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Design The GENE SIMMONS Alter-Ego: FIRESTARTER!
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is busy readying his highly anticipated solo record, "Firestarter", the debut release on Simmons Records/Sanctuary Music Group, and is looking for the best and most creative designer to come up with the image for his alter-ego. "We want to leave the creative vision...January 14, 2004
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TWISTED SISTER's DEE SNIDER Says SADDAM HUSSEIN 'Was Asking For It'
TWISTED SISTER frontman Dee Snider has joined fellow hard rockers Ted Nugent and Gene Simmons in saying the war against former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein was justified. Speaking to Insight magazine's John Berlau, Snider said, "Weapons of mass destruction or not, he [Saddam] was asking for it, and...January 12, 2004
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Judge Rules In Favor Of Student Who Altered Professor's Photograph To Look Like GENE SIMMONS
An online newspaper which carried a photograph of a college professor altered to look like KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons, along with a caption describing him as a former KISS roadie who made a fortune by riding "the tech bubble of the nineties like a $20 whore" (see previous story),is back ...January 10, 2004
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Student Who Altered Professor's Photograph To Look Like GENE SIMMONS Files Lawsuit
Erin Gartner of the Associated Press is reporting that a former college student whose computer was confiscated by police after he poked fun at a professor by altering his photograph to look like KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons filed a lawsuit Thursday (Jan. 8) claiming police violated his free sp...January 9, 2004
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KISS To Open Store In Australia, Other Countries To Follow
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has confirmed an Internet report that a "Kiss World" store is tentatively scheduled to be opened in Melbourne, Australia in April, with plans to launch stores in other cities worldwide. Asked in a fan letter about the rumor, which originated on the KISS fan site ww...December 31, 2003
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KISS: GENE And PAUL on 'Monday Night Football'
KISS members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley recently completed a video shoot for their appearance on the last "Monday Night Football" game of the season — the "Wild Card" game on January 3, 2004. They will be seen performing with Hank Williams Jr. in the opening sequence. KISS, who recently concluded...December 26, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Explains Book-Signing Cancellation: I Was So Sick I Almost Collapsed
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons was so sick prior to his scheduled book-signing session in Tampa, Florida last Thursday (Dec. 4) that he "almost collapsed," according to Gene's latest posting on his web site. Says Gene: "To all the people in Tampa who where expecting the book signing to happen: I...December 9, 2003
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Report: GENE SIMMONS Calls In 'Sick' On Book Signing, Spotted With Women At Mall
The New York Post is reporting that fans of KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons were left in the lurch Thursday (December 4) after he canceled a book signing at Final Vinyl, a Tampa, Fla., record store. Fans from as far away as North Carolina began lining up at noon for the 7 p.m. appearance. At 4:30...December 8, 2003
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'KISS Symphony' DVD Certified Double Platinum
KISS's "Kiss Symphony" DVD has been certified double platinum in the U.S., according to the web site of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The DVD, which features KISS members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Tommy Thayer playing classic songs such as "Rock And Roll All...December 3, 2003
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ALICE COOPER Honored With Star On WALK OF FAME: Photos Available
ALICE COOPER was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier today (Dec. 2). Check out pictures from Wire Image, Celebrity Photo. About 300 fans greeted Cooper at the ceremony in front of the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Hollywood Boulevard. Cooper, 55, signed autographs and posed for...December 2, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS Domain 'Hijacked' by Indie Rock Musician
In a bold attempt to gain notice in Simmons Records' increasingly competitive new-to-be-signed artist selection, Seattle rocker Jason Frost has mysteriously posted a message at GeneKlein.com aimed directly at Gene Simmons of the rock band KISS. For those unfamiliar, Gene Klein is KISS bassist/vocali...December 2, 2003
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KISS To Tour With DEF LEPPARD?
According to KissKollector.com, KISS manager Doc McGhee has confirmed that KISS are in talks with DEF LEPPARD about possibly touring together next year. As reported here yesterday, KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the Associated Press that KISS will take a break from touring following the...December 2, 2003
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KISS To Resume Touring In April — Without AEROSMITH
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons has told the Associated Press that the rockasaurus spectacle KISS/AEROSMITH tour that launched last summer is getting near the end of its final leg, with a swing of U.S. dates — including a Dec. 18 gig at the Forum in L.A. — wrapping up toward the end of December....December 1, 2003
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Former KISS Guitarist Talks About Touring With Late KISS Drummer ERIC CARR
Former KISS guitarist Mark. St. John recently spoke to Eric-Carr.info about his personal experiences with late KISS drummer Eric Carr during his short tenure with KISS and up to Eric's tragic death on November 24, 1991. When asked if he had any memories of being on the road with Eric, Mark said, "Ye...November 30, 2003
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GENE SIMMONS: ACE FREHLEY's Drug Problem Was Life-Threatening
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons recently told the Bradenton Herald that he became a rock star for three things: money, girls and fun. Not necessarily in that order. "I've often heard some notions growing up — peculiar notions — that money is the root of all evil," Simmons said. "But that's nonsen...November 28, 2003