Then again, Wednesday night's KISS concert at the Ice Palace in Tampa was like being in a time warp. KISS burst onstage with Detroit Rock City, the powerhouse tune that whipped the crowd into a frenzy.
KISS choruses are big and stupid, and delicious for just that reason.
Out Loud and Calling Dr. Love. Paul Stanley played his lover role to the hilt, saucily licking his index finger and pointing it at women in the audience. Stanley did the glamor poses, holding his guitar behind his head, slowly swiveling his hips. Drummer Peter Criss descended from his platform to treat the audience to Beth, sung to recorded backup music since KISS neglected to bring along a string section and piano. The show highlighted guitarist Ace Frehley's special talents, too.