Gene Simmons on KISStory, Trump, Terrorism + Jamming With Ace Frehley

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KISS' Gene Simmons talks with Graham Hartmann (@grahamwire) about essential KISS history, reuniting with Ace Frehley after 16 years and the Trump presidency.
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[@RResidentAlienNN]

Gene is actually a really sweet guy, he took some time out of his day before a concert to visit a young fan who was in hospital who could not make the show. Gene brought along some sweet merch for the young boy to purchase

[@kylemcintyre4182]

I see what you did there

[@yankees29]

🤣🤣

[@yankees29]

I hope it wasn’t the Kiss coffin….

[@pearcefitzpatrickodonovan480]

This deserves more likes

[@brettmcgill5085]

🤣🤣🤣

[@masterblaster479]

This might seriously be the first interview I’ve seen where an interviewer actually knows how to handle Gene Simmons. Huge props to you, man!

[@stevenwheat3621]

Yea he had his game face on this time.. That wasn't particularly the case on a couple other vids. I also noticed (as you did) that he had a thicker skin in this bout

[@benhicksbass]

"Probably tough for the mirror too" fucking love Graham

[@allanjcarpenter]

Say what you will about Gene, but he has some brilliant comedic timing.

[@SuperFlyingGlydon74]

And he’s at least talented at his instrument.

[@boblob2003]

Paul Stanley: a jerk with a nice guy persona Gene Simmons: a nice guy with a jerk persona

[@madcrabber1113]

That's so accurate.

[@pedrobarrera7121]

gene simmons is most definitely not a nice guy

[@alanzata100]

Weird thing is I’ve met both quite a few times and they’ve always been very nice, I’ve met them both in M&G and outside of M&G.

[@toddtheref]

This the most accurate comment on the internet.

[@mrImAwesome485]

"Hi, I'm Gene Simmons, and you're not" Thank fucking God

[@jamesrodolfo8068]

HAHAHAH! LOL

[@skullthrashed3]

OH MY GOD

[@mex321]

I'm glad he always reassures me, makes me feel better about myself.

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Wasn't he saying that we're not at his website?...

[@linguiniindiscuise1268]

*interrupts interviewer to ask him how much of a thrill it is to sit next to him*

[@maxpotter8695]

He was definitely kidding lmao

[@elfamosoabraham5880]

@Agnostic Imperialist Ultra Nationalist have you ever heard of a joke buddy?

[@mightyV444]

@@maxpotter8695 - Totally! :-) And then that "You'll be playing with Ace" - "Not true!" stuff, LOL! :-))

[@katatonikbliss]

@@elfamosoabraham5880 look at his username, do you really think he has a sense of humor?

[@wattage2007]

You people don’t get his tongue in cheek humour at all, do you?

[@brandonaldridge7076]

Figure falls off the stand... "Its ok ill sue you later" lmao

[@mpazs]

That was gold :-)

[@ErikB71]

You actually found that funny? lol

[@brandonaldridge7076]

@@ErikB71 eh not everyone will I’ve the same sense of humor 😜

[@ThatLoganGuy]

I've met Gene Simmons in person and I can honestly say he is one of the most honest, kindest, and intelligent people I have ever met. I believe that he uses this "douchebag" persona as a means of selling his brand(s) because it gets peoples attention, sometimes negative. What he said about politics is true. We need to quit arguing with each other and come to compromises. I've been a lifelong KISS fan and have nothing but respect for this guy.

[@youcanthandlethetruth8873]

well........i still dont like him.

[@shanekemp8583]

+lampo the raptor Who care if you ,like him? Nobody

[@youcanthandlethetruth8873]

+Shane Kemp No one has to care. I was just saying.

[@xforceofonex3498]

ThatLoganGuy. Cool

[@epaulk1969]

Shane Kemp You can ask a similar question to the many who commented that they dislike him. Same question applies? Who cares if you dislike him.

[@user-sh3vz3ol3j]

5:09 "Some people can put it (Gene figure) in their pooper." "All right, settle down, now don't get excited. There's no reason for jail talk, now. Good god, you went there fast." LOL

[@PatrickSilent]

Do you think Gene was angry?

[@HellcatCustoms]

Love him or hate him, he's a genius and tells it like it is. Some days I can't stand him, but I still respect him.

