Kiss ’76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land

Kiss ’76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land is a photo-rich account of the band’s 1976 rise, with month-by-month narratives, album analysis and tour details. Its focus is a single pivotal year, rather than a full career history.

At a glance

Follows Kiss month by month through 1976, including performances, studio work and events of the period.
Covers Destroyer and Rock and Roll Over, including recording sessions, sleeve art, personnel, key dates and track listings.
Includes tour dates and venues, author interview material, period-news sidebars, performance and offstage photographs, memorabilia and flat art.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The year-specific structure brings together album, touring and wider historical context without requiring a full band biography.
Album details and tour listings offer concrete reference material alongside the illustrated narrative.
Customer feedback specifically praises the photographs and the information about the band.

Cons

Its narrow focus on 1976 may not suit readers looking for a comprehensive Kiss biography or coverage of later eras.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Publication
Publisher	Motorbooks
Publication date	26 Feb. 2026
Edition	New
Language	English
Print length	176 pages
ISBN-10	0760398844
ISBN-13	978-0760398845

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	1.07 kg
Dimensions	24.26 x 1.91 x 27.81 cm

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Kiss fans interested in the band’s 1976 albums, touring and historical context.
Readers seeking an illustrated music-history book with album and tour reference details.

Less suited to

Readers wanting a broad biography spanning the band’s entire career.
Buyers who prefer text-only coverage over photography and memorabilia.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 153 ratings

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Customer feedback highlights the book’s photographs, design and informative coverage, with positive comments about its look at Kiss in 1976 and perceived value. That feedback is particularly relevant for readers seeking an illustrated year-in-focus account. The supplied opinions do not identify specific drawbacks, so they do not establish how the book serves readers seeking a broader career history.

Positive themes

Customers praise the photographs and the book’s visual presentation.
Customers describe the content as informative and appreciate its focus on the band in 1976.
Customers report that they consider it good value.

Frequently asked questions

What period does Kiss ’76 cover?

It focuses on 1976, following the band through the year’s performances and studio activity, with month-by-month context.

Which albums are discussed?

The listing describes analysis of Destroyer and Rock and Roll Over, including recording sessions, sleeve art, personnel, dates and track listings.

Does it include photographs?

The listing says it includes performance and offstage photography, period memorabilia and flat art.

What do customers highlight?

Customer feedback praises the photographs, the account of the band’s 1976 year and the amount of information. The supplied feedback does not detail specific criticisms.