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KISS’ Gene Simmons recently made headlines after claiming “hip-hop does not belong in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.” However, amid his rant, he stirred up controversy after saying rap is “not [his] music,” because he doesn’t “come from the ghetto.” Some found the “ghetto” statement to be racist, but the musician has since…
During an appearance on the Legends N Leaders Podcast, Gene Simmons (KISS) doubled down on his comments regarding rap artists in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. According to him, “hip-hop does not belong” in the institution. Simmons said the following: “Well, there’s ‘popular’ and then there are words like ‘relevance’. Who determines relevance?…
Gene Simmons (KISS) and Michael Huppe, president and CEO of SoundExchange, will be testifying before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee’s Intellectual Property Subcommittee on December 9. The hearing is related to the American Music Fairness Act, which seeks to have radio corporations pay artists for playing their music. Simmons commented: “Having spent my career in…
During his November 9 set at the “Love Ride” charity motorcycle event at Castaic Lake in Southern California, Gene Simmons paid tribute to his former KISS bandmate Ace Frehley. The bassist/vocalist also confirmed that the band intend to leave an empty seat for the late guitarist during the upcoming Kennedy Center Honors event. Simmons said…
Yesterday (November 9), Gene Simmons was joined onstage by his KISS bandmates Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer during the Gene Simmons Band’s set at the “Love Ride” charity motorcycle event at Castaic Lake in Southern California. The musicians took part in performances of “Calling Dr. Love” and “Let Me Go, Rock ‘N’ Roll.” You can…
According to NBC4 Los Angeles, Gene Simmons (KISS) was recently hospitalized following a car crash. The incident occurred on the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, CA after the musician passed out behind the wheel. His SUV went across several lanes of traffic before hitting a parked car. The 76-year-old is now “recovering at home.” Simmons…
Gene Simmons (KISS) has added more dates to his spring solo tour. You can find his updated schedule below. Tour Dates: 04/03 Anaheim, CA – House Of Blues 04/04 Temecula, CA – Pechanga Resort Casino 04/05 Rohnert Park, CA – The Event at Graton 04/08 Auburn, WA – Muckleshoot Casino Resort 04/10 Magna, UT –…
Gene Simmons (KISS) has added more dates to his spring solo tour. Here’s his updated schedule: 04/05 Rohnert Park, CA – The Event at Graton 04/25 Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall 04/26 Miami Beach, FL – Fillmore 04/28 Tallahassee, FL – The Moon 04/29 Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theater 04/30 Orlando, FL – Hard…
Gene Simmons (KISS) has announced some spring U.S. shows. Here’s the dates: 04/28 Tallahassee, FL – The Moon 05/03 Beaver Dam, KY – Beaver Dam Amphitheater 05/05 Red Bank, NJ – Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Count Basie Center 05/22 Dallas, TX – House of Blues 05/24 Houston, TX – House of Blues
Gene Simmons (KISS) has shared a new video for his cover of Ethel Waters’ “Stormy Weather.” That track was recorded for the Ronald Reagan biopic “Reagan.”
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