[@normaneperez]

Was thinking the same thing.

[@dogfan4lyfe]

I hate him. He makes me feel so unhappy and miserable about life. Just the sound of his voice makes me uncomfortable. I masterbate to him daily.

[@glengamble526]

Jonas Salk invented the polio vaccine. THAT’S a genius. Gene’s a smarter than average musician and incredibly successful. But a genius? Slow down, partner.

[@AlistersCreation]

Same.

[@Rockpig1969]

I don't know where this "Gene Simmons is a genius" bullshit comes from, I suspect a lot of it comes from Gene himself. He's a bullshitter, smarter than your average American but he's no genius.

[@icoronado8181]

If Gene goes to the white house, he should go in full make up.

[@mpazs]

Complete with the blood spitting, that would be so cool.

[@Fordman6546]

Also, do the stint with fire.

[@feulman65]

Gene has an amazing introspective on everything, he's also quick witted, can laugh at himself and he is so smart. He's a great interview.

[@diningroomfish5470]

Most Jewish people are very smart/ just something in the blood/ for real

[@darkbluebossa]

"Ace is gonna perform with me" haha

[@RobertoReyesChHC]

Gustavo P I don’t like Gene much or Kiss but I have to admit that was incredibly delivered and timed and pretty fucking funny 😆

[@raynwolfsbane2084]

Say what you want about Gene but he does do some good charity for kids

[@chip9649]

Rayn Wolfsbane YH he loves "kiddies"

[@mpazs]

Gene is a great guy, with a great sense of humor.

[@mpazs]

@Dr. Jack Kevorkian Yeah, sure.

[@AWlpsSHOW36]

He certainly does!

[@pedrobarrera7121]

@@mpazs gene is NOT a great guy.

[@facetheslayer900]

People just don't get Genes sense of humor

[@DyslexicGod]

Exactly.

[@sampalmer7721]

Amen!

[@mpazs]

Gene always makes me laugh, love his sense of humor.

[@SpyroTDragon]

Because Gene Simmons knows how to speak.

[@shuuhei7882]

He is such a very intelligent man, I can't understand people who don't get him. His humor is great, and even what he says has depth beyond many people's normal understanding. And I sit here asking myself why those self acclaimed intellectuals don't get Gene. And then I think if I get Gene I can call myself lucky because apparently I see something in him others don't.

[@lukefarris5402]

You guys don't understand his dry sense of humor 😂😂

[@onerandombruh]

Not gonna lie... It took me a while to catch that up.

[@yankeerose879]

I do!!!

[@madcrabber1113]

Humor is subjective. I pitty comedians in the current climate.

[@jimmyflinchum5264]

I do im dying!😂😂😂😭 i love it

[@jimmyflinchum5264]

Some people are goin to be putting it in there pooper Alright now settle down no need for jail talk he went there quick!😭😭😭😭

[@jarredwalker9919]

You have to admit that Gene is pretty hilarious. The part when he said Ace was performing with him was hysterical.

[@jhay3966]

The more I watch his newer interviews, I slowly start to respect him, he's a really nice guy

[@makainwiginton5967]

The first four KISS records are great. Loved em since I was a little kid.

[@Nick-qf7vt]

I would go so far as to say that every Kiss record up to Lick It Up is great! With a few exceptions.

[@patriciaco6269]

And I have to say that Revenge is incredible, even knowing Ace and Peter weren't.

[@nivlacdrawoh312]

Everybody’s hating on Gene just cause he’s sarcastic. He’s just a funny dude. Just listen to the crew in the background.

[@Billy-bd2oe]

Such a pleasure to listen to this awesome legend speak and joke around, love him!

[@johnnyeverest9756]

Gene is a smart Man. You can say whatever you like about his ego (which sure is big as hell, He never deny it) but he have his beliefs, he talks reasonably and he is living he's life the way he dreamed. You all sure have the right to not like this man, but you won't belittle his role in rock'n'roll music.

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

"Is it not a thrill sitting next to me?" He just plays up his ego and narcissism... Doesn't mean it's not real, but he does.

[@rocktalks5706]

2:30 - 3:05 - Millenial reporter trying to mess with the God of Thunder. - God of Thunder smash him like a roach.

