Family jewels sundays at 9 pmet, the occasionally kabuki. The book covers genes life from his upbringing in israel as a child named chaim witz. Gene simmons has another way to shine in the spotlight. In 1977, the band kiss awarded by peoples choice award in the favourite new song category. Oct 20, 2014 one of his failed projects was gene simmons tongue magazine, which ran for five issues before folding. Since deciding with paul to manage the band themselves, simmons. Sex money kiss 2006 is gene simmons second book, kiss and makeup 2002 being the first. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cdc cites kiss bassist gene simmons as case study for covid.
The legend and mythology of the 27 club is available now on amazon and book stores nationwide. Its not much to look at and not very sturdy but it is the actual display that was sent to record stores and book stores to display the gene simmons book sex, money, kiss i used it to display my kiss cds and other small vintage items. Kiss and makeup is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and became one of the most notorious rock stars the world has ever seen. This book was an interesting look into the life of gene simmons and kiss up until the end of their reunion tour in 2001. Gene klein born chaim witz on august 25, 1949, known professionally as gene simmons, is an israeliamerican musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, author and television personality. There would have been no kiss without gene simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon.
See all books authored by gene simmons, including kiss and makeup, and sex money kiss gene simmons family jewels, and more on. Due the limited number of events for this particular book release, signed books are going to be quite scarce. The legion of kiss fans, oftreferred to as the kiss army, have taken to internet kiss message boards in heavy numbers to discuss the possible connection of gene simmons and a covid19 vaccine. Sex money kiss by gene simmons 2004, hardcover, limited. Through hard work, sacrifice and a set plan, you too can earn more money than you think.
If you want to know the history of kiss, then their are reports on the internet, kisstory books and a million and one dvds for you. A rock n roll journey in the shadow of the holocaust. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons 2jan2003 paperback. Oct 22, 2002 gene simmons has another way to shine in the spotlight.
In his new book, on power, former kiss rocker gene simmons chronicles his transition from musician to business mogul. Nov 17, 2017 gene simmons pictured in new york earlier this month. Now, the groups glory years are being celebrated in the new book kiss. He has accumulated most of his wealth from his rock band. Rare kiss gene simmons book record store display ebay. Gene writes in such a way that these incredible events are detailed as though you were just sitting down for a drink with gene and makes it incredibly easy reading. The first festival in the series is set to take place in grand forks, british columbia august 6th through the 8th 2020. Gene simmons has 24 books on goodreads with 9768 ratings.
Gene simmons books list of books by author gene simmons. Gene simmons shares the secret to bedding 4,897 women tv guide. First up iswho else gene simmons, and his 2001 memoir kiss and makeup. But even that failure led to new ventures, including a new magazine, some games and comic books. Gene simmons, the fire breathing, blood spitting bass playing demon from the rock band kiss, wrote this book to show you how you too can earn the riches. The conversation that follows is arguably the snarkiest thing weve. A few years ago kiss bass guitarist, gene simmons, released a book called sex, money, kiss. Released in 2002 genes first bio was then followed by a second book.
Slaven vlasicgetty images kiss frontman gene simmons has been banned for life from fox news after claims that he insulted and. Has lived with modelactress shannon tweed since 1986, but didnt marry until 2011. New photography book captures the rise of legendary band kiss. Kiss and makeup is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and.
My journey through the corridors of power and how you can get more. Kiss and make up is rock band kiss cofounder gene simmons first autobiography. Since then, kiss has gone on to sell over 80 million albums and to perform over 2,000 shows around the world. Kiss has been electrifying fans more than four decades. Coming from a poor family, he and his mother made their way to america. He also discusses his new book, titled backstage pass as well as. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons penguin books australia. Sep 23, 2019 yeah, gene simmons is a famous rock star, but hes also a bit of a comic book geek. This shows more of the businessman and entrepreneur side of gene simmons. Oct 21, 2014 the fact that kiss is one of the most successful rock bands in the world is no accident. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene simmons feud. From the beginning gene simmons and paul stanley had a clearcut vision of what they wanted to do and how they wanted to operate kiss as a business well before they ever first took the stage.
I enjoyed the stories he told, especially from a straight point of view with him being teetotal and antidrug. Kiss is working on a coffeetable book of concert posters spanning the bands entire fivedecade existence bassistvocalist gene simmons discussed kiss s plans for the book during a may 7. Kiss and makeup is the new biography on kiss bassist gene simmons. Gene simmons thinks ace and peter will always be morons youtube.
