Gene Simmons

The Profile

Gene Simmons is an Israeli-American musician, bassist and co-lead singer of Kiss, and a co-founder of the band. Known for his ‘The Demon’ persona, he has released solo work including the albums Gene Simmons and Asshole, and the box set The Vault.

Co-founder of Kiss with Paul Stanley; famed for tongue-out theatrics, fire-breathing and blood-spitting; television personality (Gene Simmons Family Jewels); inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 as a member of Kiss.

A die-hard Kiss fan dissects Gene Simmons’ ***hole, calling it a kitschy pop-rock session masquerading as hard rock. Highlights include a cover of Firestarter with Dave Navarro, a co-write with Bob Dylan (Waiting for the Morning Light), and Zappa-flavored moments in Black Tongue. Kulick returns on guitars. The verdict is left to readers, but the review leans critical.