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Gene Simmons Says Kiss Have 5-10 Years Left in Their Career

Sterling Whitaker — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 16:50:32 +0000

Kiss are getting to be the elder statesmen of shock rock, currently celebrating 40 years since their formation and still going strong. In a new interview Gene Simmons says he's not ready to hang up his face paint and dragon boots just yet, revealing that he thinks the band could possibly last another decade.

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Add Kiss Power to Rock + Brews Restaurant

Jeff Giles — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 17:27:44 +0000

Over the last four decades and counting, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of Kiss have elevated making money while making music into an art form -- and as evidenced by their latest business venture, their partnership shows no signs of slowing down.

Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley Writing New Kiss Memoir

Jeff Giles — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:03:15 +0000

Hey, Kiss fans! Have the memoirs from Gene Simmons, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley (not to mention the band's official biography) left you kraving more Kisstory? Good news: Simmons and Paul Stanley are writing yet another book.

Gene Simmons Is a Surprisingly Passionate Linkin Park Fan

Jeff Giles — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 15:19:48 +0000

We all know by now that Gene Simmons of Kiss likes his women the same way he likes his rock ‘n’ roll — fast and loud. But what about his taste in men? Linkin Park‘s Chester Bennington once received a surprising education on that last topic, according to some comments he made during a recent [...]

Kiss' Gene Simmons Claims He Was Asked to Reunite Led Zeppelin

Chad Childers — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 16:42:50 +0000

A lot of people would love to see Led Zeppelin play again, and Kiss' Gene Simmons says there was one promoter who went as far as to use him as a go-between in attempting to reunite the band for at least one more show.

Kiss' Gene Simmons to Sing National Anthem Before Oakland Raiders 2012 Football Season Opener

Chad Childers — Sat, 08 Sep 2012 20:57:13 +0000

A fully made-up Gene Simmons would look right at home in the Oakland Raiders “black hole,” but come Monday (Sept. 10), the Kiss bassist will be out on the field singing the National Anthem instead. Simmons appearance is part of the pre-game festivities before the season opening game with the San Diego Chargers. Rapper Ice [...]

Vince Neil and Gene Simmons Help Make Wishes Come True for Sick Children

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:30:11 +0000

a Motley Crue singer Vince Neil and Kiss bassist and entrepreneur Gene Simmons put their money where there their mouths were the night before a recent Kiss/Motley Crue tour date in Oklahoma. The big-hearted rockers teamed with Jim Glover Chevrolet and Make-A-Wish Oklahoma for an event to raise money and awareness for Make-A-Wish, which helps grant wishes for children who are struggling to overcome an illness.

Gene Simmons Pays Tribute to War Veterans on 'Family Jewels'

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 03:18:31 +0000

July 9′s episode of ‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’ — titled ‘Kiss A Vet’ — begins at Gene’s restaurant chain Rock & Brews, which is known for hiring veterans before anyone else. There he honors the vets with a $25,000 check.

Gene Simmons Watches His Daughter Audition For 'The X Factor'

Dave Lifton — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 15:00:32 +0000

Gene Simmons of Kiss became a world-famous musician the old-fashioned way: by working hard both in the studio and on stage. However, his daughter Sophie is taking a more modern approach to her budding singing career, by auditioning for ‘The X Factor.’

Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed Take an African Safari Honeymoon

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 13:00:59 +0000

Tonight’s episode of ‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’ begins on the wintery ski slopes of Whistler in Vancouver, B.C., with Shannon and Sophie discussing the issue of her parents adopting a child. Sophie expresses her concerns, thinking Shannon and Gene should settle into their new lives as husband and wife first. When back in Los Angeles Shannon [...]

Kiss' Paul Stanley on Gene Simmons: 'I Can See His Ego from My House'

Chad Childers — Sat, 16 Jun 2012 15:00:25 +0000

Kiss are definitely about the bravado, but singer Paul Stanley says that even for him it gets to be a bit much at times, and he jokes about how far bandmate Gene Simmons takes things.

Gene Simmons' 'Family Jewels' Finds Shannon's Adoption Plans Slowed Down by Daughter Sophie's Cold Shoulder

Kyle Dowling — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:15:09 +0000

The first of tonight’s two episodes of ‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’ — entitled ‘Where’s Sophie?’ — begins with Gene and Shannon returning from a weekend trip to find the children gone, just when the parents need them to talk about the couple’s plans for adoption.

Gene Simmons Ponders Adopting a Child While Kicking Another Out of the Nest on 'Family Jewels'

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 13:04:10 +0000

Episode two of the new season of ‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’ starts off with two shockers: a phone call about a new child and a discussion about cutting one off from the family’s plush lifestyle. In therapy with Dr. Ann Wexler, Gene explains that perhaps if Shannon is more focused on the adoption she will [...]

Shannon Tweed Burns Gene Simmons' Nudie Pictures On 'Family Jewels' Season Premiere

Dave Lifton — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:00:41 +0000

The eighth season of ‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels’ kicked off with flames tonight (May 28) on the A&E Network, as the Demon’s new wife, Shannon Tweed, set his prized photo collection of previous sexual conquests on fire. The episode centered on Simmons and Tweed adjusting to their new life as a married couple. In the [...]

KISS's Gene Simmons Lends His Superstar Status To A New Chain Of Restaurants

Steph Barber — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:54:48 +0000

Didn't I do a post last week about the latest way that KISS has found to part fans from their cold hard cash? Well here I come with another post because Gene Simmons has something else to sell you!

KISS Themed Minature Golf Course Opens This Month In Las Vegas

Steph Barber — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 21:05:15 +0000

The rock group KISS has proven themselves to be masters of merchandising. Lunch boxes, t-shirts, dolls, reality tv shows and how many farewell tours? What’s next for these captains of commercialism? Golf, anyone? That’s right. Golf. Miniature golf to be exact! According to Noisecreep, this latest KISS themed venture will open in Las Vegas on March [...]

Gene Simmons Super Bummed By Madonna's Super Bowl Gig

Joe Robinson — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 14:00:49 +0000

The recent announcement that Madonna will be performing during the Super Bowl XLVI Halftime Show in February certainly doesn’t sit well with Gene Simmons. The Kiss singer has bashed Madge’s involvement, insisting that the show would be better of with a “real band.”

Kiss Founder Gene Simmons Says Band's 'Heart and Soul Lies in England'

Matthew Wilkening — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 16:00:35 +0000

Kiss may come from America, but to hear bassist Gene Simmons tell it, their musical “heart and soul lies in England.” In London to serve as host of the Classic Rock Roll of Honour awards show recently, Simmons testified about the influence of English rock stars on his own music.

Gene Simmons Finally Ties The Knot

Carl Coffey — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 13:11:20 +0000

After 28 years together, KISS star Gene Simmons married his longtime partner Shannon Tweed on Saturday at the Beverly Hills hotel. In a nice touch, the entire Simmons family sang — 19-year-old daughter Sophie, 22-year-old Nick, former Playmate Shannon and Gene — sang during the evening. Sophie sang Etta James‘ “At Last” during the newlyweds [...]