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Dec 25th-
The voice you all hear next to us, was an adorable child who, obviously had a lot to say. Listen.
New letters posted...
The Year-End Double Issue of Entertainment Weekly features a page dedicated to (icon) MATH. It says "2009's most intriguing stars respresent the surprising sums of some well-known parts. You were used in the formula come up with Russell Brand.
BILL FRANCE
Dear Gene,
I was at a record shop the other day and found this very rare KISS related album. It's the infamous Rick James 1982 Throwin' Down album which has one of your axe basses on the front cover. My question is can you tell me how Rick James got your famous axe for the cover of the 1982 Throwin' Down album.
Thanks,
Dave Hart
Response from Gene:James simply went out and bought one. The original GENE SIMMONS AXE was put out by KRAMER GUITARS. A limited number were manufactured. James attended a KISS show in 1979. He sat in the third row, center. I saw him. He then went on to release another album called (!!!) LOVE GUN. And, he wore Paul's star pants as well.
Imitation is the best form of flattery.
Dec 22nd-
Here's Gene's recent Fox News appearance to promote KISS Kompendium.
Dec 20th-
While we were shooting an event I attended for GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS Season 5 (coming in May)... this fellow stepped out from the shadows and asked for a foto.
All the best to you and your loved ones.
Remember, the best holiday is "Another Day Above Ground" Day.
Dec 19th-
Here's Gene's appearance on CW News (WPIX 11) to promote the release of KISS Kompendium.
Here's Gene's appearance on NBC's Today Show to promote the release of KISS Kompendium.
New letters posted...
Gene,
Happy Holidays to you, Shannon, Nick & Sophie and the pets.
Brian Schroeder
Dec 12th-
Dec 10th-
By Lex Walker
Thurs, Dec 10th, 2009
I'm currently sitting in a virtual roundtable session [read: chat room] with Mike Judge (the man behind Extract, Office Space and Idiocracy) as he talks about his latest film Extract and fields questions from his fellow chatroom patrons. The roundtable comes to you courtesy of the new Blu-ray and DVD release of Extract. The page will update as questions are asked. If you want to ask a question, leave it in the comments and with luck it'll show up here.
Q: Was there instant chemistry when the actors began working together or did it take some time for them to gel?
Mike Judge: For the most part it was instant. And most of them had already worked together or knew each other, so it all gelled nicely.
Q: Was it your idea to cast rocker Gene Simmons as bench lawyer Joe Adler?
Mike Judge: Yeah, I had originally described the character as looking like Gene Simmons with a pony tail and a suit and tie. I was kind of naive though, in that I thought no one would recognize him without the Kiss makeup on. I didn't realize how huge the reality show was. The only time I had ever seen him without the makeup was on Politically Incorrect about 9 years ago and thought he would be great playing an agent or high-powered attorney.
Dec 7th-
By Stacey Grenrock Woods
Mon, Dec 7th, 2009A lot more than Tiger Woods allegedly has, that's for sure. But almost 5,000? That takes a rock star, not a golfer.
Is it even possible that Gene Simmons could have slept with 4,600 women?
Why so incredulous about our Gene? Would you dare question the veracity of a Hagar, a Coverdale, or even a Nugent? Topknot or not, Gene Simmons can hold his own with any other rock 'n' roll god. It's more than "even possible," my good man. In fact, it's quite probable.
On the day before the KISS Phoenix concert, we had a great time signing and personalizing our Axe Basses.
Here are some fotos.... and yes, that's Spiro Papadatos with a video camera filming the event.
I'm proud to say one of the people who bought an Axe Bass is CANADA'S PRIME MINISTER, STEPHEN HARPER. I did a video conference with the Prime Minister to find out what he wanted personalized on the Axe.
Exciting.
By Jerome Maida
Mon, Dec 7th, 2009
"INCARNATE" IS proof positive that first impressions aren't always accurate.
Dec 6th-
Xerox is doing something cool.
If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com you can pick out a thank you card, Xerox will print it and, it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq. You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.
How AMAZING it would be if we could get everyone to send one. It is FREE, and it only takes a second.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if the soldiers received a bunch of these? Whether you are for or against the war, our soldiers over there need to know we are behind them.
This takes just a few seconds, and it's a wonderful way to say thank you. Please take the time to pass it on for others to do. We can never say enough thank you's.
Thanks for taking to time to support our military.
I am BARELY breathing. Even though my heart is POUNDING. I had the BEST experience of my life! I just sat directly next to Gene SIMMONS on the flight home to AUSTIN from El Paso, Texas. My husband Doug & I flew into El Paso on Wednesday afternoon to go to see KISS the “Hottest Band in the World!!!” that night, and were headed home on Thursday, December 3rd, 2009.
I could not get up the nerve to go over to Gene when I first saw him, as we went through the security checkpoint, or even at the gate as we waited.
How did I first see him? I had just walked away from the ticket counter from checking in our bags; Doug was returning the rental car. A lady said, “M'am, can I ask you a question? Is that man over there at the counter, Gene Simmons? I figured you would know or not.” (I happened to be wearing a KISS sweatshirt, carrying my KISS jean jacket, and wearing my KISS Rock N’ Roll Over Vans). I looked over and said, “YES, it is, that is Gene Simmons!” And I began shaking pretty hard, trying to get out my phone to call Doug, my camera to take a picture, and trying to stay calm and standing up at the same time...
Dec 3rd-
Gene Simmons will be one of the celebrity participants in the new season of CBS's prank show "I Get That A Lot". Here's Gene Simmons as a psychic guru teaching the power of touching customers. The show will start airing January 6th.
New letters posted...
Gene-
This year, I got to realize a childhood dream. I got to meet YOU, my hero since I was a kid! It was all part of your Axe Bass promotion. I put this video together and it's been viewed by thousands of other Gene fans online. I also submitted a story about my experience to a number of fansites all around the world. I have been contacted by so many fans asking about my experience and if I thought it was worth it. I feel like I've been a spokesman for you and the Axe bass for the past several months. I couldn't have asked for a better job. It's so easy selling a product you believe in. You've said before there was never anything like this available from the Beatles. Thanks for making "this" available to us fans.
To view the video go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swAFEbq8bw8
-Bill France
Dec 2nd-
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