy on PA power and compression to get that sound, because he's barely hitting the drums. Never mind how... Kiss is a phenomena in their own right. I'll look forward to more rockin reactions

Thanks for the review and plug! We appreciate your business!

Hello! First time here and what a blast! Thank you very much! Legendary!

Saw them once front row center. First group I ever loved. Great video.

Just saw KISS here in Sydney in August. The show was very similar to 2013. Eric Singer’s drums I think are underrated. I definitely underrated them before now. But yes, the ‘show’ was awesome.

"I'm putting you on KZfaq" -"OH NO!" "Cya" LOL, that was the best part! 🤣🤣🤣🤘🤘

That live footage sounds great. That intro riff gets that F# (3rd) passing note in there over the D.

Thayer and Singer best thing that ever happend to KISS there underrated

This was the first rock song I learned all the way through. Still one of my favorite to play.

Big spectacle shows are one thing, but there's something to be said about '80's bands like The Replacements and Husker Du that walked out on stage in whatever they put on that morning and blew the roof off of the place. That's real rock and roll to me.

Watching this performance is like watching is someone was in a Zeppelin or Van Halen tribute band and we’re talking about them like it’s the real deal. People can cover Hendrix,Page ,Halen,but it’s a cover dude. The guitarist here is like one out of a million dudes in a kiss tribute band he just got lucky cause he was there and he’s working w the original bass and Rhythm player. If you put on a kiss show from the 70s then you would of seen that special sauce lol

I love your enthusiasm for the music and performance and keeping it all positive as it should be. Do another and make sure you get the names correct (I'm sure you feel bad about it) and it'll be all good. Go right back to the start, maybe something in black and white from their first sets and before they hit it big.

The parts haven't changed but Ace and Peter haven't been in kiss for about 20 years

Look at that huge crowd!

I started my Kiss journey as a 5 year old kid in 1980 , I am a Aussie and in 1980 they were the biggest thing since The Beatles in Australia. I have heard the term " Gimmick band " talked about when it comes to Kiss and all I can say is if you think they are a " Gimmick" then you simply have not listened to them. I put them up with Zeppelin, Sabbath, AC/DC etc .....when it comes to classic Rock , you can pick any album from 74 to I would say 83 and they are all awesome! And I am sure people have already commented but Ace and Peter haven't been in the band for 20 year's, that's Tommy and Eric and the reason SO many old fans gave up on seeing them live , the fact they wear the make up of the OG legends pisses off A LOT of fans. For those who are curious checkout the album's Rock N Roll over, Hotter then Hell, The Debut self tilted, Dynasty and Creatures of the night.

I’d like to watch him checking out KISS circa 75-77.

watching kiss this weekend!

Great review. That's Eric Singer on drums live (double bass). Peter's single bass setup was classic Kiss sound until his departure 1980.

KISS had a formula that always landed for me. Love 'em.

Thanks, Kevin and Michael!

Where did all the bands go that put in a good live show you ask? They went to Europe. Bands like Powerwolf, Amon Amarth, Beast in Black, Brothers of Metal. So many great rock and metal bands in Europe.

If this is a very recent KISS concert then the drummer is Eric Singer. He's just wearing Peter's Cat-man make-up. Ace has also been replaced. That's Tommy Thayer playing the guitar solo.

Nice! My favorite KISS tune. Not really a fan, but I dig.

Yes If have a bad day Kiss or AC/DC songs make you happier. I have also rainy day and now will listed to Kiss live shows

Great ears. In the 1990’s , I was at Six Flags in NJ. I saw Gene Simmons from about 10 yards away. He was carrying a toddler and with his family. An enthusiastic fan approached him and asked, “Are you Gene Simmons?” GS paused a second and said, “I am. (Pause) But not today.” It was polite but direct. Seeing the interaction, I just let him wander off.

YAYYYY! KISS!

Saw them in 77,78,79 and the “Farewell” tour. Always a great show.

I am 64 Years old... Been a KISS fan since the FIRST SECOND i heard them. My friend Mike brought 3 albums THE ORIGINALS in plain paper album sleeves. I never knew anything about their stage show and all of the STUFF. I did not know they wore makeup... My buddy said listen to this. I listened to them and went RUNNING into my sisters room. She is 9 years older then me and loved the Beatles... I yelled out... COME LISTEN TO THESE GUYS they are like the BEATLES on STEROIDS ( no one knew what Steroids were at the time so i think i said like beatles TIMES !)) Well I have since seen the 34 times all over the World. I have met Paul Stanley when he did the Phantom in Toronto. These guys are MY FAVORITE band!! ( others are Rammstein, Ghost) DO MORE KISS!!!!!

Last time I saw them I was living in Maryland. I lived in Colombia just across the highway from Merriweather Post and that's where I saw them in 2003. Always a fun show. Paul made the mistake of saying "Hello DC" and got booed into correcting it. lol

It's been so long since I listened to KISS that I didn't realize Dr. Rockso is basically Paul Stanley (if he were on cocaine).

