Gene Simmons on intimidating Geezer Butler and Kiss’ territory-marking tour with Black Sabbath in 1974
Black Sabbath were at the height of their powers in the mid '70s, but that didn’t stop Simmons from trying to scare off the ...
Gene Simmons says Ace Frehley copied a Robby Krieger guitar solo note for note on a famous Kiss track
Mike McCready liked Frehley's solo so much he used it for Pearl Jam's "Alive," giving the solo a third time in the spotlight ...
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“I glared at him and stuck out my tongue and said, ‘Aaahhhh!’”: Gene Simmons recalls the rivalry between Kiss and Black Sabbath
“I was backstage fully made-up and ready to go out on stage with the band. Standing next to me was the great Geezer Butler.
Gene Simmons picks the songs that prove George Harrison was “a genius too”
The influence of The Beatles stretches far beyond the limits of rock and pop music, and KISS bassist Gene Simmons thought of George Harrison as "a genius".
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Gene Simmons Compares Taylor Swift to Jesus Christ
Gene Simmons has compared Taylor Swift to Jesus Christ by declaring the pop star's following is similar to a religion.
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A Rock Icon Once Slammed KISS and Gene Simmons: “A Musician Doesn’t Need the Mask or Mascara”
One rock and roll icon gave his unfiltered opinion on Gene Simmons and KISS, saying their gimmick hid their lack of skill.
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Gene Simmons Compares Taylor Swift to Jesus Christ
Gene Simmons has compared Taylor Swift to Jesus Christ by declaring the pop star's following is similar to a religion. The KISS rocker gave his thoughts on the current state of the music industry ...
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"He immediately tore open the doors of what could be." Gene Simmons recalls being blown away by Ace Frehley's Kiss audition
They've had their differences over the years, but Gene Simmons still gives props to The Spaceman for what he brought to Kiss ...
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“Boy, he’s a weird guy. He’s got one orange sneaker, one red sneaker”: Gene Simmons on Ace Frehley’s memorable audition for Kiss
“Paul and I looked at each other, ‘Wow!’” Gene Simmons has been recalling what happened the day in late 1972 when Ace Frehley auditioned for Kiss. The then-21 year old guitarist, it seems, made a ...
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Kiss' Gene Simmons says there are no more big rock bands: "They don't exist. Name one, if you can think"
Kiss bassist Gene Simmons says rock music isn't as "fashionable" as it once was because of the popularity of popstars, such as the "fabulous" Ariana Grande and the 'Jesus-like' Taylor Swift ...