Paul Stanley,born Stanley Harvey Eisen January 20,1952 in Queens NY,is the rhythm guitarist and showman of the band.He and Gene formed KISS after being in a band together called "Wicked Lester".Paul does most of the singing and is very good at"working the crowd".Paul's star makeup matches his persona of "The Starchild" perfectly.Paul carried the band through the 80's after the makeup came off and album sales dropped.Without his rock-steady hold on KISS,the band may have never made it to where it is today.Paul is a great rhythm guitarist and onstage spokesperson.Since KISS' reunion,Paul has gotten into acting and has played the lead role in "Phantom Of The Opera".Paul is the driving force behind the"HOTTEST BAND IN THE WORLD"...KISS!!!