Jeff meeting Gene Simmons

Jeff's wish was to meet Gene Simmons....watch the initial meeting with Gene Simmons that took place 3/3/2018. This reaction is priceless and so touching how welcoming Gene was. Thank you Gene Simmons!
Jeff was also able to meet Eric Singer... Thank you Eric for taking time to meet with Jeff...
Thank you to Keith Leroux who helped coordinate the meeting with Gene to make a once in a lifetime wish come true!
Thanks to the generous donation from Dennis Combs (Combs Car Corral: combscarcorral.com) and his co-pilot Will, Jeff was able to travel with all of his needed medical supplies to Burbank, CA to meet with Gene and Eric.
Wish Granters grants wishes to terminally ill adults in Ada and Canyon counties, Idaho. To learn more about how YOU can help make wishes like this one come true, visit our website www.wishgranters.org or follow us on social media.

[@scottk5978]

The way Gene rubbed his back was very sweet. Showed he cared. What a great moment for Jeff.

[@MrJoeythebabykangaro]

I have talked with Gene 3 times, and every time when meeting him, he has been gracious, humble and extremely appreciative. Him, Brian May and Rob Halford were the coolest rockers I have ever met. Just nice people.

[@voteZDLR]

I see you Gene. I can't even believe he hugged the guy, himself normally being more of a "fist bump" guy unless he's on camera. He's always different on camera, which yeah you'd think would be common sense but I have heard too many stories to the contrary about Gene to believe it.

[@MickC2167]

@@voteZDLR He obviously has bad days just like anyone else. A lot of the time though, I believe he is playing the Demon and comes of like a douche. Same when he tries to be Professor Know-It-All. As far as the real person, who knows, but judging from the behaviour of his children, he must be doing something right.

[@jameschalfant7567]

How much did that cost you? LOL. Please

[@Nic1973KISS]

Gene and Rob share the same birthday! Along with Elvis Costello.

[@scottziegler8094]

I worked in a hotel many years ago that housed most of the bands coming through Denver. You can add Alice Cooper and Steven Tyler to the list of gracious and humble people.

[@kuriaki71]

Gene has a big heart

[@labra-dog]

And tongue

[@sherripotasky2440]

@@labra-dog good one lol

[@PluggedHades62]

Big mouth but big heart

[@jefflanham1080]

Once you strip away the show biz for a bit....yes, and very complex.

[@philsavage9127]

And a big wallet....

[@scottfulps2065]

Gene Simmons is a true American patriot hero. He supports our Vets and we love him. Such a great guy.

[@MrMonsteryoyo]

He is actually part Hungarian :P

[@kissthis5361]

He is just part Hungarian Jew living in the USA and making money there😂 Having a chance to make much more he would have lived somewhere else.

[@calvinbaker4812]

Is it wrong to not care because gene simons parades around like hes all that with absolutley no humility? No respect for a guy like that I mean look at him in all his interviews. I cant stand the guy and his music is childsplay. Alot of people agree with me they just dont bother saying it

[@ferox965]

@@calvinbaker4812 I've met him. Was very cool with me. But you do you...

[@chrismelbihess]

I love the fact that he owns his flaws everyone knows he's a perv but he has a huge heart and when I see him do things like this for people people with special needs there really warms my heart

[@metaphoria3]

All part of the character/ person

[@lopear111]

Most rock stars are pervs (if you believe their bios).

[@RogerDeforest]

I met Gene once and he was very nice to have a short conversation with me. I can tell he appreciates his fans.

[@Kissfan96dr]

This video tells me being a KISS fan is one of the best decisions I ever made. God bless all of you in this incredible video.

[@marywise7661]

this proves beyond the shadow of a doubt that gene has a heart.gettin tired of people sayin he doesnt.does he have an ego? of course dont all musicians?but he deserves to have one.he came to this country when he was 8 and worked hard for all he has.the band he helped put together has been around longer than any band except the rollin stones.so yes ego deserved

[@Thecatchytunes]

He really seems down to earth, glad you all had that moment and shared it with us all

[@claytonwalton1939]

With all the negative stuff people say about Gene The reality is, he doesnt have to do this kind of thing, but he does. That's got to count for something.

