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Wicked Lester was a rock band based in New York City. Two notable members were bassist Gene Klein and rhythm guitarist Stanley Eisen. Originally formed in 1970 as Rainbow, the band changed its name to Wicked Lester in 1971 to avoid confusion with another local band named "Rainbow".
- New York City, U.S.
- Epic
- 1970–1973
Sep 29, 2014 · Before They Were Kiss: The History of Wicked Lester. The seeds of Kiss, quite famously, grew from an early '70s band called Wicked Lester. The group has always been better known for its...
Aug 3, 2022 · published 3 August 2022. Celebrating the "west coast hippy" sound of Wicked Lester, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons' first attempt at rock'n'roll stardom. (Image credit: Wicked Lester) In 1971, Kiss weren’t even a twinkle in the eyes of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley.
Wicked Lester was a rock band based in New York City. Two notable members were bassist Gene Klein and rhythm guitarist Stanley Eisen. Originally formed in 1970 as Rainbow, the band changed its name to Wicked Lester in 1971 to avoid confusion with another local band named "Rainbow".
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Kiss traces its roots to Wicked Lester, a New York City–based rock band led by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. That band recorded one album, which was shelved by Epic Records, and played a handful of live shows. Simmons and Stanley, feeling a new musical direction was needed, abandoned Wicked Lester in 1972 and began forming a new group.
Explore Wicked Lester's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Wicked Lester on AllMusic.
