Gene simmons comes off as an arrogant, womanizing selfpromoter. Oct 20, 2014 so reads the subtitle of his new book, me, inc. Not just because of love and family but because she holds me accountable. Kiss frontman gene simmons says success comes to those who get their lazy asses out of bed and work. Het liefst beveelt gene simmons 68 vooral gene simmons aan. Nov 14, 2017 in his new book, on power, former kiss rocker gene simmons chronicles his transition from musician to business mogul. Gene simmons s most popular book is the art of war. Gene simmons biography childhood, life achievements. On a whim i picked this up and have to say that it was a quick and enjoyable read. Runaway is a 1984 american metrocolor science fiction action film written and directed by michael crichton, starring tom selleck, gene simmons, cynthia rhodes and kirstie alley filmed in panavision.
A part of the interview was rebroadcast on fresh air on aug 31, 2007. While i listen quite frequently to npr, i confess im not a terry gross fan. Peter and ace are constant targets and his problems with them are tiresome. Some of the products released included a pair of comic books issued by. There are djs who get caught with prostitutes, mps with stockings on their head. My journey through the corridors of power and how you can get more power is his selfhelp manifesto that alleges to outline the finer points of focused ambition. Dec 17, 2014 rock legend gene simmons tells us about his new book, me, inc. As finishing touches were being made on the album and tour plans were taking shape, we spoke with kiss member gene simmons. Gene simmons does show his true colors as a businessman who is adept at creating an image and brand and holding onto it over time. This broadcast included simmonss first televised interview, a conversation with. John, kiss released the album animalize on september, 1984. Two decades and two children after their first meeting at the playboy mansion, shannon tweed and gene simmons are still happily togetherwith never a fight or even cross words. The most wellknown members are frontman paul stanley rhythm guitar.
Gene simmons has acted in movies and television, has written and produced albums for other recording artists, has managed the recording career of, among others, liza minnelli, and was founder and president of his own record label, simmons recordsrca. Paul stanley and gene simmons do a interview for uk television. Zero at the bone, story of gene simmons mass murderer bryce marshall, paul williams on. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading me, inc build an army of one, unleash your inner rock god, win in life and business. Zero at the bone, story of gene simmons mass murderer. Posts about gene simmons interview 1992 written by the newt. Paul stanley reflects on his life in kiss and the end of the road tour, sharing his thoughts on gene simmons and the thought of ace. Simmons is a science fiction and comic book fan and published several. The book explored the lives of brian jones, janis joplin, jimi hendrix and others without giving credence to the romanticized idea that being in the club. Dan piepinbring on the new book by gene simmons, the former kiss front man, titled on power. The old adage cautioning against ever meeting ones heroes proved to be true for kathy mccabe. Kiss is an american heavy metal rock band, formed in 1973 in new york city.
Simmons performed in the 1984 michael crichton thriller runaway starring. The movie has been one of the boxoffice losers of the 1984 holiday season, but gene simmons can always fall back on his night job, as a lead singer in the rock group kiss. During a 1999 interview with rolling stone, simmons was asked about the source. Jean merilyn simmons, obe 31 january 1929 22 january 2010 was a britishamerican actress and singer. Actually gene simons does give two shits he who wont let npr rebroadcast it without paying him a fee. The god of thunder returns in the new york times bestseller now in paperback and hotter than hell. The album marked the only appearance by lead guitarist mark st. Apr 07, 2014 in his longawaited autobiography, face the music. A s a cofounder and frontman of rock band kiss, gene simmons is one of the most recognisable figures in music. Me, inc build an army of one, unleash your inner rock. Dan laten we tvinterviews, tvoptredens en fotosessies nog buiten beschouwing.
Former kiss rocker gene simmons talks about his new book, on. Shannon lee tweed simmons born march 10, 1957 is a canadian actress and model. Rock journalist lisa robinson interviews gene simmons of kiss on radio 1990 1984. Sullivan first interviewed gene simmons in august of 1983 for an issue of fangoria magazine that was eventually published in june of 1984 titled gene of a. Rock legend gene simmons tells us about his new book, me, inc. Based on true events of the bloodiest gang war in u. Kiss the notorious tom snyder interview ace frehley upsets gene and paul. Mark mcewen interviews gene simmons about his acting career. Mar 01, 2011 mark mcewen interviews gene simmons about his acting career. Gene simmons is here to unlock the doors to the temple. Here, there are no skeletons in gene simmonss closet.
