Episode 168, March 8, 2016. We are excited to have Lydia Criss sit down with us this week. Lydia is the ex-wife of original KISS drummer Peter Criss. Lydia is also the author of the amazing book Sealed With A KISS. Lydia has known Peter since 1966. She was right there at the birth of KISS and the explosion of worldwide success. So many stories, but here were a couple interesting highlights:

What made it possible for KISS to go to Japan?

Why didn't Lydia go to the Hall of Fame?

Why did Paul Stanley change his name to Paul?

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