EPISODE · Nov 1, 2023 · 56 MIN
Talking 50 Years Of KISS with Author Martin Popoff [Episode 162]
from Booked On Rock · host Eric Senich
KISS fans, there’s a brand-new book out called KISS @ 50, and this is one you will want to get!Part of a phenomenal @50 series from Motorbooks, this is a trip through 50 years of “The Hottest Band In The World”. It’s beautifully packaged and produced in a hardcover format, with stunning photos of the band on and off stage, much of them never before published. There are images of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more. If there was ever a book that deserves something this visually stunning, it’s KISS.To add to the experience is veteran author Martin Popoff, who pays tribute to the band by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones. He covers all things KISS, starting with the band’s formation in the early 70s, to their meteoric rise to fame by the end of the decade, to the departure of original members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley, to the roller coaster ride of the 80s, the massively successful 90s reunion of the original four, right through to the band’s current “End Of The Road” tour. Martin is here to talk about all of it!Purchase a copy of KISS @ 50 through Quarto Press or Martinpopoff.com Episode PlaylistBookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKTWITTERINSTAGRAMTIKTOK Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe
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KISS fans, there’s a brand-new book out called KISS @ 50, and this is one you will want to get!Part of a phenomenal @50 series from Motorbooks, this is a trip through 50 years of “The Hottest Band In The World”. It’s beautifully packaged and produced in a hardcover format, with stunning photos of the band on and off stage, much of them never before published. There are images of memorabilia, including gig posters, 7-inch picture sleeves, ticket stubs, and more. If there was ever a book that deserves something this visually stunning, it’s KISS.To add to the experience is veteran author Martin Popoff, who pays tribute to the band by curating and examining the 50 most significant milestones. He covers all things KISS, starting with the band’s formation in the early 70s, to their meteoric rise to fame by the end of the decade, to the departure of original members Peter Criss and Ace Frehley, to the roller coaster ride of the 80s, the massively successful 90s reunion of the original four, right through to the band’s current “End Of The Road” tour. Martin is here to talk about all of it!Purchase a copy of KISS @ 50 through Quarto Press or Martinpopoff.com Episode PlaylistBookedOnRock.com The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:FACEBOOKTWITTERINSTAGRAMTIKTOK Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: [email protected] The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe
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