Dave Grohl Brought A Fan In Kiss Makeup On Stage For “Monkey Wrench,” And He Shredded—Kiss Guy Became A Legend

Are you familiar with Yayo Sanchez, known as “KISS Guy” thanks to Dave Grohl on April 18, 2018? If not, you’re about to discover something extraordinary. Grohl himself dubbed KISS Guy as the ultimate guest to join Foo Fighters on stage, and Sanchez’s story is nothing short of fascinating. But how did Sanchez earn this nickname? It all started when he attended a Foo Fighters show in Austin, Texas, wearing Gene Simmons’ iconic KISS makeup. At first, he was just another fan in the crowd, holding a sign that asked for a chance to play “Monkeywrench.”

As the show went on, Sanchez caught Grohl’s eye. After being asked to lower his sign, Grohl finally interacted with him, asking if he was wearing a mask or face paint. When Sanchez confirmed it was face paint, Grohl enthusiastically declared, “Hell yeah, I can f#ck with you, KISS Guy!” Onstage, the banter continued, with Chris Shiflett mentioning his preference for Ace Frehley, another KISS member. Seizing the opportunity, Sanchez raised his sign again, and soon after, Grohl invited him onstage with a casual “Hey, KISS Guy.” Check it out:

KISS Guy’s performance was so electrifying that even Grohl lost his place in the lyrics for a moment. This wasn’t just a lucky break for Sanchez; he had been preparing for a moment like this. Just four days after the unforgettable show, Metal Nexus revealed that Sanchez’s musical journey began at age nine when his father introduced him to KISS and bought him a guitar. Since then, Sanchez has played with legends like Slash, Roger Daltrey, Billy Gibbons, and Paul Stanley.

Sanchez’s journey to sharing the stage with Foo Fighters started even earlier, when he was 14 and attended Rock’N’Roll Fantasy Camp in London, where participants get to play with rock stars. Scott Rowley from Classic Rock, who was there, described Sanchez as a “teenage rock genius.” Here’s more on KISS Guy’s background:

By the time Sanchez performed with Foo Fighters, he was already seasoned in the music scene, with two singles ready to release and experience opening for bands like Quiet Riot and LA Guns. While some might assume these onstage invites are staged, Grohl’s videos highlight the authenticity of these moments.

Grohl himself has been deeply influenced by KISS since he bought their “Destroyer” album in 1976. The influence of KISS on Grohl’s musical career is undeniable, making his connection with KISS Guy at the Austin show even more meaningful. To wrap things up, here’s a fun clip from Austin’s KLBJ 93.7: