Gene Simmons Shows Off His Iconic Tongue | Late Night with Conan O’Brien

[@SniffHeinkel]

Conan: "No one really wants to go into the hereafter in a KISS coffin." Dimebag Darrell: "Hold my beer bro."

[@steamengine4719]

getcha pull!

[@matthewadler1329]

Good for Gene. He really did it right. Waited to start a family, enjoyed his stardom by way of extended youth, didn't trash himself with drugs, and works hard, but enjoys himself. I was never blown away my the musicianship of KISS, but they really knew how to work with what they had.

[@beckibarnhill8949]

Met him once. Loved Kiss

[@turolretar]

did you get the gene simmons vault

[@doslover]

This is the longest commercial I've ever watched.

[@dsadassddasads7841]

and the best

[@vikramk6212]

Brought to you by one of the biggest douchebags of rock and roll

[@forecest5124]

@@vikramk6212 lol

[@buenoman7639]

Merchandising!

[@Written...]

@@buenoman7639 Marketing* But i still gave you a thumbs up, I knew what ya meant, and i liked it!

[@manalive2631]

This might be the greatest guest on the show. It might as well be a sketch. Have to admire his total disdain for interview pretext. All these interviews are just product promotion disguised as conversations and he just went into it without any of the bs.

[@EmpyreanLightASMR]

man alive kind of a good point lol

[@seahawkjoe4038]

His wife is a lucky woman

[@simon-di7xt]

I don't know if it's because her wife is Gene or a dirty joke

[@chrisi123]

why..because he cheated on her all the time?

[@daveydermody6855]

@@simon-di7xt hit tongue is long

[@PISStopherNolan]

Because he's a millionaire

[@DJ_Ichiyo]

@@daveydermody6855 mine is longer~

[@raf4097]

Sometimes I can’t decide wether to hate him or love him

[@hankthepatriot3733]

RIGHT! He can be extremely over the top... but he was savvy enough to make sure he retained rights to his (and I believe the bands) image and logo and makes a killing at licensing! HELL of a businessman, which is his sole motivation for almost every aspect of his interactions with people, so by default, he is extremely narcissistic! Met him once at NAMM and well, he is all about "What's in it for me" So I agree, love/hate is very appropriate description of him.

[@richalderson6069]

That's what narcissists do to you, they want both your love and your hate, anything to keep having your attention.

[@thrilhous]

@@richalderson6069 reminds me of somebody else, if I could only put my finger on it 🤔

[@scryp3603]

@@richalderson6069 I don't see the problem with craving attention, he's not hurting anybody, he's not scamming you. Plus, he's actually a very smart human being, very very smart.

[@richalderson6069]

@@scryp3603 Yes, those are the reasons that make him an individual you can admire despite the massive ego.

[@veergujral6517]

Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul are both buried in a Kiss Coffin.

[@unclespud5478]

Must get cramped.

[@NIN8914]

must be chilly.

[@BobSince1981]

KISS the breakfast cereal KISS the toilet paper KISS THE FLAMETHROWER!

[@lejoker1687]

The kids love this one

[@IntrepidRacer13]

KISS 2: The Quest For More Money

[@AlmostReady504]

GET THE FIREHOUSE

[@jakejp74]

@@IntrepidRacer13 it's fun and smart. You should try it someday

[@IntrepidRacer13]

@@jakejp74 It was a Spaceballs reference...

[@nephrenqayin254]

The facial expression of Conan every time Gene talks about his products. He's like saying "Oh boy...there he goes again" 😂😂😂.

[@yzwme586]

IDK what everyone is complaining about, I think he's hilarious. Yeah he has a big ego but you just don't get his humor apparently.

cristian roth that doesnt count if you are famous and succesfull like them they are very popular and gene is right about his band im not big fan of their music but they definetly wiped their asses with other bands in the 80s of course there are better musicians but commercially they stayed in game for very long time and thats a success because the pressure must be insane and person must have nerves of steel to not fall in drugs or commit suicide by that point...

[@thecollector4332]

@Cristian Roth With gene is 50/50

[@tcconnection]

The ego is the shtick

[@randallsavage827]

Anyone else here after listening to this week's podcast? Conan was right, this actually happened.

[@AgustinRodriguez-dd6mj]

Loved that Steve Albini prank called him

[@spek-27]

Hahaha...I was looking for this comment! This did not disappoint at all!

[@timmartin8191]

I found it to see if he really spoke like Jackie Mason. Yeppers!!!

[@Plague_Doc22]

The guy with the biggest ego i've ever seen.

[@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305]

And biggest talent!

[@pemo2676]

He's just got the charisma and stage performance down, usually he's more chilled out

[@clipsedrag13]

@@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305 he's not a big talent. he's a big ego. thats okay

[@Gurra88]

@Sheila McCauley if he has no talent, then explain why he's a member of one of the biggest bands in the world, and also explain his writing credits. He wrote songs being in one of the biggest bands in the world. Which made them into one of the biggest bands in the world

[@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305]

@@Gurra88 yup, gene simmons is a genius

[@steviecassidy9493]

You've got to hand it to the fans who buy the merch. The Phone's, the Checkbooks and especially the ones who buy the coffins. They are real die hard fans.

[@nickstrapko7549]

I wouldnt buy any of that shit only vintage stuff and vinyl records.

[@turolretar]

and Bruce Willis hasn’t seen a dime of it

[@liamaleman1761]

Gene's confidence is next level. Bravo.

[@MicheleMJJ]

He is one big man. I met him in Indianapolis. He was a big sweetheart.

[@Keyzeee1]

Man I can't stop watching Conan, it hurts me to see how he has the least views and subscribers among the other late-night hosts while I find him to be the most hilarious out of all of them. I hope he visits more english speaking countries to gain clout and fans since from what I've seen he mostly visits non-english speaking countries and I doubt he gains much from that. If he ever visited India or Philippines for example, that would gain him so much clout since these countries speak english and would understand his humor.

[@mihirborker5240]

I love that we guys have platform to share our opinion as a community however small the fan base maybe, keep will of good comedy #conan keep the fire alive

[@Sako1996]

If you didn't know who Gene Simmons Were the title would be weird AF 😂

[@kmeadows]

... you mean “was”? Gene Simmons is only one person.

[@pravakarpatra5132]

@@kmeadows no were is grammatically correct.

[@kmeadows]

Pravakar Patra And what’s your reasoning?

[@YouSoSpice]

not really, he's quite a handsome gentleman too

[@pravakarpatra5132]

@@kmeadows ' 'is' is grammatically correct not were or was

[@anonymousperson3433]

“Conan groaning in horror” is perhaps the best subtitle I’ve ever read

[@a1sausie453]

5:31 the audience’s reaction over the top. 😂

[@gungegood]

His hair is SO much better pushed back like that

[@silkcustoms520]

He combs his hairs with a Shrimp Fork now

[@davidschmidt6013]

Gene Simmons had his whole band planned out while he was in college. He knew the makeup he'd use, the "themes" (alien, cat, 'rock-star' and monster) from his love of Japanese comics. Writing the songs wasn't a problem, and their performances were designed to keep them unique. There's a million singer-songwriter-guitarists out there, .....but there's only one KISS!!

[@chocolatetownforever7537]

I thought each member of KISS decided on their own personal makeup design and outfits. Idk, atleast thats what they said in the infamous Tom Snyder interview with all of them present. Maybe they were lying to make it sound more like a team. You tell me.

[@2024BenDover]

Totally wrong.

[@blind_channel_fp]

This is why I love Gene

[@Haze783]

btw great Dimebag Darrell from Pantera was burried in KISS coffin

[@BetoAzamar]

:D that´s sad

[@Patricksargentmusic]

As well as Vinnie Paul I believe

[@jackmitchelles2646]

He just rolled out kiss casket and the checkbook is what surprises you

[@stevied2733]

Happy Birthday Gene!!! Conan’s a real one for this upload 🤘🏼

[@expiredmonke6429]

I love that pfp! Hi mudz !!

[@AfterSchoolReviews]

Love this. Love how much gene is gene in thes clip ! I loved it

[@Song]

Conan has always been the best 💫

[@anthonyd9984]

Anybody else think he looks a little like Fred Armisen?

[@pravakarpatra5132]

Without the hair

[@kavitshah4643]

He does. Armisen even played him in one (maybe more, idk) SNL sketch.

[@tara-seemyvideoplaywithmyt1028]

🧡💟💟😍

[@emare7851]

They’re probably related some how some way

[@sshlept8070]

The Steven Seagal of music.

[@SniffHeinkel]

Nah. Hes more like the Dolph Lundgren on music.

[@johnnydrama8709]

Lol

[@ghost-bx7kw]

Unlike Steven I like gene Simmons who part of KISS

[@chrishayden8055]

Yes.

[@coraje1388]

They wear the same shoe polish on their head!

