Gene Simmons & Paul Stanley on Hannity & Colmes 2002

[@taergehtsiram]

What I like about Gene, is love him or hate him, he is very clear and unashamed about who he is.

[@permaveg]

What's the point of him pretending, he's transparent. And I don't hate him and certainly don't love him either I just find him pathetically arrogant for someone with no talent.

[@Trainy2]

Maybe he should be a little more ashamed of who he is.

[@scottmcclure4855]

permaveg He's definitely talented. Is he Geddy Lee or Beethoven? No...but he has written some great basslines and songs and has entertained many for years. Regardless if you like him or not or if you like his attitude or not you cannot call him a no talent. Average talent? ok fair.

[@OneMan-wl1wj]

fair assessment

[@97warlock]

When he gets asked about all the woman & is he absuing his power etc ........ He doesnt Always have to be so confident or sure in his answer & turn it into a long huge paragraph. Wish he'd just say " Maybe" & move on

[@ClarkCarr1]

Love how Paul brought back the topic when they started to speak in full politics, the right one is Kiss!!

[@hillbillybeerdranker6678]

Yeah, he dodged the child molestation question

[@ifeoluwaobisesan1460]

Love the way Paul picked the book and changed the topic. The journalists were steering them into a corner

[@jon-ericphoenixx7823]

I followed KISS, from 1978, till this very day. I was in Job Corps in San Diego, CA back in 1989; in '90, I have met another KISS fan, named Edward Covarubbias, who was a residential advisor, he brought in some KISS videos and while looking at the videos, I said to him "someday, I'm going to meet up with KISS & drop something on them,& they would trip out on it. Fast forward to 2006, after KISS made VH-1's Rock and Roll Honors, I ran into Paul Stanley and I gave him my Foilgami pieces of his band, & till this very day, he still has my 5 pieces of my art in his home. Now, I am going to get with Gene Simmons next. Besides, Maui may be a small island, but I will still have a pulse on this Island, & I will have a nice piece of Foilgami waiting for him to put in his office.

[@jeremynelson5311]

Awesome

[@magicsinglez]

Jon-Eric Phoenixx: I don’t like KISS, but, favorite comment of the week.

[@michaelsindona6675]

gene always stays calm even if confronted with "strange" questions. must be a nice dude

[@chrispaneesh5475]

Yeah, he welcomes criticism and just seems to know how to answer any question. As a former teacher, Gene seems to have a lot patience.

[@BroodallyHonest]

He's not a "nice dude". He's cold and calculating.

[@mamabear1135]

He’s known as one of the rudest people on the planet.

[@scottcartwright9008]

@@BroodallyHonest and he knows how to lie his way out of a paper bag..just because they are superstars doesn't mean they are telling the truth..ur supposed to believe whatever they say without questioning it..I dontthink so

[@scottcartwright9008]

COME ON ,COME DOWN TO EARTH AND STOP BEING SO STARSTRUCK..THERES ALOT MORE TO HOW THEY ARE AND WHAT THERE REALLY INTO THAT MEETS THE EYE..JUST CUZ THERE SUPERSTARS DOESNT MEAN WE HAVE TO BELIEVE WHATEVER THEY TELL US..THEY ARE NOT SAINTS BY ANY MEANS..THEY ARE GUILTY GUILTY GUILTY OF A LIFESTYLE THATS SINFUL,THEY KNOW THE TRUTH ABOUT WHAT THEY REALLY ARE AND DO BEHIND THE SCENEZ..PLEASE

[@melissatucker179]

Kiss is an awesome band. they finally made it in the rock n roll hall of fame...it's very well deserved.the years of playing music, singing ,writing songs , breathing fire, playing in movies.wow true dedicAtion. Kiss has been around since the 70s....good job !!!

[@prezbiterium]

THANK YOU GENE - 4:08 It means a lot for us, here in Poland!

[@philipnestor5034]

Hi Prezbiterium You are right. The Germans set up and ran all the camps in every country they invaded. True there were collaborators in every country ( some more than others) . My father was in the Polish Army fighting the damn Germans in Warsaw and later Northern France. He later married my Jewish mother who escaped from Vienna. Damn Germans

[@orhanusterman1453]

:DDDD

[@rockhard2654]

paul stanley is hell of a guy, gene never got over his rough childhood,

[@Largepro21]

rockhard 😢

[@klmullins65]

I thought it was Paul Stanley who had the rough childhood! And Paul definitely has some issues

[@alemeral9987]

They both had rough childhoods

[@GregoryAlanBaileygamereviews]

Gene Simmons is the definition of a boss.

[@thetonyrusso]

"Oh, i can't. The floor looks a little dirty." FOX will need an iceberg for that burn

[@Largepro21]

💯 he a real 1

[@escaton74]

like he writes in his book: I end the day with a 22-second fart which changes note four times and forces the dogs to leave the room.

