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Coffee Break: Notable makeup

THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0951 -- Pictured: musical guests KISS perform on October 30, 2018.
THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON -- Episode 0951 -- Pictured: musical guests KISS perform on October 30, 2018.Andrew Lipovsky/NBC

by Anna Weggel

March 04, 2019

Kiss is in town tonight to play at the Target Center as a part of their finale tour, "The End of the Road World Tour".

Kiss is one of the most successful bands of all time, selling more than 100 million records worldwide, and throughout their 46-year history, they were known for their elaborate costumes and stage makeup including the iconic designs including The Starchild (Paul Stanley), The Demon (Gene Simmons), The Spaceman (Ace Frehley), The Catman (Peter Criss), The Fox (Eric Carr), and The Ankh Warrior (Vinnie Vincent).

For today's 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs do you want to hear from musicians and bands that had notable makeup?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs played

Bjork - Hyperballad
Thomas Abban - Irene
Eurythmics - Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)
New York Dolls - Puss 'N' Boots
Siouxsie and The Banshees - Spellbound
Alice Cooper - Under My Wheels
Amy Winehouse - Rehab
Kiss - Rock And Roll All Nite