Ace Frehley influenced generations of rock and metal guitarists through his melodic, free-driven, style. While KISS fans know the sheer brilliance of the New York City-born Frehley, and music fans and historians agree, his work remains underrated. To fully appreciate his work, a closer look at a few KISS songs will shed light on why…
KISS’s “Destroyer” Stage Remains The Gold Standard
With the release of “Destroyer” in 1976, fresh off the massive success of KISS Alive! the band embarked on a world tour. To keep the momentum, the band chose to go with a massive stage. That stage was epic when the band toured in support of the album, and it remains the gold standard for…
KISS Had The Most Legendary 4- Album Runs In Rock History
KISS fans know what kind of run it was. But rock fans or casual fans may not understand the greatest 4- album runs in rock history. KISS Alive!, Destroyer, Rock and Roll Over, and Love Gun: the band went from the brink of bankruptcy to becoming the biggest, most feared band on the planet. KISS…
Setting Seemingly Insurmountable Goals
I was raised by my parents who preached setting goals. The act of setting goals, as instructed by my parents was something that not only resonated in me during my youth, but it still resonates with me to this day. Like many kids, at first my goals were on the smaller side: ride a bike,…
KISS Destroys Anaheim ’76 Shows A Band On The Rise
Kiss Alive! was a landmark live album. That album became the catalyst for the live-album explosion of the 1970s among many bands. KISS Alive II! would offer more of the live KISS experience. One issue: neither Alive! nor Alive II! was truly live. Both albums featured a lot of overdubs and rerecorded parts in the…
How Kiss’s “Hotter Than Hell” Album Became The Foundation For Grunge Music
Of all the early Kiss albums, one stands out as sounding distinctively different. Upon its release on June, 22, 1974, “Hotter Than Hell” sold 500,000 copies. But the album would have a far more impactful movement in the years to come. Produced by Kenny Kerner and Richie Wise, who had also produced Kiss’s debut album,…
When You Have Been Given An Olive Branch
This is perhaps the most raw entry I have done to this point. I have lived my life by the mantra “If you think you have it bad, someone else has it worse.” That is something I was taught in my formative years. Dealing and trying to navigate through life as a child abuse survivor…
Through Three Weeks Of Fall Camp Michigan’s Depth Is Starting To Take Shape
The Michigan football team has been training for three weeks. During that time, things are getting clearer, and some players are taking steps forward. There are some concerns that may linger right up until fall camp concludes. Kyle Whittingham’s squad finished its final scrimmage, and here is where things stand. Bryce Underwood has become a…
Early Observations From Michigan Football’s Fall Camp
As training camp opened this year, the Michigan football team had multiple questions to answer. Even though there have been limited practices so far, there are noteworthy observations to highlight. At this time, depth chart positioning is not a priority, as that will become clearer as camp moves along. So what does training camp look…
Michigan Football Expecting Better Results With Improved Strength And Conditioning
For the past two years, Michigan had issues in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Now, under the tutelage of new Director of Football Sports Performance Doug Elisaia, the football team has gotten back to basics. The football team has returned to weight-room staple lifts, such as the bench press, and others aimed…