[@tommyt329]

Gene & Paul are alright by me. They're still rocking it to the crowds. Well done guys.

[@jlobiafra]

Found tommy Thayer

[@chancegalloway440]

I had no idea that Paul was so soft spoken and real with his talk.. Gene as well it gave me hope that maybe I can do this one thing still n live my dream!!!! Thanks Guy s

[@40000pirate]

I love it when these guys try and get political with their blah blah blah and then Mr Paul Stanley brings it right back on topic and focuses and what the real deal is and it's KISS!!!

[@larrylehman751]

Wow those guys are great to listen too and they are happy to be where they are in America

[@Ieatpaste23]

I love Paul.

[@joe8315]

I have had the honor of meeting a good number of Holocaust/concentration camp survivors. The thing that I could not believe was the lack of negativity, anger or hatred toward their "enemies." Truly wonderfully beautiful people. They are the role models.

[@billjannusch]

Gene and Paul are awesome..KISS rules forever..I love the book The Early Years a lot and also all of these interviews. I collect all of them from throughout the years. While KISS is kind of timeless , and eternal, an interesting side note is being reminded of particular historical happenings that were going on during each time period, in which they were being interviewed in, or performing in. It's cool seeing this now, since back when I got this book, I missed this interview. It's an awesome book too!! I love all of the books, including their individual biographies..I am a huge fan forever!!!

[@leokimvideo]

This would have been the nice time to wrap up Kiss as a live touring band. It would have had Gene & Paul going out in a way where they would have been remembered as going out on top. As we now know that will not happen.

[@johngalush8790]

They are still on top. They just look like shit.

[@brando7266]

Sold out ,a long time ago,

[@TheLithGH]

Paul and Gene are two of the most intelligent, lucid, and respectable people in the world today! Long live the Kings (of the night time world!)

[@dukegroovy5162]

lol

[@tonybparalegal]

The misunderstanding is that Hannity is making it sound as though each girl expected to be his new gf or something close. That's a common misconception, for some reason. Many women are into one-night-stands just as much as men. No one is getting their hearts broken.

[@chrispaneesh5475]

But Sean has to fill airtime.

[@cluggyahoo]

Exactly. No chicks hearts were broken....only their vaginas !

[@stevenjames3242]

LMAO, every girl KNEW that he was there for that night and that night only, they were all friggen groupies..

[@johnrotten3268]

Exactly, women back in the day just wanted to fuck a rock star and have the notch on their belt.

[@ErichH68]

Good point.

[@awesomeasianbob1834]

Kudos to Paul and Gene for baring that "interview". Hannity isn't a fair journalist in my opinion, in the fact that he would never let them finish their answers and always cut them off. The whole thing seemed very judgemental and rushed.

[@BlueeyesofSkye]

Paul Stanley is awesome man! Love that guy.

[@phyllispollack1]

It would be nice if Fox asked them about the damn book PAUL and Gene came on to talk

[@phyllispollack1]

I Sebastian If I were you, I’d worry about yourself, because you’re SO insecure, that you have to troll a total stranger’s singing that you have never even heard.

[@nadiawelham7737]

these guys have been in my life since i cant remember, Paul has my heart and affection, forever i cant remember when i fell in love, and like a good wine he just gets better and better with age, every time i see him and hear his stories i fall in love more. his eyes draw me in, i cant get enough of them .

[@phyllispollack1]

I’ve seen Kiss interviewed countless times since the 70s, and this has to be the dumbest interview with them I’ve ever seen

[@markm5101]

Hannity isn't a journalist in any sense

[@TheBandit7613]

Hannity asks a question then interrupts as they try to answer. Does not make a good interview.

[@rebeccapeerless515]

That's because Hannity is a moron. Immediately went into attack mode.

[@stephtrey4925]

Hannity & Colmes can not compete with Gene, he is so much smarter than them

[@thekingofbeauregard6624]

These guys are more important than the Beatles to me.

[@mikesgarage18]

Paul does seem fairly bright the more I see him speak.

[@jeffscott66]

I think the interviewer is poking Gene because he's probably in a loveless marriage and Gene is getting all kinds of action. The interview was supposed to be about the book, was it not?

[@James-sc1lz]

I loved Kiss but was never that keen on Gene. Paul is the man.

[@rickclark6323]

Ace and gene you guys changed people's lives and I will be the first to say Thank You would love to see you guys for REAL in life please believe in God he is the reason for everything in life even your secuccuses in life thank you guys please get saved.

[@dendytv3519]

Super good song and super classic music for ever

[@erockscott1184]

I like HOW gene said "its time to stand up"...we all know what he means.

[@crisyoung4912]

Man I have to say I always loved kiss growing up but it's only lately I've really took the time to know the members. I really loved Gene Simmons in this interview. He has heart!

