During a recent interview on The Zak Kuhn Show, Gene Simmons (KISS) defended his “rock is dead” comments once again. The musician believes the genre has languished due to a lack of massive artists like The Beatles. Simmons said the following: “It is [dead]. And people don’t understand how I can say that when we…
On October 8, Gene Simmons (KISS) appeared as a guest judge on “Dancing With The Stars.” However, the musician’s appearance on the show has proven to be controversial due to comments that were viewed as “creepy” and “sexist.” Many of Simmons’ comments were related to appearances: “This is a brand-new experience for me and it’s…
Yesterday (August 18), Mayor Robert Restaino of Niagara Falls, NY and Mayor Austin Tylec of North Tonawanda, NY presented Gene Simmons (KISS) with the “Key To The City” of Niagara Falls. The ceremony took place in front of City Hall and it also saw the musician honored with a temporary street. That stretch, which includes…
During a recent appearance on the “Steve-O’s Wild Ride!” podcast, Gene Simmons opened up about touring with his solo project. Interestingly, the musician says he “literally make[s] more money per gig being Gene Simmons and the Gene Simmons Band than [he] did in KISS.” Simmons said the following when asked if he stll intends to…
Gene Simmons will be taking the stage during the grand opening event for the Rock & Brews restaurant at the Ilani dining and entertainment destination in Ridgefield, WA on April 23. That concert will serve as his first since KISS wrapped up their farewell tour last December. More information on the event can be found…
KISS’ Gene Simmons has shared a health update after recently testing positive for COVID-19. Since the musician is fully vaccinated, he has been “really fine.” Simmons tweeted the following: During my quarantine (thanks to the vaccine, I’m really fine. Thanks you for asking.) my security guy bought me this comic, which was in the display…
Awhile back, Gene Simmons (KISS) generated some controversy after claiming that rock is dead. Now, during an interview with Gulf News, he said that he hasn’t changed his mind and that he thinks “new bands haven’t taken the time to create glamor, excitement and epic stuff.” Simmons said the following: “Rock is dead. And that’s…
Gene Simmons (KISS) has teamed up with Chuck Varabioff to launch a classic rock festival series called “Titans Of Rock.” The first event will be held in Grand Forks, British Columbia on August 6-8. Simmons commented “I have been working on the Titans Of Rock festival concept for many years. Our goal is to provide…
According to TMZ, Gene Simmons (KISS) is recovering after undergoing surgery to remove kidney stones. The non-invasive operation reportedly took place at Cedars-Sinai Hospital early this morning (October 1). This news comes after KISS recently postponed shows in Salt Lake City, Oakland, and Los Angeles.
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