Known as the fire breathing, blood splitting and larger than life cofounders of hard rock super group kiss, gene simmons and paul stanley founded the band in the early 1970s. You wanted the truth, you got the truththe hottest book in the w. Kiss gene simmons admitted to hospital for medical. Gene simmons banned for life from fox news over his behaviour. But its also a story of the worlds biggest rock band, which means that theres plenty of sex, drugs, and rock and roll. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene. Gene simmons of kiss has announced that he is teaming up with chuck varabioff, a canadianbased producer, to launch titans of rock a classic rock festival series. Dec 17, 2014 rock legend gene simmons tells us about his new book, me, inc.
Kiss frontman gene simmons confirmed the partnership with a tweet on monday, which featured some art from the upcoming collaboration. Also known by his stage persona the demon, he is the bassist and colead singer of kiss. Aug 22, 2017 kiss cofounder and avowed comic book geek gene simmons plays a rare, unmasked solo show as part of wizard world chicago. Former kiss rocker gene simmons talks about his new book, on. Gene simmons on women, power, promiscuity and vault box set. As the kiss comic book project moved along, someone came up with the idea of putting real blood in the ink. He also discusses his new book, titled backstage pass as well as the bands end of the road tour. Oct 01, 2019 rock and roll icon gene simmons has been entertaining fans for decades through his role with kiss, but it looks like the singer and bassist is taking a break for a good reason. Gene simmons is best known as the frontman for kiss, the rock band he cofounded in the early 1970s, as well as for his tv show gene simmons family jewels. May 10, 2019 kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene simmons feud. Former kiss rocker gene simmons talks about his new book.
Kiss has sold over 100 million cds and dvds worldwide, and continues to sell out stadiums and arenas around the world, breaking boxoffice records set by elvis and the beatles. Sep 06, 2019 gene simmons is best known as the frontman for kiss, the rock band he cofounded in the early 1970s, as well as for his tv show gene simmons family jewels. In fact, cbr tells us that the kiss mastermind is a lifelong comic book and superhero fan, to the point that he can casually rattle off a list writers and artists of a specific title from the 1940s. Marvel and rock legends kiss join forces on new cobranded. In 1976, his album released by kiss became platinum certified.
Prior to forming kiss, gene simmons was an elementary school teacher. It wasnt me maybe it was bill aucoin or sean delaney. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons 2jan2003 paperback jan 1, 1600. Jul 20, 2007 as kiss bassplaying, firebreathing demon, gene simmons is the embodiment of sex, drugs and rock and roll. Coming from a poor family, he and his mother made their way to.
A number of these books were signed by simmons in silver ink on the black, free end paper inside the front cover. Kiss is working on career spanning book of concert posters. Also known by his stage persona the demon, he is the bassist and colead singer of kiss, the rock band he cofounded with lead singer. We offer amazing photos of simmons from every stage of his career starting from the beginning of kiss until now. Gene simmons is many thingscelebrity, entertainer, singer,songwriter, bass player, producer, actor and owner of a 7 inch tongue, yet since the 90s gene simmons has certainly showed his muscles as a great business man and a handson person who will take the bull by the horns to get the job down and fulfill his american dreams. Bassist and cofounder gene simmons, who has been the most aggressive and ambitious member of the band in seeking merchandising deals, has voiced disregard for the portions of his fan base who disapprove of such merchandising. The eye section of his demon makeup with kiss came from the wing design of comic book character black bolt. Gene simmons is one of the lead singers of kiss and may just have the most popular tongue in showbusiness as his long tongue became one of the most iconic images in the bands persona. Kisss gene simmons has new book, a cliffs notes of sorts, on how to attain more power, with sections on niccolo machiavelli, oprah winfrey, napoleon bonaparte, michael jordan and elon musk. He chronicles his life through the tough times living with his mother. Rock legend gene simmons tells us about his new book, me, inc.
Then, gene opens up about his marriage and reveals if his son is dating amber rose. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons nook book ebook barnes. Includes the first ever nonmakeup gene simmons action figure and two sided gold medallion. Cofounder of the famous hardrock group, kiss, famous for outrageous antics and kabukilike makeup.
The story of kiss, of gene simmons, is a story of ambition and good fortune, of an immigrant boys impossible dream realized. Dec 20, 2010 gene simmons not only claims to have knocked boots with around 5,000 women in his lifetime dude claims he can prove it. The jacket of the book had a small white sticker on the front indicating that that particular copy was personally autographed by gene. Discover book depositorys huge selection of gene simmons books online. Gene s first book was an autobiography, this second book sex money kiss focuses more on gene s numerous and diverse business ventures and is also on the side a selfhelp book. It is all in this book, the years of working 7 days a week, being available to work 247. Simmons had previously said that while he respects the. Kiss and makeup hardcover january 1, 2002 by gene simmons author.
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