By 1978, all four band members released eponymous solo records, with Frehley’s becoming the biggest seller. In the early 1980s, Frehley found himself sidelined as Criss left the band and Stanley and Simmons formed a tighter unit. On the band’s 1982 “Creatures of the Night” tour, he was replaced by guitarist Vinnie Vincent.

KISS was co-founded by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley in 1973. Here's everything to know about where the band and its members, past and present, are today.

Back in 1973, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons were two New York City musicians and members of a local band called Wicked Lester. They were unhappy with the direction the