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The Album Cover That Made KISS Legends: Destroyer’s Secret Weapon [Highlight From Episode 360]
Published 2 months, 4 weeks ago
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Long before you heard a note of Destroyer, you saw it.
In this episode highlight, acclaimed rock historian Martin Popoff, author of Kiss ’76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land, breaks down the importance of KISS’s iconic Destroyer album cover and why it became such a pivotal moment in the band’s rise.
More than just artwork, the legendary painting helped cement KISS as larger-than-life superheroes and elevated their image to match the ambition of the music. We explore how the visual identity of Destroyer amplified the mythology, marketing power, and cultural impact of the band during their breakthrough year.
Because sometimes in rock & roll… the image hits before the first chord. #KISS #Destroyer
Listen to Episode 360 - 1976: The Year KISS Took Over the World
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In this episode highlight, acclaimed rock historian Martin Popoff, author of Kiss ’76: Twelve Months That Defined the Hottest Band in the Land, breaks down the importance of KISS’s iconic Destroyer album cover and why it became such a pivotal moment in the band’s rise.
More than just artwork, the legendary painting helped cement KISS as larger-than-life superheroes and elevated their image to match the ambition of the music. We explore how the visual identity of Destroyer amplified the mythology, marketing power, and cultural impact of the band during their breakthrough year.
Because sometimes in rock & roll… the image hits before the first chord. #KISS #Destroyer
Listen to Episode 360 - 1976: The Year KISS Took Over the World
🛒 Old Glory - Iconic music and sports fan merch
💰 Get 15% OFF | Promo Code: BOOKEDONROCK
https://oldglory.com/discount/BOOKEDONROCK
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Booked On Rock is part of The Boneless Podcasting Network
BookedOnRock.com
The Booked On Rock Store
The Booked On Rock YouTube Channel
Follow The Booked On Rock with Eric Senich:
BLUESKY
TIKTOK
X
Find Your Nearest Independent Bookstore
Contact The Booked On Rock Podcast: thebookedonrockpodcast@gmail.com
The Booked On Rock Music: “Whoosh” by Crowander / “Last Train North” & “No Mercy” by TrackTribe