Gene Simmons - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?

[@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.

[@RenAndYz]

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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@shewolfsiren]

9:45-“It was the drugs! It wasn’t him! It’s hard riding a train when you’re high!” He didn’t HAVE to stick up for Peter like that, you know!

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@lol-zp1ps]

@@jasonhawken871 His ego needs the exposure. If he walks out, he wouldn't be able to let this fart cloud (cloud of smug?) of an interview come to fruition. Who the fuck listens to KISS anymore? His ego NEEEEDS it.

[@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...

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@notaliveandnotdead]

And you can be one of them

[@mafiablokes]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@daniel1571]

Gene Simmons, a legend in his own mind.

[@xadezkreator]

He IS a legend. Cant argue that

[@smallshrimpin6939]

Ok Satan

[@GenZ_Guitarist]

@@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

[@DoomShroom2010]

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

[@tyreekmurillo4524]

Pugen typical jew😂

[@leshgooo1016]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@skxlter5747]

😂😂😂😂

[@jakealexander8326]

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

[@robertstefanski9329]

and Paul for that matter

[@0x404-w5w]

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.

[@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!!!

[@BarryBlock81108]

@@tunelowplayslow8101 HAHAHHAHAHA

[@BarryBlock81108]

BWHAHAHAHA

[@alessandro9740]

LOLLLL

[@FossilStudios316]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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)

[@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

[@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.

[@MARK-r6c3k]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@josh18230]

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

[@bangrunus420]

He's struggling to hear with his hair lol

[@bick99]

It might also have to slightly do with hearing loss

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@An_average_drummer]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@nicholasdaronch6156]

Graham handled this asshole like a boss, good job!

[@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

[@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 😂

[@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

[@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

[@GV213]

@@leebailey6181 , subtitles

[@leebailey6181]

@@GV213 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. :

[@3LZN]

I love and hate Gene Simmons at the same time

[@mattedwards8159]

Same here

[@Plamindandbodywurks]

Same here...

[@Devan5028]

Same here

[@GenevaW]

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

[@Nightdare]

His ego is writing checks his bankaccount can cash

[@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

[@booradleyschild735]

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

[@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!

[@caprius.5792]

I feel like I'm the only one that actually finds him kinda funny. He's such an asshole and I love it. I could laugh for hours.

[@caprius.5792]

@Leaving Nadir Such a shame.

[@larshoodedmonk]

sameeee

[@lol-zp1ps]

That's probably why people call you an unfunny asshole all the time.

[@mrm2542]

Ik. Everyone says he's mean, but he's just being funny! You don't get famous by being polite!

[@lol-zp1ps]

@@mrm2542 How do you explain all of those polite famous people then?

[@Fenres9]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@Spoonley]

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

[@TheHeroRobertELee]

You're*

[@willarterberry3392]

Gene Simmons is the Donald Trump of the music business

[@chrisjohnson16]

the president?

[@jaydendavis9336]

Trump 2020

[@misterslayer4700]

Not really, Simmons is actually a successful businessman.

[@themarriedcouple9924]

Please dont insult my President like that. Gene Simmons is a d-bag.

[@giopizzigh]

best description ever

[@Ivogrape]

Serj tankian in fact or fiction. Pleasee

[@kaplenjones3021]

Ivo Pieter yes!!!!

[@I_Am_The_Social_Reject]

And new album. Solo and soad

[@godiloveminininjas4278]

Yes we need that

[@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.

[@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

[@Russmyster73]

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

[@robertbentley4646]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@chereborn2525]

Lmao

[@imladylyric]

wow....ouch lol

[@r_aguilar68]

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

[@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.

[@yonee1984]

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

[@chassa7266]

Somewhere out there a corpse is missing their hair.⚰

[@stevewhite8059]

chasa 72 Richard III

[@antropes1375]

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

[@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.

[@Scott-wq5lk]

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

[@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.

