The Early Days of Kiss


The Early Days of Kiss was a series of performances by American rock band, Kiss. During this time, Kiss hired Bill Aucoin as their manager, and were then signed to Casablanca Records. From October to November, the band recorded their self-titled debut album, which was released on February 18, 1974. The December 22 show at Coventry in Queens is the earliest filmed live performance by Kiss as described in and. During the New Year's Eve show at The Academy of Music in New York City, Gene Simmons' hair caught on fire while he was fire breathing.
In the tour program for the band's final tour, Stanley commented:

Personnel

;Songs Played Overall
  1. "Deuce"
  2. "Cold Gin"
  3. "Nothin' to Lose"
  4. "Strutter"
  5. "Watchin' You"
  6. "Love Her All I Can"
  7. "She"
  8. "Firehouse"
  9. "Keep Me Waiting"
  10. "Want You Beside Me"
  11. "Simple Type"
  12. "Baby Let Me Go"
  13. "Sunday Driver"
  14. "Acrobat"
  15. "100,000 Years"
  16. "Black Diamond"
Encore
  2. "Go Now"
;Typical Setlist
  1. "Deuce"
  2. "Cold Gin"
  3. "Nothin' to Lose"
  4. "Strutter"
  5. "Watchin' You"
  6. "Love Her All I Can"
  7. "She"
  8. "Firehouse"
  9. "Simple Type"
  10. "Baby Let Me Go"
  11. "Sunday Driver"
  12. "100,000 Years"
  13. "Black Diamond"

    Tour dates