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Due to bandwith and copyright issues, only samples of the material can be heard here.
PETER CRISS
"The Barracudas"
Material released by Peter Criss' early band, The Barracudas. Tracks 1 & 2
were issued on an independent 7" single in January 1967, while tracks 3 & 4 came off a second 7" single issued later (perhaps as late as 1968). While Peter definately drummed on the first two songs, his involvement on the second single
is unclear. All songs were written by the band's lead guitarist, Carlos Cancel...
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Samples:
01. It's Been So Long (1966)
02. Affection (1966)
03. Chicken (1966/7)
04. No Use (1966/7)
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PETER CRISS
"Sounds Of Soul"
Cover versions recorded by Peter Criss' band following the Barracudas. The band's cover of "Respect" follows Otis Redding's original arrangement, rather than the better known Aretha Franklin version...
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Samples:
01. Since If Fell For You (1967)
02. My Girl (1967)
03. Respect (1967)
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ERIC CARR
"The Cellarmen"
The first two of these CellArmen tracks were written by Eric Carr who not only
drums but sings the lead on them. These remain some of the very earliest material recorded by any KISS memeber, past or
present, and while they are dated, they very much reflect the era in which they were written and recorded. Third is a
live drum solo from Eric from the Colony House from around the same time. The final two tracks are two studio demo
recordings, in the same format as the first two, recorded for the song-writers to publish the material...
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Samples:
01. Your Turn To Cry (Acoustic Demo, ~1967)
02. I Cry At Night (~1967)
03. Your Turn To Cry (~1967)
04. Drum Solo (~1967)
05. I Found You (~1968)
06. Then I Made A Wish (~1968)
07. Jam Session (~1968)
08. I'm A Believer (Rehearsal, ~1968)
09. Yellow Submarine (Rehearsal, ~1968)
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ERIC CARR
"The Cellarmen w/ Crystal Collins"
The artist that The Cellarmen recorded with, acting as the backing band, was
not "Gale", but one Crystal Collins, who was a young singer. The band simply were hired to act as the singer's backing group though they did help with the harmonies on the songs...
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Samples:
01. No Matter How You Try (Rehearsal, ~1969)
02. When You Grow Tired (Rehearsal, ~1969)
03. No Matter How You Try (~1969)
04. When You Go Tired (~1969)
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PETER CRISS
"The Vintage"
Another of Peter Criss' bands prior to his joining Chelsea, The Vintage won
a talent show at the Academy of Music in January 1969 and were recorded with studio time - they recorded this demo,
probably written by Joey Lucenti, the band's primary song-writer...
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Samples:
01. What Is A Man (1969)
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GENE SIMMONS
"Bullfrog Bheer"
Bluegrass Gene meets McCartney Gene. The earliest available Gene (so far). Plenty of other recordings were on a tape Gene submitted (unsuccessfully) to publishers in 1970 including "Eskimo Sun", "Little Lady", "Amen Corner", "About Her", "Put On Your Slippers", and others...
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Samples:
01. Stanley The Parrot (1970)
02. Leeta (1970)
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PETER CRISS
"Chelsea Second Album Demos"
Prior to splitting Chelsea did do some demo recordings, some may be covers or
simply the result of Shepley/Brand jamming with Stan Penridge without Peter...
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Samples:
01. Heaven In The Stars Above (1970/1)
02. Run Mr. Greene (1970/1)
03. You Make Me Feel (1970/1)
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GENE SIMMONS & PAUL STANLEY
"Sessions"
Gene and Paul sang backing vocals on three songs on the 'Lyn Christopher' album and one non-album Tommy James track. Celebrate I & II are the same song split onto the last song one side one and first song on side two of the album. The background vocals are only very evident at the very end of Celebrate I so there is no point
providing a sample when there is much more backing vocal work on Celebrate II...
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Samples:
01. Lyn Christopher - Weddin' (1973)
02. Lyn Christopher - Celebrate II (1973)
03. Tommy James - Celebration (1973)
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KISS
"March '73 Demo"
Produced and engineered by Dave Wittman supervised by Eddie Kramer.
Recorded at Electric Lady Studios, New York City, NY, and completed by March 13, 1973.
