The Truth About Gene Simmons

[Stumbo]

(And don't even get me started on rap!)

There's that "opinion' thing again.

Same was said about "rock" back in the 50's/60's. It was banned in many places and so was the wardrobe.
Before that it was Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Before that....etc, ad nauseum.

Some things change, some things stay the same. Some don't. Ask the dinosaurs? Ooops, guess you can't.

 

[Noseferatu]

The magic is in the ability to write something complex and proggy and still have it resonate with the listeners. A la Rush.

Very true.

 

[PazzoBasso]

Is it true that Gene invented breathing & shoes?

 

[Noseferatu]

Is it true that Gene invented breathing & shoes?

According to Ronnie James Dio, yes.

 

[THand]

So I met this guy who was some kinda big-time lawyer, and he's flying first class from L.A. to NYC, and sitting in the seat next to him is Gene Simmons. And Gene is busy: He's answering fan mail. The guy says something witty like "Oh, you're Gene Simmons from Kiss," and they chat a while. And the lawyer asks why Gene doesn't have a secretary to answer his fan mail for him. And Gene says: "Do you know what the difference is between Kiss and 10,000 other rock and roll bands?" He pauses for a long beat, and says: "Nothing." And goes on to explain that his band has this ginormous fan base, and that his most important job is to hang onto them.

That's the Gene Simmons I am familiar with.

 

[Killens84]

I would love to see more events like Eric Clapton's "Crossroads Music Festival" take place more often and in more locations. I agree with the OP on his original post. And I think people who only know the music that's on top of the current iTunes charts need to be exposed to some world-class musicians doing their thing live. That really puts things into perspective, in my opinion. But I'm a high school music teacher, if that helps you understand why I feel that way. Because I have to deal with stuff like "Jeff Beck? Who is that?" on a daily basis. Or "I've never even heard of Tower of Power. They must not be any good." But OF COURSE they know all about the Kings of Leon. But I love my job, because it's always great when I expose them to some top-notch musicians, and a few of them actually want to start exploring their music.

 

[wade_b]

"The Kings Of Leon"

One of the worst, most amateuristic bands I've ever heard in my life. Those guys couldn't sing on pitch with AutoTune.

Terrible stuff.