13 Facts About Bob Kulick

Bob Kulick was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was the elder brother of former Kiss lead guitarist Bruce Kulick.

Bob Kulick took a chance in late 1972 and auditioned for the lead guitar spot in a then-new band called Kiss.

Bob Kulick later played on three Kiss albums: Alive II, Killers, and some minimal work on Creatures of the Night.

Bob Kulick played on Paul Stanley's 1978 solo album and on his 1989 solo tour.

Early in his session career, Bob Kulick played lead guitar for Lou Reed on his Coney Island Baby record.

Bob Kulick then began a long-running stint in the Neverland Express, Meat Loaf's touring band, on and off for years, which led to appearances on several Meat Loaf albums, most notably on 1984's Bad Attitude.

Bob Kulick formed a band called Balance, with Peppy Castro and Doug Katsaros, which had modest chart success in the early 1980s, followed up by playing rhythm and lead guitar on Michael Bolton's 1983 self-titled album.

Bob Kulick was involved with a project called Skull, releasing one album, No Bones About It, in 1991.

Thereafter, Bob Kulick served in various side projects such as Blackthorne and Observation Balloon.

Bob Kulick produced Motorhead's "Whiplash", produced and played guitar on the theme for WWE wrestler Triple H, and earned 11 platinum or gold records working with Kiss and Diana Ross.

In 1983, Bob Kulick began a long-term relationship with actress Stella Stevens.

Bob Kulick resided in Las Vegas, Nevada, and was a regular participant in the annual "KISS Night in Las Vegas" fundraiser for music programs in Clark County, Nevada schools until his death.

Bob Kulick produced or co-produced, with partners Bruce Bouillet, Billy Sherwood, and Brett Chassen, multiple tribute and original concept albums, including:.