On 29. December, 1982, Vinnie Vincent played his first concert with Kiss, at The Bismarck Civic Center, N.D. USA, after taking over for founding member Ace Frehley during the recording of “Creatures of the Night”.
The opening night of Kiss’ 10th anniversary tour was meant to be two nights prior, in Rapid City, S.D. But according to KissFAQ, a severe snow storm cancelled that concert and made the 29th show at Bismarck, N.D., their kickoff instead. It was Kiss’ first time on a U.S. stage since a July 1980 New York City club date, which oddly enough served as the debut for new drummer Eric Carr.
