Test Your KISS Knowledge: The Ultimate KISS Quiz
KISS Quiz Questions
1. What was KISS’s original name before they became a rock and roll band?
(a) Wicked Lester
(b) Destroyer
(c) Love Gun
(d) Rock and Roll Over
2. Which member of KISS is known for his elaborate fire-breathing performances?
(a) Paul Stanley
(b) Gene Simmons
(c) Ace Frehley
(d) Peter Criss
3. What is the title of KISS’s best-selling studio album?
(a) Destroyer
(b) Love Gun
(c) Dressed to Kill
(d) Dynasty
4. What does the “S” in KISS stand for in some promotional materials?
(a) Star
(b) Shout
(c) Strike
(d) Scream
5. What was the first KISS song to achieve mainstream success?
(a) Rock and Roll All Nite
(b) Beth
(c) Detroit Rock City
(d) I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night
6. Which member designed the iconic KISS logo?
(a) Gene Simmons
(b) Ace Frehley
(c) Peter Criss
(d) Paul Stanley
7. KISS is known for their elaborate live shows. What pyrotechnic effect is a staple of their performances?
(a) Smoke bombs
(b) Confetti cannons
(c) Blood spitting
(d) Fire breathing
8. Which KISS album featured a dramatic shift towards a more disco-influenced sound?
(a) Alive!
(b) Dynasty
(c) Unmasked
(d) Creatures of the Night
9. In 1978, KISS appeared in a movie with themselves. What was the title of the film?
(a) Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park
(b) Detroit Rock City
(c) Rock and Roll Over
(d) Love Gun
10. Which KISS song features a powerful ballad about a lost love?
(a) Shout It Out Loud
(b) God Gave Rock and Roll to You II
(c) Beth
(d) Black Diamond
11. Which KISS member is known for his signature “Demon” makeup and bass playing?
(a) Eric Singer
(b) Gene Simmons
(c) Vinnie Vincent
(d) Bruce Kulick
12. What was the name of the record label KISS formed in the 1980s?
(a) Casablanca Records
(b) Mercury Records
(c) Lick It Records
(d) Carrere Records
13. Which KISS member is known for his “Spaceman” persona and lead guitar work?
(a) Tommy Thayer
(b) Ace Frehley
(c) Eric Carr
(d) Peter Criss
14. KISS has released several “unmasked” albums where the members don’t wear their signature makeup. What was the first album to feature this change?
(a) Dynasty
(b) Unmasked
(c) The Elder
(d) Creatures of the Night
15. Which KISS member is known for his “Catman” makeup and drumming skills?
(a) Eric Singer
(b) Peter Criss
(c) Eric Carr
(d) Vinnie Vincent
16. What year was KISS inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
(a) 1990
(b) 1995
(c) 2000
(d) 2005
17. KISS is known for their elaborate live shows with pyrotechnics and theatrics. What is the name given to their devoted fanbase?
(a) The Army of Darkness
(b) The Demon Squadron
(c) The KISS Army
(d) The Starchild Legion
18. How many original members of KISS are there?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
19. What year did KISS release their first studio album?
(a) 1972
(b) 1974
(c) 1976
(d) 1978
20. Which KISS album is a concept album featuring a futuristic storyline?
(a) Love Gun
(b) The Elder
(c) Creatures of the Night
(d) Psycho Circus
21. What was the name of the farewell tour that reunited the original KISS lineup in 2000?
a) End of the Road World Tour
b) Farewell Tour
c) Kiss My Ass Tour
d) Dynasty Tour
22. KISS is known for their elaborate costumes and makeup. Who is credited with creating the iconic makeup designs?
(a) Ace Frehley
(b) Gene Simmons
(c) Paul Stanley
(d) Alton Glaser
23. Which KISS song features a memorable cowbell intro?
(a) Black Diamond
(b) Strutter
(c) Rock and Roll All Nite
(d) Detroit Rock City
24. What was the highest charting KISS album on the Billboard 200 chart?
(a) Destroyer
(b) Love Gun
(c) Dynasty
(d) Revenge
KISS Quiz Questions with Answers
1. What was KISS’s original name before they became a rock and roll band?
(a) Wicked Lester
2. Which member of KISS is known for his elaborate fire-breathing performances?
(c) Ace Frehley
3. What is the title of KISS’s best-selling studio album?
(a) Destroyer
4. What does the “S” in KISS stand for in some promotional materials?
(d) Scream
5. What was the first KISS song to achieve mainstream success?
(d) I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night
6. Which member designed the iconic KISS logo?
(b) Ace Frehley
7. KISS is known for their elaborate live shows. What pyrotechnic effect is a staple of their performances?
(d) Fire breathing
8. Which KISS album featured a dramatic shift towards a more disco-influenced sound?
(b) Dynasty
9. In 1978, KISS appeared in a movie with themselves. What was the title of the film?
(a) Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park
10. Which KISS song features a powerful ballad about a lost love?
(c) Beth
11. Which KISS member is known for his signature “Demon” makeup and bass playing?
(b) Gene Simmons
12. What was the name of the record label KISS formed in the 1980s?
(c) Lick It Records
13. Which KISS member is known for his “Spaceman” persona and lead guitar work?
(b) Ace Frehley
14. KISS has released several “unmasked” albums where the members don’t wear their signature makeup. What was the first album to feature this change?
(b) Unmasked
15. Which KISS member is known for his “Catman” makeup and drumming skills?
(b) Peter Criss
16. What year was KISS inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
(d) 2005
17. KISS is known for their elaborate live shows with pyrotechnics and theatrics. What is the name given to their devoted fanbase?
(c) The KISS Army
18. How many original members of KISS are there?
(c) 4
19. What year did KISS release their first studio album?
(a) 1972
20. Which KISS album is a concept album featuring a futuristic storyline?
(b) The Elder
21. What was the name of the farewell tour that reunited the original KISS lineup in 2000?
c) Kiss My Ass Tour
22. KISS is known for their elaborate costumes and makeup. Who is credited with creating the iconic makeup designs?
(d) Alton Glaser
23. Which KISS song features a memorable cowbell intro?
(a) Black Diamond
24. What was the highest charting KISS album on the Billboard 200 chart?
(b) Love Gun