[@Fultonfalcons86]

I think their personal choices is the very reason why these two are still among the living and rightfully so.......

[@StarfieldRailway]

I didn't know Sean Hannity was a feminist.

[@coronapapi]

6:00. lol. I love how they interview.

[@thomasfleig1780]

Here it is 17 years later and they are just now retiring.

[@MikeLiestoyou]

Who else saw KISS In 2019? Keep going guys.

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

great talk....I hope gene and paul live alot longer..

[@James-sc1lz]

Paul is what really what made KISS. Gene thinks he is the best but he never was.

[@GARY84ROCKS]

No

[@TheBrendon67]

Hilarious question/comment about abusing his status. So silly.

[@cazm8019]

I always liked Gene Simmons

[@tonyscardaci2089]

Awww, Paul is really the leader but Gene is the MOUTH...i feel bad for Paul in a way.

[@MysticalWitch68]

who would you rather ; a guy like Gene that is honest, open and not afraid to speak his mind or a guy that is secretive, dishonest and leaves you wondering who he really is?

[@helixmoore7636]

I love paul.

[@HanoverFiste3]

"Rock and roll is dead" says gene. I think going on Fox News to talk to Sean hannity is one of the least rock n roll things you can possibly do

[@AudiophileTubes]

LEGENDS! I can't imagine all the places Gene's tongue has been to! Lucky guy!

[@kevins5833]

Hannity and Colmes were constantly cutting Gene and Paul off WTH? Why ask questions and never let the boys answer back? The Anchors were bombarding them and not letting them finish... What a worthless interview.

[@abaddon5]

kevin S While I do agree with you on this, in fairness, it is live TV and there are time restraints. Then again, it's Fox "news", so this is typically par for the course.

[@kevins5833]

abaddon5 Well said, thanks...

[@ttdenadaabba2149]

What a stupid question!! Not only him, but there have been countless other performers, and entertainers that women will throw themselves at ,and they love it! Someone like Gene Simmons most certainly does not need to mentally,and physically abuse women, if anything they abused him!😎

[@josiahwhitehead7519]

Personal life choices people. Make the rights ones and live to the fullest.

[@peterdiamantakiou]

By the way i have that book and its excellent...1974 pre hotter than hell and 1981 the elder era

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} aaahh oooo cool..

[@tinaschoonover3898]

I love it.

[@paulstanley6853]

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[@holybrown6257]

hahaha Paul interrupting the other guys, BOSS!

[@alfaman4113]

Paul and Gene are marketing geniuses. The best way they thought to get people to come see them is to give them the impression that they will be pulling the plug on the kiss juggernaut . Kiss started their farewell tour in 2000 and it is now 2022 and still farewelling their fans

[@johngalush8790]

You also need a great seamstress to let the costumes out every couple years.

[@WayneBarroncffcs]

Love that Paul interrupted Gene and started talking about the book.

[@mattm7798]

Truth be told, this prolly wasnt the best place to plug a rock and roll picture book.

[@vesaekroos6174]

I'm listen you all vinyl, thousands times and Animalize is best vinyl,that is my opinion. Same thing groove like lick it up🤘I am hooked when I am youngest. With out nothing, I sleep then sometimes out midwinter. I only heart myself, because I'm so sick and hook then. Time when I hooked is 1997-2001. Today I have without heroin ninenteen years.. Now live is good and my son is 16, sometimes when Jere is pissed, I singing guietly Christeen sixteen, that is fun. 🤘😀

[@MichaelHansenFUN]

i have this on vhs somewhere and remember it well but the recording was BAD TRACKING which I CAN fix if I can find the VHS tape I had/have

[@PBee8108]

Have to admire the self-control of both Gene and Paul.

[@kathleenprice3124]

The host is really rude he doesn't even know what gene is talking about.

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[@northstar2621]

@@paulstanley6853 lmao

[@anthonyshaw4892]

Paul's wig game strong here

[@ThomasLiberoRock]

Anthony Shaw it’s better than the “live to win” one

[@edwardhughes4462]

Kiss put out some absolutely great music...face it guys, you really did that:)

[@ShannonThomasSr]

This was awesome. I still watch Hannity today. R.I.P. Alan

[@dambo6630]

Gene's hair actually looks ok, compared to the roadkill that's usually sleeping on top of his dome.

[@mikemurphy1208]

I thought the same thing haha. It's actually not bad here.

[@davidedward2352]

15 years and Sean Hannity looks exactly the same.

[@HighPower762]

Not really. He's much grayer and much chubbier than it was back in 2002!😎

[@joycemeadows1821]

His hair is alot grayer...

[@natur3calls]

I'd like to see this happen today lmfao

[@chipcray9791]

it isnt a rude or strange question. Gene is the one who has bragged about it, im just happy someone acually dare to ask.

