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American theatrical glam rock group Kiss pose on Westminster Bridge in London at the start of their first ever European tour, May 1976. The band members are, from left to right; Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, Ace Frehley and Gene Simmons.

Gene Simmons tells how he, Paul Stanley and Ace Frehley gave Kiss some British swagger

By Phil Weller published

The bassist grew up adoring British bands and felt they had a wild, carefree attitude that U.S. acts lacked. Kiss set about changing that

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Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars in 1972 (l-r): guitarist Mick Ronson, bassist Trevor Bolder, David Bowie and drummer Mick Woodmansey

Watch David Bowie Guitar Genius Mick Ronson Perform His Epic “The Width of a Circle” Solo

By Rod Brakes, Christopher Scapelliti published

Video We examine the technique and tone of the late, great Spiders from Mars guitarist.

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Orange OR120

This Brit-Rock Classic Will Give You a Trouser-Leg-Flapping Experience You Won’t Forget

By Dave Hunter published

The Orange OR120 taps classic rock’s raw power.

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