I don't have a question, I just want to say that I've only watched your show on A&E a few times, however, it's evident you have a great relationship with Shannon and your children.
You and Shannon should give yourselves a pat on the back for raising such great kids. You must be very proud of them.
What a pleasure to see a family reality show with kids that truly like and respect their parents. rlb
Gene!
after trying to send 14 letters over the past 2 months, I have yet to see one submitted to your site! I have looked everyday, every hour, nothing yet? whats up with your webmaster? what kinda letters have to be posted to beable to be posted? Do i have to be female with a big ass and fake Boobs? perhaps open my own Carwash or Kiss condoms?!?!?!
Jack (Canada)
Response from Gene:
How about writing an interesting letter?
Just saw the show looks like you guys were having lots of fun!!!!!!!!!!
All my friends think its cool that you know me by name.
And they don't like my kind of music at all!!!!!!!!!!!
But its all good !!!!!!!!!!
MAN I LOVE BEING ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Your Pal,
Tony Whitfield
Response from Gene:
If only the world understood the wisdom of your last sentence.....
I have met Tony Whitfield and had the pleasure of his company. I had an extra ticket to the Paul Stanley show at the House of Blues. I put up an advertisement that I wanted to sell the ticket. Tony contacted me and asked for the ticket. After reading about him, I gave it to him. Meeting Tony was the opportunity to witness a very special and unique human being. This guy is 100% superhero. He loves Kiss and the band with a passion. He told me he knew Paul and you on a name basis. Being somewhat skeptical, I just humored him and spent my time getting to know him. Lo and behold, Paul Stanley greets Tony during a soundcheck and throws us two picks...then Paul inquires if Tony has seating for the show and if the HOB has taken care of him...Class all the way. Then after the show (which was INCREDIBLE). You come out and warmly greet Tony, calling him by his first name and even taking the time to rib him a little about the girls he was with.
This world is a much better place because of people like Tony Whitfield and it makes me proud to be a KISS fan when I see people like Tony who have the passion and desire to be the best they can be, have their heroes take a few minutes to make their day and make him feel special.
I have never been prouder, when I grow up, I want to be Tony Whitfield...
Doug
Response from Gene:
Me, too.
Third email may be the charm?
Hey Gene,
While reading through the letters this morning, I began to wonder. Now please, I hope I don’t degrade the morals or values of anyone (because that is certainly not my intent), but why in the world are so many people concerned about whether you marry Shannon or not, or “pushing” you to marry her? I don’t understand that (especially in a world where 50% of marriages end in divorce anyway.) What is marriage? A union between two people. What makes that any different from your situation? A legal document? A piece of paper? Last I thought, a piece of paper had nothing to do with the love that is in ones heart.
C’mon people. We all know you mean well, but Gene is happy and doing exceptionally well. Leave him alone with that marriage crappola. Secondly, Shannon is her own person and I’m sure that if she were unhappy with the way things were, she would have left a long time ago and certainly would not have had 2 beautiful children with Gene. What is the problem here? Am I stupid? What am I missing?
Anyway, Gene, enough of that. I just had to say my piece.
I think your show is great (just ordered the first season on DVD . . . . . as well as some other KISS memorabilia.) I have been a fan since, probably 1974, and seeing you and your show has brought back so many memories of my youth. Even though, way back when, when I was 10, I thought Peter was ‘the cutest thing”, but I’m all grown up now, and you? You have it all!! I am a fan all over again. I went to visit my Mom last week and was talking to her about your show (and showed her Paul’s new CD, which I just bought) and the first thing she said “Does this mean you are going to start hanging posters all over your bedroom again like you did as a kid?” Well, I may not take it that far again, but I did remind her how upset I was at her for giving my KISS dolls away to the kid of a woman she worked with many, many years ago!!!! But, thank you Mom, for taking me to my first KISS concert because I was too young to take the train from Long Island to Manhattan and go to Madison Square Garden alone.
I am anxiously hoping for a tour again? (I was tempted to fly to Michigan for your July concert, and I am still tossing around the idea of spending the $1000.00 for airfare and hotel. The show is probably sold-out now anyway.) Is a tour in the future? KISS isn’t done yet – you just can’t be. Well, Gene, I’ll end here. I just wanted you to know you’ve been a part of my life for over 30 years (HOLY COW!!!) and I’m so happy about that! Love ya lots……
Christine
Fort Myers, Florida
P.S. Again, I’m the one who is convinced “Christine Sixteen” was written about me, so remember not to break that dream…….