Recorded using studio time paid for by money owed for commercial work.
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Samples:
01. Deuce (1973)
02. Strutter (1973)
03. Cold Gin (1973)
04. Watchin' You (1973)
05. Black Diamond (1973)
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KISS
"Live At The Daisy"
Recorded and mixed by Eddie Solon live at the Daisy, June 16, 1973
Tracks 9-12 from the partial second set. * was alternatively known as "Want You Beside Me". "Acrobat" was officially released on the Box Set, and the whole show has since leaked.
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Samples:
01. Nothin' To Lose (6:16) - Simmons
02. Firehouse (4:56) - Stanley
03. Life In The Woods* (7:51) - Simmons/Stanley
04. Simple Type (8:37) - Simmons
05. Acrobat (7:06) - Simmons/Stanley/Frehley/Criss
06. Deuce (5:25) - Simmons
07. 100,000 Years (6:27) - Stanley/Simmons
08. Black Diamond (7:56) - Stanley
09. Strutter (6:19) - Simmons/Stanley
10. Watchin' You (7:13) - Simmons
11. Sunday Driver (3:37) - Stanley
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KISS
"KISS" Radio Spot
Very much obscure, an official radio spot for the first KISS LP (NB-9001) done in the style of
Humphrey Bogart! Track 2 are Gene and Paul recording radio spots for CHED Radio Edmondton during their first visit to Canada
in early February 1974!
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Samples:
01. Warner Brothers NB-9001 Radio Spot (1974)
02. KJ Show CHED Radio Edmonton, Canada (1974)
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ERIC CARR
"Salt 'N Pepper"
These recordings are representative of the the sort of Top-40 material Salt 'N Pepper were covering in the early 1970's. Notable in them are Sarita Henderson's incredible vocals. "Black Magic Woman" was originally recorded by Fleetwood Mac, but most famously covered by Carlos Santana; "Misty" was originally recorded by Johnny Mathis; "Just My Imagination" is an excellent Temptations song; and "Summertime", apart from being a favorite of the late Janis Joplin, was a Gershwin/Gershwin/DuBose composition from "Porgy & Bess"...
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Samples:
01. Black Magic Woman (~1974)
02. Misty (~1974)
03. Just My Imagination (~1974)
04. Summertime (~1974)
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ERIC CARR
"Creation 7" Single"
There have been suggestions that this Creation single was released without the knowledge of the band sometime following the Gulliver's fire. However, it is more likely that the songs were recorded by the band while they were still Salt And Pepper, since "I'm So Lonely" was performed live when the band opened for Nina Simone. The band also joked, during the introduction of the song, whether people had bought the record yet. Regardless, these recordings were fully produced and vary from the demo versions included on the "Tale Of The Fox" DVD.
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Samples:
01. I'm So Lonely (1974/5)
02. Something Tellin' Me (1974/5)
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KISS
"Dressed To Kill" Demos
Recorded January 1975
Produced by Neil Bogart.
Engineered by Gene Meros.
Recorded at Larabee Studios, Los Angeles. "Mistake" had been written for the first album, but had not been used at the time. Gene Meros recalled, "Neil was more of a marketing genius than a producer. He would kinda talk through me and say, 'Tell them to do this' or 'Tell them to do that.' He didn't really communicate in musical terms, so he would use me to communicate musically to the band and the others involved. I remember when we went in and cut 'Rock and Roll All Nite' and 'Anything For My Baby.' Then they went back to New York and finished the project" (Music Monthly, 11/22/90).
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Samples:
01. Burning Up With Fever (3:48) - Simmons
02. Anything For My Baby (2:03) - Stanley
03. Rock And Roll All Nite (2:25) - Simmons/Stanley
04. Mistake (3:54) - Simmons
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ERIC CARR
"Solo Acoustic Recordings"
Eric recording acoustically on his own in the 1970's showing his excellent taste in music. Track 1 is, naturally, a cover of the incredible, and utterly worthy, Neil Young; Track 2 is by The Doors; Track 3-5 need no introduction...
