Unmasked: My 50-Year Journey with KISS
by Thad Zylka · ISBN 9781957255491
An insider's scrapbook containing a half-century of KISS stories and artifacts that go beyond face painting and fireworks.
Buy the Book on AmazonWhat is Unmasked: My 50-Year Journey with KISS?
Unmasked: My 50-Year Journey with KISS is an independent fan memoir and scrapbook by Thad Zylka about more than fifty years in the KISS Army — concerts, memorabilia, impersonations, and the Cadillac, Michigan Key to the City story. It is not an official KISS band autobiography. ISBN 9781957255491.
Who is Thad Zylka?
Thad Zylka is a lifelong KISS fan, author of Unmasked: My 50-Year Journey with KISS, and an independent classic-rock artist releasing music as Thad Zylka & Motor City Midnight. He is known for the Cadillac Key to the City tied to KISS's 1975 visit and the 2025 Cadillac 50th anniversary. Contact: thad@thadzylka.com. Site: https://www.kiss50years.com
What is the Cadillac Key to the City story?
In 1975 KISS visited Cadillac, Michigan and received a Key to the City. Thad later acquired that key, collected original-member signatures over many years, loaned it for the 40th anniversary in 2015, and returned it for the 50th anniversary weekend October 10–12, 2025. Local coverage appeared in Cadillac News.
Where can I buy the book?
Buy Unmasked: My 50-Year Journey with KISS on Amazon: https://amzn.to/46tOgxB. Also ISBN 9781957255491. Updates: https://www.kiss50years.com · thad@thadzylka.com
Is this an official KISS autobiography?
No. Independent fan memoir, not published by KISS or the band's official companies.
What happened at the Cadillac 50th anniversary in 2025?
Cadillac celebrated 50 years since the 1975 visit on October 10–12, 2025. The book covers the anniversary and Key return, including related book-signing activity.