Bob Kulick facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bob Kulick
Kulick at KISS Kruise VII 2017
Background information
Birth name	Robert Joel Kulick
Born	(1950-01-16)January 16, 1950 New York City. U.S.
Died	May 28, 2020(2020-05-28) (aged 70) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Genres	Hard rock glam rock shock rock heavy metal pop rock art rock experimental rock dance jazz disco
Occupation(s)	Musician producer
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	1965–2020
Associated acts	Kiss, Paul Stanley, W.A.S.P., Neverland Express, Meat Loaf, Michael Bolton, Lou Reed, Doro, Balance, Diana Ross, Motörhead, Tim Curry, Alice Cooper, Mark Farner, Janis Ian, Was (Not Was), Kris Hadlock, Spys, Blackthorne, David Glen Eisley, Skull, Michael Wendroff, Random Blues Band

Robert Joel Kulick (born January 16, 1950 – died May 28, 2020) was an American guitarist and music producer. He worked with many famous bands and artists. Some of these include Kiss, W.A.S.P., Alice Cooper, and Meat Loaf. Bob was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was the older brother of Bruce Kulick, who also played guitar for Kiss.

Bob Kulick's Musical Journey

In late 1972, Bob Kulick tried out for a new band called Kiss. The band members, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Peter Criss, were very impressed by his guitar playing. However, Ace Frehley was chosen for the spot instead. Even so, Bob later played guitar on some Kiss albums without being officially credited. These albums included Alive II, Killers, and Creatures of the Night. He also played on Paul Stanley's solo album in 1978 and joined his solo tour in 1989.

More Musical Adventures

Kulick in 1986

Early in his career, Bob Kulick played lead guitar for Lou Reed on his album Coney Island Baby. Bob and his brother Bruce also played in singer Michael Bolton's band. Bob then spent many years playing with the Neverland Express, which was Meat Loaf's touring band. This led to him playing on several Meat Loaf albums, like Bad Attitude in 1984.

Bob also started a band called Balance. This band had some success in the early 1980s. After that, he played guitar on Michael Bolton's 1983 album.

Bob Kulick was part of a project called Skull. They released an album called No Bones About It in 1991. His brother, Bruce Kulick, helped write one song and played guitar on another. Bob also played on the W.A.S.P. albums The Crimson Idol and Still Not Black Enough. He only worked in the studio for W.A.S.P. and never toured with them. In 1996, he released Murderer's Row with his own band of the same name.

Later, Kulick worked on other projects like Blackthorne. He also produced the song "Whiplash" for Motörhead, which won a Grammy Award in 2004. He produced and played guitar on the theme song for WWE wrestler Triple H. Bob earned 11 platinum or gold records for his work with Kiss and Diana Ross. He also helped create the song "Sweet Victory" for the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Band Geeks". This song is also on SpongeBob SquarePants: The Yellow Album.

His Life and Legacy

In 1983, Bob Kulick started a long relationship with actress Stella Stevens.

Bob lived in Las Vegas, Nevada. He often took part in the "KISS Night in Las Vegas" event. This event raised money for music programs in schools.

Bob Kulick passed away on May 28, 2020. His brother Bruce shared the sad news. Bruce said that Bob's love for music and his talent should always be remembered. He also mentioned that Bob was now at peace, playing his guitar loudly.

On October 2, 2020, Bruce shared more information about Bob's passing. He said that Bob died at home from heart disease. Bruce learned that Bob had told his doctor about chest pains, but the pandemic might have stopped him from getting treatment. Bruce encouraged everyone to see a doctor if they feel any pain. He said that Bob was too young to die and that he would continue to celebrate his brother's music and life.

What Music Did He Play On?

Early Recordings

• Winchester Cathedral (1966) – with Random Blues Band

Hookfoot and Other Bands

• Good Times A' Comin' (1972) – with Hookfoot (played on one song)

Working with Michael Wendroff

• Southpaw (1974)
• Recorded Live (1976)
• Kiss The World Goodbye (1978)

Lou Reed's "Coney Island Baby"

• Coney Island Baby (1975)

Playing with KISS

• Alive II (1977)
• Paul Stanley (1978)
• Unmasked (1980)
• Killers (1982)

Forming the Band Balance

• Balance (1981)
• In For the Count (1982)
• Equilibrium (2009)

Touring with Meat Loaf

• Live at My Father's Place (1977; promo only)
• Live at the "Bottom Line" in N.Y.C. (1977; promo only)
• Live at the El Mocambo, January 18, 1978 (1978; promo only)
• Bad Attitude (1984)
• Bad Attitude Live (1985; VHS)
• Live (at Wembley) (1987)
• Bat Out of Hell: The Original Tour (2009; DVD)

Collaborating with Michael Bolton

• Michael Bolton (1983)

Working with Diana Ross

• Why Do Fools Fall In Love (1981)
• Mirror Mirror (1981)

Rocking with W.A.S.P.

• The Crimson Idol (1992)
• Still Not Black Enough (1995)

The Skull Project

• No Bones About It (1991)
• No Bones About It: Expanded Edition (2018)
• Skull II: Now More Than Ever (2018)

Blackthorne and Other Projects

• Afterlife (1993) – with Blackthorne

Leading Murderer's Row

• Murderer's Row (1996)

Playing with Doro

• Calling the Wild (2000)

Tim Ripper Owens' Album

• Play My Game (2010)

His Solo Music

• Skeletons in the Closet (2017)

Other Special Recordings

• Sweet Victory (2001) – a song used in the SpongeBob SquarePants episode "Band Geeks"

Honoring Other Artists

Bob Kulick also helped produce many tribute albums. These albums featured different artists playing songs by famous bands. Some of these include:

• Little Guitars: A Tribute to Van Halen (1999)
• Metallic Attack: Metallica – The Ultimate Tribute (2000)
• Bat Head Soup: A Tribute to Ozzy (2000)
• Stone Cold Queen: A Tribute (2001)
• An All Star Lineup Performing The Songs Of Pink Floyd (2002)
• One Way Street: A Tribute to Aerosmith (2002)
• Spin the Bottle: An All-Star Tribute to KISS (2004)
• Michael Schenker Group 'Heavy Hitters' classic rock covers (2005)
• Welcome to the Nightmare: An All-Star Salute to Alice Cooper (2005)
• An All-Star Tribute to Cher (2005)
• An All-Star Tribute to Shania Twain (2005)
• Numbers from the Beast: An All-Star Tribute to Iron Maiden (2005)
• Butchering the Beatles: A Headbashing Tribute (2006)
• Immortal Randy Rhodes: The Ultimate Tribute (2015)
• We Wish You a Metal X-Mas and a Headbanging New Year (2008) – a heavy metal Christmas album with many famous rock stars.
• Sin-Atra (2011) – a metal tribute to Frank Sinatra