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Samples:
01. Out On The Weekend (1970+)
02. The Crystal Ship (1970+)
03. Hey Joe (1970+)
04. The Fool On The Hill (1970+)
05. I Saw Her Standing There (1970+)
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VINNIE VINCENT
"Early Professional Recordings"
Track 1 may well be Vinnie's first professional recording credit. Teamed with David Wolff (Cyndi Lauper) Vinnie co-wrote this track recorded under a psudonym. The status of the B-side, while credited to the pair is not clear as it's so experimental that Vinnie's presence is not obvious! Another early recording is the very R&B track 3. Not only would Vinnie play electric guitar on the 1976 ABC/Dunhill album by the Hitchhikers, featuring Kenny Hamber on lead vocals, but he would write this incredible piece. Both 4 and 5 are Vinnie's written and sung contributions to the 1977 Treasure album with Felix Cavaliere...
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Samples:
Kid Cashmir & Winnie LeCoux:
01. Happy Birthday U.S.A. (1976)
02. The Exorcism of Kagnyzcz (1976)
Hitchhikers:
03. This Song's For You Mama (1976)
Treasure:
04. Innocent Eyes (1977)
05. Turn Yourself Around (1977)
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PETER CRISS
"Love Gun Demos"
Peter did bring material to KISS to record, though he also performed material
written by other members. Some was used, some wasn't...
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Samples:
01. Love Bite (1977)
02. Hooligan (1977)
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KISS
"Alternate 'Double Platinum' Mixes"
Alternate mix, without the compression which made the album version sound like
crap. Better than the remaster in terms of SQ...
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Samples:
01. Strutter '78 (3:23 Single Mix)
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GENE SIMMONS
"Virgin Demos, 1978/9"
Track 1: While this song is often described as being an "Asylum" demo it was
originally demoed in early 1979. The original demo is far superior to the generally circulating piece in terms of quality
and runs 3.30. During 1978/9 Gene Simmons was working with the boy-band Virgin (who were managed by Bill Aucoin),
producing an album that was never released. At the same time Gene was demoing material with Virgin drummer Chuck Billings.
Chuck, and Virgin's guitarist, Tom Moody, were also present at the KISS Magic Mountain, Valencia show for "KISS Meets the
Phantom of the Park" along with teen-idol Leif Garrett (who Chuck would later have a band with). Tom would also help out
on rhythm guitar on a couple of the 4 or 5 songs Gene and Chuck recorded - one, whose title is currently unknown, was
later recorded for a KISS album. Track 2: A prototype of the more common 1982 version that runs 3.04. Unlike the later
version this track has more in common with Gene's 1970s demos in terms of style. It is also structurally different...
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Samples:
01. I Have Just Begun To Fight
02. Reuptation
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ACE FREHLEY
"Solo Album Demo"
So-called out-take from Ace's stellar solo album recorded in March 1978. Sadly this recording is only available in atrocious quality...
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Samples:
01. All For Nothing
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PETER CRISS
"Solo Album Out-Take"
Out-take from Peter Criss' solo album. Sean Delaney brought Peter more than just the material that eventually appeared on his album. This song was eventually deemed too "dark" and was not used... By Peter that is. Sean re-cut the vocal and the song was released on his solo album, "Highway," in January 1979. Sadly this recording is only available in atrocious quality. It would have sounded good next to "Send In The Clowns"...
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Samples:
01. Spotlights (And Lonely Nights)
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KISS
"Alternate 'Dynasty' Demos"
Alternate mix, without the compression which made the album version sound like
crap. Better than the remaster in terms of SQ...
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Samples:
01. I Was Made For Lovin' You (Disco Mix)
02. Hard Times (Single Mix)
03. Dirty Livin' (Disco Mix)
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GENE SIMMONS
"BJ-105FM Radio"
Jumpin' Gene Simmons on Orlando's BJ-105 lunch-time radio from June 14, 1979. Gene attempts to get people who call in to talk, discusses the cancellation of that day's show (which would have been the first night of the "Dynasty/Return of KISS" tour), and more...
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Samples:
01. Part 1
02. Part 2
03. Part 3
04. Part 4
05. Part 5
06. Part 6
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ACE FREHLEY
"WPIX-FM Radio"
Ace Frehley on New York WPIX-FM's "Sunday Magazine" from late October 1978...