[@00nowhereman00]

surprised Gene didn't have a better response concerning the groupies. Obviously the girls do get something, they get a story to tell, they did it with a rock star. To them that's no doubt worth more than their virtue.

[@BOBBYSOX86]

Chaim Witz and Stanley Eisen

[@markmullins132]

Paul Frehley and Peter Crissakkooadsfg

[@Kalkas53]

of all the pictures for kiss they choose that one with eric carr

[@JeffersonDinedAlone]

Actually, no. It shows Criss. And, considering that it is early years, why would they show anyone else?

[@Kalkas53]

the one at 0:11 has eric carr in it given the outfits and hair styles worn by gene and paul i'd say the pic is from around 1981 its just an old odd picture used as a feature for kiss

[@Explorer766]

Why would Fox pick a picture from The Elder with Eric Carr to represent Kiss?

[@StarfieldRailway]

They probably don't know the difference.

[@jfrey1]

They're more hip than you may think. Closet Elder fans.

[@GlennJimenez]

Picking up the book as if to say “this is what we’re supposed to fucking talk about”

[@michaelwilliams4787]

You got to admire intelligent rockers and9 that they are

[@thepull-outking5123]

When I was a kid, I thought they were badass; when I got older, I thought, “ They’re all right “.Now that I’m older, they’ve got my respect.

[@RobertPaulGass]

Good luck getting Gene Simmons to feel guilty about his groupies. He probably enjoyed having it brought up yet another time.

[@ShiftaelV2]

6:53 Gene trying so hard to keep his game face on

[@DerekStone]

I'm actually more a fan of Gene Simmons than I am of Kiss.

[@noRTH1212]

Great Smart Man.

[@MichaelHansenFUN]

I tried to videotape this but it didn't turn out right

[@paulrichards647]

Lame journalism.sad attempt at interviewing.

[@reclaimerReclaimer]

Hannity could be the drummer and wear the Fox make-up, the other guy is the guitarist with Vinnie's Ankh design.

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[@MichaelHansenFUN]

I have a bad tracking VHS tape somewhere of this which I can make GOOD

[@flashcloud666]

Gene looked like "whatever, dude. I like drugs." lol

[@sclway]

Flash Cloud in a recent interview gene says he has never had drugs or alcohol.

[@janetyovonnestuckey2282]

& women lots & lots of women!!!!!

[@joycemeadows1821]

He doesnt do drugs...but does loves sex.

[@flashcloud666]

@@joycemeadows1821 Just like Elvis too right? ROFL

[@rockhard2654]

he SHOULD brag about all the girls hes had getting ONE girl looking like him is an accoplishment

[@johnrotten3268]

I think he is a good looking man actually. Very stern and confident. Confidence is more important than looks with a lot of women.

[@sylenzf4748]

I think Hannity is being a bit too judgemental with Mr Simmons. Other than that, it was a good interview, at least we saw Gene's eyes. He usually wears dark shades.

[@purificacioncastro7885]

Qué pena que no sepa inglés lo he intentado pero como no se practique se olvida por lo tanto no me entero de nada

[@BasilFomeen]

Lol Hannity starts thinking at about 3:00 what he's gonna tell his wife. Great Gene

[@arlenmargolin1650]

I wonder if the band was ever in or did ever play in Germany

[@BrianSherman-TheTVGod]

Yes, but they had to use a modified KISS logo

[@BrianSherman-TheTVGod]

Hate speech and homophobia will not be tolerated.

[@manguy2000]

Let me guess you are another hyper sensitive asshat who thinks everything is homophobic. Disagreeing with how someone lives their life does not mean you fear or hate them. Grow up.

[@lakerdigital]

If I had sex with 4,000 women I would not publicize it, especially if I was a celebrity.

[@TerryDrumCovers1951]

Another Hannitized interview.

[@calvojmonte47]

Leave to Foxs news to put them selves on a high horse. So one sided.

[@MariaMartinez-jm8bc]

La verdad tease libre.kiss#1.

[@Thejbirdy]

Actually Gene and Paul did drugs but in moderation after seeing Ace and Peter go through what they did.

[@BroodallyHonest]

.an, did Colmes ever get a chance to speak? Hannity really loves the sound of his own voice, doesn't he?

[@craigfazekas3923]

Guess they're not gonna break into "Rock Bottom" or "Cold Gin" here...😎

[@darrellkramer8097]

If it’s consensual, so what? Like he said: “Consenting adults.” Live an honest transparent life!

[@NINJA52ELITE]

When women throws themselves at you, it would be tough not to! Hannity would too if he had the chance!

[@hillbillybeerdranker6678]

They talk about holacost survivors, but what does that mean? Did they get gassed and survive the gassing?