On 22. October, 1982, Kiss appeared at Much More venue on Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, for a release party celebrating their tenth studio album, “Creatures of the Night”. The event gave fans an opportunity to meet the band, ask questions and obtain autographs. It was a promotional appearance rather than a live concert.
According to Kiss Concert History, approximately 300 people attended, but the occasion did not go entirely as planned. Ace Frehley reportedly missed his flight, delaying the start by two hours and reducing the time available for questions and autographs. The site also identifies the Richmond appearance as the first opportunity for fans to see the band in their new costumes.
The appearance came during a transitional period for Kiss. Although Frehley remained part of the band’s public image and appeared on the cover of “Creatures of the Night”, he had already decided to leave and had not played on the album. His participation in the promotion therefore presented a familiar lineup while a major change was taking place behind the scenes.
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On 22. October, 1982, Kiss appeared at Much More venue on Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, for a release party celebrating their tenth studio album, “Creatures of the Night”. The event gave fans an opportunity to meet the band, ask questions and obtain autographs. It was a promotional appearance rather than a live concert.
According to Kiss Concert History, approximately 300 people attended, but the occasion did not go entirely as planned. Ace Frehley reportedly missed his flight, delaying the start by two hours and reducing the time available for questions and autographs. The site also identifies the Richmond appearance as the first opportunity for fans to see the band in their new costumes.
The appearance came during a transitional period for Kiss. Although Frehley remained part of the band’s public image and appeared on the cover of “Creatures of the Night”, he had already decided to leave and had not played on the album. His participation in the promotion therefore presented a familiar lineup while a major change was taking place behind the scenes.
Related Kiss posts:
Kiss appear on their first compilation album, “Hard Goods”
Kiss enters the studio to start recording “The Elder”
Kiss signs a new management agreement
Kiss reveals the new prototype “Destroyer” costumes for the first time
Kiss releases their tenth studio album “Creatures of the Night”
Kiss releases their second compilation album “Killers”