[@Dave-xh9oc]

One of my favourite Howard Stern guests was Fake Gene Simmons. The guy did a dead-on Gene impression and was constantly pitching hilarious fake KISS merch. There's even an episode where Howard brought both of them face to face.

[@MisterArchie]

Conan really is the greatest 😂

[@Idollisimo]

Always be yourself. Of course if you can't be Gene Simmons. You you do, be Gene Simmons.

[@michaelr7254]

He's gonna have the bottom half of a tongue sticking out of the ground when they bury him.

[@mmooraj]

LOL

[@KingStark32]

Conan is the best

[@retrocratictv275]

So humbling Gene like always lol

[@MarcKloos]

Nokia 5110. I had one too, also in yellow. Just no KISS on it.

[@eltoro969]

Every band needs a guy like Gene

[@fansofwrestling9115]

I can hear ace laugh right about now 😂😂😂

[@peterkabrna]

Genes great. He gives a Hell of a lot to other people

[@BrunoMattei97]

This looks like a low key Eric Andre' show episode.

[@AlmostReady504]

Except Eric Andre is never even accidentally funny

[@BrunoMattei97]

@@AlmostReady504 k

[@Bob-m8i3m]

I been a huge kiss fan since 1977 still listening to there songs since they retried they surely be missed congratulations on there rock n roll hall of Fame Alex

[@gar2yc]

The thumbnail is a JoJo scene. "This... Is the taste of LIAR!"

[@boyce919]

Dime bag and Vin are burried in kiss coffins. Soooo.....

[@imnoyed7266]

I was going to say the same thing, R.I.P. Dime and Vinnie

[@SealAngel]

I love Gene Simmons, he's talented worked hard, enjoys his fame and money and is highly intelligent and did it the right way, never smioked, dud drugs or go to dark places like other rock stars, rock on Gene!!!

[@duckfilms5812]

1:02 his wife is a very lucky woman

[@Momo-zz8fl]

I loved my KISS air guitar so much. Think someone stole it, can’t find it anywhere.

[@Alanquek90]

His wife sure loves him deeply

[@steamengine4719]

Legend, he Really overwhelmed Conan with his "star-power"

[@Bostan1997]

He could tongue punch like no other

[@BrandonHex]

Happy birthday to Gene Simmons.

[@thomascavanaugh9532]

I thought it was pretty funny! The guy is like no other and I don't mind his ego because of that.

[@Kiss16877]

1:01 hahahahah😂

[@ChandlerTingle]

Gene is definitely using hair plugs😂

[@Tommyr]

He used to wear a racoon on his head in the 80's.

[@jammygitt]

A ghoul onstage with his kabuki makeup, blood and platform boots. An even bigger ghoul offstage!

[@bassisthenrik]

"..No free rides." (My childhood idol is the ultimate douche.)

[@tvanza7791]

I mean... yea he really is.

[@bassisthenrik]

@@tvanza7791 The worst..

[@tvanza7791]

@@bassisthenrik yea you said childhood hero so i held back but...i can't stand the guy. His head is so far up his own ass it's embarrassing really. I have watched many interviews is him just being an ass hat.

[@bassisthenrik]

@@tvanza7791 Indeed. I idolized the demon as a kid, but now I can't stand a person like that. Horrible.

[@bassisthenrik]

@@tvanza7791 Conan told the "no free rides"- story on the podcast, can't remember which episode (Marc Maron?) and basically just said straight up what a horrible person Gene was.

[@bettysmith4641]

Happy birthday Gene!

[@duncandistortion]

The floor came up & hit Genes face,..He tripped over his tongue.

[@tcconnection]

He is so hilarious, he would be a great character in a sitcom

[@juancpgo]

with that tongue you don't even need toilet paper

[@At24666]

Juan ? You're not on the balcony ?

[@SharpCinema]

Conan you are the best that ever did it

[@mr.personhumanson6871]

My big brain misread the title as Gene Wilder... I was confused for a second

[@bloodyririslefttesticle297]

You know I’m more into Guns N’ Roses type stuff and I don’t play bass, I play guitar but gene Simmons is a badass

[@IvanR941]

Dawg I want a kiss coffin lol

[@Jay-xy7yi]

I know gene is a money addict and hes this and that but as a bass player myself and huge KISS fan,i love Gene,and i can see thru his act,i believe Genes a decent sweet guy.Thanks for the great music and inspiration Gene

[@relaxingprawn]

That tongue on women and you have a winner every time...

[@lauremehrkens5891]

NOT EVEN, MAYBE!!!!!!

[@Tommyr]

It better work because he's hung like a hamster. If you've ever seen the sex tape footage you'd die laughing.