Gene simmons has immortalized you in the kiss song plaster caster. Nov 17, 2017 dan piepinbring on the new book by gene simmons, the former kiss front man, titled on power. Gene simmons is best known as the frontman for kiss, the rock band he cofounded in the early 1970s, as well as for his tv show gene simmons family jewels. Kiss, currently in the midst of a national tour, is famous for its makeup, its black and white lightning flashes over. He quickly learned english through comic books and television and entered the. Simmons was actually born chaim witz in august 1949 in haifa, israel, the son of hungarian jewish parents, flora florence klein or kovacs and feri yechiel witz. One of the most successful actresses of mainstream erotica, she is identified with the genre of the erotic thriller. Ace frehley responds to paul stanley, says his ex bandmates.
Listen to the terry gross and gene simmons interview. Gene simmons, kiss frontman, multihyphenate entrepreneur, and master of selfinvention, shares his philosophy on powerhow to attain it, how to keep it, and how to harness it as a driving force in business and in life. On a whim i picked this up and have to say that it. So much so that his new books title contains this word three times.
Ace frehley responds to paul stanley, says his exbandmates in kiss are his brothers in rock and roll. The kiss cofounder shares his philosophy on powerhow to attain it, how to keep it, and how to harness it as a driving force in business and in life. Than we see a 1983 interview with gene probably very early in the morning because it looks like he. This was a good interview in the sense that i felt i could a chance to see more closely how how gene manipulates his image of stardom to influence people to like him. Well, yours is sure to be the first truly riveting one, without a doubt. Gene simmons is best known as the cofounder and arguable leader of the rock band kiss hes the one who wears the demon makeup and spits blood onstage, among other antics. Sep 06, 2019 gene simmons is best known as the frontman for kiss, the rock band he cofounded in the early 1970s, as well as for his tv show gene simmons family jewels.
Theres a gene simmons action figure, a huge gold coin that says in latin. The saddest thing of that book is how happy she was and how much she. Bassist gene simmons, amid a roaring siren, spit fire on the 1982 deep cut war machine then drooled blood all over his torso. Tweed lives with her husband gene simmons, bassist and colead singer of the band kiss, and their two children, nicholas adam tweedsimmons and sophie alexandra tweedsimmons. Simmons explained in a 2011 interview, i need shannon in my life. If its too loud, youre too old, and personal gift items in each box set. It is well known for the face paint and complex costumes worn by the bandmembers, and its theatrical concerts, which involve, among other things, fire breathing, blood spitting, smoking guitars, and lots of pyrotechnics.
Here, there are no skeletons in gene simmons s closet. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. I was made for lovin you 1979 gene simmons, peter criss, ace frehley. My journey through the corridors of power and how you can get more power, on november 14th.
Kiss frontman gene simmons says success comes to those who. Was kiss show at allentowns ppl center too good to. Nadat deze band ter ziele ging, richtte hij, weer samen met paul stanley in 1972 kiss op. How to get power and banned from fox news, according to. More insight from the demon including the making of destroyer and the truth behind the greatest rock band in the world look for all four special collectors covers and more photos you wanted the. Apr 07, 2014 ace frehley responds to paul stanley, says his exbandmates in kiss are his brothers in rock and roll. Forget your grandiose notions of working toward equality based on your intellectual merits. Gene simmons says women cant have a career and kids. My mother saw her mother walk into the gas chambers. Selleck portrays a police officer assigned to track down dangerous robots, while simmons is a scientist who hopes to profit from his malevolent manipulation of robots. Sep 20, 2017 kiss frontman gene simmons says success comes to those who get their lazy asses out of bed and work. Me, inc build an army of one, unleash your inner rock god. The kiss bassist said he remained alcohol and drugfree because he didnt want to hurt his mother in february 2019 interview.