[@flyme2themoon720]

This just completely changed my opinion of Gene..Didnt know he had this side to him

[@foamrob6577]

Gene handles that well. It is great to meet your heroes

[@metaphoria3]

So cool he made a moment outta it he always tried to be a character for them he knew how important KISS was/is to ppl

[@thommysides4616]

I'm a 60 year old American serving the Lord over here in South Africa. I've never been a Kiss fan.... although as a young man I did like their song, "Beth". In the late 70's I went more for the contemporary Christian rock scene.... with artists such as Keith Green, David Meece, and Amy Grant. I have seen through the years how we all try, and put people into nice little boxes, but with Gene Simmons I don't think that works very well. His acts of kindness and compassion were just what Jesus ordered us to do while we are on this earth. I can say in all honesty, that I truly respect this man. A man whom I thought was a crazy nut job, but it seems he had me fooled all these years, and not only me, but many of us, and isn't that grand? When even the best of us can be fooled? I think Gene has even fooled the devil? lol.... too bad for him!!! But none of us can fool God....he sees our hearts....and he sees Gene's heart, and I think he is pleased in what he sees. While here in South Africa, I've been able to produced my own Christian music album. It's not one style of music, but several. Some country songs....some classic rock songs...a worship song, and even a jazz song...lol. In my later years.... I've even surprised myself...lol. Here is a link to the one song on the album I think Kiss fans would enjoy hearing. It's song number 6 on my album and I've dedicated it to the devil. Why..... you ask? Well....lets just say that the title of the song says it all. "Devil Your Days Are Numbered" lol...and they really are! Link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5Tck3ywa6qMocU The album itself is called, "Stranded No More" and that is what we are in Jesus.....Stranded..... No More!!! Maranatha!!!

[@GaelDT]

I wish this video was a bit longer. Thanks to Wish Granters for this! I'm sure Jeff had the time of his life.

[@wishgrantersinc]

Yes it was a wonderful experience for someone who is as big of a fan as Jeff is.

[@baabaameal]

@NatureBoy210 the false rumor in the 70's was Knights (not kings) In Satan's Service. If you're going to lie on here, at least get your history straight.

[@jaysenst.charlesthelakehea9327]

@NatureBoy210 Ok, we get it. "May Thy God Strike Those Poor Sinners Down"...Who drop to their knees and worship the false prophets and stone idols. This very cool moment, that will always be remembered, it hardly qualifies as betrayal of Bible dogma. So please don't get all preachy while trying to insert yourself into this man's dream of a lifetime. This gentleman has been through the wreckage of pure pain that his medical condition has inflicted on him. On the other hand...We know it's only rock and roll and we like it! Anyway you slice it, this was a very classy scene, a real feel good moment for the people who participated in the actual event. A big thank you, to those who filmed and posted the video, so those of us watching from around the world, could experience just a little of that warmth and happiness. 😊

[@M.K.Dutch25]

@NatureBoy210 ight, why bother coming to this video if you are just gonna be a bitch about stuff, gtfo

[@metaphoria3]

It’s cool to give ppl something to be passionate about when they’re here on Earth God is active thru Babe Ruth, Gene Simmons heck evening the devil himself

[@cbh440]

Any time an artist takes the small amount of time to do something as special as this, well, it's just a beautiful gesture to make. Good one, Gene.

[@jessace64]

This is just great... Gene is such a nice human being... met him twice and he was just sweet and entertaining...

[@theharlequin7280]

Say what you will about the guy - the way he goes straight to giving a warm hug to someone to which this clearly means the world is just sweet.

[@hunterinthebush]

I am loving Gene more and more everyday. Brilliant business man and and better human being.

[@abdullahmohammady7568]

Wow someone loves bull💩 pie 😂

[@AudiophileTubes]

This is fantastic! Gene is a rock legend, but first and foremost, a genuine (and genuinely funny) human being!

[@robintaylor485]

Jeff is on some serious pain killers. This is so tragic and weird and just happy and sad at the same time I’m speechless almost other than what I had to say

[@susanberdan1626]

What a guy , Thanks Gene for entertaining us all these years. I'm going to be 62 and can't get enough of 💋 all these years . Bless you !

[@Symbiotespider5]

i don't care what people say about gene. guys got a heart of gold.

[@Duski67]

Met him briefly... Despite the naysayers he has a beautiful soul.

[@stevenwaring1111]

Gene has a great sence of humor .always been my favorite musician. Even though I never met him in person, watching him with others gives me joy.

[@pennsyltuckyden9823]

Jeff was blown away and Gene was gracious and accommodating, such a great video.

[@henrikpersson8741]

That put tears in my eyes! 👍🏻💯

[@wishgrantersinc]

We were in tears too when they shared their video with us after the trip! Gene was truly amazing!

[@muuriciodegollada3870]

Gene you are a good man

[@mark_beastpriest5539]

Gene loves his fans, and the fans love Gene. That's why Kiss belongs to the fans, and not the critics.

[@MartinComesana]

Meet Gene in 1997 at the lobby of Hyatt Hotel in Buenos Aires. Nice and humble. He even told the bodyguards to relax and withdrawn...he signed patienly my booklets of both Alive! and Destroyer. Gave us (my wife was with me) a hug and continue to breakfast. Rockstars breakfast at 02:30 PM. Thanks Gene. You are the best.

