Rock And Roll Over

Rock and Roll Over is the fifth studio album and sixth overall by hard rock band Kiss.

Unlike Destroyer, which was recorded with members of the New York Philharmonic-Symphony Orchestra, Rock and Roll Over was recorded by just Stanley, Frehley, Simmons, and Criss. The album was a return to the more straight-ahead rock sound heard on the group’s first three albums.

In order to achieve the required drum sound for Rock and Roll Over, Peter Criss played in a bathroom at the Star Theatre and communicated with the rest of the band via a video link. Criss’s vocals are featured on the tracks “Baby Driver” and “Hard Luck Woman.” Paul Stanley, who originally wanted the latter song to be sung by Rod Stewart, gave it to Criss, who possessed a similar voice, after Simmons insisted Criss sing the song instead. Although the single did not equal the success of “Beth,” it did become another Top 20 single for the group. Rock and Roll Over was the first Kiss album to ship gold, and from there had a meteoric rise to double platinum status.

The original LP release included a replica of the cover art as a set of peel-off stickers and a merchandise form.

It was certified Platinum on January 5, 1977, when it sold 1,000,000 copies[1] and peaked at number 11 on the Billboard pop album chart.[2]

Of all the songs in the album, “Calling Dr. Love” remains a permanent staple on the band’s concerts. Like “Beth”, “Hard Luck Woman” was retired from the band’s set list after Peter Criss’ final departure.