Gene Simmons - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?

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KISS legend Gene Simmons sits down with Graham Hartmann (@grahamwire) to prove and disprove what's written about him on Wikipedia.
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[@Iamverybald]

Gene's hair looks like something from the playstation 1 era.

[@anothercommentator1305]

DEAD

[@MM1717mm]

show us yours when youre 60 😉

[@delvictor7570]

Brilliant take.

[@Filtiarin]

PS1 Hagrid

[@marcomorote2175]

Lmao lookin like Madden 98 graphics

[@CurtisAlfeld]

"I'm Gene Simmons, and you're not" is the most Gene Simmons thing you could possibly say.

[@Thulgore]

I'm not Gene Simmons and I am so fucking grateful.

[@jonesy1233]

Chevy Chase used to say in on SNL in the 70s.

[@greatlikeelviseh6063]

Gene Simmons had to pay Gene Simmons a royalty for Gene Simmons to say that.

[@evearcana2392]

Statements like that is why I love the guy

[@jeremybennett3104]

Actually, that was a Chevy Chase thing on Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.

[@CiCaruana]

He's a very inspirational figure, he inspires everyone he comes into contact with to never let themselves turn out like he has

[@roneystapes]

😂👍🏻

[@elvis5138]

Well he also inspired millions of people to pick up a bass. And wears 60 lbs of gear every live show,breathes fire and spits blood at 72 years old. Sure he might not have the best personalit but he's one hell of a performer, bassits, writer and musician. Gene is part of the reason I took business for unversity because of his succes with the KISS brand and his busienss, he was such an inspiration to me that basically anyone can make it if they put in the work there's a reason he's the richest KISS member.

[@charliemunk2947]

He does act like a little jersey. But behind closed doors, he's very humble. Gives a ton of money to charity, more than most.

[@dallesamllhals9161]

..said by Granny's vagina!

[@riproar11]

@@elvis5138 Definitely not a hell of a writer, his lyrics are horrible.

[@liamthomas8987]

Graham is a very underrated interviewer. His ability to match his guests personality is admirable.

[@thingsdemystified]

Yeah, by thinking Gene would agree with his opinion of Bieber and One Direction right?

[@bloodygorecomix]

nerves of steel to spend more than 5 minutes talking to Gene

[@adamimberti6948]

And he never seems intimidated by them.

[@93Rockforlife]

I thought Graham handled Simmons' mammoth-sized ego quite well

[@harambo9805]

@Daniel Treadwell and then he would have smacked you back with his $300 million fist.

[@Will-xt9gj]

Yeah he must have the tolerance of monk, cause I (I’m sure many others as well) would’ve slapped Gene 2 min into the interview.

[@antthomas7916]

@@harambo9805 Who cares how much money he has? I guess rich people get a pass for the sole reason of them having a lot of money haha. That's a pathetic outlook to have.

[@v4v819]

I might be the only one on Earth who believes he's actually a super down-to-Earth humble guy! But that's just me. LOL

[@Nightdare]

@@antthomas7916 They asked HIM, not the other way around Laws of supply and demand decide the value of something

[@hairmetalhaven]

Graham has some balls for triggering Gene in the first 60 seconds

[@Wingedoverphotos]

hairmetalhaven I think it showed Gene that he’s not going to be start struck and bow down like Gene expected

[@jasonhawken871]

@@Wingedoverphotos Still took balls, I wouldn't have been shocked of Gene walked out on the spot.

[@alucardprinceofgayvampires8526]

Gene is pretty easily triggered

[@XstonedmonkeyzX]

At least at then end when Graham asks if the band owes everything to Gene, and Gene stops and says that "no, It was a union of chemistry" so.... He does at least know he has a big ego, if not he would not have said "Like this ridiculous hair" and pointed at himself which actual EGOCENTRIC people would NEVER do...

[@licensetoshred]

@@XstonedmonkeyzX I can't stand Gene whatsoever but yeah, I agree with you here. I was surprised when he stopped and actually said that line

[@AceofHeartsFox]

It's seriously impressive the amount of patience and professionalism that Graham manages to maintain through this painful experience. Like... Gene... at least look at the guy while he's talking.

[@nfindc]

Graham: "Do you believe he was a jackass?" Gene: "Yes." Laughter erupts and Gene slowly grins. He's an egomaniac, but damn I loved that!

[@daz_graz]

"masses define what's good" "so bieber and one direction?" Fucking destroyed. Gotta love Graham.

[@mdnblues]

At what minute was that?

[@daz_graz]

LedSabbathQueenie 0:52

[@kdoe1305]

Nickleback :)

[@Rojo12689]

Lol, that comeback was the reason i kept watching.

[@michaelhz37]

"i listen to the good stuff" love graham and behemoth

[@eigenbroetler321]

Two things happened when watching this: I found that I hated Gene more than I thought I did, and I found that liked Graham more than I thought I did.

[@kunai1362]

me_irl

[@jayweatherbee8666]

ExActly!!! Gene is a fucking dicknose, full of himself, twat

[@flowerhour9539]

Whatever ...he still spits blood on stage and rocks his costume like a champ. Funny how he can still act like a demon clown and people love him for it.

