Rock band Kiss grabs the ‘Biography’ spotlight
Also, ‘Batwoman’ and ‘The Bold Type’ air finales; ‘Top Chef’ delivers new twist
COn’T kIuu >> “Biography: KISStory” — “We were just four idiots off the streets of New York,” recalls Gene Simmons in this fourhour, two-night documentary that celebrates one of the most iconic rock bands of all time. Those idiots, specifically Simmons and fellow founding member Paul Stanley, are at the center of the new film, which claims to be the “definitive” account of nearly five decades of fire-breathing, blood-spitting drama. In addition to the four current Kiss members, several other notable musicians show up to reflect on the band’s legacy, including Dave Grohl and Tom Morello. For viewers who wanna rock ’n’ roll all night and party every day, black-and-white face paint is optional. (9 p.m. today and Monday, A&E)
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