Episode 537: KISS 1979-1981

So much happened to KISS between the years 1979 and 1981. Dynasty in 79, Unmasked in 80 and Music from the Elder and Killers in 81. Then there is lineup changes. Peter Criss is out Eric Carr is in. Ace Frehley is getting ready to leave. You could right a paper on the music changes, and even the way the band looked went through a huge change. This could be the most controversial era for the band. Fans started to think the band left the KISS ARMY behind. Let's look at this era and talk about the music the look and the attitude of the era.

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Episode 537: KISS 1979-1981 is an episode from Podcast Rock City by PODCAST ROCK CITY/ THE KISS ROOM.

This episode is 70:43 long.

This episode was published on Mar 2, 2026.

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