Sep, 20 thereve been more than enough kiss biographies to satiate even the most diehard fan. Gene simmons is a rock music legend and he just appeared on americas got talent, with his band kiss. In 1977, the band kiss awarded by peoples choice award in the favourite new song category. Han omistaa myos simmons books ja simmons comics yhtiot. Behind the mask, the bands official biography, came out not long after. Gene simmons of kiss has announced that he is teaming up with chuck varabioff, a canadianbased producer, to launch titans of rock a classic rock festival series. 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. Gene simmons is the preeminent villain of kiss mythology. You wanted the truth, you got the truththe hottest book in the w. Sep 23, 2019 yeah, gene simmons is a famous rock star, but hes also a bit of a comic book geek.
The book is an incredible ride through kisss early days and a must read for any kiss fan. Through hard work, sacrifice and a set plan, you too can earn more money than you think. The first festival in the series is set to take place in grand forks, british columbia august 6th through the 8th 2020. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene simmons feud. Gene writes in such a way that these incredible events are detailed as though you were just sitting down for a drink with gene and makes it incredibly easy reading. Gene simmons kiss and makeup lets the demon speak for himself. Gene simmons kiss character, the demon, is a playable character in kiss. At the meet and greet, gene will present and sign your vault book complete with 11 cds. Gene simmons booking agent, manager, and publicist contact info.
Gene simmons kiss and makeup lets the demon speak for. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons penguin books australia. Born in august 25, 1949, gene simmons or legally known as chaim witz, came from tirat carmel, haifa, israel. A few years ago kiss bass guitarist, gene simmons, released a book called sex, money, kiss. The writing is much looser and feels more natural than his rather stiff auto. For the shipping rate calculator, click the shipping and payments tab at the top of this listing most orders process within one business day after we receive payment. Don powell in collaboration with kiss members paul stanley and gene simmons, music writer sharp has assembled a fascinating chronicle of the construction of a multimedia phenomenon. Coming from a poor family, he and his mother made their way to.
In 1976, his album released by kiss became platinum certified. Simmons also has a large role in the 2010 music video game guitar hero. The legion of kiss fans, oftreferred to as the kiss army, have taken to internet kiss message boards in heavy numbers to discuss the possible connection of gene simmons and a covid19 vaccine. Yhdysvalloissa simmons vaihtoi etunimensa gene kleiniksi. Cdc cites kiss bassist gene simmons as case study for. Gene simmons thinks ace and peter will always be morons.
Aug 22, 2017 kiss cofounder and avowed comic book geek gene simmons plays a rare, unmasked solo show as part of wizard world chicago. Prior to forming kiss, gene simmons was an elementary school teacher. Cdc cites kiss bassist gene simmons as case study for covid. I was a kiss fan as a teen and have recently started watching his reality show, gene simmons family jewels. That no news therehowever it is simmonss retelling of the kiss story that is a page turner. He has accumulated most of his wealth from his rock band. Slaven vlasicgetty images kiss frontman gene simmons has been banned for life from fox news after claims that he. Kiss has sold over 100 million cds and dvds worldwide, and continues to sell out stadiums and arenas around the world, breaking boxoffice records set by elvis and the beatles. Gene simmons contact information name, email address, phone number.
Gene simmons on mileys tongue and his new kiss book. But even that failure led to new ventures, including a. Gene simmons and paul stanley cofounded kiss in 1973. He worked closely with kiss for eight years and has photographed many other highprofile musicians, including lou reed, bob dylan, and elvis presley. Gene simmons wrote his memoir, kiss and makeup, back in 2002. He isnt just notoriously selfish and leering in a realm where those qualities are ubiquitous. Oct 21, 2014 the fact that kiss is one of the most successful rock bands in the world is no accident. Make offer kiss band autographed picture gene simmons paul stanley ace frehley peter criss kiss the auction catalog, butterfields 2000, gene simmons paul stanley signed.
We offer amazing photos of simmons from every stage of his career starting from the beginning of kiss until now. Oct 20, 2014 one of his failed projects was gene simmons tongue magazine, which ran for five issues before folding. With a new series simply titled kiss launching from dynamite entertainment this october, heat vision talked to gene simmons about what. Kiss and makeup is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and.
I enjoyed the stories he told, especially from a straight point of view with him being teetotal and antidrug. Cofounder of the famous hardrock group, kiss, famous for outrageous antics and kabukilike makeup. If you want to know the history of kiss, then their are reports on the internet, kisstory books and a million and one dvds for you. Gene simmons wrote his memoir, kiss and makeup, back. 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. Yeah, gene simmons is a famous rock star, but hes also a bit of a comic book geek.
Also known by his stage persona the demon, he is the bassist and colead singer of kiss, the rock band he cofounded with lead singer and rhythm guitarist paul stanley in the early 1970s. It was the gene simmons autobiography called kiss and makeup. Since deciding with paul to manage the band themselves, simmons. Since then, kiss has gone on to sell over 80 million albums and to perform over 2,000 shows around the world. Gene simmons pictured in new york earlier this month. Kiss cofounder and avowed comic book geek gene simmons plays a rare, unmasked solo show as part of wizard world chicago.
