Wicked Lester (KISS) — The Original Wicked Lester Session 1972 (USA, Hard Rock)

Wicked Lester — The Original Wicked Lester Session 1972 (USA, Hard Rock)


The band formed in New York City in 1970 under the name "Rainbow." Two of its notable members were bassist Gene Klein (born Chaim Witz) and rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley Eisen, who later adopted the stage names Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, respectively. In 1971, the group changed its name to "Wicked Lester" and recorded an album for Epic Records that was never officially released. Recordings from this session later surfaced as a bootleg titled *The Original Wicked Lester Session*. Wicked Lester's music ranged from rock 'n' roll to folk. Feeling that the band lacked a cohesive musical vision, Simmons and Stanley began forming a new project in late 1972. By early 1973—with a revised lineup, a heavier sound, and the addition of showmanship and theatrical elements to their performances—they were known as "Kiss."

Tracks:

01. Love Her All I Can - 0:00

02. Sweet Ophelia - 2:33

03. Keep Me Waiting - 5:41

04. (What's Happening) In The Darkness - 9:02

05. I Wanna Shout - 12:13

06. Too Many Mondays - 15:01

07. She - 18:45

08. Molly - 21:52

09. Shout It Out Loud - 24:27

10. Simple Type / She - 27:16

11. Too Many Mondays - 33:02

12. When The Bell Rings - 36:47

13. Molly - 40:12


Personnel:

Paul Stanley - guitar, vocals
Ron Leejack - guitar, banjo
Gene Simmons - bass, vocals
Brook Ostrander - piano, horns
Tony Zarella - drums
+
Stephen Coronel – additional guitar

⚠ If there are any copyright issues please contact me. I will remove the video.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use"