[@IWISHTROLL]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@martymartin2894]

He's actually funny I think. It's a big act with him.

[@t.c.8697]

Agreed! My husband met him & he was very nice. Best wishes

[@SpaceCattttt]

That's how he gets the girls. I remember reading about Gene being on a date with Cher once. And she was flirting around with him and said "So...do you want me, Gene?". And he was like "I'm gonna HAVE you!". So he's cocky as fuck, but with a sense of humor as well. Which I suppose works with the ladies.

[@hollykrestalude8497]

That's not an act. He's really an asshole. But a brilliant marketer.

[@elizamt1994]

Dude has a really dry sense of humour and I think he likes to troll a bit

[@starkicker5623]

yeah he's funny at times, but also the worst type of person can exist. i would spit on him if i got the chance

[@scenedeathterror]

Gene is actually a good person inside, he donates to many charities and hospitals. He just has a different sense of humor that’s hard to understand.

[@bigcheese1964]

Lots of narcissists donate to charities and hospitals, doesn’t mean they’re good people

[@dobcsek2]

Yeah Gene was kidding and joking during the interview. It just seems that most of the people take his words seriously. They don’t get his just joking around. Anyway I love the guy and his humor. ⭐️KISS⭐️

[@falseteeth9106]

If it was true, could you imagine Gene coexisting with Yngwie? Their egos wouldn't even fit into the same city, much less band

[@foxmoulder7724]

True, but Yngwei's ego is deserved. Gene ain't shit.

[@jasonhawken871]

There's absolutely no way Yngwie would have even an outside chance of joining Kiss, his tallent would have outstripped every other member combined times ten and they would have known it. And I say this as someone who doesn't enjoy Yngwie's music.

[@Augrills]

Sometimes it works cause they don’t take things serious

[@agonyofdafeet2555]

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

[@TheMrdarkflame]

would like to hear what Graham really thinks of him :D

[@chrisbee8009]

Isn't it obvious reading between the lines in the first 2 mins

[@guitarded5198]

I want graham to do a series that’s just his thought on each guest. I bet it would be super entertaining

[@israelthacker8568]

Geddy Lee fact or fiction please!

[@eyeofdoomband]

YES! GEDDY!

[@soulhound8739]

Rush used to open for kiss. Funny you mention that. Also I think it should be geddy and Alex, Neil probably wouldn’t show up, but maybe he will

[@spamsingles5948]

Yes!

[@ToxicTerrance]

Geddy = Daddy

[@ThomasLiberoRock]

Hi! I don’t own the rights to the word “hi”, all rights reserved to Gene Simmons

[@thomasjust2663]

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

[@deme7063]

rough interview

[@gamma21285]

@Crypto World no they just mean Gene Simmons is a complete asshole

[@DiminishingAugmentation]

"You know Behemoth, but you don't know that classic song?" "I listen to the good stuff." FUCKING OWNED

[@zachary_attackery]

Behemoth is black metal for hipsters

[@darkknightknine9905]

ZachAttack84, you clearly don't know what a hipster is...

[@collinherbelin9048]

And you clearly don't know what black metal is.

[@cybertronian2005]

The Hollies are great

[@arthurcaminha4310]

Gene Simmons asking if younger ones know old music. Does he realize that Kiss was founded 46 years ago?

[@SnakeladyGreta]

Arthur Caminha Damn! Thanks for making me feel ancient. 😂

[@Geerladenlad]

There are younger people that like Kiss.

[@Geerladenlad]

@Carleton Rutherford Your ignorance is staggering. And that's the weakest Trolling I've ever seen.

[@Geerladenlad]

@Carleton Rutherford I'll leave you with this quote from Rush's Geddy Lee. "Say what you want to say about kiss musically or otherwise but nobody worked harder to put on a good show and give their fans their money's worth than Kiss".

