regards

Al Snakey

A young couple was in their honeymoon suite on their wedding night. As they undressed for bed, the husband, who was a big burly bruiser, tossed his pants to his bride and said, "Here, put these on."

She put them on and the waist was twice the size of her body. "I can't wear your pants," she said.

"That's right and don't forget it," said the husband. " I'm the man in this family."

With that, she flipped him her panties and said, "Try these on." He tried them on and found he could
only get them on as far as his kneecaps.

He said, "Hell, I can't get into your pants."

She said, "That's right, and that's the way it's going to be until your fucking attitude changes!"

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gene, did you ever read the kiss faq link on the kissonline website , the kiss album focus section , it describes all the details about the recording process for each album. are they true or false because the articles are interesting.if they are not true you should write a book on the indepth look at the recordings of each album.

Response from Gene:

Some of the stuff is true, in some ways. But untrue in others. In either case, they wouldn't know. They weren't there.

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In response to the letter from the individual who lost his son > my deepest sympathy regarding your loss...but:

OK...Let's look at all of this for a minute. A so-called Christian talks shit so you become a so-called representative of humanity...someone who knows exactly what is going on in life. Is that how it works? You can care less what Christians think of you? That's fine. I am a Christian and I could care less what you think of me. Live and let live people. This is nothing more than one man's opinion facing off against another man's opinion...not you against Christianity. Stop stereotyping Christians or anyone for that matter...you have a problem with some holyer-than-though individual so you respond by acting the same way...bullshit. Go deal with the Fucker who said whatever to you rather than crawling for acceptance from a rock star.

I do not know where it states in the bible the type of paperwork God requires for marriage. That paperwork was something created by a MAN, not a GOD.

I don't know if RELAX and "God Gave Rock & Roll To You" would summarize my feelings towards the loss of my child...but that's you, not me.

IF Ace is an alcoholic...maybe Gene's one too! You know, they are both members of KISS. Yeah...stereotyping at it's best.

I come to this website for information pertaining to Gene Simmons and KISS. No offense, but I don't give a fuck about anybody's personal lives in this forum. I love Gene and KISS, but I love GOD too. Everyone running their mouths sound as idiotic as the religious fanatics they are referring to.

Get over it and deal with it when the situation arises...don't run to Gene (or anyone for that matter) wanting a pat on the head telling you you did OK. Move on to something worth talking about in this forum, because this stuff is shit. I realize it's Gene's forum and he will discuss what he wants to discuss, but aren't there better topics?  Why run anyone's belief's into the ground? Isn't that the real issue you are speaking out against?

Joey

Response from Gene:

Joey, what's the problem here? This IS my site and I WANT anyone to send me what they want to. Not what YOU want them to send me. That's the end of that point. People shouldn't listen to you. It's my site.

As for Christianity, I am a big fan. It teaches some very important points. I reject, however, the notion that if you are not a Christian, you are damned. This is a CENTERPOINT of Christianity. If you don't believe in Jesus, you go to hell. I can't telll you how insulting that is to anyone who is not a Christian. People resort to all sorts of language to express their contempt for such an ideal.

I am one of them.

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Dear Gene

I remember when seeing you on the Carson Daily show you said that 4600, was just a number, an amount. You even said that it was kind of embarrassing of going into that topic all the time because really there are no virgins anymore, we all have had sex before. "How open in this day and age, do you think 'sex' should be?" I ask you, since you have travelled to other countries and have seen the difference between East and Western Cultures. I have a European background and I somtimes wonder how open we really think we are in the western world. Here it seems to be breaking news to find out who is having sex with who. Sex sells bigtime here but , I wonder why we still act so discreet about it. In most relationships we have to hide our magazines, video tapes etc. If sex sells so much and makes billions then obviously people are buying it, so why hide it? We have to subscribe to the best cable tv chanels just to see or hear someone talk about sex. In Germany it's as open as a sit com or soap opera and the daily newspaper when seeing nudity. We're fascinated with six pac abs and a nice ass but, what does that have to do with sex? You don't need big pastic tits either to have sex ,although they do look nice.. if you just wanted sex all you had to do was ask. Someone like Brittany Spears who claimed to be a virgin dancing and lip syncing makes millions. Sex complicates relationships, how's that? If it's as natural as eating what is all the fuss and confussion about? People drool over models and anyone else who flashes some skin to sell a product and then get hell from their partner for having peripheral vision. In Europe they teach safe sex to very young teenagers and have a lower rate of STDs, here they still teach abstinence...which can be considered a form of censorship. I'm not saying that we are all shy about sex, obviuosly we are not. I just wonder outside of the bedroom at what point is sex just sex and not just this huge marketing tool anymore. Please don't anyone get me wrong, I love all the images out there to but, as open and liberal as we really are about sex these days, there still seems to be something uncomfortable about sex in our society that we actually have sex, even though there are images everywhere. Thank you Gene.. love the book and can not wait to read your book on why the music buisness......is the way it is...
Tom
Nova Scotia Canada

Response from Gene:

America and the west, are victims (perhaps) of the Puritan Ethic. The Puritans came over along with other Europeans and adopted a very strict "Catholic" (I don't mean religious, as much as very conservative) attitute about sex. It's ok for a wife to ask for money from her husband. But, it's not ok for a prostitute to ask for money. By the way, the prostitute will tell you BEFORE, how much she wants. A wife will tell you AFTER.

