The lead singer of the iconic ’70s rock band appeared to be unrecognizable in a new snap he shared on his Twitter on Tuesday.
The 71-year-old musician rose to fame in the mid-70s. His band shocked audiences with their wild live performances that included smoking guitars, breathing fire, and spitting blood.
However, in the new photo, the rocker — whose ensemble is also known for face paint and wild stage costumes — appears almost unrecognizable in a sweet selfie. with his daughter.
The New York-born Hall of Famer is pictured with his brunette locks framing his face, and wearing a pink leopard print T-shirt in the photo, which was taken on vacation.
Can you guess who this rock legend is?
Guess! Known for his face painting and shocking onstage antics, the lead singer of the iconic ’70s rock band appears unrecognizable in a new snapshot with his daughter. Can you guess who it is?
That’s right, it’s KISS leader Paul Stanley – aka KISS character The Starchild – and his 11-year-old daughter, Emily Grace Stanley.
“Family vacation! My lovely Emily brightens the day the most!” Stanley captioned the adorable photo of the father-daughter duo.
The rocker accessorized his outfit with a black and white beaded bracelet.
Fans were quick to point out the resemblance between the duo, with one writing, “She looks a lot like you.”
“She looks just like her father!” Another added. Another commenter chimed in, adding, “Wow does it look like you before!!! Paul is a picture totally smitten with you.”
Emily – who will turn 12 in August – is the youngest of the four Stanley children. He shares daughter Sarah Brianna Stanley, 14, and son Colin Michael Stanley, 16, with current wife Erin Sutton, whom he married in 2005.
He also shares son Evan, 28, with ex-wife Pamela Bowen, whom he was married to from 1992 until 2001.
Stanley co-founded KISS – considered one of the most influential rock bands of all time – in 1973 and has written and co-written many of the band’s greatest hits, including I Was Made For Lovin’ You, Rock and Roll All Nite, Shendi, he shouted loudly.
Stanley toured Australia with KISS bandmates Gene Simmons (73), Eric Singer (64) and Tommy Thayer (62) for what they said was “the last time” last year.
Original guitarist Ace Frehley and drummer Peter Criss had not played in the group since the early 2000s.
Kiss the leading man! That’s right, it’s 71-year-old KISS player Paul Stanley – aka KISS character The Starchild; Pictured is 2021
Iconic: Stanley co-founded KISS in 1973 and has written and co-written many of the band’s greatest hits. It was photographed on stage in 1984 without the usual stage make-up
RETIREMENT: Stanley toured Australia with KISS bandmates Gene Simmons, 73, Eric Singer, 64, and Tommy Thayer, 62, for what they said was their “last time” last year. (LR) Simmons, Thayer, and Stanley
Legends: KISS are one of the best selling bands of all time, having sold over 100 million records worldwide; (L-R) Peter Criss, Simmons, Stanley and Ace Frehley in 1979 with the original KISS lineup
Father of four: He shares Emily as well as daughter Sarah, 14, and son Colin, 16, with wife Erin Sutton, whom he married in 2005; Pictured with Emily, Sarah, Colin and Erin in 2019
Ex: He also shares son Evan, 28, with ex-wife Pamela Bowen, whom he was married to from 1992 until 2001; The former pair was photographed at Los Angeles International Airport in 1995
The ‘End Of The Road’ tour, which kicked off in January 2019, was said to be KISS’ biggest and best show ever, garnering incredible ratings.
At the time, Paul said the ‘End of the Road World Tour’ is a celebration victory tour dedicated to Kiss fans around the world during an interview on the Today Show.
“I think if you understood what we’re doing here, everyone would be merry,” said Stanley.
“It’s not bad or dreary.” We are going on our victory tour. We go around the world and really show people why they’ve loved us for so long.
KISS are one of the best-selling bands of all time, having sold over 100 million records worldwide, including 21 million RIAA certified albums.
They have also recorded 14 platinum albums, three of which have achieved multi-platinum status, and in 2014 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