[@goblingaming619]

@@jayweatherbee8666 but that makes him funny in a weird kinda way

[@elvis5138]

Love him or hate him, he inspired millions of people to pick up a bass. And wears 60 lbs of gear every live show,breathes fire and spits blood at 72 years old. Sure he might not have the best personality but he's one hell of a performer, bassits, writer and musician. Gene is part of the reason I took business for unversity because of his succes with the KISS brand and his busienss, he was such an inspiration to me that basically anyone can make it if they put in the work. There's a reason he's the richest KISS member. I have nothing but respect for him because actions speak louder than words. Sure you might think his personality is bad or even horrible. But you can't deny that it's damn impressive to come from a country with a holocaust survivor as a mother with nothing. Then becoming one of the most famous rockstars ever.

[@HarbingerOfBattle]

Gene: "Millions of people determine what good stuff is." Me: "Millions of people are idiots."

[@zkrama1639]

Well said

[@zakkwyldesdmf13]

Not true. If millions of people like a certain thing has NOTHING to do with the question, if it's good. Maybe it's just marketed right.

[@reiniervanzwieten7092]

Or there are other things at play. Like accessibility and catchyness. If it takes time to get used to it's not gonna be popular the first time u hear it it has to be catchy basically

[@mechamedeamigo3984]

And you can be one of them

[@mafiablokes]

Millions of people voted for the Nazi’s....and like Coldplay

[@booradleyschild735]

“I’m Gene Simmons and you’re not” And thank Christ for that

[@MoxFulder92]

Props to Graham for maintaining his composure throughout the interview, and actually conducting the thing as well as it could have gone in my opinion.

[@flowerhour9539]

Uuummm it's called respect. Knowing who you're talking to. Gene didn't have to be there. It's only benefitting the show and the host...like your comment proves. So it's in his best interest. And a good job for sure.

[@robertdegraaf8708]

@@flowerhour9539 I'm sure that it's true Mr Simmons didn't have to be there, and to be sure the product placement was extremely subtle, but Simmons' purpose is to market his Vault, so there's definitely a benefit to him.

[@flowerhour9539]

@@robertdegraaf8708 True. Oh for sure he loves pumping his Vault! It gives him something to do since he wouldn't get anything out of it otherwise. He must of answered these questions over and over on these interviews. Just like his shows. LOL Cheers

[@omnarco]

"Gene simmons has slept with 5000 women, I've slept with 5000 women who look like Gene simmons" -Ron Jeremy

[@TS-qq7vr]

Ron Jeremy is Gene Simmons with a perm and a mustache.

[@robertbentley4646]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@turbostatic1]

Lol

[@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte]

Good one...love Ron Jeremy

[@Jedizen07]

AHAHAHAHAHA!

[@FossilStudios316]

Damn. I've always thought Graham was awkward, but as it turns out he is the face of grace under fire.

[@daniel1571]

Gene Simmons, a legend in his own mind.

[@xadezkreator]

He IS a legend. Cant argue that

[@smallshrimpin6939]

Ok Satan

[@an_38kitkashyap]

@@xadezkreator Ooooow holy Satan, isn't Behemoth better than Simon?

[@vinorama58]

And a brilliant, laser focused, business man with a self made worth of over 300 million USD

[@smallshrimpin6939]

@Matthew Gillenberg that doesn’t mean he’s a nice person

[@MarcoBMark-rt6ke]

This man’s ego is bigger than my future

[@bolt7047]

I used to think he was cool, now that am older I've realized he was just a ego filled loser

[@leafAxe]

Mine too, but anything is bigger than my future.

[@dirtywhiteboyzindahood1252]

This mans ego is as big as my winky

[@bangrunus420]

Still more funny than Axl Rose

[@dirtywhiteboyzindahood1252]

@@bangrunus420 asshole rose

[@ThorCarlton]

I was surprised to see he did this but then I saw he was promoting something and it made perfect sense.

[@christopherthomas9486]

Thor Carlton a lot of the guest's promote on here. They either bring it up or you will see it in the background like if they have a book or something

[@TheRedSphinx]

You think he's unique in that sense? He's not. The majority of times you see an actor/writer/musician/artist being interviewed is when he/she have something to promote. A book, a tour, an album or a movie, doesn't matter, it's promotion all the way.

[@StoppFoto]

This is why I hate kiss

[@mpazs]

@@StoppFoto Who cares.

[@rscro_content7740]

KlarKopf I love kiss and even seeing them in concert,but I can even say gene is a terrible person

[@j.s7809]

gene simmons: "you know behemoth but not that song ?!" also gene simmons: i wrote the lyrics to my own song but can not remember the lines

[@TruthSurge]

I'll hazard a guess that this is the most down-voted episode of fact or fiction?

[@erikhof410]

I just think he is a great musician and bass player. The ego is fake btw.

[@Pissedman]

I've seen you spamming this post with a ton of hate - Holy shit bro.. you must really have a grudge on this guy, ey? :)

[@TruthSurge]

@@Pissedman yeah, I was on a roll, wasn't I? He's just another arrogant who thinks he invented breathing. Nah, don't care for him.

