Buoyed by a wave of Kiss nostalgia in the 1990s, the band announced a reunion of the original lineup (with makeup) in 1996. In 1983, Kiss abandoned its makeup and enjoyed a commercial resurgence throughout the rest of the decade. The band's commercial fortunes had also waned considerably by that point. Due to creative differences, both Criss and Frehley were out of the group by 1982. Peter Criss' 'Catman' makeup was in accordance with the belief that Peter had nine lives due to his rough childhood in Brooklyn. Paul Stanley became the 'Starchild' due to his tendency to be referred to as the 'starry-eyed lover' and 'hopeless romantic.' Ace Frehley's 'Spaceman' makeup was a reflection of him wanting to go for a ride in a space ship and supposedly being from another planet. The 'Demon' makeup reflected Gene's cynicism and dark elements, as well as his love for comic books. The band explains that the fans were the ones who ultimately chose their makeup designs. With their makeup and costumes, they took on the personae of comic book-style characters: The Demon (Simmons), Starchild (Stanley), Spaceman (Frehley), and The Catman (Criss). The original lineup of Paul Stanley (vocals and rhythm guitar), Gene Simmons (vocals and bass guitar), Ace Frehley (lead guitar and vocals), and Peter Criss (drums, percussion and vocals) is the most successful and identifiable.

The group's worldwide sales exceed 100 million albums. Kiss has been awarded 24 gold albums to date. Easily identified by its members' trademark face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the mid-1970s on the basis of their elaborate live performances, which featured fire-breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, and pyrotechnics.

Kiss (also typeset as KISS) is an American rock band formed in New York City in December 1972.

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