"Parasite & Fan Plays Guitar Onstage" Gene Simmons@Trocadero Philadelphia 6/2/17

Parasite & Young Fan Plays Guitar Onstage, Gene Simmons & His Band, Philadelphia, PA; June 2nd, 2017; Wizard World Comic Con Sponsored Show

[@johnstrausbaugh6718]

This was probably 1 of the coolest things Gene ever did in his life. A KISS BANGER done with a fan. Made that kids life 🤘

[@ericburns1887]

That face Gene made when the kid started the riff was priceless.

[@elizabritton4039]

Eric Burns , was he surprised at how good he was?

[@ericburns1887]

He was in complete awe of how effortless it was for the kid as if to say to himself "this isn't going to suck"

[@revictimator]

I think he was thrown by the key choice

[@lucifugorofacale2932]

As Gene might say: "everything has a price"

[@jhay3966]

he's like "oh shit, he could actually do it"

[@johnnyg7525]

I have a a whole new respect for Gene Simmons. This is very cool stuff he's doing with fans. Rock on Gene!

[@marion6015]

Kid that doesn't look the type, just kills it. I'm so happy for him. I think this is my favourite video ever.

[@helmedon]

Ace wrote the best riffs in Kisstory

[@brettteeter3461]

Ain’t that the truth!

[@DMSProduktions]

He did really well, and threw his own solo into it instead of a carbon copy of Ace's licks! This kid WILL get laid now! Gene was impressed!

[@acefrehley681]

I love all my Fans

[@lucifugorofacale2932]

Ace Frehley We love you, Space Ace

[@alexfithero]

@@acefrehley681 this the real ace freely? Give me and my band a break I'll send u a copy of our originals?

[@oulosvie]

That solo was quite good.

[@tdelmark]

lol

[@evhguitarfancollectbuildan3478]

say what I want about gene...he is awsome to kids and fans

[@DrHogfan]

Gene may be single handedly saving Rock n Roll by inspiring these youngsters.

[@sudsysutherland359]

Yes Gene does treat kids & inspiring musicians with much respect, I’m a big fan of Gene just not when he turns on his arrogant button. I seen KISS in 1996 in Hamilton,Ontario, Canada at Copps Coleseium with all 4 original members & it was simply amazing it’s still the best rock n roll show I’ve ever been to & the LOUDEST!!! But the opening band was,”Glueleg” which kinda took me back but they rocked & did what they could. & I’ve seen a lot of great Rock N Roll Shows. The 2nd best rock show I’ve ever been to was at the same venue but with Ozzy,Danzig & Sepultura. Ozzy was Ozzy & on the big screen they had these funny skits & this was around the same year 1996/97 so Alanis Morrisette was still Big & Ozzy had this funny video of one of her video’s in the car but Ozzy was in the back seat of the car lol

[@modelcarjedi]

If this doesn't make you smile nothing will !

[@pottymandotty4308]

From ear to ear!

[@NothingLikeVinyl]

@@pottymandotty4308 Same here!

[@RFazor]

Keith, this made my day. I must say, GS has made my day a lot lately😎

[@lucifugorofacale2932]

get off the stage!!!!

[@stevenrobertson7069]

I am a guitar player. that was just great..... love it....👍 Rock on kid 🤘 you deserve that moment nice job ...👍

[@TheBrannagan]

How EFFIN cool was that?!?! The complete fantasy for any kid that was ever a KISS fan. The Kid rocked it good too! Damn, this is a total "feel good" video, LOL. My day went from crap to good in just under 6 minutes.

[@joeyjack79]

Good guy guitar player pushing the kid to the front

[@jestermindcrime1773]

yeah I thought I saw that ,,,pro[s to him

[@tjspeed2003]

He pushed him forward so he could get to the mic, watch it again.

[@markusaurelius777]

@@tjspeed2003 Yea, he just needed the room to sing in his mic. The kid was so hyped he didn't realize he was in the guy's mic space. LOL. It's all good.

[@duanevigue1603]

@@tjspeed2003 Nope. Gene and the guitarist kept nudging him forward every time he stepped back too far. It was a cool move by both of them.

[@billcole4856]

Hey hes from Topeka ks

[@leepifer7645]

Gene haters can say anything but this guy is actually generous and give more than any Rock legend could give to a young generation who needs it.

[@MitchRimland]

I never knew the lead singer of Weezer was such a big Kiss fan ! He didn’t play the solo right but who cares…..good stuff

[@justingarman6980]

You do know Rivers, the lead singer of Weezer is actually a massive KISS fan? Or were you trying to be funny to get likes?

[@romainlavoie1526]

Gene is one of the best Rock Legends to his fans . For those have came across Gene he is just a great guy !

[@danfro]

Great video. Love that Gene gives Ace props for writing and the crowd chanting Ace was awesome!!

[@spaceace22]

Yeah and that says it all,especially to the fans that say it doesn't matter that there are other people playing the catman and SPACE ACE roles!!!!!!

