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Bill Aucoin
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Bill Aucoin

Class of 2021 Industry

Inducted

2021

Category

Industry

Class

11 inductees

Bill Aucoin was an influential American music manager, best known for managing KISS from the early 1970s until 1982. His innovative marketing strategies and vision helped catapult the band to international fame. Aucoin also managed other notable acts like Billy Idol, Billy Squier and Starz, leaving a lasting impact on the rock and roll industry. (As Manager)Kiss – Kiss (1974); Destroyer (1976); Love Gun (1977); Alive II (1977);Starz – Starz (1976); Violation (1977); Attention Shoppers! (1978); Coliseum Rock (1978);Billy Squier – Don’t Say No (1981); Emotions in Motion (1982);Billy Idol – Billy Idol (1982); Rebel Yell (1983)

Selected Discography

(As Manager)Kiss – Kiss (1974) Destroyer (1976) Love Gun (1977) Alive II (1977) Starz – Starz (1976) Violation (1977) Attention Shoppers! (1978) Coliseum Rock (1978) Billy Squier – Don’t Say No (1981) Emotions in Motion (1982) Billy Idol – Billy Idol (1982) Rebel Yell (1983)