KISS Related

Mitch Weissman (2013)

Background vocalist/original "Beatlemania" cast member recalls his contributions to Gene Simmons' 1978 solo album and his work with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons on albums such as "Animalize" and "Crazy Nights," plus a potpourri of KISS stories and tangents.

David Snowden (2013)

Longtime KISS fan and former head of the Vinnie Vincent Invasion fan club talks "All Systems Go" and various KISS-related topics

Mark Opitz (2013)

Producer details his work on "KISS Symphony: Alive IV"

Bruce Foster (2012)

Grammy-nominated musician discusses working with KISS and playing piano on "Nothin' To Lose"

David Wolfert (2012)

Grammy- and Emmy-nominated producer recalls working with Peter Criss on his first post-KISS solo album, 1980's "Out Of Control"

Bob Ezrin (2012)

Legendary producer details "Destroyer: Resurrected" and the making of the album

Lydia Criss (2012)

Author discusses the second printing of "Sealed With A KISS" and various Peter Criss- and KISS-related topics

Jean Beauvoir (2010)

Songwriter/recording artist recalls collaborations with KISS on "Animalize," "Asylum" and more

Kenny Kerner (2010)

Recalling KISS' early days with the co-producer of "KISS" and "Hotter Than Hell"

Eric Singer (2010)

Exclusive interview with KISS' current drummer regarding a variety of topics

Ace Frehley (2009)

KISS' original Spaceman details his first studio album in 20 years, "Anomaly"

Bruce Kulick (2009)

Non-makeup-era axeman discusses KISS tenure and latest album, "BK3"

Mike Japp (2005)

A discussion with KISS collaborator on the "Killers" and "Creatures Of The Night" albums

Dick Wagner (2004)

KISS' favorite "ghost" guitarist discusses his guitar playing on "Destroyer" and "Revenge"

Jesse Damon (2003)

Former member of Silent Rage on his collaborations with Gene Simmons

Stan Penridge (2000)

Peter Criss' right-hand man talks Chelsea, Lips and working with the Catman

Bruce Kulick (1999)

Guitarist talks Union project with John Corabi, Eric Carr and ESP

Sean Delaney (1998)

A brief encounter with the "fifth" member of KISS

Bob Ezrin (1998)

Former KOL webmaster Michael Brandvold grills the legendary producer regarding his work with KISS

Todd Schorr was the artist behind the cover of Peter Criss' first post-KISS solo album "Out Of Control" (1980). He was kind enough to answer a quick Q&A about is involvement in the project. The KissFAQ thanks Todd!

KissFAQ: How did you become involved with creating the cover artwork for Aucoin/Casablanca/Peter?
Todd Schorr: I had worked with the art director Dennis Woloch (I can't remember if that's the proper spelling of his last name) on previous jobs before the Peter Criss album.

KF: What guidance were you given for the creation of the cover? Any parameters? Whose concept was the cover?
TS: To be honest I can't remember how much art direction I was given on that job. I think it was pretty much laid out by the agency.

KF: It's been suggested that the woman in the left-back of the cover depicts Peter's then wife Debbie. We're any of the figures supposed to depict any real person?
TS: That was Peter's wife that I had photographed as reference for the cover. The other people were just hired models although one of the background figures was a friend of mine who had come along to the photo shoot.

KF: What medium/process did you use for the creation of the cover?
TS: The medium is watercolor on illustration board.

KF: How many roughs did you need to execute prior to the final work, and what was the process of getting approval for the final work?
TS: I did one finished drawing which was approved by the agency and Peter.

KF: Did you get to meet Peter during the project?
TS: I met Peter a couple of times while I was working on the album. He came over to my studio with his wife and was very friendly. My studio at the time was on Lexington and 28th street in New York City.

KF: Does an original of the cover still exist?
TS: I still have the original.

KF: Have you done any other covers for musical projects?
TS: Years ago I did many album covers for bands like AC/DC and Blue Oyster Cult but I became fed up with the creative limitations associated with doing illustration work and finally about 10 years ago I quit doing commercial work altogether. I paint for myself now and sell my work to collectors through art galleries around the world. You can see what I do now at toddschorr.com

October 10, 2004