Thursday, May 28, 2009

12 Bizarre True Stories Behind Famous Band Names

#10 KISS

From cracked, If you're not familiar with KISS, they are the rock band with the painted faces--sort of like a loud and unsettling circus.

Famously, rumors have circulated that KISS stands for "Knights In Satan's Service." The band has consistently denied this however, rightly pointing out that the band isn't comprised of agents of evil so much as ridiculous, ridiculous men. The true story, according to Paul Stanley, is that they chose the name KISS because it "just sounded dangerous and sexy at the same time." Kissing is generally considered one of the least dangerous activities ever invented (it's right after hand washing) so we're going to question Paul Stanley's explanation here. Kissing people ain't dangerous dude. Unless they're unwilling and either a cop or a karate instructor.

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2 comments:

Johnny Sweatpants said...

Destroyer is probably KISS's most overrated album but goddamn that cover is sweet.

Octopunk said...

The list is worth reading just for the Duran Duran blurb.

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