Gene Simmons, Co Founder of Kiss, on forming the band and becoming a rockstar!
Sat Feb 07 2026
Gene created Kiss out of a love for music and a desire to succeed on his own. With an incredible persona, the group brought to life iconic songs like Rock and Roll All Nite and I Was Made for Lovin' You which changed the world of music forever!
As a co-lead singer, Gene provided energy to performances that was unprecedented and ignited crowds. This helped push the group into a sensation around the globe!
Gene talks about how the face paint became a part of the band's identity and how to build a strong brand. He discusses how he has cultivated an immense fanbase around the globe and the power of that. He also touches on what is next for him!
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Gene created Kiss out of a love for music and a desire to succeed on his own. With an incredible persona, the group brought to life iconic songs like Rock and Roll All Nite and I Was Made for Lovin' You which changed the world of music forever! As a co-lead singer, Gene provided energy to performances that was unprecedented and ignited crowds. This helped push the group into a sensation around the globe! Gene talks about how the face paint became a part of the band's identity and how to build a strong brand. He discusses how he has cultivated an immense fanbase around the globe and the power of that. He also touches on what is next for him!