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UNCOVERED: 2 - The Untold Story

"This is not a band hiding behind legacy; it is one already doing enough to stand without it." Everything that happened at the debut live show by Stanley Simmons

The sons of Kiss icons Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons played their first show together at a tiny venue in San Diego – and Classic Rock was down the front

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"We didn’t have television in Israel and when I first saw the news, I thought there was a guy inside the box." Condoms, coffins and capitalism: a far-reaching interview with Gene Simmons of Kiss

Kiss legend Gene Simmons has been on this planet for over seven decades. Here's some things he's learned...

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“Yngwie was replaced for becoming difficult. We auditioned Steve Vai in secret”: Gary Shea’s never-say-never approach to Alcatrazz, New England… and maybe even Vinnie Vincent

The left-handed bassist discusses the pitfalls of being with Kiss’ management, selling his Ampeg gear to Malmsteen’s band, and releasing a record that shows what might have been with Vincent

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“They were trying to figure out who to get to sing the high harmony stuff for Gene Simmons’ band. They said, ‘What about the guy who opened for us?’”Jason Walker on touring with the Kiss star – who’s a fellow Beatles freak

His professional career started at 14, but it was a chance booking in Las Vegas that really changed the Gibson fan’s life

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KISS star Gene Simmons shared one regret over late bandmate Ace Frehley

KISS star Gene Simmons has confessed he wishes he'd done more to help his former bandmate Ace Frehley when he was battling addiction issues - admitting he regrets failing to stage an intervention "decades ago".

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Former Kiss guitarist Bruce Kulick recovering from heart valve surgery

Kulick’s ex-bandmate, Gene Simmons, offered words of support amid the guitarist’s recovery

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"The great thing about being an icon is you can stay young forever." Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley talk up Kiss avatar show, set to launch in Las Vegas in 2028 with new Kiss songs

"This is the phoenix rising out of the ashes"

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How Did Afrika Bambaataa Die? Cause of Death, Career Highlights, His Legacy and Controversy

Afrika Bambaataa, a pivotal figure in hip hop, has died at 67. Known for his influence on the genre, his legacy is marred by allegations of sexual abuse.

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Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons' sons to hit the road together

The sons of KISS stars Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons' sons are hitting the road together for their first tour as music duo Stanley Simmons.

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Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location

Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley

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Gibson brings back the Thunderbird bass beloved by Krist Novoselic and Gene Simmons – and it’s been given some fresh upgrades

New take on the bass combines heritage with modern performance

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"He had to talk down agun-toting S.W.A.T. team after AceFrehley accidentally shot himself." For 40 years, Danny Francis kept rock stars out of trouble - and his stories prove it

When Danny Francis died in 2025, he left behind a lifetime of memories with Paul McCartney, Bad Company, Kiss, Bon Jovi, Cher and more

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“One of the greatest rock albums of all time”: Former Kiss guitarist Vinnie Vincent is charging $2 million for his new album

Buying Guitarmageddon might be financial armageddon, but there are some unusual perks to be had, too

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Gene Simmons Has People Quitting The Internet After Revealing What He Did To Adam Sandler

Netizens said it seemed like Gene Simmons was “forcing” himself on Adam Sandler at the party. “I just threw up in my mouth,” one commented on the revelations.

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Gene Simmons has blunt message for celebrities talking politics

KISS frontman Gene Simmons thinks celebrities should "shut the f*** up" when it comes to talking about political matters because people don't care about their opinions.

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KISS Co-Founder Gene Simmons Tells Hollywood Stars Like Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo to 'Shut the F*ck Up' Over Politics

Gene Simmons criticises Hollywood celebrities like Ben Stiller and Mark Ruffalo for commenting on politics, urging them to focus on their art.

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"Why have Kiss lasted in a town like Detroit? 'Cos we appeal to the real masses, the great unwashed of America." In 2003, Kiss fans coughed up $1,000 for front-row seats on their 2003 US tour with Aerosmith, and we joined the throng

“In many ways Kiss has a lot more to do with rappers, both spiritually and aesthetically, than with grunge rock music” - Gene Simmons

Guitar World

“When I heard Train Kept a Rollin' I said, ‘Man, Joe Perry and Brad Whitford have gotten really good!’ After Steven left, Jack Douglas said, ‘Don’t say anything, but that’s not Brad and Joe’”: Angel’s Punky Meadows on why he didn’t join Kiss or Aerosmith

As the band’s final large-scale tour looms, the Superstrat pioneer looks back on how he got started, why he quit, and why he’s not planning to fall silent again

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“The two of us had a similar upbringing. It’s aunique position – our dads are the biggest rock stars around”: Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons are making Kiss a rock ’n’ roll dynasty – just don't mistake their music for their fathers'

Bands formed by rock stars’ kids rarely work out – but this one does. Say hello to Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, whose dads you might just recognize, despite all that Kiss makeup

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Gene Simmons reignites backlash over ‘racist’ comments about hip-hop artists in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

‘It’s not my music,’ the Kiss rocker said on a recent podcast appearance

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Gene Simmons slams idea of hip hop in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gene Simmons has hit out at the idea of rappers being recognised by the same organisation.

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"I just wanna know when Led Zeppelin's gonna be in the Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame." Kiss legend Gene Simmons rants about hip-hop being in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame, EDM being "easy" and more

Turns out Gene still isn't happy about hip-hop being in the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame

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“I just wanna know when Led Zeppelin's gonna be in the Hip-Hop Hall Of Fame. 'Oh, you can't do that?' Oh, really?”: Gene Simmons mouths off on The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the lack of talent required to make EDM and the state of modern music

“There are no tribute bands to Skrillex” he argues

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"He asked me 'Do you have long hair? Are you willing to wear a dress and high heels? Are you willing to wear lipstick?' Those questions fascinated me." Peter Criss recalls his first conversation with Gene Simmons and the birth of Kiss

Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss was intrigued by a strange phone conversation that led to rock and roll greatness

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“Doors are immediately opened for us, but once you’re in the room they don’t necessarily give you the benefit of the doubt”: Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons on the realities of making it in the music industry as the sons of two Kiss legends

As the sons of Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, the two are carving their own musical path together under the moniker Stanley Simmons

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