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Biography: KISStory
Biography: KISStory
Directed by	D.J. Viola;
Release date	June 27, 2021;
Running time	173 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

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Biography: KISStory is a 2021 documentary film about the career of the band Kiss. This two-part miniseries was directed by D.J. Viola and created as part of the A&E Biography series.

The story of the band is told mostly by Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Both episodes include the disclaimer: "Neither Ace Frehley or Peter Criss participated in the creation of this documentary and do not endorse the views in this program."^[1]

The documentary begins with Simmons and Stanley first meeting^[2], through changes in the band's lineup over the years^[3], and to the present day.

Biography: KISStory was screened at the 2021 Tribeca Film festival^[4], after which KISS played a short concert, their first since postponing their tour for the COVID pandemic.^[5]

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References

↑ Smith, Benjamin H. (June 25, 2021). "'Biography: KISStory' on A&E Is An Exhaustive Tale Of Determination, Egotism, And Face Paint". Decider. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
↑ Kaufman, Gil (June 25, 2021). "Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Go Back to the Beginning in Sneak Peek of A&E's 'Biography: KISStory': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
↑ Blistein, Jon (June 25, 2021). "Kiss Recall the Marketing Savvy of Manager Bill Aucoin in New 'Biography: KISStory' Clip". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 7 April 2026.
↑ "World Premiere: Biography: KISStory". Tribeca Film Festival.
↑ Kreps, Daniel (June 13, 2021). "See Kiss Perform Mini-Concert at Tribeca Film Festival". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 June 2026.

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[1] Smith, Benjamin H. (June 25, 2021). "'Biography: KISStory' on A&E Is An Exhaustive Tale Of Determination, Egotism, And Face Paint". Decider. Retrieved 27 February 2026.

[2] Kaufman, Gil (June 25, 2021). "Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Go Back to the Beginning in Sneak Peek of A&E's 'Biography: KISStory': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved 7 April 2026.

[3] Blistein, Jon (June 25, 2021). "Kiss Recall the Marketing Savvy of Manager Bill Aucoin in New 'Biography: KISStory' Clip". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 7 April 2026.

[4] "World Premiere: Biography: KISStory". Tribeca Film Festival.

[5] Kreps, Daniel (June 13, 2021). "See Kiss Perform Mini-Concert at Tribeca Film Festival". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 20 June 2026.

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