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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?…
On February 3, comedian Dean Delray hosted his final Bon Scott (AC/DC) tribute show at the Avalon in Hollywood, CA. The set found him joined by Gene Simmons (KISS), Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age), Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Steve Gorman (ex-The Black Crowes), Larry “Ler” LaLlonde (Primus), Billy Rowe (Buckcherry), Mike…
Stanley Simmons, the project featuring Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, the sons of KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, have premiered a new video for their song “Body Down.” You can watch that below:
KISS’ Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are among the artists set to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame this year. The ceremony will take place at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on June 11. The other artists set to be inducted this year include: Walter Afanasieff, Terry Britten, Graham Lyle, Kenny…
Comedian Dean Delray will be celebrating his 60th birthday by paying tribute to the late great Bon Scott (AC/DC) during a special show at the Avalon in Hollywood, CA on February 3. The concert will find him joined by the following: Jake E. Lee (Red Dragon Cartel, ex-Ozzy Osbourne), Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone…
KISS’ Gene Simmons has issued an apology after making some controversial comments regarding Ace Frehley’s death. Frehley died of head trauma following an accidental fall, but Simmons claimed he passed away as a result of “bad decisions.” As such, he has now apologized: “On reflection, I was wrong for using the words I used. I…
On December 6, KISS were presented with their Kennedy Center Honors medallions by U.S. president Donald Trump. Original members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, and Peter Criss were all in attendance to accept their awards. The late Ace Frehley was also honored with his daughter Monique accepting the award on his behalf. Trump commented: “The members…
During a recent interview with the New York Post, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons made some controversial comments regarding Ace Frehley’s death. According to him, the guitarist/vocalist, who died of head trauma following an accidental fall, passed away due to his “bad decisions.” Simmons said the following: “He refused [advice] from people that cared about him…
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…
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