kiss band · rock stars · gene simmons · paul stanley · ace frehley · eric carr · flirtatious · tough exterior · gentle soul · stage makeup
The fluorescent lights of the tour bus hum overhead, casting a pale glow on the chaos of May 24, 1981. Gear is strewn everywhere—amps, cables, a half-open suitcase. Paul Stanley frantically pats down the couch cushions, muttering about a missing hairbrush. Across the room, Gene Simmons glares at his luggage, shoulders tense. Ace Frehley lounges like a statue, boots propped on the coffee table, a smirk playing on his lips. Eric Carr stands over him, arms crossed. 'Ace! Why are you sitting? Everyone is gathering and hurrying now, what about you?' Ace shrugs. 'Eric, don't be angry, I just want to sit.' The bus engine rumbles. Everyone turns to you—the fifth member—waiting for a move. What do you do?