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Kiss, Jo Jo Gunne: Beacon Theater, New York NY

Toby Goldstein, Billboard, 12 April 1975

AS KISS thundered onstage March 21, for the first of two shows, it was clearly a case of "hail the conquering heroes." The sold-out crowd of hyperactive 16-year-olds rose to their feet as one, cheering and stomping, and remained standing throughout the band's hour-long set. Kiss returned the crowd's fervor with full force, praising their hometown audience, and proved to be one of the most energetic groups on the road.

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