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Samples:
01. Part 1
02. Part 2
03. Part 3
04. Part 4
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KISS INTERVIEW
"Tom Snyder's Tomorrow Show, 10/31/79"
It was beyond compare, when Ace (in particular) and Peter stole the show from
Gene and Paul on this infamous Tom Snyder Halloween special. Better to right-click to download the tracks due to their
size!. 56k bitrate MP3s are large, so the Windows Media Player is available for
Mac/Win/Solaris for the 16k bitrate ASFs...
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Samples:
01. Introduction (3:24) - MP3 | ASF
02. Interview Part 1 (11:00) - MP3 | ASF
03. Interview Part 2 (17:23) - MP3 | ASF
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ERIC CARR
"Lightning"
Mother Nature / Father Time recorded one 5-track disco album for Casablanca Records in 1979 which seems not to have gotten broad release as disco entered its dying days. MN/FT split soon after the recording having tried without success to break into the big time for much of the decade. Eric is creditted by
his real name "Paul Caravello" on the rear cover of the album...
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Samples:
01. Disco Symphony (1979)
02. In And Out Of Love (1979)
03. Baby Without Your Love (1979)
04. I Love The Way You Love Me (1979)
05. One Step At A Time (1979)
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PETER CRISS
"Out Of Control" Out-takes & Demos
Not all of the material recorded for Peter's first post-KISS solo album was
used. Peter and Stan also remixed some of the album...
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Samples:
01. Could It Be Love (1980)
02. You're My Girl (1980)
03. Could It Be Love (Demo Version, 1980)
04. You're My Girl (Demo Version, 1980)
05. I Found Love (Demo Version, 1980)
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PETER CRISS
"Budweiser" Commercial (1981)
Produced by the D'Arcy-Mac Manus and Masius advertising agency. The date is not clear, though DAMM merged with Benton & Bowles in November 1985, resulting in a name change to the firm, so the reel dates from before then. While the backing track is probably generic studio musician work, with no suggestion of Peter "playing," the guitar sound on this radio jingle is very similar to that on Peter's "Out Of Control" album, suggesting that it may be Stan Penridge playing the solo at least (or at most). That suggests a 1980-2 window, apart from the reel code BB81-4. The reel was distributed by Genesis Recording with one 60 second and one 30 second spot from both Peter and the Bus Boys...
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Samples:
1. Long Version (0:60)
2. Short Version (0:30)
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KISS
"Fridays" Television Live Performance
The only contemporary live performance of Elder material from ABC
Studios on January 15, 1982...
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Samples:
01. The Oath (1982)
02. A World Without Heroes (1982)
03. I (1982)
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KISS
"Creatures Of The Night" Sessions
Assorted material with Eric Carr on drums from KISS' Creatures Of The Night recording session. The bombastic drum sound attained on the album
would never be equalled on another KISS album even though the band tried to recapture it (came close, but...)!
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Samples:
01. Killer (Drum Track, 1982)
02. Don't Leave Me Lonely (Drum Track, 1982)
03. It's My Life (Demo, 1982)
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KISS
"Lick It Up" Studio Sessions
Assorted material from the "Lick It Up" sessions/era...
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Samples:
01. Exciter (Instrumental, 1983)
02. Untitled (Instrumental, 1983)
03. A Million To One (Rehearsal, 1983)
04. First Like A Glove (Demo, 1983)
05. Lick It Up (Rehearsal, 1983)
06. Young And Wasted (1983)
07. Studio Creativity (1983)
08. So Many Girls, So Little Time (1983)
09. Gimme More (Drum Track, 1983)
10. "Sexy Feel" Take 9 (Drum Track, 1983)
11. "Sexy Feel" Take 10 (Drum Track, 1983)
12. Exciter Take 2 (Instrumental, 1983)
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KISS
"Animalize" Studio Sessions
Assorted material from the "Animalize" sessions/era...
