Scooby-Doo! and Kiss: Rock and Roll Mystery - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
Reference to Former KISS Members
In a book of lore shown by the character Chikara, symbols representing former Kiss members are visible on a page. These include an ankh for Vinnie Vincent and a fox for Eric Carr, acknowledging the band's history beyond the current lineup.
Album Cover Poses
Throughout the film, the band members and even the Scooby gang strike poses that are direct homages to classic Kiss album covers. For example, the gang appears in outfits from the 'Love Gun' era, and Kiss themselves are seen in a pose from the 'Kiss Alive!' album.
The Ascot Five's Album Art
The cover of the CD for The Ascot Five, Fred's favorite band, is a parody of the iconic album cover for The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds'. The song 'Don't Touch My Ascot' was actually performed by Kiss themselves in a barbershop quartet style for the movie.
Jendell
Chikara's book of lore also mentions Jendell, the fictional planet that original Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley (the first Spaceman) famously claimed to be from, a nod to the band's original mythology.
Phantom of the Park Nods
Several visual cues are deliberate callbacks to Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park. The opening roller coaster scene is reminiscent of a similar scene in the 1978 film, and surveillance monitor shots of the crowd also echo the earlier movie.