Hey, Gene!
Being a fan for the past 27 years, I have read what must be thousands of interviews with you. I also enjoyed your books (very helpful, actually), funny and interesting.
However, during the last ten years, it seems you have a tendency to repeating yourself as many times as your sperm count.
Can we please read an interview without the following quotes/themes?:
-"The only thing wrong with marriage, is that one of the two tends to be a MAN"
- "Big words like gymnasium"
- "Happily UN-married for the past 23 years"
- "God has designed the male of the species to manufacture billions of sperm every single day"
- "The most beautiful girl is the closest one."
- "No one is allowed to torture you, except the Mother who gave you life"
- (To any man you seem to like) "He’s a powerful and attractive man! "
- They'd probably now be asking you if you want fries with that.
- I've never been drunk, don't smoke, have never taken drugs and never will."
- "KISS is the number-one American band in gold-record sales. In the world, only the Beatles and the Stones are ahead of us."
- "I would (stick my tongue out) but the floor's too dirty."
- "I'm delusional. I like the sound of my own voice"
- "God can speak for himself."
Thanks in advance!
Martin, Norway
Response from Gene:
Actually, my decision is to keep saying those things...kinda the way you keep saying "thank you" or "hello" or all the other things in language that tells people who you are. Keep reading -- you'll be hearing those phrases for many years to come.
Just wanted to know if you remember back in 1975 in Greenville SC when the limo driver locked the keys to the limo in the trunk with your guitars after the concert? I was the Deputy that was assigned to be with you and I had to get my personal 1973 Grand Prix and you got in the front seat and two other band members got in the back seat and we took off like a BAT OUT OF HELL to get you out from the concert area from the fans. The fans started to chase us with their cars and I put a small blue light on the dash and took off and lost them. You had a fit and loved it. I will never forget that night. You all were still in make-up and it was funny how hard it was for all of you to get in and out of my car. You and your band members were great and offered me to come in with you and you were going to give me a photo signed but I had to return to the center for crown problems. So I left yall at the hotel room to PARTY ON! I still work at the same Sheriff’s Office today and tell that story to all the new officers that come on with us, they love it. Love your new show and I wish you and your lovely family the best.
Lt. Tim A. Ridgeway
ECHO Commander
Greenville County Sheriff’s Office
Greenville, S.C.
Hi,
I'm a big fan of Gene's,and I love the "Family Jewels"!
Forgive me if this is a stupid question,but it's driving me insane!
I'm pretty sure that Gene was in CSI:Miami....was he not?
Response from Gene:
No.
Hello G. Simmons,
my name is Scott Gerzanic. I am a bicycle messenger from Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada. I was wondering if you would be interested in designing courier clothing and messenger bags. There are bicycle messengers all over Canada and the U.S. If you are interested, you can contact me by phone or by e-mail . Thank you for your time to read this letter.
Response from Gene:
Thanks for the idea. I appreciate it. But, it's simply too small an idea. A better idea is for YOU to do it.
Hope u and your wife get well with your plasic surgery. Say Hi to you handsome son and your sweet daughter . Nice talking to u. Take care
Michele Murray from Port Angeles wa.
Response from Gene:
I AM NOT MARRIED. I AM NOT MARRIED. I HAVE NEVER BEEN MARRIED. I DON'T WANT TO GET MARRIED. Will all the women in the world talk with each other and pass on the message.
Gene,
why the hell did you mention on the last show that your home is 16,500 sq. ft? My wife and I just bought a house that is 2700 sq. ft. She said to me "Thanks for buying me a house smaller than Gene's master bedroom!!!!
James Blatt
Bradenton, Fl
Response from Gene:
Anyone who wants something from you, is your enemy. It's your call whether you allow this nonsense to happen. If YOU bought the house, it's your money and YOU decide what to do with it. No one has squat to say about it. If they don't like it, they can make their own money and do with it as they please.
Get rid of the enemies in your life.
Gene,
I just want you to know I never liked your music, but I did fall madly in love with you and your show. I laugh my head off. Underneath that heavy metal mask your a sweet, sensitive father to your children. You remain true to yourself, your smart, and that makes you so incredibly sexy. You got it going on mister. Keep it coming - I can't live without your "Family Jewels."
Love always,
M. in Boston
