Gene Simmons Band - Lets Fan Play Drums (Christine Sixteen)

(Kiss Cover)
Gröna Lund, Stockholm. June 2, 2018

[@Bertha-pm4xt]

Is this considered legal for Gene to sing this song at this age.

[@sfpincchicago]

It wasn't legal for him to sing it in 1977.

[@ghostfacedude93]

Gene wasn't giving the kid a lesson on how to play the drums, he was directing the kid on how the song is supposed to be played. it was playful, funny, and awesome because the kid did good. that kid will always cherish that time he played with Gene Simmons and even got some pointers. just awesome.

[@VauxhallViva1975]

Yeah. LOVED this, and that kid did an AWESOME job. Gene's corrections were NOT critical, just advise. That kid did an AMAZING job.

[@charlesphillips3982]

Poor people need fo get a life LOL

[@kippertrace5808]

Well thanks for that explanation. I would never have known otherwise 🙄

[@rickdj]

Absolutely. I was a drummer for 14 years and you need to know the exact stop point and wait and time it out and still stay in rhythm. That's exactly what Gene was teaching the kid and they did a phenomenal job and this kid will remember that for the rest of his life! Kudos to all involved! :-)

[@BNatoAk]

Bs he was being a narcissistic biatch

[@timdaniels5792]

I envy this kid! He played great. To join Gene onstage would be a life event!!

[@primateproductions126]

Gene still sounds great. Very cool to let a fan have that unforgettable moment

[@xDoiida]

Maybe he paid for that opportunity...

[@JudasPriestSUCKS]

@@xDoiida Nope x) this is actually free

[@whippermctingle]

Gene is really so talented. Love to watch him perform. A living legend.

[@kalebmorrow332]

I’m 19 and I’m a drummer, got to play a few songs in my dads bands throughout my life. I can tell you playing on someone else’s kit, ESPECIALLY the first time and only once, it doesn’t feel right or natural. The kid did great, he’s a natural.

[@davidcudlip6587]

Word. It took me days to set my kit up til it felt right. Couldn't imagine stepping up to a strange kit and ripping into a song.

[@joaquinmccurty4762]

I covered for my cousin on his kit when he smashed his knuckle. My kit was in the repair shop. Fucked up the opening song. We had an almost identical set up. But it juuuuuuuuust didn't feel right when I got on his. I had to harmonize with the band for a bit until I got the hang of it. This kid did pretty good on a kit that ain't his.

[@Fav.234]

Mr. Simmons that was wonderful. That's truly what being a legendary rock star is all about.

[@dasse1588]

Gene will send the bill for the drum consultation to that kids parents

[@fastfoodreviewandelvistoo]

Not many huge rock stars ⭐️ would do that let a high school student up on stage to drum 🥁. He did it . The kid is good!

[@kingeris1657]

The kid just became the most popular kid in high school.

[@ianmattl]

Nobody from his HS knows who Gene is

[@noname-yt7uf]

Not sure about that... You must be 59?

[@JawTooth]

My dream was to have Black Sabbath let me come up and play one song with Tony's guitar. Never happened but I would have chosen Iron Man or Into The Void

[@bilbobaggins5962]

noone cares

[@mikeblaz]

@@bilbobaggins5962 Actually I do. I hate Gene and Kiss but love Sabbath. I came to this video ONLY to see the kid play drums....

[@MichelBiesot]

@@bilbobaggins5962 What a crap answer! Calling yourself Bilbo Baggins, wich is a very likable Hobbit... so very NOT YOU! ! !

[@lenharley269]

Definitely into the void

[@Rockandrollgeerage]

Really, it never happened?.imagine that

[@tannertuner]

Love it. The kid did a fantastic job. And Gene had to teach him how Peter played the break!

[@buckeyevinnie8456]

Peter Criss was not that good of a drummer

[@Ticonderous1]

Love this version of Gene ... shows you don't always have to use the "i am a arrogant dick" routine .. people like the cool Gene much better...

[@daishoga]

I concur with this assessment.

[@louiegrajeda2537]

"She's' been around, but she's young and clean". What a lyric. 😂😂

[@grahamtaylor8912]

A year later but,, lol.

