hoarr

kissdistinctlyamerican:

wooliebear:

Aucoin, manager who discovered KISS, dies at 66

A former television cinematographer, Aucoin discovered Kiss in New York City in 1973 and helped launch the makeup-wearing, fire-breathing quartet into a moneymaking machine.

He financed the band’s first tour on his personal American Express credit card when money was tight, but he was well rewarded when the band’s popularity exploded in 1975 with the hit “Rock And Roll All Nite.”

“He was the fifth Kiss,” said drummer Peter Criss, who had Aucoin serve as the best man at his second wedding. “If it wasn’t for Bill, there would be no Kiss.”

I’m sure you’ve already heard, Hoarr, but I’m sorry for your loss :(

That guy had an interesting story and is the sole reason behind the success of KISS.  He helped them with their stage presence, he was the person responsible for the stage setup with the famous, blinding KISS logo (he wanted to burn the image of “KISS” into the memory and eyes of the crowd), he funded their Dressed to Kill and Alive! tour with his American Express credit cards; Bill Aucoin was the one that kept the band afloat long enough before their success eventually took off.


(Peter Criss, Lydia Criss, Bill Aucoin)

R.I.P. Bill Aucoin.