100,000 Years was a huge concert moment for KISS drummer Peter Criss, allowing him to show just how good he was on the drums. The song lasts for 12 minutes and 9 seconds, with a few minutes set aside for Paul Stanley to do his stage banter.
This song was the stepping stone for many future drummers, as many points to the live version of 100,000 Years as being what made them pick up the sticks and start playing drums.