Bill Aucoin, manager of Kiss, dies

The man who brought glam rockers Kiss to the world has died.

Bill Aucoin, who was 66, spotted the make-up and leather-clad group’s musical and marketing potential at an early show in 1973 and volunteered his services.

Over the next decade his blood, sweat and credit cards helped them become one of the biggest bands on the planet.

He also went on to manage rock star-era Billy Idol and Eurovision winners Lordi.

Get the full lowdown on Bill Aucoin’s career here.