KISS play first show without make-up 33 years ago in Lisbon, Portugal

KISS play first show without make-up 33 years ago in Lisbon, Portugal

History was made on October 11, 1983 when KISS played their first concert without any make-up at Cascais Hall in Lisbon, Portugal.

Wikipedia states the following about KISS‘ unmasking (with slight edits): “Sensing it was time for a change, Kiss made the decision to abandon their trademark makeup and costumes. The band officially appeared in public without makeup for the first time on a September 18, 1983 appearance on MTV, which coincided with the release of the band’s new album, Lick It Up. The tour showing off the new album and the unmasked band members began in Lisbon, Portugal, on October 11, 1983, at Pavilhão Dramático de Cascais, their first concert without makeup since early 1973. Lick It Up became Kiss‘ first gold record in three years, but the tour was even more sparsely attended than the previous one. Vincent did not get along with Simmons and Stanley, and he left the band at the conclusion of the tour in March 1984.”

KISS’ setlist for show in Cascais Hall in Lisbon, Portugal on October 11, 1983 (as per setlist.fm):
01. Creatures Of The Night
02. Detroit Rock City
03. Cold Gin
04. Fits Like A Glove
05. Firehouse
06. Guitar Solo (Paul Stanley)
07. Exciter
08. War Machine
09. Drum Solo
10. Gimme More
11. Guitar Solo (Vinnie Vincent)
12. Bass Solo (Gene Simmons)
13. God Of Thunder
14. I Love It Loud
15. I Still Love You
16. Love Gun
17. Black Diamond
Encores:
18. Lick It Up
19. Rock And Roll All Nite

KISS playing “Creatures Of The Night” and “Detroit Rock City” in Lisbon, Portugal on October 11, 1983:

KISS [ Lisbon 10/11/83 ] Creatures Of The Night / Detroit Rock City

KISS play their first no makeup show in Lisbon on the first stop of the 1983 European Lick It Up tour . Historic footage . Vinnie Vincent, Eric Carr and of c…