{"product_id":"kiss-76-twelve-months-that-defined-the-hottest-band-in-the-land-hardcover","title":"Kiss '76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTake a lively look back at the most significant 12-month span in Kiss's career, 50 years on, joining Paul, Gene, Ace, and Peter as they conquer the world. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e1976 suffered no shortage of notable events...Cincinnati's \"Big Red Machine\" beat the Yankees in the World Series. Jimmy Carter beat Gerald Ford at the ballot box. \u003ci\u003eRocky \u003c\/i\u003elit up the big screen. And some guy named Bruce Jenner lit up the Summer Olympics. And it was all set against the backdrop of the United States Bicentennial. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKiss stomped into the fray with their platform boots, barnstorming the world and still finding time to record and release two of their all-time bestselling albums. Formed in 1973, Kiss had already grabbed attention with their outrageous makeup, stage show, and (of course) music. But in 1976 the band truly took off, unleashing \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDestroyer \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eand \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eRock and Roll Over \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003ein a span of just eight months and logging more than 100 performances in North America and Europe. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eKiss '76\u003c\/i\u003e, Martin Popoff presents month-by-month narratives following the band around the world, across stages and through studios. The book features: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDetailed analyses of both albums\u003c\/b\u003e, including the recording sessions, sleeve art, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInfo panels detailing the albums' personnel, key dates, and track listings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eListings of tour dates and venues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eExclusive author interview material\u003c\/b\u003e from figures like guitarist Ace Frehley, producer Bob Ezrin, and collaborator Kim Fowley\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMonth-by-month sidebars offering concurrent world, entertainment, and music news\u003c\/b\u003e, putting the band's impressive achievements in the context of that momentous year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStunningly illustrated pages\u003c\/b\u003e featuring performance and offstage photography, as well as period memorabilia and flat art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis nostalgic and handsomely produced book offers a unique look at a critical chapter in the band's career, sure to appeal to the legions of Kiss fans.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWorking out of Toronto, Canada, \u003cb\u003eMartin Popoff\u003c\/b\u003e (martinpopoff.com) has penned more than 100 books on hard rock, heavy metal, classic rock, and record collecting, including \u003ci\u003eRush: The Illustrated History\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eThe Clash: All the Albums\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll the Songs\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eLed Zeppelin: All the Albums\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAll the Songs\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003ePink Floyd: Album by Album\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eBowie at 75\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eAC\/DC at 50\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eKiss at 50\u003c\/i\u003e. In addition, he has appeared in \u003ci\u003eRevolver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGuitar World\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGoldmine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRecord\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eCollector\u003c\/i\u003e, bravewords.com, lollipop.com, and hardradio.com. Martin also worked on the award-winning documentaries \u003ci\u003eRush: Beyond the Lighted Stage \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eZZ Top: That Little Ol' Band from Texas\u003c\/i\u003e for Banger Films.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.77 x 10.79 x 9.53 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 24, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51987467764013,"sku":"9780760398845","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/SHA5m1cOEi9780760398845.webp?v=1776178884","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/kiss-76-twelve-months-that-defined-the-hottest-band-in-the-land-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}