[@Pissedman]

@@TruthSurge For sure. I dont know this guy, and your right - He seems to be a self-occupied piece of shit. STILL, he has some funny awereness of it also and makes fun of his own hair and shit. Your probably spot on the fact that without Kiss, he should be in jail as a sex offender. Hahahaha :) Fucking epic!

[@Pissedman]

(Your solo on the Ace-cover of "Shock me" is pretty fucking flawless btw. Good work bro! I wish I had that skill... g'damn)

[@skullfacestudios7421]

Hi, I'm Gene Simmons' hair. You might recognize me from other people's heads such as, Steven Seagal or LaToya Jackson...

[@83aquastar]

I’m fucking dying over here, dude 🤣🤣🤣

[@bigdbigooo7829]

Or my ballsack before man grumer. But Im Hungarian and have like that hair . That's why I shave it.

[@antinwo2222]

Dude, i cant stop fucking laughing 🤣🤣🤣

[@duanekogut757]

First actual out loud laugh I've had in months

[@mattwillman10]

Or Howie Stern or Jeann Pierre

[@TS-qq7vr]

Gene Simmons: the anti-Lemmy.

[@robertclark-bancroft5421]

Lemmy should rise from the ground and beat the fuck out of him.

[@akim7412]

U r so right!!!

[@THEshaggyrogers]

This Sucks i would trade the souls of gene simmons, adam levine and all mumble rappers for lemmy to come back to life for 6 more years from 2015 to 2021. Sadly, lemmy soul is too valuable and it may be good because being 70 may effect him later on

[@Bobba8590]

Fucken right said! Oh my god what a tool.

[@DrewRandIsCool]

Doesn’t drink or drugs like Lemmy either just a huge douche

[@vayanor1726]

Ah yes, a third reason for me to despise Gene. He tried suing King Diamond, tried copyrighting the Sign of the Horns, and was rude to Graham who was just trying to put some damn food on the table.

[@sladethrasher7569]

Fuck Gene Simmons and R.I.P. DIO!!! Love your profile pic

[@janeelsner]

Love your profile photo!!

[@MeshuggahFan-iy6tb]

And he claims to have invented orange juice.... and breathing. Let that one sink in 😂😂

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

​@@janeelsnerthe greatest metal and hard rock singer of all time.

[@davidmladenov2926]

This is a really important moment for Graham, really. He just proved he can handle the superstar ego and play off the banter that most guys would spare because they are not as narcissistic. Graham has actually done a better job of handling divas like Simmons, Mustaine etc because he can play off the ego. When someone is respectful, like for example Rob Halford and KK were, it becomes a more regular Q&A. Not in a bad way, but really it's not appreciated enough how well Graham handles the big fish!

[@hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada]

Hmmm... I searched “Douchebag” and this video came up top of the list

[@tunelowplayslow8101]

I reckon if you Google worlds biggest Arsehole,it just redirects you to GeneSimmons.com

[@micharlcampbell4977]

LOL!!!

[@vengance81108]

@@tunelowplayslow8101 HAHAHHAHAHA

[@vengance81108]

BWHAHAHAHA

[@alessandro9740]

LOLLLL

[@DoomShroom2010]

"Are you a greedy piece of shit?" Simmons: I'll tell you for $15 dollars

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

Pugen typical jew😂

[@leshgooo1016]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@skxlter5747]

😂😂😂😂

[@Spoonley]

The video should have stopped at, “ Hi I’m Gene Simmons and your not.”

[@TheHeroRobertELee]

You're*

[@agonyofdafeet2555]

Gene would’ve done a longer interview but he had to get home and feed his hair.

[@jakebateman]

This was so hard to sit through. I feel so bad for the interviewer, Gene makes things feel so tense

[@rcurl44]

HerrNilssonTheMonkey Gene busted his chops? Ok, boomer.

[@andrewjensen8128]

There was tension at first, but it becomes clear that Gene Simmons is being curmudgeonly for the sake of humor. There is no cruelty in his statements and he actually goes into great detail in a lot of his answers.

[@ianmansfield68]

He's actually trying to be funny; if you've ever seen a Gene Simmons interview before he's pretty laid back here. And as for all the ego comments, he's a rock star - it's part of the job description.

[@mrfahrenheit677]

HerrNilssonTheMonkey being an asshole the entire time is pretty douchey if you ask me. If you can’t see that then idk what video you watched. Gene definitely made it very awkward with how rude he was

[@MaynardFreek]

@HerrNilssonTheMonkey I'm atleast your age and stop this higher than thow Horeshit

[@randys5568]

Now Gene will try to trademark wikipedia fact or fiction

[@rantvengeance1118]

Randy S Or he might trademark Loudwire lol

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

Randy S truuueeee

[@SuperStar-sy6iy]

hahaha, so many jealous haters! Too bad you did not think of it. Awwwwwww, wife to busy nagging you to get a better job because you never amounted to anything and cannot afford her car payments, now you became nothing but a troll.... Awwwwww. Kids must be so proud! NOT! I am kidding, they are embarrassed! Duh! )Btw, I do not ever come back to look up follow-up replies so do not bother, but if you do, well that is insightful huh!?) Yes, I know, over ur head!

