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Very early 1974 KISS performance ad...
Very early 1974 KISS performance ad...
Item # 720652
March 14, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 14, 1974
* Very early KISS - American hard rock band
* Very first 1st national tour (KISS Tour)
* Gene Simmons' blood spitting debut (very 1st)
* Peter Criss - Paul Stanley - Ace Frehley
* Academy of Music concert advertisement
Page 54 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the Academy of Music opera house in Manhattan. Within this ad is a March 21st performance by a very young KISS rock band. (see images) Unfortunately the type is pretty tiny here, probably because they were still somewhat unknown at the time. (see images)
AI notes: On March 23, 1974, KISS performed at New York City's Academy of Music, a defining moment early in their career as part of their first national tour promoting their recently released self-titled debut album. The intimate venue amplified the raw energy of the band, with Gene Simmons debuting his now-iconic blood-spitting routine during "100,000 Years," a theatrical flourish inspired by Dracula that immediately captured audience attention. The setlist focused on songs from their debut, including “Deuce,” “Strutter,” and “Firehouse,” highlighting the blend of hard rock riffs, powerful stage presence, and emerging theatricality that would become their hallmark. Supporting acts that evening included Argent and Redbone, with Nazareth originally scheduled but later replaced, creating a diverse rock lineup that complemented KISS’s electrifying performance. The concert was met with enthusiastic applause, marking a significant step in cementing the band’s reputation as a high-energy live act.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newspaper known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse - a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ year history. It is quite common to find great political cartoons, satirical cartoons and articles, thought-provoking editorials, and ads and reviews for both concerts and theater productions - both on and off Broadway. Many iconic writers and musicians credit their appearance in The Village Voice for at least a portion of their success.
Complete with 104, tabloid-size, one crease across the center, small red library stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Provenance note: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house collection used to create their digital archive and has never been in circulation. Rare as such.
Alert: Many issues of The Village Voice contain articles and/or photos which some consider offensive, and are certainly inappropriate for children. Please purchase with discretion.
Category: The 20th Century
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