Gene simmons on becoming an entrepreneur and new book me. Thats all nonsense, and gene simmons a 68yearold man is here to tell you why. Though he does deserve credit for breaking taboos with his extremely darwinian worldview and advice. Gene simmons interviewed by lisa robinson on radio 1990 1984. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons nook book ebook barnes. Then, gene opens up about his marriage and reveals if his son is dating amber rose. After a brief relationship with hugh hefner which coincided with her playmate appearances and being named 1982 playmate of the year, tweed has been in a relationship with gene simmons since 1983. He joins kathie lee and hoda to talk about it, and also comments on the. Gene simmons has 48 books on goodreads with 9564 ratings. Gene simmons npr interview full part 1 of 3 duration. You may recall that back in 1976, kiss was noted the most.
More insight from the demon including the making of destroyer and the truth behind the greatest rock band in the world look for all four special collectors covers and more photos you. There also were the classic elements of a kiss show. Theyve sold over 40 million records, performed to s. This was a suprise visit not planned nor did don lane have any idea it was going to happen. I was a kiss fan as a teen and have recently started watching his reality show, gene simmons family jewels. Gene simmons and ace frehley on the don lane show a suprise. Kiss often stylized as ki is an american rock band formed in new york city in january. Gary james interview with gene simmons of kiss kiss has to be one of the most enduring groups in all of rock n roll history. Gene simmons is best known as the frontman for kiss, the rock band he. Gene klein born chaim witz on august 25, 1949, known professionally as gene simmons, is an american musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, author and television personality.
The first thing i did when i met shannon tweed, or cher, was say. The interview with gene simmons only helped to strengthen that view. However, the interview appears in print in grosss book all i did was ask isbn 1400103, and some unauthorized transcripts are also available. As gene simmons prepares to kick of his australian tour in adelaide tonight, comes news that school of rock the musical star amy lehpamer will join gene on stage at melbournes festival hall on august 30, to smash out a special aussie version of i was made for loving you.
A young father leads his bluecollar neighbors in a fight to regain control of their city from the invincible new england mafiawhile trying not to become what he is fighting. In a later fresh air interview, satirist al franken related to. You may recall that back in 1976, kiss was noted the most popular group in america, according to a gallup poll. He is famous as one of the cofounders of the rock band kiss. Gene talks about not talking, 1984 and big brother.
In the interview, he demonstrates that he is unrepentant yet selfdeprecating at times for his so called obnoxious behavior. Gene simmons doesnt drink or do drugs because of his mother. Kiss frontman gene simmons says success comes to those. Best known as the fire breathing, blood splitting and larger than life cofounder of hard rock supergroup, kiss. In his new book, on power, former kiss rocker gene simmons chronicles his transition from musician to business mogul. Kiss 1983 1997 gene simmons fangoria go figure interview. Kiss chronology the complete history of kiss kiss online. A life exposed, kiss guitaristvocalist paul stanley wrote that former kiss members ace frehley guitar and peter criss drums once believed the band was unfairly manipulated by moneygrubbing jews, a reference to paul and fellow kiss cofounding member gene simmons. Gene klein known professionally as gene simmons, is an american musician, singer. He is so smart and savvy that i asked him to do my taxes at the conclusion of an interview a. My journey through the corridors of power and how you can get more power hardcover november 14, 2017. My journey through the corridors of power and how you can get more power.
Animalize is the twelfth studio album by american rock band kiss. Paul stanley reflects on his life in kiss and the end of the road tour, sharing his thoughts on gene simmons and the thought of. Zij namen een album op, maar dit werd tot 2002 niet uitgegeven. Arthur ranks wellspoken young starlets, she appeared predominantly in films, beginning with those made in great britain during and after world war ii, followed mainly by hollywood films from 1950 onwards. Gene simmons and ace frehley on the don lane show a. Having sold 100 million albums worldwide and been awarded 30 gold albums, the success of kiss is quite staggering. See all 7 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Many of them now have to work behind the scenes, to prop up acts and write their stuff for them. Two decades and two children after their first meeting at the playboy mansion, shannon tweed and gene simmons are still happily together. Kiss and tell shannon tweed, gene simmons, julie mccarron on. Jan 20, 2011 this was a suprise visit not planned nor did don lane have any idea it was going to happen. Its going to basically be a black comedy self help book about learning all about life by being a groupie. The release of a mammoth careerspanning box set gave us the ideal opportunity to talk songwriting with the infamous kiss frontman. Dec 22, 2014 rock journalist lisa robinson interviews gene simmons of kiss on radio 1990 1984.
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