[@r2dlee953]

I think you're actually losing at life if your paying your wifes car payments

[@unicornsteaks6769]

Sue them for using his likeness

[@Sixnipplesonebreast]

Unpopular opinion: despite some moments of douche, this interview was fine. For the most part, it was pretty decent. Considering the other comments, I wanted to hate it, but it just wasn't that bad.

[@alonehades100]

Yh but you look at other ones, Gene sucks

[@elvis5138]

Yeah agreed. Gene is a millionare and rockstar who worked his ass off from littearly nothing. With a mother as a consentration camp survivor. So yeahhhhh. While everyone else is a minimum or mid wage worker, I'd assume. Say what you want but he's fucking smart and his musicimanship both playing bass and writing songs and good basslines is amazing. And without him Kiss wouldn'tve been nearly as succesful. He's 25% of the reason of why the other guys reached such high sucess. No one could've taken the place of "The Demon" and no one had his business mind and bass playing to fit the Kiss songs.

[@austinsuthers3791]

The entire interview was just one giant, moment of douche. He wouldn't even look at the interviewer which, to me, is incredibly rude. And from what I saw he was interrupting him while he asked questions. I mean, I get it, he wanted to clarify some stuff. But at least let him finish the question.

[@diyuquag3748]

I love Gene Simmons' interviews- he's so dang funny.

[@loganmalough2379]

People say he’s narcissistic, but I don’t think so. Sure, he likes to talk about himself, but when he goes on stage, he probably thinks about the fans.

[@skijumpnose]

Probably my favorite member of KISS after Ace,Paul,Peter,Vinnie,the two Erics,Mark,Bruce and Tommy

[@xXx_SpaceAce_xXx]

skijumpnose JAUAHUAHAUAHAUHAUAHAUAHUAHAUAHAUHAUAHAUHAUAHAUAHUA

[@richardherzog5405]

skijumpnose You forgot the roadies and the women that takes the tickets and homeless man outside his tour bus and the rats in the sewers . After that he's definitely my fav

[@mannyichi]

This comment made me day.

[@munkenl0l]

+Adol Fitler adol go back to NL the egg misses you

[@immoreofanorangejuiceboymy3321]

skijumpnose I need the answer are you smurf vlogs

[@pbentle1990]

Man the tension in this interview was something else

[@jayzrat]

Phillip Bentle I agree. He appears that way in every interview I’ve seen, as if he’s mad at the world.

[@marcpledger]

When Gru yawned at the start of the interview I knew it was gonna be tense

[@sstaners1234]

“Hey, I’m Gene Simmons wanna buy a kidney?”

[@Scott-wq5lk]

This interview was very enjoyable, credit to Gene for doing it and especially Graham for handling his ego very skillfully

[@Leprosy6666]

I love Gram's professionalism in this one. He is calm and invested at the same time despite Gene being dick. Good interview

[@roughsharkangular2034]

Сергей Юрченко Exactly, i would just loose it and start arguing with him about how his “masses idea” was complete bullcrap and how no one gives a fuck about his fucking vault.

[@roughsharkangular2034]

EJT6503 How old are you?

[@roughsharkangular2034]

EJT6503 That just raises more concerns to be honest.

[@jlo2079]

@@roughsharkangular2034 a prick even a teen can spot ..

[@mclovin3372]

EJT6503 gene Simmons is an absolute cunt.

[@BlueFoxAwesome]

Gene Simmons-The real life Mr. Krabs

[@roughsharkangular2034]

That Vinyl Guy Dont you even... Mr krabs is awesome

[@LyleStyle87]

Graham- Can you tell us about that? Gene (as Mr. Krabs)- I like money.

[@bodenlosedosenhose1590]

I laughed so hard at your comment. Kudos, mate.

[@chereborn2525]

Hahahaha

[@spamsingles5948]

Mr Krabs first name is Eugene

[@potawatadingdong]

Don't be a Gene Simmons. Be a Rob Trujillo.

[@dsuess]

The back & forward cracks me up! Graham, well done and sticking to it professionally as always. Love the fistbump in the end.

[@warofonslaught]

I would've lost my shit at "The build up is too much, just go for it"

[@Wuerfelhusten1510]

such an irreverent guy....

[@avpman150]

warofonslaught Well, to be fair, I thought the build up was a bit unnecessary.

[@daisyloumisakidondu6159]

What if Graham is a dick too, you ever think of that?

[@all4Hisgloryalone2Tim215]

@Håkan Lindgren dude its an image. He is arrogant, but its exaggerated Watch the interview with Dan Rather Thats the full Gene

[@thine.]

I'd just say "stfu I'm saying something" and continue to explain 😂

[@patkajape]

"You know who wears sunglasses inside? Blind people and assholes." -Larry David So true.

[@domfabio8850]

OH GOD! GENE SIMMONS IS BLIND!!!

[@ChickenCrash]

Bono wears sunglasses inside too

[@theovlach]

People who have glaucoma too.

[@ryanbazail]

and slash

[@too8448]

patkajape slash isn't an asshole

[@yonee1984]

Graham is such a nice, cool guy! He really handed this interview well even though Gene was difficult.

