April 9, 2026

Remembering KISS '76 with Martin Popoff

Remembering KISS '76 with Martin Popoff

Rock historian and author of "KISS ’76: Twelve Months That Defined The Hottest Band In The Land" Martin Popoff remembers the extraordinary year KISS had in 1976.

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During that landmark year, one of the most iconic and decorated bands in rock history reached new heights—releasing two of their bestselling albums, Destroyer and Rock and Roll Over, while captivating audiences across North America and Europe with their unmistakable sound and larger-than-life stage presence. 1976 ultimately cemented KISS’s status at the very top of the rock world. Visit https://martinpopoff.com/.