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Samples:
01. Get All You Can Take (Instrumental, 1984)
02. Get All You Can Take (Scat Vocals, 1984)
03. Get All You Can Take (Solo Practice, 1984)
04. Heaven's On Fire (Rough Mix 1, 1984)
05. Heaven's On Fire (Rough Mix 2, 1984)
06. I've Had Enough (Scat Vocals, 1984)
07. I've Had Enough (Solo Overdub Attempt, 1984)
08. Thrills In The Night (Instrumental, 1984)
09. Thrills In The Night (Rough Mix 1, 1984)
10. Thrills In The Night (Rough Mix 2, 1984)
11. Thrills In The Night (Solo Overdub Intro, 1984)
12. Under The Gun (Dif. End Drum, 1984)
13. Under The Gun (End Solo Overdub, 1984)
14. Under The Gun (Instrumental, 1984)
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VINNIE VINCENT
"Invasion" Re-Recording
Studio re-recording of "Invasion" song with Mark Slaughter on vocals.
Perhaps the threat of removing Robert's vocals wasn't just a threat, though this is currently the sole example...
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Samples:
01. Shoot U Full Of Love (1986)
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PAUL STANLEY
Publishing Demos, 1986-90
One of the songs from this period, "Time Traveller", was released on the box set. These
others were put out for prospective artists to record. Another demo on tape was "Hide Your Heart". Apparently #1 was written
for Cher by Paul and Adam. #3 only has Paul on backing vocals. He and Jeff Paris (Geoff Lieb) wrote
the song, and it would be used on Jeff's 1993 album. Maybe there's more Paul on it. Who knows? Kinda Leppardish!
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Samples:
01. Two Hearts Collide (1987/8)
02. Best Man For You (1987/8)
03. Jump The Gun (1987/8)
04. Don't Let Go (1987/8)
05. Hide Your Heart (1987/8)
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VINNIE VINCENT
"All Systems Go" Alternate Solos
"All Systems Go" showed promise, but the production was too watered down. Here are
some alternate guitar solos from songs from that album as well as some unmixed tracks. A couple of the demos are sung by
Vinnie...
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Samples:
01. Ashes To Ashes (Alternate Solo, 1988)
02. Burn (Alternate Solo, 1988)
03. I Wanna Love You (Demo, 1987)
04. Ashes To Ashes (Demo, 1987)
05. Deeper And Deeper (Demo, 1987)
06. Burn (Demo, 1987)
07. Ecstacy (Demo, 1987)
08. Heavy Pettin' (Demo, 1987)
09. Let Freedom Rock (Demo, 1987)
10. That Time Of Year (Demo, 1987)
11. Substitute (Alternate Solo, 1988)
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VINNIE VINCENT
Metal Tech
In 1988 Vinnie did an instructional video which saw him shredd through his technique
displaying a variety of licks, style, and tonality. This is a sample of his personal jam part of the video.
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Samples:
01. Metal Tech (1988)
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VINNIE VINCENT
Vinnie Vincent/Jeff Scott Soto Demos
The demos were recorded with former (and possibly the ultimate) Yngwie J. Malmsteen vocalist Jeff Scott Soto. Accompanying Vinnie and Jeff was Jimmy Waldo
on Keyboards. Apparently, these demos were going to be shopped around for other artists to record. Not sure about the truth in that, they do, however, show
the softer side of Vinnie with subtle guitars and more prominent keyboards.
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Samples:
01. Youngblood (1987/8)
02. Forbidden (1987/8)
03. I'm On Fire For You (1987/8)
04. My Love Goes With You (1987/8)
05. Gypsy (1987/8)
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VINNIE VINCENT
"Guitars From Hell" Demos
Vinnie was recording an album for Enigma records, with Robert Fleishman and Andre
LaBelle, prior to that company either killing his contract or going bankrupt. What is clear from the demos is that the
album was going to blow the original "VVI" album away in terms of sonics. Track 1 was planned to be the opening track
on the album. Several songs were reworked for the EP in 1996 and may have been intended for use on "Guitarmageddon", which
it is a real crime has not surfaced yet with songs like "Cockteaser" and "Brainsaw"! The full track listing of the
album is unknown as it may have not been finalized or completed. Track 08 is a reworking of the Soto demo with nuclear
guitars added.
