Mr. K’s Super Show #55: First KISS (with Bakko and Jeff Hogland)

50 years ago, the music world got its' first KISS, in the form a debut album by four young men who not only played hard and heavy rock, but had the audacity to wear makeup, over the top costumes, and platform shoes that made them seem bigger than life. 1974's self titled debut album by Gene, Paul, Ace, and Peter fired the first shot of KISS's kinetic sound and it was a mission statement that their unique brand of hook-filled glitter rock was not to be denied.  And just in case that wasn't enough for ya, later that year, they issued a second album, Hotter Than Hell.  Two albums by a new group in one year -- these guys were serious. I talked with Bakko (Cobras And Fire podcast) about the debut album and with Jeff Hogland about Hotter Than Hell, and we had a fun time talking about our favorite songs, trivia, and how these albums effected us in the days of our impressionable youth.  Both of these guys brought their own unique perspectives on the records and how these records helped to shape our appreciation of music. Check out Bakko on the Cobras And Fire podcast: https://cobrasandfire.com/