The Outrageous Life of Legendary KISS Rockstar Gene Simmons

Unhappy with Wicked Lester’s direction, he and Paul Stanley made a major decision: they walked away from the band’s record deal. It was a risky move, since most struggling musicians would have clung to any chance at a formal release.

But they believed the project was not powerful enough to carry their ambitions. They wanted something harder, more theatrical, and more visually unforgettable. Walking away meant starting over, but it also gave them the freedom to invent the kind of band no one could ignore.