Cadillac in Wexford County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
KISS
The Cadillacan
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021
1. KISS Marker
The only KISS Monument in the world. Over 8 feet tall, 5 feet wide, 5000 pounds, and laser-etched midnight black granite.
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.
Erected 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is October 9, 1975.
Location. 44° 14.983′ N, 85° 24.836′ W. Marker is in Cadillac, Michigan, in Wexford County. Marker is on Chestnut Street near Linden Street
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. T. Walter Kelly (approx. 0.6 miles away); Amvets Post 110 Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Shay Locomotive (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cobbs and Mitchell Mill No. 1 (approx. ¾ mile away); Cadillac Carnegie Library (approx. ¾ mile away); Charles T. Mitchell House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Cobbs and Mitchell Building (approx. 0.8 miles away); Clam Lake Canal (approx. 1.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cadillac.
Also see . . . KISS Cadillac. Excerpt:
In October of 1975, Cadillac High School in Cadillac, Michigan made Rock ‘n’ Roll history when KISS played at their homecoming.(Submitted on October 3, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021
2. KISS Marker
Side 2 of marker showing the Cadillac High School 1974 & 1975 football schedule and results.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021
3. KISS Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021
4. KISS Marker
Inset photo from the marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021
5. KISS Departs
Attached to the football field fence is a metal marker showing KISS departing the homecoming game via helicopter in 1975
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, September 28, 2021
6. Football field
Field where the homecoming game occurred and KISS helo'ed away
Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 662 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 3, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