[@MarkStoneCalasade]

This is the first honest interview Gene has given in a long time. Usually, he's more character than person. Here he's actually not that different than what he is in person.

[@Tinky__Winky]

I used to dislike Gene cause I thought he was a complete piece of shit but now he cracks me up. Dude is completely self aware and has a very unique sense of humor.

[@jackspickphone6656]

Any Gene Simmons clip is a good clip. Very entertaining here, as always.

[@clodoveoll9336]

ACE IS YOUR FATHER !

[@magneticnorth40]

You'd think with all that money, he could afford better fake hair.

[@ironhammer8935]

He could afford real hair.

[@bubbadagger]

Its Halloween dude

[@ambycakes]

Oogie Boogie I'm surprised he hasn't sold it on eBay to some desperate fanboy stuck in the 70's

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

Jesus H. Cresto - How do you resemble an entire movie... ;P

[@michaelangeloh.5383]

It's literally a clown hairstyle... Imagine him with like a shorter hairdo, or even like the slick hair back into a ponytail, it would look a hundred times better already. - Some people are so afraid of change. And he's an intelligent guy, actually, he's not stupid. Yet he walks around like an idiot.

[@sharkrocker4852]

gene always gives a smile on my face, he's so funny but people misunderstood him most often :D

[@chaosfox361]

I love Genes statement on politics here.

[@mike104740]

“That’s alright, I’ll sue you later” lol

[@maxtrod1]

Stop hating on Gene. You can love or hate KISS, but you must respect the Demon. He is a Jewish immigrant who came from absolutely nothing, he worked his ass off, and he became a millionaire. He serves as an example to all

[@flobwad]

+maxtrod1 No, I fucking don't have to respect that greedy son of a bitch. Certainly not after he opened his mouth and told sufferers of drug addiction and depression to "fuck off and kill themselves". I don't owe him shit, especially as someone who lost a boyfriend to a drug overdose and has personally struggled with addiction and depression. Here's the bottom line - Just because you're rich and famous doesn't mean you automatically deserve respect.

[@maxtrod1]

jeremy.avi nah mate I think youre just jealous

[@flobwad]

David Digi Oh, my feelings! Some dickface is telling me to kill myself on the internet! Nice “MAGA” hat in your profile picture.

[@zachary_attackery]

jeremy.avi maybe you should have spent more time working and less time doing drugs

[@yzwme586]

@@flobwad cry more

[@HawtDawgN3k]

Wait. Hold the phone... I’m not Gene Simmons? 😦

[@Mr.Timwell]

My dream was crushed too

[@pacaspascal6986]

@@Mr.Timwell same

[@Luna_Rose_Quartz]

It's funny how all these people say "oh I dont like Gene, hes a jerk, hes full of himself " but yet you clicked on the video to watch him so some part of you like how he is.

[@weirdhilltodieonbutatleast9268]

We really dont but go off

[@funnyman0072]

We all clicked because we seen Ace

[@maximolopezjr2249]

I think alot can be learned from Gene Simmons, he knows what he talks about. Some might not like how he speaks at times, but his answers are truthful, and he's not trying to win a popularity contest.

[@epaulk1969]

"Character is not the right word. You're not acting." Well isn't that just the opposite of what you and Paul Stanley have been trying to sell in dressing up to imposters like Peter Criss and Ace Frehley? "They're aren't playing Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. They're playing the spaceman and the catman." .

[@MrJoeythebabykangaro]

BOOM

[@babalon7778]

Gotta admit- the way he moves on stage is mesmerizing, personal life aside.

[@Wastingsometimehere]

I will defend KISS as a band for the 1970's. It's fine for people to like KISS. Just Gene's constant ego, shilling and bad takes have chipped away at the KISS legacy over and over.

[@donnakotoff9949]

Wow! this is awesome! I am so sorry he lost his mom.... he always took such good care of her.... as he prospered, so did she! LOVE how KISS always honors our Military and America OUT LOUD with NO RESTRAINT and with humility and joy!! Thank you Gene and thank you KISS!

[@themoldysoldier]

Like him or not, Gene seems to be an intelligent and articulate person. 100% agree with his statement about us all being Americans, not political party members. Americans. Also agree with referring to our President as President. I can’t stand the previous one, but I referred to him as President. Thanks Gene.