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Samples:
01. Genesis (1989/90)
02. Shocker (1989/90)
03. Truth (1989/90)
04. Nuke It (1989/90)
05. Rocks On Fire (1989/90)
06. Invincible (1989/90)
07. Full Shredd (1989/90)
08. Wild Child (1989/90)
09. Youngblood (1989/90)
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GENE SIMMONS & PAUL STANLEY
"Rock The Vote" Radio Spot
It may only be Gene and Paul, but they do do the "Rock The Vote" spot with
the usual KISS Style!
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Samples:
01. KISS (1990)
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PETER CRISS
"The Keep" Demos
While Peter only sings lead on one of these songs (#1), which was also a cover
of a 1971 R&B hit by Lee Michaels, the teaming of him with Mark St. John was juicy! While the band had split by the time
most fans had heard of it, it gave Peter the genesis for Criss. Other members of this band were Michael Norton and
David McDonald, both who had been in White Tiger with Mark...
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Samples:
01. Do You Know What I Mean (1990)
02. All Night Long (1990)
03. Between The Lines (1990)
04. Been A Long Time (1990)
05. Love For Sale (1990)
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VINNIE VINCENT
"Goran Edman Demos"
Vinnie had long wanted vocalist Goran Edman (Yngwie) as lead vocalist for his band, dating back to 1986! Here's a
taste of Goran demoing Vinnie material...
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Samples:
01. Over You (1990/1)
02. My Love Goes With You (1990/1)
03. Youngblood (1990/1)
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KISS
KISS Konfidential, The Radio Tapes
Radio show in support of "Alive III" and the Konfidential
video release; in Windows Media 8 format.
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Samples:
01. Part 1 (2,502Kb - 16:44)
02. Part 2 (2,104Kb - 14:05)
03. Part 3 (1,632Kb - 10:55)
04. Part 4 (1,438Kb - 9:37)
05. Radio Call Out (79Kb - 0:30)
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PETER CRISS
Cat EP Tracks
Two tracks included on the Criss EP would not be included on the full-length
album...
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Samples:
01. The Cat (1993)
02. Watcha' Doin' (1993)
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BRUCE KULICK
"I Am Korg"
The "Korg G3 Medley" was a medley of KISS related material Bruce recorded in 1993 for a special Korg G3 multi-FX board dial-in promotion. As a result the demo was only available over the phone, so sadly quality recordings do not circulate. The medley was home-recorded and included parts of "Unholy," "God Gave Rock And Roll To You II," "Detroit Rock City," "Heart Of Chrome," "Unholy," and "Star Spangled Banner."
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Samples:
01. Intro (1993)
02. Korg G3 Medley (1993)
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KISS
Assorted pre-"Reunion" 1990s material
Assorted stuff from the 1990s. The "Dial Q2" recording of "Strutter" is not
offered as it's too poor quality from phone!...
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Samples:
01. "Dial Q2" phone message (1995)
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CRISS
"2nd Album" Demos
During their tours of 1995 CRISS introduced many new songs into their set; some
of which were being refined for use on a possible second studio album. Many were demoed, including these four songs dating from
the summer following the end of the Canadian tour...
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Samples:
1. My Reality (1995)
2. Seeds (1995)
3. Zig-Zag (1995)
4. Leave Me Alone (1995)
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KISS
"Carnival Of Souls" Demos & Unreleased
"Outromental" isn't even the real name to this instrumental piece which was supposed
to close the 'Carnival Of Souls' album appearing sometime after the end of the last track in a manner similar to 'Rock And
Roll Party' on Destroyer. Unfortunately, the piece got left off the album and was given the name 'Outromental' by then KISS
catalog consultant Robert V. Conte...
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Samples:
01. "Outromental" (Instrumental, 1995)
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KISS
Assorted post-"Reunion" era material
Assorted non-demo material from the post-"Reunion" era...
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Samples:
01. Paul's Folgers Coffee radio commercial... (2001)
02. Gene on NPR Interview 2/4/02 - Part 1 (WMA)
03. Gene on NPR Interview 2/4/02 - Part 2 (WMA)
04. Gene on NPR Interview 2/4/02 - Part 3 (WMA)
05. Gene on NPR Interview 2/4/02 - Part 4 (WMA)
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GENE SIMMONS
"Sex Money KISS" Demo Samples
These songs were included on the bonus disk on the "Sex Money KISS" audio lunch-box
and were later released on the Japanese version of "Asshole." The songs were recorded in the early 1990's...
