Paul Stanley

Paul Stanley is best known as the charismatic frontman and co-founder of the legendary rock band KISS. Born Stanley Bert Eisen, he helped shape the band's distinctive look and sound, serving as rhythm guitarist and one of the primary lead vocalists. With his fiery stage persona “The Starchild,” Paul became one of the defining faces of glam rock in the 1970s and beyond. His songwriting and singing played a big part in KISS’s success, contributing to massive hits like “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “Detroit Rock City.”

Outside of KISS, Stanley has pursued solo work that showcases his love of classic rock and soul influences. His debut solo album, Paul Stanley, was released in 1978, and followed decades later by Live to Win in 2006 and the concert film One Live KISS in 2008. Known for his dynamic performances and powerful voice, Paul Stanley remains a rock icon whose influence stretches across generations of music fans.