[@maidenslayer]

I like how he looks at the camera and talks directly in it a lot lol

[@parkernaatjes]

Wow... Gene is super rude, made a bunch assumptions about Graham, and was very egotistical... I would expect nothing less.

[@mtnmotoadv]

Seriously 1 minute in and he's making himself look like a total jackass.

[@alaricvisigoth919]

We call that being a Prick!

[@wotz6592]

@@alaricvisigoth919 LOL

[@Budiorrr]

Lmfao

[@all4Hisgloryalone2Tim215]

Its a shtick he is arrogant but he plays it up Try the Dan Rathe interview. You see the real him.

[@MoxFulder92]

Holy shit, how anybody could stand being in a band with this guy, or even just being around him for a significant amount of time is completely beyond me.

[@mrk4510]

Ya no kidding

[@antthomas7916]

@Juan Cabana Dude, you're going to have to walk up stairs to get your mom. She can't hear you through a computer screen.

[@Nightdare]

Assholes are the best coworkers you can have, they are 100% predictable and you'll always know where they stand

[@TheRbruin10]

I can understand Ace now

[@andresalbornoz1935]

Just if you love music the rest is not important

[@jeremygunther9403]

I don’t think many people in this comment section understand Gene’s sense of humor. He’s trolling. Playing into his dry cadence, the over-plugging of merchandise, the Siri name thing, making things awkward. This is classic Gene

[@lucyykrog.]

finally I see someone understanding Gene, omfg.

[@jessicamartin510]

I think Gene sounds a bit like William Shatner

[@Nitro1970]

Gene wasn't even looking or really interacting with the interviewer only focusing on the camera. Anyone surprised? Nope LOL

[@wotz6592]

yeah he's a narcissist. hmmm that rings a bell...

[@cprXcor]

Played well tho!

[@cprXcor]

@@wotz6592 maybe not big ego is pretty funny tho

[@josh18230]

"So you think he's a jackass" "Yes" sideways grin at camera

[@bangrunus420]

He's struggling to hear with his hair lol

[@NoelArdeur]

Gene "Siri what do you call me?" Siri "Your my lord and redeemer" I just couldn't stop laughing. Especially at Grahams reaction.

[@wotz6592]

Yeah I was cringing x1000 at that part

[@moistsalt]

And his phone case being rock n roll over lol

[@institutakustikisputnika]

To answer Gene's question the band is The Hollies.

[@TruthSurge]

If Chaim hadn't made it in a band, he'd be in prison from sexual harassment/assault charges.

[@jadenwracing8176]

I’ll believe anything you say! You’re the man!

[@davidmladenov2926]

Underrated. Also he kept tabs on how much every band member owed him before Kiss made it big because he drove a cab and brought in the most cash? Not kosher in my book, Chaim, not at all... Still props to Gruhamed for handling him so well considering this was from a while ago. I used to think Ian Gillan was cheeky in his appearance but Chaim blowed it out the water.

[@sarthakbiswas2201]

Word

[@onerandombruh]

I just don't think so... If he never came to be in Kiss, pretty much he would end up being some successful entrepreneur, by looking at his endeavors...

[@hinjurock70]

Says the dude who looks like he'd be on the Megan's Law sex offender map. Sounds like you're envious of both Gene's musical success and sexual adventures, baldie.

[@chassa7266]

Somewhere out there a corpse is missing their hair.⚰

[@stevewhite8059]

chasa 72 Richard III

[@christiangutierrez1340]

I wish they have Ozzy Osbourne but I think Graham wouldn't understand what he's saying

[@anthonylong9067]

Christian Gutierrez i dont think Ozzy would understand what Ozzy’s saying

[@leebailey6181]

Yeah your right

[@gsv213able]

@@leebailey6181 , subtitles

[@leebailey6181]

@@gsv213able I don't even think that would remember its OZZY

[@robban668]

I'd love that too, but I don't think he remembers a darn thing. :

[@Tharsis_]

2:02 Imagine having a Siri voice text to speech app with "you're my lord and redeemer," pre-typed in at all times so that at any given point you can express your superiority over everyone else by making people think that somehow even Siri gives you special exceptions... He is seriously the absolute embodiment of narcissism and egomania

[@IAmJaguarPaw.ThisIsMyForest.]

I do not like a person wearing sunglasses all the time. I don't trust him.

[@michaelshields7777]

I am Jaguar Paw! This is MY forest! He’s hiding his reptilian eyes, 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@BelgianDrummer]

I’ll be back...

[@buttkid3548]

"only two types of people wear sunglasses indoors; blind people and assholes."-Larry David

[@poserdisposer6460]

I am Jaguar Paw! This is MY forest! What about Slash? Or Kerry King?

[@rotting.remains]

Whaaat how could you not trust slash

[@Phaseband]

Doesn't he remind you of the slimiest boss you've ever had?

[@poompclan3552]

You assume we have jobs???