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. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons 2jan2003 paperback jan 1, 1600. But even that failure led to new ventures, including a new magazine, some games and comic books. Gene simmons s most popular book is the art of war. Gene simmons banned for life from fox news over his. Family jewels sundays at 9 pmet, the occasionally kabuki. Jul 20, 2007 as kiss bassplaying, firebreathing demon, gene simmons is the embodiment of sex, drugs and rock and roll. Gene simmons banned for life from fox news over his behaviour. You and one guest will meet gene simmons after the show when kiss plays in your city. Waring abbott is one of the music industrys premier photographers.
As a kiss fan, it is a must read even if it is only okay. Sep, 20 gene simmons wrote his memoir, kiss and makeup, back in 2002. Upon appearing on the show, the band has announced a farewell tour, titled one last kiss. Gene simmons has 24 books on goodreads with 9768 ratings. On a whim i picked this up and have to say that it. Juuri hirvioiden ja sarjakuvahahmojen innostamana myos kiss alkoi kayttaa maskeja.
Gene simmons vault is a box set of 10 cds, 150 songs selected from demos made by kiss vocalist and bass player gene simmons during his entire career 19662016. What makes this book intriguing is the authors blunt retelling of. Genes first book was an autobiography, this second book sex money kiss focuses more on genes numerous and diverse business ventures and is also on the side a selfhelp book. Gene simmons has another way to shine in the spotlight. Due the limited number of events for this particular book release, signed books are going to be quite scarce. He also discusses his new book, titled backstage pass as well as the bands end of the road tour. Gene simmons is one of the lead singers of kiss and may just have the most popular tongue in showbusiness as his long tongue became one of the most iconic images in the bands persona. Gene simmons books list of books by author gene simmons.
A number of these books were signed by simmons in silver ink on the black, free end paper inside the front cover. Kiss and marvel collaboration announced by gene simmons. Kiss and makeup is the new biography on kiss bassist gene simmons. This intimate and deeply private event will be limited.
Marvel and rock legends kiss join forces on new cobranded. In fact, cbr tells us that the kiss mastermind is a lifelong comic book and superhero fan, to the point that he can casually rattle off a list writers and artists of a specific title from the 1940s. Simmons had previously said that while he respects the. Kiss frontman gene simmons confirmed the partnership with a tweet on monday, which featured some art from the upcoming collaboration. Oct 22, 2002 gene simmons has another way to shine in the spotlight. Gene simmons shares the secret to bedding 4,897 women tv.
As a result, sex money kiss becomes more illuminating and informative as to who mr. Gene simmons thinks ace and peter will always be morons youtube. Produced chaim witz on august 25, 1949 in haifa, israel, gene simmons first determined he wished to be in a group while in middle school, after observing girls yell at the beatles on tv. One of his failed projects was gene simmons tongue magazine, which ran for five issues before folding. As kiss bassplaying, firebreathing demon, gene simmons is the embodiment of sex, drugs and rock and roll. Sex money kiss 2006 is gene simmons second book, kiss and makeup 2002 being the first. It has been announced that the three unreleased demos gene simmons made. The book covers genes life from his upbringing in israel as a child named chaim witz. Has lived with modelactress shannon tweed since 1986, but didnt marry until 2011. What makes this book intriguing is the authors blunt retelling of his life and his bands back story. Slaven vlasicgetty images kiss frontman gene simmons has been banned for life from fox news after claims that he insulted and.
The jacket of the book had a small white sticker on the front indicating that that particular copy was personally autographed by gene. There would have been no kiss without gene simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. Gene simmons shares the secret to bedding 4,897 women tv guide. It was weird to find, but apparently the person that owned this book was a gene fan. After reading sex money kiss it is obvious that gene simmons enjoyed writing this book even more than his autobiography kiss and makeup. Gene simmons on the epic return of kiss to comic books. Gene simmons interview ahead of kiss farewell tour. He was in several groups before cofounding kiss with paul stanley in the 1970s. Gene simmons on women, power, promiscuity and vault. Aug 24, 2016 with a new series simply titled kiss launching from dynamite entertainment this october, heat vision talked to gene simmons about what to expect from the new series and what makes his band. Nov 17, 2017 gene simmons pictured in new york earlier this month. Known as the fire breathing, blood splitting and larger than life cofounders of hard rock super group kiss, gene simmons and paul stanley founded the band in the early 1970s.
The legend and mythology of the 27 club is available now on amazon and book stores nationwide. This book was an interesting look into the life of gene simmons and kiss up until the end of their reunion tour in 2001. See all books authored by gene simmons, including kiss and makeup, and sex money kiss gene simmons family jewels, and more on. Gene simmons contact info booking agent, manager, publicist. The fact that kiss is one of the most successful rock bands in the world is no accident. Sin the book there was an article of a charlotte, nc newspaper from 2004 that talked briefly about gene, but the story was mostly on tribute bands. You can find gene s moneybag soda at select 7eleven convenience stores. Includes the first ever nonmakeup gene simmons action figure and two sided gold medallion. Gene simmons, the fire breathing, blood spitting bass playing demon from the rock band kiss, wrote this book to show you how you too can earn the riches. May 10, 2019 kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene simmons feud. Thereve been more than enough kiss biographies to satiate even the most diehard fan.
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