[@robgen06]

that break does make a huge impact song wise/love it that gene made him get it right but was a great teacher hard song to play good job

[@charlesmcgehee3227]

Gene. Great of you to let this gifted kid have some stage time.

[@leokimvideo]

Drum lesson from Gene, life changing event

[@jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492]

But It was just a Dickhead in a public hair wig.....Opppps, mean't pubic,but it's public now I guess.....

[@JoseMorales-jn5qw]

@James agreed

[@jasondownsnet]

Awesome clip. I love how Gene takes his time to make sure it’s done right. It’s a great lesson for everyone.

[@mikedavis8220]

In the world of crappy things....this was the best thing I have seen a really long time....just made me smile! Thank you!

[@snoolee7950]

Dang he has a good voice and a really good bass tone, the stuff stars are made of.

[@bradprice8040]

So.... Gene went ahead and made KISS officially all about him? I am surprised it took so long.

[@gordo907]

That kid played like he owned the place! He was hittin' 'em! That was awesome to watch!

[@rely9]

"You say Christine 16 now you get arrested" good one

[@hudentdw2]

The Kid will never forget this moment for the rest of his life.

[@johnnyc2185]

Yea cause Gene embarrassed him on a technicality. Come on improvise and go with it dude. Don't stop the band. You broke the chain,your bad Gene imo. Wtf...

[@sowasvonlustig2977]

@@johnnyc2185 No, Vincent had said he knows the song. He didn't know it. So he had to get it to play it rightly further. ;-)

[@Nubias]

Damn,I won't forget it!

[@ragereynolds4374]

@@johnnyc2185 honestly, it wasnt embarrassing, he made him better. taught him. how to play the song right. he was nice to him. something he wont forget

[@youdontknow4712]

Johnny C I’m pretty sure he wasn’t embarrassed at all. Not everyone is a sensitive little snowflake.

[@MrOccyc]

Say what you want about Gene, but how many musicians would bring a 15 year old stranger on stage to play an instrument at a concert? At most, someone is brought up to sing a chorus here or there.

[@j21corera27]

MrOccyc Foo Fighters

[@remus3960]

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[@straightmalecaucasian1453]

Foo Fighters, Steel Panther, Green Day, John Mayer, and the list goes on

[@FitandFabinvestor]

Check out Foo Fighters with Kiss guy. Awesome video

[@gnashdog290]

I couldn't stop smiling. I bought that record 42 years ago, damn long time.

[@mr.anonymous5501]

So, he was about 28 when he wrote the song.

[@adamsworld100]

Yup I had that on casette...I was 15 at the time..played that song all summer

[@Roadstar1602]

Knowing Gene, he docked the regular drummer's pay.

[@AndreaRoll]

ahahahahah that's so spot on!

[@Zib187]

Brent Fritz was his drummer at this show but he has been the drummer for Slash with Miles Kennedy & the Conspirators. He also plays bass as well. He's a damn good drummer.

[@joemazzari1783]

Perfect

[@johnrogers748]

And made the guitar player buy the KISS T-shirt

[@mrhyde2484]

Lmao !!!!

[@johnathanwetherill456]

The kid didn't even look nervous . What a great job .

[@nomopms1]

Love it! This kid has a story to tell his own kids and grandkids someday.

[@LJB1031]

Gene is a class act. Always has been.

[@MikeFree0466]

Awesome!!! The kid did GREAT!!!

[@michaelhembree4167]

That shows he don't care about nothing his self...at least he has a heart and.lets fan play

[@rodneylee4026]

Just because he's not a Democrat? Man, you are a bigot.

[@JoJoGunn1956]

A sloganeering loser who calls someone a bigot also has a particular point of view, therefore it too is a bigot.

[@jymebale5545]

Most bands do this now, let fans play at a show, they never used to do this because back in the 70's and 80's there were some fans who were far better than the pro musicians and you could hear it, now, the bands want to promote any musician that wants to try.

[@spaceknight793]

Hardly. This music was HUGE back then so they didn't NEED that kind of PR help. Bringing up young people is a massive (desperate) attempt to draw in the younger audiences.

[@igooglewords]

What?!? All I can see how the artist loves their music. They made it, man. I would like it to be perfect too... or close to perfection.

[@johnhorton9637]

The kid got to play with one of the Rock and roll greats and learned a little something while doing it. What way to go.

[@michaeln7311]

Most R@R musicians egos would just let anyone play on the spot like that. How awesome was that of Gene to let the guy play drums.

[@ianhumphry1]

Gene had always been a champion of young musicians and artists

[@George19532009]

That was fantastic! Thank you Gene for giving that kid the memory of his lifetime! You will have a fan forever with him and many others for your passing down the talents of live entertainment and opportunity

[@reddevilvs1]

Very cool...gotta love Gene

[@Webrider357]

Way to go Gene I like how you bring noobs up on stage. It also shows the audience how real you and your music are.

[@duncansutherland47]

Haters will hate, Gene is awesome and this was hilarious!!!

[@blak1lyte]

Awesome..good for that kid..will remember that forever

[@charleshowell8128]

This kid lucky to be on stage with a true legend. Gene is a true Rock God, kid got a real lesson.

[@SpaGuy]

Kid killed it!! Awesome!!

[@generalpatzer6893]

I like how the guitar player on Gene's left was a little concerned for a second at the start until he realised the kid knows what he's doing. Gene was pretty funny too! LOL!

[@roverman985]

Kids application at McDonald's: DRUMMER FOR KISS

[@AssassinGreen]

What a champ, no acknowledgement at the end but the band members occasionally came and fed off him like if he was in the band. Love it when bands invite a crowd member to play.

[@chevytom55]

seriously how fukin cool was that, unforgettable moment in his lifetime

[@metalrules7228]

It's hard to believe that ole Gene is coming up on the BIG 7-0! Still rockin hard!

[@Warchief01]

The memory of a life time.

[@DocRockTheDj]

Hey, I'm only 15 so can someone hide my beer while I show these guys how to ride a crash hat or something like that 😁

[@cmonjohn4278]

Seems like a genuine, heartfelt moment by Gene........15 minutes later, he's plowing thru the kid's mom......

[@Dorito9081]

Lmfao

[@michaelrevis1191]

More likely his sister

[@MongerMeSideways]

@@michaelrevis1191 As well

[@gamedoggenius2177]

This was pretty disgusting just because the guy playing is my longest childhood friend

[@canadianroot]

You mean before. The price of entry was letting her kid play drums.

[@craigsouder9334]

gene probably charged him $50 for the thrill

[@flyinghigh8302]

Imagine that kid throwing up his drumsticks and walking off stage...

[@rickmetz769]

This was frickin AWESOME, why must we judge a man's character rather than just enjoy the clip. It was a great frickin clip, stop complaining and enjoy the moment,,,

[@collindoyle2941]

I love how Fitzy's hanging on the side filming with his phone!

[@luckylicks3497]

Don't know why, but this made me happy.

[@kountryedge]

LuckyLicks DITTO! Its as if I had a hanger in my mouth smiling through the whole thing!

[@RSTI191]

RIGHT!

[@chabomorphosis]

It's because Gene is having a fuckin good time. You can see it in his face! lml

[@chuckhembree6101]

It was seeing a kid get a chance that made you feel good !!! Made me feel good also. There is soooooo very much talent out there that never gets heard.

[@rocinstruments]

Made me smile too. That takes us back to a time when all was good for us.

[@chrisv5205]

The lad's got chops! Way to go kid! I love to see when people get to live the dream!

[@fukhue8226]

We let an unknown, unheard 17 year old kid in the back door of a bar one night and let him play with the band. He had his sticks with him so that told me he played all the time and might be pretty good. After hearing about 20 seconds I knew it was going to be fun. He played like Alex Van Halen and knew most of the stuff we did. Ronnie joined the band 2 years later (at 19) and we used him for the Water Boy during the Wet T-Shirt contest's. We raised him right!

[@noname-yt7uf]

@@fukhue8226 who are you talking about?

[@antiangelofmusic]

Just play it through it Gene. That's what a professional musician does. You admitted it wasn't rehearsed to begin with. You don't have to keep proving you're a controlling narcissist. Go back home to Shannon 60. LOL

[@demontesinferno6x6]

He had a fun teachable moment. Calm down. The kid got it and did a great job

[@mattrock12]

He played it up and worked the crowd eliciting an even greater response (did you hear the crowd roar?). Don't tell Gene SImmons how to work a room, mmmkay. ;) haha. Cheers!

