![]() ![]() ![]() It is just as simple as that. As he explained, he does not identify with his character as much as Gene Simmons does. His makeup style was initially inspired by the classic Western hero, The Lone Ranger. The Kiss guitarist chose to be The Starchild because he liked the stars in the sky. Why did Kiss wear makeup? The idea of each member of the band wearing masks is based on Gastón Leroux’s novel, The Phantom of the Opera (1910). Below we list each of the Kiss characters according to makeup: The Starchild by Paul Stanley It was not just about painting their faces but assuming mythological aspects with silver and black suits, boots, and other ornaments. It is known that the mastermind behind this was Gene Simmons, but all members contributed to the Kiss concept as a whole. Since its inception, the Kiss project was conceived not only as a musical group, but as a full entertainment show and, ultimately, as a business. ![]() The return of classic Kiss with make-up: 1997 to 2022 Why do Kiss members wear makeup?Īll of Kiss’s members wore makeup and eccentric costumes, and their shows progressively evolved into more and more spectacular events as their budget allowed. They played using striking stage scenarios for their theatric characters, with explosives, fireworks, and other visual devices to offer a true entertainment show. ![]()
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