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KISS in New York City Trivia Quiz

This quiz features questions regarding KISS in and around their hometown of NYC. Some are easier than others.

A multiple-choice quiz by gemini67. Estimated time: 6 mins.

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gemini67

Time
6 mins

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Multiple Choice

Quiz #
264,626

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
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Question 1 of 10

1. Eric Carr replaced Peter Criss as the drummer of KISS in 1980. In what venue was Eric's first show? Hint

Madison Square Garden

Radio City Music Hall

The Beacon Theatre

The Palladium

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Question 2 of 10

2. KISS' first performance at the famed Madison Square Garden took place on what tour? Hint

Destroyer

Love Gun

Dressed To Kill

Rock and Roll Over

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the address of the famous loft where KISS rehearsed during 1973? Hint

77 Broadway

14 W 79th Street

125 Madison Ave

10 E 23rd Street

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Question 4 of 10

4. In what club were KISS playing in the late summer of '73 when Bill Aucoin, their future manager, "discovered" them? Hint

Hotel Diplomat

The Beacon Theatre

Bleecker Street Loft

Max's Kansas City

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Question 5 of 10

5. In what NYC recording studio did KISS record their (arguably) most famous album 'Destroyer'? Hint

Record Plant

Bell Sound Studios

Electric Lady Studios

The Wax Works

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Question 6 of 10

6. KISS' first gig occurred on January 30, 1973 at a club that had been calling itself 'The Popcorn Pub'. However, on the very first night KISS played, the club changed its name to what? Hint

Coventry

The Daisy

Hotel Diplomat

Queens Music Hall

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Question 7 of 10

7. All four of the original members of KISS hail from New York City. Who was the first member of the band NOT from NYC? Hint

Eric Singer

Mark St. John

Vinnie Vincent

Eric Carr

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Question 8 of 10

8. Atop what famous NYC skyscraper did KISS pose for some very memorable photos in 1976? Hint

Empire State Building

Crysler Building

World Trade Center

New York Life Insurance Building

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the NYC street intersection where the cover photo of KISS' third studio album 'Dressed To Kill' was shot? Hint

Bleecker St and Village Ave

Avenue of the Americas and 10th St

Broadway and W 5th St

W 23rd St and 8th Ave

10. On October 1, 1976, KISS played a short set of Led Zeppelin and Beatles covers at a local NYC restaurant. The occasion was the birthday of Howard Marks, the head of their advertising agency. What was the name of the restaurant? Hint

Lutece

The Four Seasons

The Rainbow Room

Puglia

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Eric Carr replaced Peter Criss as the drummer of KISS in 1980. In what venue was Eric's first show?

Answer: The Palladium

Eric Carr wore a unique makeup design for this show owing to the fact that he and the band did not decide on a character for him until nearly the eve of this show.

2. KISS' first performance at the famed Madison Square Garden took place on what tour?

Answer: Rock and Roll Over

This was a landmark show in the history of the band. Paul Stanley has commented that when watching video of this show, he can still see the fear in his own eyes.

3. What was the address of the famous loft where KISS rehearsed during 1973?

Answer: 10 E 23rd Street

This is the same location where the auditions for a guitarist were held when the band found the final piece of the puzzle in Paul "Ace" Frehely.

4. In what club were KISS playing in the late summer of '73 when Bill Aucoin, their future manager, "discovered" them?

Answer: Hotel Diplomat

Gene Simmons had reportedly been sending free tickets along with invitations to Bill for quite some time before he accepted.

5. In what NYC recording studio did KISS record their (arguably) most famous album 'Destroyer'?

Answer: Record Plant

This controversial album also contained their biggest hit to date in "Beth".

6. KISS' first gig occurred on January 30, 1973 at a club that had been calling itself 'The Popcorn Pub'. However, on the very first night KISS played, the club changed its name to what?

Answer: Coventry

Footage of the band playing this same club in December 1973 has surfaced on the band's DVD set "KISSology vol. 1."

7. All four of the original members of KISS hail from New York City. Who was the first member of the band NOT from NYC?

Answer: Vinnie Vincent

Vincent Cusano (his real name) is from Bridgeport, CT.

8. Atop what famous NYC skyscraper did KISS pose for some very memorable photos in 1976?

Answer: Empire State Building

Photographer Barry Levine claims he still has people who ask him if those photos were actually taken in a studio with a backdrop.

9. What is the NYC street intersection where the cover photo of KISS' third studio album 'Dressed To Kill' was shot?

Answer: W 23rd St and 8th Ave

Okay, if you got this one right, then, like me, you know waaaaaayyy too much about this band.

Answer: Puglia

This was a popular restaurant located in Little Italy.

Source: Author gemini67

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