[@Howiesgirl]

I love this song... when I was a kid I wished my name was Christine so Gene could sing it to me! God, teenage girls are ridiculous, LOL!

[@liverpoololdschool]

Girl I'm a straight guy and thought exactly the same lmao

[@fredsalay720]

Kid did a great job. He'll never forget that!!

[@motormanxxx5284]

Gene is gonna charge that kid for drum lessons

[@JonathanMarsala]

Vince TheDrummer no but you sure can't take a joke

[@jymebale5545]

Bass lessons yes, Gene is not a drummer but he was a teacher, he's just going by what was played in the original song, I remember that song and seeing Kiss play it.

[@jerseysucks6158]

motorman xxx - LMFAO!!

[@dejknapp2529]

Probably, Gene said once he doesn't do anything for free...business is business.(LOL!!) He went from extreme poverty to where he is now, and he didn't do it by being a chump.

[@VinnyDrysdale]

That kid was pretty good. He missed a couple of the breaks, but his playing was solid.

[@tvc380]

I prefer Gene in KISS where Paul did all the talking!

[@UBRLND-X]

Nice thing to do for the kid and he was a pretty good drummer at that!

[@martinbaker2322]

What a great thing to get to do that at 15! And he pulled it off. 👍👍👍

[@Nic-xu9pu]

Vincent's dad living vicariously through his son :)

[@Sean-me4fv]

I kinda wish KISS concerts were like this now. No makeup, more laidback.

[@kendickenson9076]

How much did that kid's dad pay Gene for this to happen. You know Gene doesn't do anything free.

[@pamelasylvester3859]

Nice of gene to let the kid play he was really good

[@shelleynewchuk5141]

I love that the new generation loves the legendary bands.......this was awesome.....im 52......and started listening to kiss on records and the 8 tracks in the old farm truck....rounding up cattle.....those were the days....

[@lobitome]

He then promptly sued the guy for not paying him a royalty for playing the song live.

[@SamprazDoodles]

Thatone Dude lol

[@kountryedge]

Thatone Dude naa! This boy was raised right.

[@allenmudman9755]

That's funny

[@s4lroachclip]

you mean he promptly became a drunk drugie and wasted the rest of his days trying to recapture this moment, thanks to Gene

[@deivi1]

Lmao, truth

[@channotpoling20]

Damn! That hair never moves!

[@JudoChamp]

He'll look back and think, "Holy fuck, I was a better musician than Gene when I was 15...."

[@bryanmccollum210]

This kid is really good! I have a now 19 year old drummer who I met at 15. Me and lead singer of Broken Mirrors gave him a chance. Playing out was a struggle. I had to be his guardian. Lol He is simply a prodigy. He still continues to amaze me to this day. Never count out someone simply because of their age.

[@jensz9360]

That kid was under some enormous pressure...that kid pulled off a damn miracle!

[@scottyweimuller6152]

Ah its not really pressure being in front of a big crowd. You just do your job behind the kit and move on and have a shit ton of fun doing it

[@acprado67]

@@scottyweimuller6152 for shure, when you know how to play the song, it´s natural. And the song is not difficult in this case

[@jerrygardner3265]

Gene you got class., from springer 282v

[@sophiaspapi2003]

being on stage and working out that break with Gene's help, was like a semester in music school for this kid!!

[@thefonzkiss]

The kid knows the fucking song, Gene was the one that fucked up the middle section by holding his hand up like he wanted him to stop.

[@russellebnet6715]

Found a heck of a drummer. love it

[@CheekyPseudonym]

How much did Gene charge, to let the kid on stage?

[@ChadMello]

I've always felt that Gene was pretty down to earth. Looks like that day was a lot of fun!

[@philchigges2955]

My favorite gene Simmons performance bar none.

[@JonTisch]

Kid nailed it and Gene enjoyed stopping the song and making it fun with a bit of comedy.

[@TruthSurge]

:10 pig squeal fail.

