Gene Simmons' New $12K RoadieGene Simmons' New $12K Roadie"I'm not going to die with a lot of money," said the fan. "I'm going to die happy." Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Gene Simmons Kicks Off TourGene Simmons Kicks Off TourAfter his first attempt was cut short by bad weather, Simmons delivered a full show Saturday night. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Gene Simmons vs. Ace Frehley: Who’s Got the Better Set List?Gene Simmons vs. Ace Frehley: Who’s Got the Better Set List?Despite following very different career paths in the last four decades, the two Kiss stars' shows have a lot in common. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
The Kiss Album That Made Gene Simmons ‘So Nervous’The Kiss Album That Made Gene Simmons ‘So Nervous’The album also prompted an intense conversation between Simmons and fellow cofounder Paul Stanley. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Gene Simmons Defends Charging Fans $12K to Be His RoadieGene Simmons Defends Charging Fans $12K to Be His RoadieThe Kiss star credits his own childhood curiosity with the idea and insurance requirements for part of the cost. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Simmons Recalls Unused Kiss TitleSimmons Recalls Unused Kiss TitleHis rejected song title still pales next to what he called his 2004 solo album. Gary GraffGary GraffMatthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Stanley & Simmons' Sons Recording Stanley & Simmons' Sons Recording The Kiss offspring posted a video of their first original song. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Kiss' Weirdest Solo AlbumKiss' Weirdest Solo AlbumSimmons left his demonic persona behind in favor of hosting an all-star, genre-hopping party. Matthew WilkeningMatthew Wilkening
Kiss Reunion RefusalsKiss Reunion RefusalsBassist doesn't know what to say about former bandmates' positions as final show looms.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Last Time Simmons Saw Van Halen Last Time Simmons Saw Van Halen Kiss member recalls meeting his old friend for the final time.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Simmons Plays With Kulick & SingerSimmons Plays With Kulick & SingerIntimate performance was part of $5,000 VIP event.Bryan RolliBryan Rolli
KISS Pause Show After Gene Simmons Falls Ill OnstageKISS Pause Show After Gene Simmons Falls Ill OnstageHe was able to recover and complete the performance.Lauryn SchaffnerLauryn Schaffner
Kiss Stops Show Over IllnessKiss Stops Show Over IllnessBassist performs from a chair before taking a break and coming back better.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Kiss on Early Band Name RumorsKiss on Early Band Name RumorsPaul Stanley feared "ego fight" would break out during conversation about group's name.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
Stanley on Simmons' ShtickStanley on Simmons' ShtickKiss guitarist discusses his respect for bandmate of 50 years.Martin KieltyMartin Kielty
How Paul Stanley Got Over His Issues With Gene Simmons Is Actually Good Advice for Us AllHow Paul Stanley Got Over His Issues With Gene Simmons Is Actually Good Advice for Us AllGood advice from the Starchild.Chad ChildersChad Childers