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Samples:
01. Everybody
02. You're My Reason For Living
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GENE SIMMONS
"Asshole" Assorted Mixes
Some alternative material from Gene's 2003 solo album...
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Samples:
01. Asshole (Sheep Edit)
02. Asshole (Radio Edit)
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GENE SIMMONS 2005/6
"Business Ventures" Demo Samples
Gene's business ventures are now generating music. In the case of "I Am INDY,"
Gene simply co-wrote the piece which is performed by Bag; "Sexercise" is simply the backing track Gene created for the
auditions of the project of the same title...
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Samples:
01. I Am Indy (2005)
02. Sexercise (2006)
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ACE FREHLEY
Post-KISS-Again Demos (2005)
This rough acoustic psycadelic demo was broadcast on the 2005 Eddie Trunk KISSmas special on which Ace was a guest...
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Samples:
01. 2,000 Man (2005)
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KISS
"Rock The Nation Live!" Bonus CD Samples
Live samples from the Japan only 3" Rock The Nation Live! bonus CD. Live the
DVD these tracks were recorded in Virginia during the 2004 "Rock The Nation" tour...
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Samples:
01. King Of The Night Time World (2004/6)
02. All The Way (2004/6)
03. Psycho Circus (2004/6)
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PAUL STANLEY
"Live To Win" Tour Live
Samples of Paul's 2006 solo trek set list.
"Tonight You Belong To Me," "Wouldn't You Like To Know Me," and "Goodbye" were the core Paul Stanley 1978 solo songs also performed during his 1989 solo tour; Both "I Still Love You" and "A Million To One" were used on the acoustic konvention tour and the former song was a core part of the set. It was last performed acoustically on 08/09/95 at the MTV Unplugged filming; While "I Still Love You" is on "Alive III" it was never performed during the "Revenge" Tour concerts, and was instead recorded during sound-check. Thanks to otisbarr for the samples "Bulletproof," Lift," "Every Time I See You Around," "Magic Touch," "Move On," "Tonight You Belong To Me," and "Wouldn't You Like To Know Me" (Orlando); Thanks to UKJ69 for samples of "Live To Win," "Got To Choose," "Love Gun," "Detroit Rock City," "A Million To One," "Hide Your Heart," the band intro and insult incident (New York); Thanks to S for samples of "Lick It Up," "I Still Love You," "Strutter," "Do You Love Me?," and "I Want You" (Atlanta).
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Samples:
01. Live To Win
02. Hide Your Heart
03. A Million To One
04. Got To Choose
05. Move On
06. Bulletproof
07. Tonight You Belong To Me
08. Lick It Up
09. Wouldn't You Like To Know Me
10. Magic Touch
11. I Still Love You
12. Strutter
13. Every Time I See You Around
14. Do You Love Me?
15. I Want You
16. Love Gun
17. Lift
18. Detroit Rock City
19. Goodbye
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KISS
"The Millenium Concert" Bonus Track Samples
Tracks 1 & 2 from the "Best Buy" version; Track 3 from the iTunes version. It's pretty clear that little, except possibly the audience, was used from the 12/31/99 show in Vancouver, especially with "Rock And Roll All Nite" being the same as the track used for the "iBash" event...
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Samples:
01. 2,000 Man (1999/2006)
02. God Of Thunder (1999/2006)
03. Detroit Rock City (1999/2006)
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GENE SIMMONS
"Family Jewels" Demo Samples
These songs were included on the bonus disk with the "Family Jewels" season 1 deluxe DVD set. The songs were recorded in the early 1990's The version of Track 02 varies slightly from that released in 2003 on Gene's "Sex Money KISS" audio book lunch box and Japanese version of "Asshole." While it has more prominent drums, it lacks some of the electric guitar over-dubs and is 17 seconds longer, though most of that is the result of a longer fade-out. Track 01 is previously known as a song Gene demoed with members of Silent Rage around 1991. Several different lyrical versions of the song exist. Most interesting, perhaps, the riff at the start of this song can also be heard in a studio jam session with Dutch rockers Sleeze Beeze from around 1990/1 where Gene was working with the band on using his "Daily Planet" riff. They'd come up with the song "Jealous Woman" from the efforts, though the band didn't use it. This is a great example of Gene and his creativity. "Rain Keeps Fallin'" was being developed during the COS sessions, with one September 1993 re-write being known with interesting lyrics such as "Burning crosses in my own back yard" and "My name's on a cool headstone with a pretty rose."