[@rbell3109]

1st Class. I think Gene was taught a lot of things from his Dear Mother. Being Humble was one

[@garyfreeman9]

Gene Simmons is KISS !!! He's a gentle man he Has the most respect for people and it shows in his actions and speech. I've been a fan of KISS since I was a young lad in the 70's. And still at 56 rock out to KISS as much as I can.

[@ferox965]

I met Gene in 02. Was totally down to earth with me.

[@johncroft9888]

This is amazing!!! I am not a KISS fan but I can tell you that Gene Simmons gets it and seems so humble here. All I can say is WOW!!! That meant the world to that man and it just makes your heart melt that he took the time to see his fan. So impressed because without the fans Kiss and Gene Simmons would be nobodies. Bravo Gene!!!

[@frehleyrox]

This brought tears to my eyes. So touching. Really cool.

[@freedo333]

Gene's a charming gentleman. Yeh, he can be a schmeckle, but you can tell he's a sweetheart

[@raystone3172]

hes only an ass when it comes to business cant really blame him

[@seymourgreen5859]

This is why I always loved Gene

[@pablobendixiii5536]

Gene has his "rock ego" persona he shows when he's interviewed, but in real life he seems humble and gracious. His mother raised him right.

[@wrightvideos2011]

What an amazing guy. The best videos of him are the make a wish thing he did for the two brothers, any time he meets with the vets and when he talks about what his mother went through during the Holocaust.

[@Provos7777]

He’s not nearly the jerk people make him out to be. He never gets the credit deserved for his generosity & and accommodating fans

[@jfk2214]

Gene is such a great dude

[@sparky09100]

there is nothing nobody can say bad about this great man. I would like to meat him even if he was not the number 1 rock star.

[@gcampbell6126]

Gene you are so kind thank you for all you do for the fans awesome!

[@romainlavoie1526]

Fans met with Gene and Paul At the Montreal KISS Convention in 1995. Gene was great and Paul also !

[@DragonPop64]

Gene should start a podcast where he interviews his super fans. Hes so easy going and chill and knows how to equalize the atmosphere. Genius

[@johnpatterson4272]

Simmons is an experienced self-promoter whom has learned how to connect with the genuine KISS devotees. Gene's underlying ability to grasp and recognize this man's lifelong devotion to the KISS brand is what continues to sell tickets, merchandise and a continued love of the KISS business plan by fans. I'm more impressed by Jeff and his outward honesty than anything else.

[@scitsalcoryp]

This is SO cool... it is difficult to not cry . Not sure if Gene is my hero...I just always thought he was a good guy....he is part of my past.... KISS is part of my past....they were there when I needed them

[@mick1406]

Genuinely moving to watch this. Hats off to Gene.

[@scitsalcoryp]

I was so excited I was going to ask myself for an autograph....haha what else would one expect to hear from Gene right out of the gate ? This is so beautiful

[@jameschalfant7567]

You would hear 50 $ dollars for an autograph.

[@normc.9705]

@@jameschalfant7567 Sure, like Simmons needs $50.00

[@lynneaiken1647]

That's really beautiful what they do for people!! God bless y'all!! I teared up...

[@peewee19652010]

There are Rockers who are greatful for their fans and others who are compassionate about those who have wishes to meet them. Especially when under extenuating circumstances. Gene is humble, caring and compassionate, he is One of those Rockers. That man is Gene Simmons.

[@David-qr4lx]

Gene is the best! I'd love to meet him too

[@redberry3852]

I understand getting overwhelmed especially meeting someone you look up to or aspire to be like But !!! When you as Jeff said “ worship “ a person for being a entertainer that you thought looked and sounded cool as a youngster in my opinion says something about how we view ourselves on the inside and our worth becomes dangerous to us as a individual right ??? Poor ol’Jeff was crying lol c’mon Jeff not in front of your wife fella !!! After all he just as you and I are mere men and we share in the same behavior of after wiping our backside we inspect our digits using sight and smell making sure there is no transfer doo !!! thanks … GOD BLESS !!!

[@lacikollar64]

He never show his tongue to no one that could be something right he is very humble i love him too he is my favourite those others not so really

[@carlallen3230]

I met Gene one time in Washington DC and gave me a fistbump.

[@toepogeejoe]

Way to go Gene!, nice to see.

[@FLYJLM]

so naturial , so clean , thx Gene for the real meeting ♥

[@terricklee6268]

What a wonderful artist. I have read "Kiss and Makeup" and his life is amazing. What a gracious person

[@mumu-ib5vk]

very hard, not to cry 👏👍

[@bobbyjovi]

Well done Gene...Good stuff

[@erickus36]

Gene is so cool! All the people that bashes him all the time well see he ain’t always about money!

