KISS, Paul Stanley, 1977

That 1977 KISS era really comes through in Lynn Goldsmith’s shot—the lighting on Paul’s makeup is sharp but not harsh. It’s printed with a nice depth that makes the silver studs on his costume pop. Exactly the vibe I wanted for my music room wall.

The grain in this Lynn Goldsmith shot feels so authentic to the 1977 era, it’s like looking at a vintage contact sheet rather than a reprint. The frame really captures Paul’s intensity on stage, and the gallery-grade paper gives it a museum-quality weight that stands out on my wall.

Got this framed and hung above my guitar setup—the 1977 era really captures Paul at his most iconic, and Lynn Goldsmith's eye for live energy is unmatched. The print itself arrived with crisp blacks and that classic grain you want from a 70s shot, not some over-processed reissue.