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KISS Unleashes 50th Anniversary ‘Dressed to Kill’ Audio Tour: Walk the Streets Where Legends Were Born
Suit up, KISS Army! The gods of thunder are back, celebrating half a century since the release of their iconic album, Dressed to Kill. To mark this monumental milestone, KISS is launching an immersive audio tour that lets fans tread the very streets where rock history was forged.
On March 22, 2025, the celebration kicks off at the legendary intersection of West 23rd Street and 8th Avenue in New York City—the exact spot where KISS, clad in sharp suits and their signature makeup, struck the pose that became the Dressed to Kill album cover. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a pilgrimage through the gritty heart of 1975 NYC, narrated by the Starchild and the Demon themselves, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, along with renowned photographer Bob Gruen. Together, they unveil raw, unfiltered stories of the band’s rise amidst the city’s pulsating energy.
For those who can make it to the Big Apple, don your best suit and makeup, recreate that iconic album cover at the famed crosswalk, and share your masterpiece with the hashtag #dressedtokill50. The first fans to do so will score a limited-edition “Dressed to Kill” t-shirt—a badge of honor for any die-hard follower. And while you’re there, swing by Generation Records for a special KISS merch pop-up, turning the city into a KISS-themed playground.
Can’t make it to NYC? No worries. KISS knows no boundaries. The audio tour will be available for free on KISSonline.com, allowing fans worldwide to dive into the band’s storied past from their own streets. So, wherever you are, crank up the volume, hit play, and let the spirit of ’75 guide your steps.
Released on March 19, 1975, Dressed to Kill didn’t just give us timeless tracks like “She,” “C’mon and Love Me,” and the eternal anthem “Rock and Roll All Nite.” It solidified KISS’s place as rock legends, with an album cover that remains one of the most iconic images in music history.
So, lace up those platform boots, paint your face, and join the celebration. Here’s to 50 years of Dressed to Kill—an album that taught us all how to rock and roll all night and party every day.
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