KISS, "Detroit Rock City"

Death of a fan, 1976

While the tragedy of a KISS fan dying in car accident en route to a KISS concert cannot be questioned, "Detroit Rock City" is a great tribute. Written by Paul Stanley and Bob Ezrin in 1976, its true meaning is often overlooked, and has since earned a place in pop culture through film titles, soundtracks, and even video games. A sad reason to be written, but what a way to live on.