Then one day, the magic happened…
KISS is well known for their role in empowering the football team here in Cadillac in the fall of 1975, but the Marching Band and the Cadillac School Music Program got a big boost too. The high energy Rock and Roll KISS was known for, songs like “Strutter, and “I Wanna Rock and Roll All Night (And Party Every Day)” inspired the entire community to feel energized, and music students playing in the band were loving every minute it.
Band members posed for pictures and reveled in the excitement of having a real live rock band in their midst. The members of KISS talked about how important music was for them, as most of them played in their first band in Jr High. In 1975 KISS was not nearly as well known as they are today, but the kids in the band were inspired by all the the attention. The Marching Band, along with the Football Team and maNy members of the community, were decked out in KISS-style makeup.
KISS has been Supporting students in Cadillac ever since they appeared in the Homecoming Parade, performed in the Gym, and received a key to the City of Cadillac. The visit was short, but seared into the history of Rock and Roll and an iconic moment in time. Especially when KISS left the football field in true rock star fashion…via helicopter, dropping leaflets on the community as they ascended into the sky.
Cadillac will never forget that time 50 years ago when we became a part of Rock and Roll history. The effect of these four musicians shining a light on our community music program has a lasting impact too. Helping young people connect with music is a lifelong passion for performers like the members of KISS, and all of the people who were there on the field proudly performing wonderful music with them. Students today benefit form the Cadillac Youth Music Programs, thanks to people like you supporting the arts.