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17 June 2023, Bavaria, Munich: Gene Simmons, singer and bassist, of the U.S. band Kiss is on stage during a concert at Königsplatz. As part of their farewell world tour "End Of The Road", the band plays a total of four concerts in Germany. Photo: Sven Hoppe/dpa (Photo by Sven Hoppe/picture alliance via Getty Images) Gene Simmons Says He Once ‘Stuck’ His Tongue Down Adam Sandler’s Throat, and That’s Enough Internet for the Day
Gene Simmons says that he stuck his tongue “almost down” Adam Sandler’s throat because he wanted to turn the actor “into my b****.”
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WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 09: Gene Simmons, a founding member of the rock band KISS, testifies on December 09, 2025 on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. Simmons appeared at the Intellectual Property Subcommittee hearing on "Balancing the Interests of Local Radio, Songwriters, and Performers in the Digital Age." (Photo by Heather Diehl/Getty Images) Gene Simmons Is Mad About Rap Artists in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: ‘I Don’t Come From the Ghetto’
While complaining that hip-hop and rap music are allowed in the Rock Hall of Fame, KISS’ Gene Simmons also took shots at classical music.
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(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation) Kiss Joins Elite YouTube Club As ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’ Video Passes One Billion Views
KISS bassist/singer Gene Simmons once said that “I Was Made For Lovin’ You” was one of his least favorite songs to perform.
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(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation) KISS Singer Gene Simmons Thinks Radio Performers Are Treated ‘Worse Than Slaves’
Gene Simmons’ comments stem from his support for the Music Fairness Act, which seeks to provide fair compensation for radio music performers.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – SEPTEMBER 9: Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley of American glam metal band Kiss perform on stage at Wembley Arena on their 'Unmasked' concert tour, on September 9th 1980 in London, England. (Photo by Pete Still/Redferns) Gene Simmons Has ‘Humbly’ Apologized for Hurtful Comments After KISS Bandmate Ace Frehley’s Death
Gene Simmons has apologized for implying that KISS guitarist Ace Frehley made “bad decisions” before the fall that led to his death.
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(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation) Kiss Found a Clever Way to Bring Their Die-Hard Fans Closer 30 Years Ago, and It’s Evolved Into a Semiannual Event
Kiss Kruises set sail semiannually, but before the high seas, the band would perform intimate acoustic sets at Kiss Conventions.
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Slash and Ace Frehley in 2006 Slash Reflects on Ace Frehley’s Legacy: ‘One of the Great 70s Rock Guitar Heroes’ (Exclusive)
The GNR guitarist reflects on his friendship with the guitar and explains how view of KISS changed over the years
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – SEPTEMBER 9: Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley of American glam metal band Kiss perform on stage at Wembley Arena on their 'Unmasked' concert tour, on September 9th 1980 in London, England. (Photo by Pete Still/Redferns) KISS Fans Are Campaigning for Ace Frehley To Be Made an Honorary Astronaut Posthumously
In a viral Change.org petition, a fan argues that Frehley should posthumously “be made “an honorary astronaut with the rank of ‘Captain.'”
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – SEPTEMBER 9: Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley of American glam metal band Kiss perform on stage at Wembley Arena on their 'Unmasked' concert tour, on September 9th 1980 in London, England. (Photo by Pete Still/Redferns) Ace Frehley’s Private Funeral Was Held in New York With His Former KISS Bandmates in Attendance
Ace Frehley’s “private, by invitation only” funeral was held in the Bronx, the New York City borough where he grew up.
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Gary Miller/Getty Images Ace Frehley’s Death is Under Further Investigation, Medical Examiner Says
In a new statement, the Morris County Medical Examiner says they are waiting on a toxicology report for Ace Frehley’s body.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – SEPTEMBER 9: Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley and Paul Stanley of American glam metal band Kiss perform on stage at Wembley Arena on their 'Unmasked' concert tour, on September 9th 1980 in London, England. (Photo by Pete Still/Redferns) Remembering Ace Frehley: 5 of The Spaceman’s Best KISS Songs
KISS guitarist Ace Frehley passed away this week, so please join us in revisiting some of his most iconic songs.
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