[@sstaners1234]

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

[@wildwoodandonyx]

When Graham claimed “Metalhead” status, I got a kick out of Gene’s reaction. You could practically read his mind.

[@Slash18622]

It's unbelievable what an awesome interviewer Graham is! Watch closely from 0:35 to 2:20 - Gene Simmons tried to intimidate him because, of course he is Gene Simmons - one of the biggest rockstars on this planet. But Graham just kept going and replied perfectly. Somehow Gene Simmons realized this is no kid that talks after his mouth... Smarter than Gene thought. So, the both sides slowed down. Never seen someone stopped Simmons ego so perfectly!

[@jarredwalker9919]

I find it hilarious that Gene refuted the "Anton Fig was a member of Kiss for 24 hours" bit when Ace is the one who stated it.

[@potawatadingdong]

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

[@Felixino]

2:03 He loves himself so much, he made Siri call him that. I don’t know why I thought that was so funny.

[@LifeOfRye2000]

I do the same honestly

[@glimrandesir5759]

I wonder if he will trademark this KZbin chanel after this?

[@okdaylon]

“Your my lord and redeemer” what a interesting man

[@brandonaguero883]

Sir Foster he just needs XX. To bad he doesn’t drink Lol

[@mattedwards8159]

*you're

[@dsuess]

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

[@Hawiianlion67]

I think kiss would be better if they we're all more like ace.

[@psychotropictraveler514]

Amen. Ace is the fucking man.

[@Gauntlet1985]

Paul !

[@meditationmusicbyalexjackson]

4 aces 😉

[@YTWanderer]

"Millions of people determine what good stuff is ..." Not really... Millions of people determine what stuff becomes successful. Doesn´t necessarily mean that it has quality.

[@Nightdare]

"Good" can have different definitions

[@Ae0liann]

Bieber......One Direction

[@CamaroAmx]

And if whatever is popular doesn’t manage it right (money or popularity) they could find themselves hurting. Ask TLC. Had several million selling records and filed for bankruptcy because of miss handled money. The only money the surviving members of TLC have if from anything after the one with “no scrubs”. Waterfalls went the creditors.

[@campaignersforchrist9341]

He’d such a jerk I can’t even finish this interview. Gross

[@aviswhereibe]

Campaigners For Christ same

[@ghostapostle7225]

bunch of wimp.

[@vitopesut7331]

*he's*

[@alabasterfiretruck6046]

Yay jesus!👍

[@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.

[@rich5708]

What I love about this is alot Of people see just the records the fame the money. I love hearing the hardships, the lead up to them becoming huge rockstars, the stories are amazing.

[@danboniface914]

Ugh. I’ll never get these minutes back in my life. This guy is such a egotistical fool.

[@davemuckeye]

Dan Boniface ... You misspelt ‘fool’... it is *_tool..._* ...

[@Geerladenlad]

Most of what he does is schtick. You must feel pretty dumb right about now after me telling you that.

[@thenickhood1592]

Geerladenlad I don’t think that’s true you can hear a LOT of stories of fans not in front of cameras who’ve said he’s incredibly rude and egotistical. I don’t know why he would do that schtick away from cameras to loving fans

[@Geerladenlad]

@@thenickhood1592 That's funny cuz I've heard the opposite. I've heard that he's a great guy with the fans. plus the fact he was always trying to get laid so he was putting on the charm. Kiss's primary focus was putting on a good show for the fans it's all about the fans with kiss.

[@grimlockthe1823]

@@Geerladenlad and money and sex sex money then fans

[@RastaSaiyaman]

What I love about Gene is that he isn't hypocritical, he not only acknowledges that people find him an egomaniac but actually laughs about it. "Yes, I'm an asshole and be honest aren't I the biggest asshole of all?" You just got to love people like that, no shame in his game.

[@mrm2542]

People say Gene Simmons is rude... But they forget that he was born in a different culture, moved to America, and became a showman. You don't become a showman by being polite