Paul Stanley
Paul Stanley is KISS’s Starchild, a singer, guitarist and songwriter who also makes soul music with Soul Station, writes books and paints.
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Overview
- Born
- January 20, 1952 · New York City
- Birth name
- Stanley Bert Eisen
- Known as
- The Starchild
- Work
- Singer, guitarist, songwriter, producer, author and painter
- Breakout
- KISS’s 1975 live album Alive!
Mini bio
How it started.
Born Stanley Bert Eisen in New York City, Paul grew up in Inwood and later Queens. He joined Gene Simmons in Wicked Lester before the two formed KISS with Peter Criss and Ace Frehley in 1973. Paul became the Starchild, recognizable by the star painted over his right eye.
Finding the audience.
KISS released three studio albums before Alive! in 1975. The live record became their breakthrough by bringing the energy of their shows to listeners. Paul wrote “Love Gun” and “Black Diamond,” and co-wrote “Rock and Roll All Nite” and “I Was Made for Lovin’ You.”
Beyond KISS.
His solo recordings include Live to Win, and his memoir Face the Music: A Life Exposed arrived in 2014. With Soul Station, he returned to the Motown and Philadelphia soul he loved growing up. Their 2021 album Now and Then pairs nine soul classics with five original songs.
More ways to create.
Paul also played the Phantom in the Toronto production of The Phantom of the Opera and produced KISS’s Sonic Boom and Monster. His visual work includes portraits and abstract paintings. Born with microtia and hearing loss on his right side, he has spoken publicly about facial differences and hearing protection.
Creditschronological, newest first
Music
- 2021Now and ThenLead singer, Paul Stanley’s Soul Station; original songs
- 2012MonsterKISS vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and producer
- 2009Sonic BoomKISS vocalist, guitarist, songwriter and producer
- 2006Live to WinSolo artist and songwriter
- 1977Love GunKISS vocalist and guitarist; writer of the title song
- 1975Alive!KISS vocalist and rhythm guitarist
Books
- 2014Face the Music: A Life ExposedAuthor
Awards
Quotes
We will have all the classics through the years and some surprises.Paul Stanley, Pollstar
In April 2026, Paul was discussing the music planned for the KISS avatar production with Pophouse.
Trivia
- Soul Station’s ensemble includes KISS drummer Eric Singer.
- His first solo album came out in 1978, followed by Live to Win in 2006.
- He has played the title role in The Phantom of the Opera in Toronto.
- His songwriting credits include “Forever” with Michael Bolton.
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