Kiss became iconic not just for their music but their trademark look. However, there was a pivotal point where they had to take off the makeup - what was it?

Gene Simmons is putting away his makeup after blowing a kiss goodbye to his bandmates of ... He said: "We've got a little side band called the Gene Simmons Band, and we'll be headlining festivals ...

KISS’ set also included featured such ... The album’s cover featured images of the band’s four members without face makeup, although each featured different colored lipstick.

For six decades, Kiss has brought its beloved brand of rock and roll to the masses — with or without their signature makeup and costumes. The band has one of the most devoted followings (Kiss ...

While Simmons’ solo band shows still lean heavily into the Kiss catalog, they are a far cry from the theatrical nature of the bassist’s makeup-clad ... There’s no manager, no roadies ...