KISS Monument - Cadillac, Michigan
N 44° 14.983 W 085° 24.836
16T E 626627 N 4900832
Over 8 feet tall, 5 feet wide, 5000 pounds, and laser-etched midnight black granite monument dedicated to KISS and their connection to the Cadillac HS football team.
Waymark Code: WM157PK
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/02/2021
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On October 9, 1975, Cadillac High School hosted an event that attained worldwide acclaim as one of the most iconic stories in Rock and Roll lore. On that day, KISS came to Cadillac and a legend was created.
In 1974, Head Coach Dave Brines and Assistant Coach Jim Neff, decided to play the music of KISS before football games to energize the team. With KISS as its inspiration, the team had a seven game winning streak and captured the conference co-championship.
Neff stayed in contact with KISS, and the result was KISS coming to CHS. The band participated in the homecoming parade, performed a concert in the gym, received the key to the City of Cadillac, and departed via helicopter from Veterans Memorial Stadium. The Viking won the 1975 Homecoming Game.
The renowned bond between Cadillac and KISS endures to this day and has brought distinction to Cadillac and Cadillac High School.
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