Rock band Kiss reveals Charlotte connection to hit song

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The Queen City has a unique connection to Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Kiss.

During an interview with Howard Stern on Wednesday, singer Paul Stanley revealed that the band’s song “Detroit Rock City” was inspired by a tragic event that happened in Charlotte.

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“It started as a tribute to Detroit and then it kind of took a left turn because we played Charlotte once and somebody coming to the arena was killed in an accident, and I thought how bizarre that somebody on their way to something so life-affirming loses their life,” Stanley said.

Stanley added that there’s a juxtaposition in the song about how great Detroit is and how someone going to the show doesn’t make it.

You can hear the interview in the video below:

“Detroit Rock City” was featured on the band’s album “Destroyer,” which was released in 1976.

Earlier this week, Kiss announced the final venues for its “End of the Road” farewell tour. The band’s final two shows will be in New York City on Dec. 1 and 2.

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