The ruling follows earlier unsuccessful legal attempts to claim royalties.

Lead singer Gene Simmons has been quoted as saying that Vincent was dismissed from Kiss for "unethical behaviour".

Renowned for their flamboyant stage make-up and costumes, Kiss has had many different line-ups since its inception in the early 1970s.

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