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When was Kiss formed?

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The rock band Kiss was formed in 1973 in New York City. The original band members were bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons, rhythm guitarist and vocalist Paul Stanley, drummer Peter Criss, and guitarist Ace Frehley. Kiss performed its first show on January 30, 1973, at the Popcorn Club (later Conventry) in Sunnyside, Queens.