[@MarkRiddellRacing]

Followed you for ages dude, and today I see a comment on a random Gene Simmons video. Hope you are well!

[@matycee]

After Gene shuts the hell up, the action starts at 2:28 or so

[@davidryder3374]

You guys are so gullible...bands have been bringing up "complete strangers from out of the crowd" on stage for years now. It always brings a 'feel good' moment for the crowd, but it's totally staged. It's right up there with, "Hey, tonight's special because it's nameofsomeoneintheband's BIRTHDAY! Let's all sing happy birthday to him!"

[@pilsnrimgaard2507]

Gene's a great guy and a real rock Ambassador.

[@timzeringue2649]

Yes, very cool, nice job,Mr.Simmons.

[@katherineinge4898]

Someone, PLEASE tell me who the blonde guy with feathers in his hair is??? I looked everywhere and couldn't find exactly who they were!

[@NightWarriorAlive]

Wow, Vincent plays great!

[@pikkadollen]

It's in Sweden.. everyone is basically a badass musician :)

[@jymebale5545]

You seriously heard the man play? I could not hear him, I wished they'd turned him up more, the guy didn't know the song.

[@BarryChapman]

@jyme bale he kicked ass i thought

[@kountryedge]

Jyme Bale If you couldnt hear him play, then how do you know if he knew the song or not? 🤔

[@brodriguez7148]

@@jymebale5545 HE knew the song. But I thought you couldn't hear it?

[@sormaikel7093]

⚡🎅🏽⚡15 year old kid knows this song ?😈 my faith in humankind slowly returns.....⚡🎅🏽⚡

[@thecollective1584]

This shows that musicians can actually have fun when they are away from the highly scripted, highly political world of their regular band. If Gene were like this more often, he wouldn't have the reputation he does.

[@daltonschannel8405]

At 13 years old I played Gene in a school talent show singing Christine Sixteen. As a young man KISS brought a lot of joy into my life with their image & music. In the 70s & 80s we had true ROCK N ROLL. Todays kids just don't have that. Makes me feel sorry for teenagers these days. I couldn't even imagine my childhood without ROCK N ROLL.

[@DukeMitchell.223]

Awesome opportunity for that boy, he made rock history for his generation.

[@magiccheeseball]

i love how he stops in the middle of the song to get that part right, this is another reason why i love youtube seeing vids like this

[@robertbailey1175]

Gene has been playing bass for 60 years and still can't play! 🎸🤣

[@tmitchell9704]

robert bailey Genes doe’s not suck he play’s he play’s very well you suck.

[@jhay3966]

You probably gotta clean your ears, he plays well, he adds awesome licks in his live performance and he can play basslines like Rock and Roll all nite and Deuce while singing.

[@robertbailey1175]

@@jhay3966 yeah, his one note bass lines really rock 🤣! Gene can't hang with the big dogs, Steve Harris, Cliff Burton, Eddie Jackson and pretty much every 13 year old in the School Of Rock would roast his Sorry ass!!!

[@corporalhicks4532]

..If you say christine sixteen today,you get arrested. lol Good point. HE got a nasty habit of singing bout Jail baits

[@solfly6]

That was great! Nice job brother! I love seeing this!

[@SissyD61]

Wow! The kid nailed it! Excellent seeing seasoned band members with a fresh face amongst them! So all the way from Ypsilanti, MI.... ROCK ON GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@will4673]

Crazy, I’m in Dundee....

[@GRACEandTRUTH100]

Longtime KISS fan. From 3rd grade til today, and I'm a 49yr old black man. LEXINGTON KY in the house....

[@kimberlyanne434]

Very kind to the future of Rock N Roll continues on. Gene your bad « You know when you’re in bed...... Born in 62 grew up listenIng and going to your concerts. 💋💋💋💋💋👅💋💋💋💋💋

[@scidamenge]

I'll never forget when I was a teenager I met Gene in Virgin Records Store. So cool. I remember when I was a kid wondering when I would ever get to see him and the others without the makeup on. lol

[@BEN14680]

well done ,, no easy task young man!! gene simmons now thats what rock is all abt... fun and great music

[@byron7165]

Christine Sixteen becomes Christie Sixty