Kiss Took A Huge Gamble Nearly 50 Years Ago — And Pop Stars Still Follow It The smell of gasoline and smoke still lingers in the air when thinking about Kiss's most iconic performance – a staged crash during their August 1977 concert at the Capital Centre in Landover, Maryland.
Paul Stanley and Peter Criss "crashed" their cars into each other on stage, sending the audience into a frenzy.
This move marked a turning point in live music performances and paved the way for future generations of pop stars to take risks.