KISS is an American rock band formed in New York City in January 1973 by Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley. Well known for its members' face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid-to-late 1970s with their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, blood-spitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets, levitating drum kits, and pyrotechnics. The band has gone through several lineup changes, with Stanley and Simmons the only remaining original members. The original and best-known lineup consisted of Stanley, Simmons, Frehley, and Criss.
History in the Macy's Parade[]
The band's only appearance in the Parade was in 2014, with their float recycled from the Yo Gabba Gabba's "There's a Party in my City!" float. They made a surprise appearance as part of Spirit of America Cheer's routine, where the band performed their song from 1975, "Rock And Roll All Nite" along with the cheerleaders.
KISS will most likely not make anymore appearances in the Parade, as their farewell tour ended in May 2020.
Songs Performed on the Float[]
- 2014 = Rock And Roll All Nite