KISS Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History : Making and Touring the Legendary Album, Official and Authorized - Ken Sharp

KISS Destroyer: The Definitive Visual History : Making and Touring the Legendary Album, Official and Authorized - Ken Sharp

Ken Sharp

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Published 29 October 2026

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  • Pages · 320 pages
  • Publication Date · 29/10/2026
  • Genre · Individual composers & musicians, specific bands & groups
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In 1976, Gene, Paul, Ace, and Peter stomped their platform heels into the mainstream with Destroyer, which catapulted them to superstardom. This official, authorized retrospective takes you behind the scenes at the recording sessions and backstage at the mind-blowing tour that followed. It offers eye-opening insights into the chaos in the studio, how each of the songs developed, the infamous lawsuits, creating the iconic cover design, and more. It features exclusive new interviews, teems with deep-dive details, and comes jam-packed with hundreds of photos, some never before published. Comprehensive tour information covers set lists, dates, and venues, and a complete timeline of making the seminal record and the Destroyer Tour also features world affairs and other cultural events, putting the band's milestones in meaningful context. So paint your face, stick out your tongue, and "Shout It Out Loud" with this mind-blowing must-have showcase of one of the most influential rock records of all time!50TH ANNIVERSARY: Celebrate five decades of Destroyer and witness how KISS made history! ?NEW CONTENT reveals the story of how the band crafted "Beth," "Shout It Out Loud," and other monumental tracks on the album. This book also includes never-before-published images and exclusive interviews with band members and key personnel. PERFECT GIFT: KISS fans and collectors will bang their heads and scream when they receive this book as a present.

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