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Gene Simmons has a bee in his bonnet again, but this time, he may actually have a point.Taking to Twitter earlier today (March 20) the often outspoken KISS bassist blasted people who are sceptical of mask-wearing during the coronavirus pandemic, saying they pose a risk to themselves and those around them.The musician likened his argument to traffic laws, saying in his initial post, “You must stop at a red light, and you must put on your seatbelt, and you can’t drive over the speed limit.

KISS frontman Gene Simmons has clarified his recent comments on why he believes that rock is dead.Simmons initially courted controversy with similar comments in 2014, before doubling down on the remarks in a new interview which arrived last month.He claimed that new bands haven’t taken the time to create “glamour, excitement and epic stuff” and claimed that they lacked the ability to develop a legacy and lasting impact.Speaking on the subject once more, Simmons explained to Consequence how

Alice Cooper sees a bright future for rock music.

Alice Cooper has bit back at Gene Simmons after the KISS bassist recently claimed that rock music is “dead”.Simmons first courted controversy with similar comments in 2014, and doubled down on the remarks in a new interview which arrived last month.“Rock is dead. And that’s because new bands haven’t taken the time to create glamour, excitement and epic stuff,” Simmons told Gulf News.“I mean, Foo Fighters is a terrific band, but that’s a 20-year-old band.

Elon Musk, hip hop artist Snoop Snogg and Kiss lead singer Gene Simmons. This comes after the cryptocurrency surprised many after soaring almost 1,500 percent this year alone.

Gene Simmons has continued his “rock is dead” tirade in a new interview – this time, he’s blaming young people for the genre’s perceived demise.Simmons first declared rock to be “finally dead” in 2014, when the KISS bassist accused record labels of failing to adequately support rock artists during an interview conducted by his son, Nick, for Esquire.Last month, Simmons doubled down on his claims in another interview with Gulf News, telling the outlet “rock is dead” because new acts hadn’t “taken

Gene Simmons has recalled the time that the late Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek agreed to dress up in a Kiss costume and wear make-up in the style made famous by the rock band.The Canadian-born game show host, who became a popular and much-loved figure in the US while presenting Jeopardy! from 1984 to 2020, passed away in November following a battle with pancreatic cancer.Speaking to Consequence of Sound in a new interview, Simmons recalled meeting Trebek backstage in October 2018 during a taping of

Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has partnered with iconic guitar brand Gibson to launch a series of new electric guitars and basses.Under the name G², the collaboration will introduce new collections of left-handed electric guitars and basses across Gibson’s ‘Gibson’, ‘Epiphone’ and ‘Kramer brands’, as well as develop new entertainment content to be streamed globally.Kicking things off, G² will release the new G² Thunderbird Bass later this year, which made its worldwide debut on stage with Simmons

Elaine Low Senior TV WriterAlex Trebek’s final episode of “Jeopardy!”, which airs this evening, will conclude with a moving tribute to the legendary game-show host, who died on Nov.

Back in 2014, Gene Simmons made some controversial comments about the state of rock music.

Gene Simmons has doubled down on previous comments he made about the state of rock music.In 2014, the Kiss bassist accused record labels of failing to adequately support rock artists and declared the rock genre to be “finally dead”.Simmons doubled down on the claims in a new interview, saying there are popular bands but that doesn’t mean they’re “iconic and legacy and for all-time”.“Rock is dead.

Michele Amabile Angermiller The book has closed on “KISS 2020 Goodbye,” the band’s livestream event broadcast from the Palm in Dubai — but not without changing a couple verses to adhere to local customs in the United Arab Emirates city.The band replaced the phrase “virgin soul,” from the Gene Simmons-sung “God of Thunder,” to “sacred soul,” and also removed the word  “bitch” from “100,000 Years.” Also nixed: the band’s famed blood-spitting theatrics.Although a playground for the rich and

Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has shared a photo of the band wearing face masks and urged their fans to do the same.Simmons posted the picture of the band without their conventional face paint while travelling to their forthcoming New Year’s Eve show in Dubai.“Wear your masks. Even if it’s only as a courtesy.

Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford has revealed the best piece of advice he’s ever received was from Kiss‘ Gene Simmons.Speaking in a new interview, Halford talked about the wisdom he’s collected over the years, including the time Simmons offered him some gems about the music industry.“We have a great friendship with Gene [Simmons] and Paul [Stanley] from Kiss,” Halford told Twisted Sister‘s Jay Jay French on The French Connection podcast.

Binky Philips, who went to high school with guitarist Paul Stanley. “But Gene [Simmons, bassist] saw himself in the mirror and realized he looked like a pro wrestler in drag.”The only way they could make it work was to create theatrical characters inspired by comic-book ­superheroes: a starchild, a demon, a spaceman and a freaky-looking cat.But success was a long shot.

Kiss have revealed that they have “a hundred and fifty shows” left on their farewell tour – including a stop-off at a location described by the band as “the coldest place on Earth”.The hard rock titans kicked off their final tour in January 2019, but were forced to put it on hold earlier this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.Speaking to Marci Wiser on radio station 95.5 KLOS, Kiss frontman Gene Simmons confirmed that the band will return in 2021 with some of their most ambitious

died on Tuesday after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 65.Van Halen's son and bandmate, Wolfgang — whom he shared with ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli -- announced the news on social media.«I can't believe I'm having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning,» he shared.

Van Halen cofounder Eddie Van Halen, who died at age 65 on Tuesday, October 6, after a long battle with throat cancer.The rock legend’s son, Wolfgang Van Halen, confirmed his passing, writing, “I can’t believe I’m having to write this, but my father, Edward Lodewijk Van Halen, has lost his long and arduous battle with cancer this morning.”Wolfgang, 29, who joined his father’s band in 2006 as the bassist, added: “He was the best father I could ever ask for.

An unexpected voice of reason has emerged when it comes to maintaining social distancing protocols and wearing masks during the ongoing pandemic: Gene Simmons.

Kiss singer Gene Simmons wants people to stop complaining about being in lockdown during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Speaking in a new interview, Simmons said he doesn’t think it’s that hard to just stay at home, especially in comparison to a time that saw his mother live through World War II.“Right now, the pandemic is not fun,” Simmons told Canada’s K-97 radio station. “It is devastating for families who’ve lost loved ones.

A group of local musicians in Whistler, B.C. got to jam with a rock and roll legend.

James McClain Though they only just put their Hollywood Hills starter house up for sale las week, Sophie Tweed-Simmons and Nick Simmons  — the adult children of rock music icon-turned-reality TV star Gene Simmons — have wasted little time in upgrading their L.A.

Legendary guitarist Bob Kulick has passed away at the age of 70. Bob was best known for playing with KISS, which includes members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, as well as Diana Ross and Lou Reed.

"I have been a KISS fan since I came out of the womb"

Gene Simmons isn’t taking any chances when it comes to rescheduling tour dates postponed by the coronavirus crisis.

Musicians and celebrities are paying tribute to rock 'n' roll pioneer Little Richard, who has died at the age of 87.Artists like Brian Wilson, Bette Midler, Nile Rodgers, Steven Van Zandt, Gene Simmons and many more are mourning the loss of the high-pompadoured singer, songwriter and pianist, whose explosive performances set early rock n' roll afire."He was there at the beginning and showed us all how to rock and roll," The Beach Boys' Wilson tweeted Saturday (May 9).

Kiss star Gene Simmons has opened up about his mother’s release from a Nazi concentration camp after her official papers were unearthed in Germany.

Kiss star Gene Simmons has opened up about his mother’s release from a Nazi concentration camp after her official papers were unearthed in Germany.

Gene Simmons isn’t going to let his fans be misinformed.