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On August 13, 1976 a white-hot KISS came to Houston concert venue The Summit for just their third show in the area. The band at this point was blowing up after releasing the hit LP “Destroyer” and brought a pyrotechnic-heavy rock show with them to thrill fans. Opening with “Detroit Rock City” and closing with “Black Diamond.”
Practical Effects
Real fire, real blood, zero CGI cowardice.
Costume
Seven-inch platforms, leather everything, face paint perfection.
Production
1976 stage tech somehow didn't burn Houston down.
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