[@dominickcruces9077]

Khanyay 2 Lmaoo

[@jugglerjoe]

Even Slimier

[@jobmeyer4442]

My ex-boss also wore sunglasses inside. One of the most egotistical people I’ve known, and go figure, he has something in common with Gene Simmons

[@Fenres9]

"Hey I'm Gene Simmons and you're not" Thank fuck

[@codywhite4242]

I met Mr. Simmons at the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville for a meet and greet for the radio station 102.9 the buzz. He was there signing autographs, records, guitars and stuff. He was also promoting some kind of new axe shaped bass he had put his brand on as well. My mother had some legit old school 1973 concert tickets from before they were even big. He refused to sign the tickets and called my mom an old hag dinosaur for holding onto such nostalgia, which i thought was funny, but probably the most unprofessional and ungrateful response someone could say to a fan who had been there since the beginning in front of a crowd of fans and radio interviewers. He's a real genuine classy asshole and definitely doesnt mind shitting on the people that put him where he is.

[@codywhite4242]

@KISS 666 the only wrong we did was show up to boost his ego. If bringing some old school memorabilia was too much of an impact on his fragile image, then thats his problem, not the fans. Been more than a few years now and i could really care less if i ever met the guy again. I was never a fan of kiss really, i respect Ace Frehley for his musicianship, and thats about as far as it goes. It was an oppurtunity to get out and meet "one of the greatest", but perhaps the mention of some old tickets like that made him realize how old and irrelevant he is to music these days and that hes just riding a dead horse till the end.

[@thomasjust2663]

Gene is 70 years old but his mind is as sharp as ever, probably the result of never using drugs or drinking alcohol

[@jakealexander8326]

There are many rock stars I would like to meet. I think I'll pass on Gene...

[@robertstefanski9329]

and Paul for that matter

[@user-bj4nu4yw5i]

I've met him, he is actually very chill off camera.

[@Emmajeromeyouhoo]

Why because he acts like a man? has confidence and brains? not to mention rich as hell.. yeah sounds like a bad guy to me..

[@jeremynolan4681]

@@Emmajeromeyouhoo There's a difference between confidence and being an egotistical prick

[@alaricvisigoth919]

I have had the pleasure and displeasure of meeting many musicians. Kiss. LOL We looked at it as a joke stage act. Narcissistic sudo musicians in costumes. I'm still laughing at how ridiculous they were.

[@Russmyster73]

I had a serious urge to scrub my pots and pans during the interview.

[@robertbentley4646]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@chereborn2525]

Lmao

[@imladylyric]

wow....ouch lol

[@Kollin539]

The intro is legendary

[@RIPdixiecarter]

Gene Simmons is the perfect professional wrestling heel without even trying.

[@nicholasdaronch6156]

Graham handled this asshole like a boss, good job!

[@JohnSmith-gf3vz]

"Siri, what do you call me?" "YOU ARE MY LORD AND REDEEMER"

[@Frank289100]

WHEN BLACK SABBATH WENT INTO THE STUDIO TO RECORD THEIR 3RD ALBUM. THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THEY WERE GOING TO SING ABOUT. THE STUDIO WAS VERY HOT AND A VERY STRANGE THING HAPPENED. AS THEY WERE GETTING READY TO LEAVE A COOL BREEZE CAME INTO THE STUDIO AND THE MEMBERS OF THE BAND SUDDENLY DECIDED THEY WOULD MAKE THIS ALBUM DEDICATED TO GOD/CHRIST. OBVIOUSLY IN ACTS 2:17 WHERE GOD SAYS GOD WILL POUR OUT HIS SPIRIT. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED WITH MASTER OF REALITY WHICH IS THE PROPHECY FROM GOD INSPIRED IT THROUGH MUSIC.. I ALWAYS KNEW THE MASTER OF REALITY WAS GOD/CHRIST AND YOU PEOPLE THINK THAT GOD AND CHRIST ARE NOT HIP.. LOTS OF ROCK AND NEW WAVE MUSIC IS INSPIRED BY GOD/CHRIST. THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE SONGS ARE WRITTEN CLEARLY TELLS YOU IT IS GOD'S INFLUENCE UPON MAN.THE COOL BREEZE WHICH COOLED DOWN THE STUDIO WAS THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. IF I WAS A SATANIST I WOULD BE SHIVERING IN FEAR AFTER READING THIS POST. Acts 2:17-21New International Version (NIV) 17 “‘In the last days, God says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams. 18 Even on my servants, both men and women, I will pour out my Spirit in those days, and they will prophesy. 19 I will show wonders in the heavens above and signs on the earth below, blood and fire and billows of smoke. 20 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord. 21 And everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

[@FuraFaolox]

@@Frank289100 What are you talking about? This has nothing to do with what was said in the video?

[@JohnSmith-gf3vz]

Frank289100 I am so confused

[@pickledpeckers7789]

Frank289100 omg you are fuckin stupid

[@bestguywhotellsitlikeitis]

@@Frank289100 get a new keyboard.

[@archiba1d0]

Can't even watch this the whole way through.

[@gabrieltodd3430]

6 years later, and the comment "I'm Gene Simmons and you're not" is just as great. Almost as great as Pantera's home videos "I'm Gene Simmons and I approve this message"

[@3LZN]

I love and hate Gene Simmons at the same time

[@mattedwards8159]

Same here

[@Plamindandbodywurks]

Same here...

[@Devan5028]

Same here

[@marvelchild7]

Omg that litterally describes exactly how i feel about him. Nailed it.