It's your choice.

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Very simply. How do you find time to answer emails when Kiss is on tour among all the other things you do ? What is your trick from being burnt out ?

Response from Gene:

There are computers everywhere. What's the big deal?

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"Jack the lad pays $180m to keep his divorce, and a whole heap of dirty linen, out of court"

Dear Gene

It is amazing how many times you have to repeat your viewpoint on marriage and still people don't seem to understand that love doesn't pay bills like the good old dollar. Anyhow, I thought your readers might be interested in reading a contemporary illustration that proves the point about marriage means money (and perhaps love). Jack Welch, the former chairman of General Electric and for years one of the most revered figures in American industry, is on this very day at least $180m poorer due to an out of court divorce settlement. His ex-wife, the now $180m richer (and no-doubs-about-it-happier-thank-you-very-much) Jane Beasley Welch, refused an offer from Mr Welch for $130m in cheques over the years ahead. Welch will also have to hand over the keys to a Manhattan apartment or he will have to pay the now $180m richer (and no-doubs-about-it-happier-thank-you-very-much) ex-wife an extra $15m instead.

Now remember, once upon a time these two people fell in love. However, like most marriage narratives, the ending brings tears to the purse of one partner at the same time as bringing a smile as wide as the Mississippi to the other (unfortunately for us men we generally are the ones left in a state of tears).  Lesson for today to all us men: stay single, stay sex driven, an make as much money as you possibly can.

All the very best to one of the masters of 'How To Live Life'

Adam

Response from Gene:

The "m" stands for MILLIONS.

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where do we go when we die Gene?

Response from Gene:

Since no one knows, I say we make the best of it NOW. Every day above ground is a good day.

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Hey Gene,this is Alex from Bulgaria.I am big KISS fan-the album that got me into you guys was DESTROYER,but I love all of them.I am 18 years old,and just want to ask you a question.Is there a chance for KISS to come over to Bulgaria for a show?After all these years,(as far as I'm concerned)KISS never came to Bulgaria.I don't blame you,or any of the guys,just wanted to know.

You are probably bored by receiving such letters,but this one is from a fan,who cannot explain what he feels when he has the oppurtunity to write a letter to somebody like you.Thank you for creating such amazing music!

P.S.By the way,my CD-s,as well as my friens',are totally original,just so that you know.Your fans here are more than you could imagine!

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Hiya Gene!

I was one of the last in line at the Torrance Borders signing Wednesday night and I've now been on your website for at least the last hour, and I had to write.

When I got to the signing I wasn't totally sure if I'd make it through the line - it was very clear that you were giving everyone as much time as they wanted, and that was TRULY DAZZLING. The people I was in line with were relating a story that the store employees thought you were "difficult" because of your telling them to turn up the music. Difficult? How about NECESSARY! Your true care of and interest in your fans are rare beyond words...

When I got home, I tried to sleep...right! Got up and wrote down our verbal exchange (and, oh, what an exchange! I'm STILL feeling the effects!). Alas, that wasn't to be enough, so I called the only person who I knew would be up - my sister in Japan. She pretty much hit the floor when I told her the story!

I'm now the VERY proud owner of 10 pictures with you, and could not, would not, wait to shoot the whole roll - I had to get them developed yesterday (and make the photo guy fall over in the process!) I'm going to put a set in the mail to you next week. :-D

I wanted to comment that people who pretend to be fans to get autographs and turn around and sell them are missing the point, and are lower than low. I actually checked eBay before I went to the signing, and lo and behold, there were at least 10 copies of your book out there. You signed two books for me - one me and one for my friend - and my friend was amazed when I handed it to him!

I'm still over the moon over having met you, and have been regaling everyone in my path these past 3 days with my story. I guess you could call me twitterpated? Your generosity will continue to rock my world.

Thanks again,

Roxanne ("Roxette")

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Gene,

In 1972, (I think it was 1972) my sister, Mary and her friend Amy took me and my little sister to see you, KISS in concert at Forest Park, St louis Mo, at the time I was only 8 and Marina was 6. What an experience that was, my sister and I sat under your stage and listened to the bang bang bang in our ears.

Here it is 31 years later and we are still listening and loving your music. I guess it was drummed (literaly) in our heads.

Thanks for the experience and the great music!

See you at the KSHE Birthday Bash

Jackie