[@bryani2449]

Gene is so misinterpretated, everyone thinks he's just about money, money money but when you actually meet him, he is one of the sweetest nicest guys you'd ever meet. I have the honor to meet him back in 2002. He was doing a book signing in security at the bookstore kicked us out because we weren't buying the book so we were in the back parking lot sitting there. Bummed out when his limo pulled up he gets out and ask what we were doing outside told Gene, what happened and he said bull crap come with me brought us back into the bookstore everyone cheered then he asked them. Do you mind if these two fellas cut in line and then we got an autograph and took a picture with him? He's a real stand-up guy

[@dope_show_666]

Gene Simmons would be such a cool guy to meet he us also really good with his fans and a very nice person 😌😊

[@krisscanlon4051]

Gene is an interesting entertaining person...he appreciates his fans

[@jackietrujillo9612]

Wow thats amazing. Gene is a generous man. Who cares about his fans. That man should be happy to meet him. He well never forget this.

[@davidarthurwilliams-lowthe8663]

This is brilliant, I drink sometimes, and I have sweets as well, I don't smoke used too, over 20 years ago. Gene actually looks in great shape. His humour is very much intact. Seen Kiss on their Alive/Worldwide Tour, in New Zealand in 1996/1997. Not too big for fans, that's important.

[@spencercline7978]

A class act!

[@blaizebonniemaizey3305]

Great man you are Gene.

[@TheMentiply33]

Great to see the love we need more of it

[@macmikeg4]

Kindness at its best.

[@IronhorseSara]

That's really sweet he was so kind to him lol he doesn't like handshakes much though but ah well let it go it was still nice for him to cheer Jeff up like that you can tell he needed that it's amazing how God gives the right medicine for the heart at the right time lol I can't stand to see a grown man cry though even for joy lol then I cry!

[@leokimvideo]

so beautiful

[@johnmas5422]

Gene has a wonderful heart.

[@scitsalcoryp]

Gene Simmons approaching me...he is a very tall intimidating presence... I don't know what I'd say to him

[@IronhorseSara]

Ah just start with a hello, underneath all the makeup, spikes and heels he's a human being like you and me. Just a friendly smile and hello can make a big difference :)

[@paolocarcano2718]

Gene, great guy even out of the stage👍

[@bruce1989able]

Gene such a gentleman I love that guy.

[@queenbarbtherockstar6218]

genes a great guy god bless him 🤗🙏

[@kazbushwell]

Tissues please😭 happy for you Jeff you looked really stoked awesome to watch , bless you Gene ,⭐️

[@usaslakt]

I met Gene twice, he was cool and very friendly. Same with Ace. Also met Paul, he was a bit stiff but very polite...

[@aceythespacemanfrehley2566]

Paul seems to have some kind of shyness around him. Just an observation from watching many videos of him, but not having met him yet.

[@MrJohn49g]

Awesome job Gene

[@ricks.1318]

Gene has a BIG heart ..... Kind of him to meet long time FANS !!!!

[@mykylc]

there are three types of hugs...the closed fist hug where you really don't want to be there. the open hand hug where you don't mind being there. And the open hand hug with a rub on the back where you really care about what is happening.

[@youkyouk7471]

Gene Simmons is Fabulous !

[@amandajimenez1255]

Gene is a sweetheart and a cool dude

[@U2WB]

That made me cry. What a touching moment.

[@adrianohs1]

Gene will never give you a full hand shake , only a tap with his fists. When I met him was the same like that guy coming to him with open hands for a hand shake and got his fists.

[@nunyabiz8149]

A rock god that knows the fans who gave him that title.

[@thomasjust2663]

God bless you Gene, I think many folks misunderstand you

[@williamdunlop8191]

never a kiss fan but always a Simmons fan. true American hero!

[@kellihudgens6658]

That is my guy that is my biggest favorite person

[@gregoryg3256]

🌠✡ A Great Moment...Period.

[@RFazor]

Gene is going to be an old sweet man

[@geo6519]

gene simmons is a legend.one very sound guy. :)

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

I’m genuinely surprised and touched by what I just saw here. Very cool. By the way, who is Jeff, and why is he getting so emotional? I think it’s very Sweet.

[@heidichristensen9978]

Soooo Nice👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

[@lupecha232]

Te mega amo, te admiro !!! Woow!! 😊😊😊

[@matts9064]

God has blessed you for a reason Gene.

[@hilmerjoseortizgomez7412]

Marvelous Gene

[@allenhebert6611]

That’s Gene!…👍

[@markusaurelius777]

What a sweetheart !!

[@boatingforbeginners7949]

How wonderful Congratulations on meeting your hero