[@Nightdare]

His ego is writing checks his bankaccount can cash

[@Danjoker.]

That beginning was awkward as FUCK

[@dead_end_king]

Danjoker pretty much everything with Graham is awkward. You should see the one with Doyle Wolfgang.

[@ToruKun1]

Gene being a blowhard didn't make things any easier.

[@DiamondDead]

It's crazy how stressful it feels talking to Gene and trying to fight his ego with every sentence

[@harryforster602]

Grahams patience here is incredible

[@jamespaglin7929]

When compared to Gene Simmons, Lars Ulrich is a saint.

[@ReanimatorsMutilations]

James Paglin what is wrong with Lars? Can't see why you are compairing the 2...

[@tnuc1968]

At least he has some talent which Lars Ulrich is sadly lacking. Should've stuck to hitting tennis balls...

[@adamgriffith-smith9106]

Anyone is a saint compared to this douche

[@austinclark6371]

tnuc1968 Lars can sing, play drums, and play guitar. Not to mention a great songwriter.

[@stonerbellinger8679]

Everyone is a saint compared to Gene

[@Ben_Jones]

I didn't think I could like Gene Simmons any less. But I'm five minutes in, and here we are.

[@adamtaylor31]

I lasted about a minute and a half.

[@SuperFlanders123]

Literally thought the same thing... Has all the excitement of a newborn posting on Facebook for the first time....w/e...

[@jibicusmaximus4827]

he's a fat dirty pig the way he picks on the interviewer, who is much younger, he has no class..

[@heyyou9693]

I don't think you can be in the middle with him. Either you love him or you hate him. His music is fine, but his attitude is a little to be desired.

[@MagicAyrtonforever]

1:03 in and I'm out(dot)com lol

[@ODPTV1]

At least he's honest with the fact he can't get enough of himself, admits haircut is silly. Predictable. Gene will be always be Gene

[@chrisleearies484]

Gene Simmers reminds me of that old native american uncle that can tell a lot of stories

[@codybrockway1616]

“Good music is defined by the masses”?! That’s the biggest line of shit I’ve ever heard!

[@roughsharkangular2034]

Cody Brockway I would lose my shit and start arguing with him. Interviewer was on point.

[@tomlewis5542]

He's definitely a double douchebag

[@michaelgarcia2050]

He's right, though.

[@eduardoallo8786]

yup....millions decide what is good? ok, Gene...millions die smoking, drinking , taking drugs....there was a time when millions thought that planet Earth was the center of the universe...these are examples among many of how millions are not necessarily right...manipulation is a very different thing from reason

[@thomascullenjr544]

Cody Brockway popularity is defined by the masses...quality is another story.

[@StellaPolaris-Topic]

Good God. Thank you Graham and Loudwire, for making this the most epic, off-the-rails interview ever. Apart from the obvious character Gene is, you guys opened his mind up to some really cool factoids. Thx.

[@ruedigernassauer]

Back in the year 1983 as they took off their makeup there was telephone number in a German magazine that could be called (there was no internet at that time) to listen to a tape with Gene saying why they unmasked. I was a great Kiss fan so I called. But instead of saying why they took off their masks Gene told these probably mostly young callers to believe in themselves. As an adult I realized why he did that. Because those masks are entertainment without reason, so no reason could named for having taken them off. He just took the opportunity to appeal to his fans for their self-esteem. Great, Gene!

[@HappyMachorino-bd8no]

What a man! Came from nowhere, couldn't speak English, and then became famous and rich. The American Dream. Respect, Gene🌹

[@pugfugly1989]

"Oh yeh, I commited tax evasion on my reality show." The balls on this man.

[@babayaga1767]

tax avoidance is not tax evasion. did you not hear him say the gov. holds your money for a year? so to have less of your money being held up. spend it on things like business ventures. i'm a business owner. people say buying a truck for my business is just a tax write off. so if i owe 10,000 in taxes but my trucks are old and worn out, i can buy a 30,000 dollar truck. i've spent that money on my business. now i don't owe the tax on that money so i dont' pay the 10,000. but i spent 30,000. but i also got something for my money. understand. wage earner?

[@lesaustion]

@@babayaga1767 bahaha what a prick, I feel bad for anyone who has to meet you if you're that much of a prick 🤣 and that's on a video of gene Simmons, the ultimate prick...calm down little man, are you stressed out and momma never taught you how to deal with you anger and tantrums? Obviously. Edit: he edited his comment after some time I guess because he realized bow big of a prick he was tryna act all tough and bitch on the internet, acting like he has the right to be a dick because he owns his own business but realizes NOBODY cares 🤣

[@johnstoner666]

I had to check my wallet after watching this!

[@robertschaffer1598]

You better

[@johnhurt9858]

AlexanderW wait where the fuck is my wallet

[@jondunmore4268]

Are you kidding? I just got a call from my credit card company, saying I just purchased the Gene Simmons Vault! (TM)

[@marcspyder6721]

I had to check my bank account after watching this

[@umpygoodness2369]

IF I WAS GENE'S WIG... I'D SUE FOR ROYALTIES!