[@jefferyathon4737]

You know Dimebag was watching this when he decided, "Hell yeah, that's what I wanna be buried in!". And then two years later, he got his wish. Thanks, Rita, for always listening to Darrell. ♥️

[@ferox965]

I met him around this time. He was unbelievably cool with me.

[@jacksonX77]

How so?

[@Azo_Dante]

I gave him my heart when i was a teenager and my dad shew me the group "Kiss" :D

[@bradygraham5126]

Dimebag was a huge kiss fan.. who knew that 2 years after this he would be buried in one

[@joseapsantos3633]

Boa noite, essa gene, é uma figura fabulosa engraçada.Adorei o vídeo.

[@AJJFOUND]

His tongue play must be great

[@RaymondvanGelderen]

Gene showing an Ace credit card. 😂 Your such a deuce.

[@elenaascia8879]

I love Gene!

[@elvis5138]

God, such a legend with such great humor. He's a true example of the american dream. You can love or hate KISS, but you must respect the Demon. He is a Jewish immigrant with a mother or grandmother who was in a concentration camp (i forgot which) who came from absolutely nothing, he worked his ass off, and he became a millionaire. Not to mention that he’s a successful businessman and the brains behind the KISS brand. Without this man the KISS we know today wouldn't exist. So imo he has some right to have a big ego.

[@bobcarp1239]

KISS is to music, as pro wrestling is to sports.

[@sshlept8070]

Kiss is to music, as Steven seagal is to movies

[@bandicoot__]

Kiss is to music as Toronto Maple Leafs playoffs

[@BrokenGodEnt]

They've got a great live record though. The people themselves are unbearable douches, but that first live record is great.

[@captur69]

Best late night talk show..band,set,host...if its not broken..don't fix it..

[@brainards11]

They got the band name because Gene Simmons is the ultimate KISSer! What a tongue It's like a Python!!!

[@wtripley]

Caskets are rectangular, coffins are anthropoid

[@c.o.n.collectingofnostalgi889]

DR Love by Chaim Weitz 😁🤟

[@Kilizbby1313]

It’s a casket not coffin ... caskets have hinges and coffins have detachable lids.

[@GroverMonster]

KISS must have the most memorabilia

[@peterhamlet1415]

And elvis

[@gronmaster]

Beatles Madonna Nickelback

[@benjdoc]

who here just wached the dude perfect overtime and didnt know about him????

[@destenywaters479]

i have the tongue 😂😂😂 i grew up watching kiss bc of my great gma and bam i have a long ass tongue bc i wuld copy gene. im 21 this year lol

[@yelltyrell]

He must be a genius at cunnilingus

[@WiseGuy5674]

‘The Westwing’ theme looked like saddam Hussein without the ‘stash.😎

[@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305]

Gene simmons is the man

[@markdwighttadina7655]

1:02 😱😱😱😱😱

[@rocklegendlegendas3453]

Haha Gene Simmons is very funny

[@tgguitarguy]

Damn he's so cleaned up here.

[@johnkren2636]

The late, great dimebag Darrell was buried in a kiss coffin with one of Eddie van Halen's personal guitars.

[@amyreese7868]

I bought a couple of KISS notebooks from zia record exchange on Sunday, one design as the"Dressed to Kill" album and the other as the "Sonic Boom" album, both unused and new condition. They're pricy, but worth it; only $8.99 each, plus tax. 🤑

[@FuggYew666]

"I dont know the Wipers!" - Gene Simmons

[@DanielDwightMusic]

Dimebag Daryl was buried in a KISS casket.

[@daffybuns322]

Wait what he is selling kiss murch XD ugh I love that guy he is doing business

[@tanyadestiny605]

His wife is definitely lucky. I would literally run on broken sharp glass then thru lemon juice just to feel his tongue 😩

[@hradecek7748]

After watching whole video I understand the line from the start of the video (0:39)

[@phalanx66Satan]

I had too much fun at Irvine Meadows at a KISS event. There were some money guys related to KISS seated near me who had a couple of bomb shell strippers with them. The staff were getting 100 dollar tips every time they brought them something. There were no phone cams then to record the debauchery. It was awesome though, Gwen Stephanie was in a fur coat sitting with Peter Chris's daughter next to us. Good times.

[@anurruti]

Wall Street Wolf: sell me this pen. Nobody can surpass that pitch. Gene: hold my beer. You buy it I get paid.

[@stellaellaolamindyourownbu7092]

Coooool

[@grantbaechler3529]

I have that book autographed