[@evearcana2392]

Loved Gene here! I admire the work he puts in and how sick you can see he is of all those who just talk shit all their lives that means nothing! Love ya Gene! Thanx for the upload!

[@kurtflahavin5994]

Gene Simmons is spot on over the presidency of the United States, and the way the voting system works in the United States. He is also right about Hamas and other governments in the Middle East that supports terrorism. The U.S has Trump as their President, simple as that. The U.S President position needs to be respected like it or not.

[@imladylyric]

lol yeah look how trump and his sycophants feel about Biden.

[@garymartin1040]

@@imladylyric get some help you need it.

[@nukachronic6211]

Gene seems like a cool guy. Only issue I've ever had with him was years ago when I heard he was trying to say he created the "horns" hand gesture. It's very well known that Ronnie James Dio of Black Sabbath actually learned the gesture from his grandmother who reportedly used it to "ward off evil." Rest in peace Dio, and long live Rock and Roll!

[@Greg-io1ip]

Dio is legit and a legend. Simmons is a clown and a creep. To be kind.

[@AngloCelt88]

Gene has that unique ability of being completely real and completely full of shit at the same time.

[@Greg-io1ip]

Simmons is garbage. Like Trump, being a foul human requires no effort.

[@arrowhead6699]

Gene Simmons is a jerk but he is funny

[@foganewgon]

Ya, he may be a jerk sometimes but I think he's a good songwriter and an alright bass player. Kiss just wouldn't be Kiss without him.

[@aidandemaria4734]

He’s funny because he’s a jerk

[@galvawave8403]

Gene's hilarious, people take him too seriously because of their own egos, ironically

[@lmfs4032]

It’s his sense of humor, he’s a very nice guy.

[@seanpatrick7791]

Arrowhead 66 you're the jerk, jerkoff!

[@BRAINFxck10]

Gene's cool his ego is healthy he's older and wiser so who gives a shit if his character offends you at the end of the day any offense you take from him is drawn in by your own insecurities that's why judgment is left to the Divine and not to man

[@sundigest1121]

@WeAreLegion no u

[@christyb7455]

@WeAreLegion that's a bit harsh

[@sclway]

Gene actually donates a lot of his money to charities and hospitals. People just don’t get his humor and he is also really wise. He raised good kids too.

[@basanistes359]

Gene Simmons trolls a lot and people take it seriously. Fucking hilarious.

[@TheMorLhach]

"That's alright, I'll sue you later", cant lie that shit was funny

[@PeterKKraus]

February 2002 at the Winter Olympics was the last time( before this interview) that Ace played with Kiss.

[@lto2699]

Gene’s are probably the funniest interviews on LW. The guy is hilarious.

[@ashleighsalinas8526]

Gene Simmons is hilarious. He has a sense of humor that rubs some people the wrong way and I love him for it

[@shimmerglittershinesparkle]

mr simmons seems to be a moderate gentle truthful voice. sensible man. a middle of the road point of view i can understand (doesnt matter if i agree with all points or not)

[@montemitchell3697]

HAHAHAHAHA Good interview! Good interveiwer. He made the already decent discussion with Gene Simmons even better by being witty. And Gene made THAT even funnier by being Gene. I have been annoyed by Gene before. But this was redemption. Im glad I clicked.

[@satanwest2923]

Good and funny interview!

[@davidmacgown321]

What Gene said about Ace being on the road makes a lot of sense. I used to wonder why so many rock stars become addicted to drugs. It wasn't until I performed a stand up comedy act for the first (and last) time that I understood. I was on such a high afterwards that I didn't get to sleep until about 7am. How do you deal with the adulation and feeling on top of the world to silence? That kind of natural high is impossible to maintain.

[@heydavedawson]

If the interviewer reads this, I hope you know how much you have grown so much as an on camera personality!!!! You’ve always been genuine and so pleasant to be around. Attaboy. Lookin good!

[@tylerphelps2408]

I love it when people get angry at everything he says. You're missing the point, he does this to get a reaction and make himself relevant every 5 minutes. I know he's a twat but he doesn't care and he gets away with it! At the end of the day, he'll be laughing at all the butthurt comments when he is in his multi million dollar mansion!