[@maxherrlin241]

I’ve never actually watched an interview with gene Simmons nor do I ever really pay attention to what the press says/has said about him and so I truly never understood why everyone gave the man so much hate... well now that I’ve watched this , I’ve come to the conclusion that he’s got to be one of the biggest douches in the music industry.

[@MM1717mm]

Mr Simmons is not always this ego driven character ..under that armor he has a heart .. I know this because he did something special for a friend of mine a while back... i can't share the details.. but it was a classy gesture 👍

[@veronicacorningstone3776]

"The masses decide what's good." So McDonalds has the best food on that planet by that logic... sure thing Gene.

[@drew945101]

Have you ever eaten a McDouble?

[@sambriddon3271]

@Juan Cabana it's all subjective. Thus is the beauty of music.

[@sambriddon3271]

@Juan Cabana yes it is.

[@redSectorA]

@Juan Cabana I like to think of it like this. Being a top song means 1% of the people collectively like a specific song but 99% of the peoples interest are spread over a broad range of songs. Still 99% of the people do not like it. I might be off by a few percent, but that is the idea.

[@redSectorA]

@Juan Cabana Maybe I should have said 10%. Point is the same. Tomorrow, out of every 100 people that go to a fast food restaurant, 28 will go to McDonalds. That is far more of a market share than their nearest competitor. KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell combined will be about 1/2 that. Only 5 will go to Burger King. Yet, only 28 people make them the best while 72 people chose something else. That is the only point I was trying to make.

[@IWISHTROLL]

Random Person: *Breathes* Gene Simmons: I OWN YOU NOW

[@OfficialJoeyC]

He’s got an ego that’s wayy too big but I feel like Gene has some incredible stories to tell

[@hunterhelfrich1270]

"I'm Gene Simmons and you're not"

[@smallshrimpin6939]

I’m happy I’m not, my back would be sore after carrying that massive ego

[@midwayer11]

Nicely played Graham!Simmons can be a real C#$T and you were a true professional interviewer. Steady, confident, funny and intelligently played bro!

[@metalscholar5681]

He learned that after interviewing Phil Anselmo..hahah

[@Professorix1967]

Gene is a first class prick so well done Graham. Well done.

[@antropes1375]

Do you believe he was a jackass..?...YES......why does that part of the interview make me laugh so much.....lol

[@TimQueenan]

One of the best back-and-forth on an interview ever.

[@michaelgarcia2050]

Gene Simmons has a great memory and recalls things effortlessly. Lots of good information here. Also, he's a total D.B.

[@darkage4461]

Michael Garcia DDOOOOUUUUCHEBAAAAAAAAG

[@Devlins10]

Hahahahaha truth

[@BryanX64]

diabolical banana

[@BigJackGameplays]

He remembers it because most of it is bullshit.

[@elvis5138]

Love him or hate him, he inspired millions of people to pick up a bass. And wears 60 lbs of gear every live show,breathes fire and spits blood at 72 years old. Sure he might not have the best personality but he's one hell of a performer, bassits, writer and musician. Gene is part of the reason I took business for unversity because of his succes with the KISS brand and his busienss, he was such an inspiration to me that basically anyone can make it if they put in the work. There's a reason he's the richest KISS member. I have nothing but respect for him because actions speak louder than words. Sure you might think his personality is bad or even horrible. But you can't deny that it's damn impressive to come from a country with a holocaust survivor as a mother with nothing. Then becoming one of the most famous rockstars ever.

[@r_aguilar68]

Gene: "Hi I'm Gene Simmons and your'e not" Everybody: THANK GOD!!!!

[@timinla64]

Wow! you don’t see Gene crack a smile very often..always so serious. And consistently always the salesman.

[@seryi9447]

All my respect and love to Gene for his career and the inspiration to millions.

[@TheAaron3dg]

Graham killed it, as always. He has the most incredible way of getting interviewees to show a unique side of themselves. Including Gene, the most troublesome interviewee I've ever seen

[@eyeofhorus70]

TheAaron3dg Graham is absolutely horrible.

[@LocalGambler]

The most humble rock star I have ever seen...

[@rbagel55]

I take it that is a joke---right?

[@zipzip8239]

lmfao

[@MattKittredge2112]

Local Gambler Rush would like a word with you...lol

[@lezzliea]

Don't get out much, do you?

[@Matt-hh2ye]

This is the least sarcastic comment on all of youtube

[@sherridungan6449]

The Hollies are the ones who performed "He ain't Heavy, He's my Brother."

[@c95w13]

“do you believe he was a jackass?” Gene: *purses lips* yes Fucking gets me every time 😂

[@phyrexianvenom6529]

I would like to see douche battle between Gene and Fred Durst.

[@tvbnine793]

I'd love to see Corey Taylor diss Gene Simmons the way he dissed Kanye and Fred Durst

[@davidmladenov2926]

Gene already said "I don't remember Yngwe..." That's honestly enough for a douche war

[@shamelessclickbaitexperime4710]

Fred durst is based tho

[@jacinto1477]

fred durst isnt that much of an asshole as this guy.that was just an image builded upon him by the media(no,im not a limp bizkit fan)

[@ForceMaximus84]

Gene can actually back his doucheness up. Little Fred can’t.