The drums sounds Thundering !!

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2014

Hey Michael, hopefully you see and read all this . I don't normally comment on these but I've been watching your videos for awhile now and I love them. I'm impressed by all the detail you include breaking out all down . I have a big request. I was wondering if you could watch " you've got another thing coming" live from epitaph ( I think is how you spell it) . Especially richies big guitar solo. I find very unique. Anyways , keep the content coming! Thank you

I saw them in a club in Washington DC before they made it. I think in 73 or 74. They tore the place down. Best bar band I have ever seen. 👍

Man, Peter & Ace must be taking great care of themselves - they look about 10 years younger than Paul & Gene. ;)

Yup , Ace did a hell if job playing this solo, dirty and loud !

Kiss for all the "ugh they're still going on?" comments they've gotten over the past decades, were still super fun live till even some years back. effective simple rocking music. And also complete shift from the music you're reviewing here, but could you react to some Allan Holdsworth again? His song "City Nights" would be my recommendation or any song of his for that matter.

You are going to have many kiss fans now

This song right here made me wanna play electric so basicly I can say KISS taught me electric guitar.

Great reaction!

Very cool

Destroyer was one of my favorites as a child.

Thank you Mr Palmisano for always making great content! Love or Hate Kiss, the list of some great musicians that were inspired to pick up an instrument for the first time because of Kiss is very long! Dimebag, Dave Grohl, Marty Friedman, Alex Skolnick are first to come to mind. The spectacle and marketing over shadowed some of the raw talent overall imo. Very inspired by the Beatles, every member could pull of lead vocals, and had a "hit" or fan favorite? How many bands do this anymore?

Like kiss or not, kiss remains one of the biggest and most influential bands of all time

You have to react to Polyphia's new song with Steve Vai. Ego Death is incredible

The drummer in this is Eric Singer. He is wearing the Peter Criss make-up. Do more Kiss ... love your videos.

Yo, watched Top Opening Songs and Top Closing Songs, and you mentioned REALLY huge shows w crowd participation. Immediately l thought of Megadeth live in Argentina Symphony of Destruction. I am still blown away by this video, the whole crowd jumping in unison and chanting! What are they saying? I was absolutely amazed when I finally got what they were chanting!!! There’s NO way Dave could have ever even imagined this kind of call and response when he wrote this song! It’s incredible, please check it out. 💯🔥🎸🤘

and yes Kiss pretty much lauched "Stadium Rock"

Yup, that is Thayer and Singer I believe. Check out some early Cobo Hall or '76ish concerts for some real badassness. These guys WORKED...every show!!! Ace's genius is in playing leads that fit the song perfectly , and stick in the mind. Listen to Makin' Love for some speed, Love Her All I Can for some intricate fingering, and/or 100,000 Years for some real oddness (Kulick apparently hated playing that song for the leads that were oddly difficult), and of course one of the nastiest leads ever, Strange Ways

There aren't Record Companies any more to do big shows like a Kiss show. The bands I listen to are in large clubs. I will say Parkway Drive is on their European tour and it seems their pyrotechnics is huge, fire everywhere.

You're finding a new found appreciation for Peter's drums, because that isn't Peter Criss.

how about a shout out to the guy behind the scenes who twists Eric Singers Mic into place for his part and twists it back out when he is not singing.

The drummer in this video is Eric Singer, wearing The Cat outfit.

I grew up in the 1970’s, and KISS was one of the first bands I listened to (thanks Dad!). They were larger-than-life superheroes. I think one of the only comparable “huge live bands” out there today is Rammstein. They understand that people are paying huge money, and deserve to be entertained.

I’d love to see you dissect Vinnie Vincent’s playing. He’s a freak now, but his playing when he was in KISS wasn’t like anyone else.

I believe that's Eric Singer on the drums in this video not , Peter Criss. Awesome band. Grew up in the 70s going crazy like every other fan.

Love Gun & Dr Love contain my 2 favorite Ace solos.

Peter Kiss on the drums! Ace Frehley on the trout!

Love Gun & Calling Dr Love are my 2 favorite Ace solos. Unholy is my favorite Bruce solo. Funny that they finished this song live with the end to I Just Wanna.

Maiden! I do happen to agree. We do need larger than life characters doing music

So good...

Go back to the 70’s with original lineup 🔥🔥🔥

Yeah Peter and ace were the guys who came up with parts originally so the other guys are like zakk in ozzy they are just n the biggest cover band an get to do their own stuff as well

Gotta go find the version of Dr love from 1983 with Vinnie Vincent, I think it's rock in Rio. That solo is face melting.

I’ll never stop mike…. “Me on You” by muscadine bloodline. I think you would really get a kick out of the guitar parts

That's definitely Eric singer and Tommy Thayer, original lined up got back together from 96 till 2001 i think