[@miesenbachofficial7413]

How happy could one be, who is basically earning money by being an asshole? For not a 10 million bucks, I'd swap with him. He is a sad, lonely old man, who is selling off a dream that he lived long time ago...

[@elijones854]

Gene couldn't be more truer when talking about politics

[@YoungbloodVlog]

Hey Gene I’m a Kiss fan who voted for trump.

[@jonesy2111]

Trump 2020

[@michaeljmasseri973]

That's the best advice about politics I have heard in the past two and a half years! Ingenious absolutely right once again at least he's not disrespecting anyone because two people believe different things. We are not each other's enemy they hate us we can bicker amongst each other but when it comes down to it we have to stand United against our enemies. It's a shame we have enemies but we do. They hate us we don't need to hate each other. We need to stick together instead of all this constant stressful mess that's happening. Look the economy is doing okay and things are not getting worse they're getting better so we should just go with that. Everyone has their struggles in life you cannot blame that on the government although people would like to the truth of the matter is we are responsible for ourselves. No one is handed anything for free and if their parents handed them something their parents were the ones who work for it so it was not free. I was homeless on the streets for 12 years! I was born in Beirut Lebanon my parents were killed in the war. I was it that opted and a not-so-nice household. I can go on blaming everything and blaming God for where I was born and the people that adopted me and the government for not helping me and this and that but where is that going to get me? Nowhere and the minute I started to let go of all that and take responsibility for myself oh, my life. 100% better! You do not want people handing you things because it doesn't get you anywhere. What good is if you're handed everything you need and never worked for anything to feel any type of accomplishment? That would be very depressing not knowing what it's like to earn something and they have that gratification. I never took a hand out from the government when I was on the streets. And I'm not saying that you shouldn't if you're in a situation and need help and it's therefore you use it for what it's for on a temporary basis to pick yourself back up and then let it go and move forward don't step back. Remain humble because there are people that have it so much worse than us and there's always someone that has it worse. Just look at how amazing Gene Simmons is but yet speaks so clearly to all of us that do not have the same lifestyle as he does. Because he's human and he knows reality and he works very hard for everything he has. So why not all of us conservatives and liberals put down the hatchet and work together? And I will say for the record I am a conservative despite the fact that I was homeless on the streets with nothing because my core values and beliefs R conservative. I will not sell out my beliefs for money no matter what because what good would it be if inside I felt miserable. So it's put down the hatchet

[@krustbag1039]

Gene just spoke the most woke truths about politics... God bless this man, I hope people actually listen to what he said.

[@theplayersclub1126]

great interview...awesome sarcastic, quick banter on both ends.

[@mauroalv7969]

Great Interview by Graham , and gene alway funny as hell whit his acquard sense of humor

[@MusicOverMyHead]

I also have met Gene and he was nice as can be.

[@nicholaspesce1806]

I agree with gene 100% when it came to politics

[@ronhull169]

Love it at about 6:53 when he goes into politics. He lays it out plan and simple. It's not that complex.

[@kissworld7626]

He didn’t say a single word about terrorism???

[@rockroll3065]

I don’t know y people can’t stand Gene sometimes He just has a more different sense of humor

[@ryanjamespetty9189]

“I was a little bit disappointed when we met because he had black cotton candy hair and was wearing a denim looney tunes jacket.” - Marilyn Manson

[@glenbellefonte9620]

And Manson wears garter belts and plays shitty, fat girl music to dipshits. Also-he takes dick. Fuck Manson

[@roythewho]

the interviewer should have his own tv show doing this!

[@slayer7682]

I subbed because of the SLAYER poster

[@TheRbruin10]

Genes final words of advice on the political climate is GOLD. Nobody could have said it better beautiful seriously enough bickering were all Americans 2020 is around corner where all one family Democrat or Republican

[@redneckmetalhead]

He's so right. Stop being butthurt Trump won and stop being sore losers and haters. And Hellyeah it's nobody's business who you vote for. 👍

[@YouTube.Algorithmic.Nonsense]

Greg Hubbard That was deeply profound. With a well thought out, cogent argument like that I’m actually glad you didn’t vote.

[@mpazs]

@Agnostic Imperialist Ultra Nationalist I care.

[@leatherfaceparody3653]

I love trump!