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Samples:
01. Rain Keeps Fallin'
02. You're My Reason For Living
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KISS
"Hit 'N Run" (2007)
Some clips from KISS' 2007 brief series of shows, including the one without Paul...
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Samples:
01. All American Man (July 21)
02. She (July 27)
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KISS
Alive35/Worldwide" (2008)
Some clips from KISS' 2008 tour, including Tommy's lead-vocal debut...
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Samples:
01. C'mon And Love Me (March 20)
02. Shock Me (March 20)
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ORIGINAL VERSIONS
Original Versions of songs KISS & Related artists later covered.
Tracks 1-4 Notes: Both of these songs were originally released on Barry Mann's 1971 LP, "Lay It All Out",
and were covered the same year by Wicked Lester. While Barry did better as a song writer, usually with his wife Cynthia
Weil, or Gerry Goffin (co-writters on each of the tracks respectively), his own recordings didn't do so well. What is interesting,
from the point of KISStory, is that the audio engineer at Electric Lady Studios, where the album was recorded, was one
Ron Johnson, later the producer of the Wicked Lester album. The Hollies song closed their 1970 album "Confessions Of The Mind"
and is from one of their more obscure albums...
Tracks 5-15 Notes: Original versions of songs KISS covered; KISS didn't really cover track 15 and they were the first to
record Gerard's song...
Tracks 16-20 Notes: Songs Peter covered after KISS. "Polly Von" is way older than the Peter, Paul, and Mary
version being a traditional Irish folk song; Track 20 originally released as a non-album single in 1977...
Tracks 21-24 Notes: Songs Ace covered after leaving KISS. Oh, The Move became ELO, who then ELO'd their earlier
song, hence why both versions are here. Ace covered the ELO version...
Tracks 25-29 Notes: Songs Gene bought/covered on his "Asshole" album...
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Samples:
Wicked Lester:
01. Barry Mann - Too Many Mondays (1971)
02. Barry Mann - Sweet Ophelia (1971)
03. The Hollies - I Wanna Shout (1970)
04. Infinity - (What Happens) In The Darkness (1972)
KISS:
05. Walt Disney - When You Wish Upon A Star (1949)
06. Bobby Rydell - Kissin' Time (1959)
07. Bobby Lewis - Tossin' And Turnin' (1961)
08. The Crystals - The He Kissed Me (1963)
09. Dave Clark Five - Any Way You Want It (1965)
10. The Rolling Stones - 2,000 Man (1967)
11. Argent - God Gave Rock And Roll To You (1973)
12. Hello - New York Groove (1975)
13. BTO - Rock And Roll Hell (1979)
14. The Ramones - Do You Remember Rock And Roll Radio (1980)
15. Gerard McMahon - Is That You? (1980)
16. Tony Powers - Odyssey (1981)
Peter Criss:
16. Dooley Wilson - As Time Goes By (1943)
17. Peter, Paul & Mary - Polly Von (1963)
18. The Rascals - You Better Run (1968)
19. John Lennon - Jealous Guy (1971)
20. Russ Ballard - Some Kinda Hurricane (1982)
Ace Frehley:
21. Russ Ballard - Into The Night (1984)
22. 707 - Megaforce (1981)
23. The Move - Do Ya (1973)
24. ELO - Do Ya (1976)
Gene Simmons:
25. The Prodigy - Firestarter (1996)
26. Frank Zappa - Black Napkins (1975)
27. Shirleys Temple - Asshole (2002)
28. Dave Williams - Whatever Turns You On (2002)
29. Kitty Gordon - Beautiful (1999)
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