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Sep 21, 2023 · Kulick and St. John are the only two members of Kiss never to have worn makeup in the band although Kulick did have a design in mind as he was in the band when discussions about re-donning the ...
Years active. 1984–2003. Mark Leslie Norton (February 7, 1956 – April 5, 2007), better known as Mark St. John, was an American guitarist best known for his brief stint with the hard rock band Kiss from April to November 1984. His work can be heard on the band's 1984 album Animalize and their 2023 live album Off the Soundboard: Poughkeepsie, NY.
- “Masked” Kiss Era: 1973 to 1983
- Kiss No Makeup Era: 1984 to 1996
- The Return of Classic Kiss with Make-Up: 1997 to 2022
Between 1973 and 1983 all the members of Kiss used makeup for their performances and public appearances. It was during this time that the band released their most successful songs, such as Shout it Out Loud, Rock, and Roll All Nite, and I was Made for Loving You. During this first decade, Kiss released their most successful albums such as Destroyer...
Between 1984 and 1997, Kiss continued without what had been one of their most distinctive trademarks: makeup. Already with a bare face, the band remained active and kept releasing material, but with far less success. Perhaps the most popular song from this era is Crazy Crazy Nights, from 1986. Another significant change in the band was the departur...
With the release of the album Psycho Circus in 1998, the classic makeup Kiss line-up returned to activity. Truth be told, this was nothing more than a marketing move: both guitarist Ace Frehley’s and drummer Peter Criss’s involvement on the album was very limited. Soon after the promotional shows, Frehley and Criss left the band once again. The Kis...
Dec 10, 2016 · At least Kiss had a new guitarist to keep themselves moving forward. Mark St John – born Mark Norton – was a California-born six-string hero-in-waiting who the band picked after a string of auditions. In keeping with the times, he had a flashy contemporary style that was more Yngwie Malmsteen than Ace Frehley.
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Apr 27, 2017 · Jeff Giles Published: April 27, 2017. Mercury. Guitarist Mark St. John started his recording career with a bang, joining Kiss for the band's hit 1984 Animalize LP, but he struggled to build career ...
On September 18, 1983, they made their first appearance without makeup and released the album titled ‘Lick It Up.’ Due to the issues between him, Stanley, and Simmons, Vincent was fired after the ‘Lick It Up’ promotion tour. To replace him, Mark St. John joined the band. However, St. John’s career with KISS lasted only eight months.
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' ' 'Mark Norton' ' ' (Anaheim, California; February 7 from 1956 - New York; April 5 of 2007) was an American guitarist, best known for having played in the rock band KISS, with whom he recorded the 1984 album Animalize. His passage through Kiss was brief. He entered the group to record the 1984 album Animalize, replacing Vinnie Vincent. St. John was a technical guitarist and taught jazz and ...