[@leatherfaceparody3653]

@Agnostic Imperialist Ultra Nationalist fuck you.

[@leatherfaceparody3653]

@Agnostic Imperialist Ultra Nationalist Nazi.

[@anne-kristinklement24]

Gene paul and you have created so a wonderful group kiss thank you for your hard work over the years you both have the success very earnt ❤

[@GreekGuru74]

"By the way isn't it a thrill sitting next to me?" lol what the fuck

[@kevinrivera40]

I get Gene's sense of humor lol love the guy.

[@johannvilhjalmsson1686]

I agree. people don´t get his humor..talking about he is a jerk and blablabla...i smile. He is rich and having a good time .

[@televisedpork7993]

But what does Corey Taylor think bout this?

[@aether13x69]

The mirror comment and the general busting of balls was great lol

[@RedfishCarolina]

Never thought I'd hear Gene Simmons get his tongue tangled and mangle the pronunciation of Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan but he fucking nailed it.

[@skijumpnose]

I wish Gene Simmons was KISStory from this channel

[@dydy0928]

No

[@archangel_69rl17]

@@NANA-ht7gl You said it oh boy you made my day.

[@darinjames3313]

Hold on Uncle Gene....it's their America too??...not in this me me me me day and age ...The Truth is ....in Our Great Nation..... Personal Choice equals Freedom...Freedom equals Personal Choice.....Like Love and marriage Love and marriage....You can't have One without the other.....I thank the Heavens Peeps don't All think like me.....cause I ain't right sometimes.... and in time ....Thoughts can Change for Everyone.... Hopefully for the Good....KISS forever!!!!...Uncle Gene 2......Great interview thanx

[@rockroll3065]

How does a random KZbin Channel get Big Stars to Go on Interviews with them Damn

[@seancollins408]

Gene is a powerful and attractive man.

[@leatherfaceparody3653]

XD

[@TabithaStabitha]

Well now you had me till that last part, brother lol Powerful? Yeah sure, have you listened to the first 4 KISS albums?? Masterfully melodic bass riffs 🤘🤘

[@leatherfaceparody3653]

@@TabithaStabitha attractive man

[@yzwme586]

Never was a fan of KISS, not my era but I don't get all the hate for Gene. Dude is smart and has a great outlook on things, and the political rant at the end was spot on.

[@croatianguy7073]

I like what Gene said about Trump and politics. Makes a lot if sense.

[@eddiebazan6411]

“Americans should take care of each other..” What a nice concept man.

[@xforceofonex3498]

I love Gene Simmons he is so cool amazing

[@elleryparsons5766]

When they did the show with the Melborne symphony orcistra that was their Best show hands down.they should of hung it up then!

[@UltraMagaFan]

Gene gave some of the best political advice I have heard in a long while. I was totally not expecting that.

[@chrisreidy439]

Yeah, he gave a pretty classy response. You can tell he doesn't like Trump, but he was respectful and logical in his words. He wasn't foaming at the mouth with hate and craziness like most lefties.

[@terrycarroll7836]

I seen this show when they was introduced on mike Douglas show, same year in 1974 we had those tornadoes outbreaks in the Midwest. I was a teenager then. The older woman that was talking to him was funny I thought she was trying to make in fun of him lol. I still remember that

[@midnightcrimson122]

I'm wondering for how much Gene would sell his wig

[@paulsheriff5733]

50 years of rock and roll, 10 (?) Years of silly hair!

[@mad_cat_1st]

8:55 - This is the very first time that GS has said ANYTHING that I agree with. Not sure why he had to bring up Hamas, but as a Zionist, I'm sure he can't help himself.

[@rawkinj6609]

The guy's a genius. He does it his way! Such a businessman! He understands artistic identity more that most! He is ELOQUENT! You want this guy on your side in an argument!

[@glimrandesir5759]

What if he trademarked the White House?

[@leebailey6181]

Wouldn't surprise me

[@jbattaglia7131]

GENE FOR PRESIDENT!! \m/

[@xforceofonex3498]

j battaglia. Vote for gene Simmons YAY

[@leebailey6181]

He can't. He wasn't born in America its illegal

[@vanguard4065]

no i havent

[@breadfan262]

What is the riff/song at the end of loudwire vids?