Wicked Lester was New York-based rock and roll group formed in 1970. They originally used the name Rainbow, which they used until the spring of 1971 during which time several members changed. They were signed to Epic and recorded one album (unreleased). Tony Zirella , Ron Leejack, Stephen Coronel , Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley.

The band split in the summer of 1972, and Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley went on to form Kiss.