[@jondunmore4268]

Also dig that the band guitarist nudges the little dude out the front, giving him props 1:10 -- then again at 3:42! Revenge Of The Nerds redux.

[@CornerBallparkWb]

This goes to show Paul is the only reason ace isn’t in the band🤦🏻

[@GARY84ROCKS]

@@spaceace22 It says it all that if KISS was playing this same town they'd be playing a MUCH BIGGER venue.... without Ace.

[@mr.brenman2132]

@@GARY84ROCKS Not without Ace's makeup, his songs, his solo's his choreography that Fake Ace copies, the KISS logo he created, Paul's makeup that Ace created, etc. etc. And no, they were playing hotel convention centers and the band was in financial turmoil until the KISS reunion with Ace and Peter.

[@AlonnaGallow]

I must say , Gene is great to his younger fans. His whole band are great role models. They've shown that it takes HARD WORK and PERSEVERANCE to obtain your dreams. They also are not afraid to give fans a little push into the spotlight, literally. I'm not the biggest Gene fan, but this definitely raises his rank in my book.

[@gregorytoddsmith9744]

Loved it when Gene's guitar playa nudges the kid forward. Sweet!

[@EasyBreezy222]

Love Gene how he brings fan on stage to play it sing so freaking awesome

[@MichaelCoffman]

I was at The Trocadero for this - super-cool watching him nail one of the best KISS riffs!

[@raadrassool2247]

Gene lives for seeing passion with the youth that give it their all. Great human being and a great mentor

[@abmtnbkr]

Here I am in 2020 watching a kid tear it up on stage with Gene Simmons. That kid was fantastic and made me forget about this shitty year for a few minutes.

[@MichaelCoffman]

He made a solid song choice, too. One of the highlights of the night when he got done and the whole crowd started chanting his name.

[@monorailred1]

Fantastic Andy! Never judge a book by its cover, our geek kids can surprise you! Thanks Gene for being so nice to him.

[@elizabritton4039]

I loved when that kid threw the pic

[@BxSin67]

That Solo was awesome! Wow! He changed up the sound with his own twist! Just amazing. ^_^

[@stevedrums1675]

I love how the guitar player in Gene's band literally pushed the kid up to center stage at 1:15. Class. Someone like Paul would have pushed him off of the stage - God forbid someone take the spotlight. the difference between Gene and his attitude and Paul and his....the song just ended and I actually smiled and applauded that kid. Well done and loved that he played the solo to match his personality.It actually worked.

[@rocsaltjohn]

Not true. Both Paul and Gene are drawn to the fans. Paul has shown a willingness to take question after question from fans on the cruises and at the conventions when he headlines. This was just Gene doing what he's preached for 50 years - fans are the boss, he obeys.

[@stevedrums1675]

@@rocsaltjohn : Good lord, are you led. 😳

[@rocsaltjohn]

@@stevedrums1675 I think you're full of it

[@stevedrums1675]

@@rocsaltjohn : Who cares?

[@theshield2207]

Id say paul is less talkative unless you actually piss him off. Every video ive seen of someone meeting paul he makes so little conversation. If someone says how are you paul he just say “good” not even a im fine and you?

[@xxturtle38turtle62]

I was there that kid was amazing

[@Arturo7803]

XxTurtle38 Turtle thats why Gene is the biggest rock star of the world, because these details for the fans

[@citoyendumonde870]

a worst young guitarist i hope he stop the guitar for the rock'n roll world !!!

[@naelyneurkopfen9741]

@@citoyendumonde870 moron...

[@citoyendumonde870]

you play guitar??? a moron play better him !!

[@ahmedsmith6106]

XxTurtle38 Turtle Me too! I love the solo!

[@DRUMTOY2002]

That was really fuckin GOOD!!! That made my soul happy!!!

[@ImTheToonZ]

This whole video is just awesome. Especially for the kid he got to play with gene simmons.

[@johnny1408]

It's great watching bands pick out talent from their audience and good on you Gene for letting this guy have 5 min of fame which no dought he will treasure

[@omp1964]

The kid's amazing and Gene was also cool to hv the kids up there!

[@henrikpersson8741]

Gene is just best! This really put a smile on my face ☺ That kid played soo well 👍🏻💯

[@dennismurre1637]

well done Gene! Thats whats its all about!

[@raythackston1960]

Love these fan on stage moments!! damn it where was these things when I had the big kit and going to see these guys and could play every song they had!

[@eriklindhurst5793]

He was terrific! What a treat for that kid...and for Gene! I really enjoyed that.

[@mlzrn]

I like the Astros also

[@cipiripi6644]

I loved the solo ! Really gave it a different spin on the whole thing. Goos job kid

[@richardd6669]

Gene is no dummy !!! He is finding all these young musicians and putting together a list . He will form a band with them . Just watch . He will make big bucks off them .He helped Van Halen get their start way back when .Gene knows the biz and has the eye for talent .

[@love31596]

Omg I agree!!!! He is, definitely taking names and numbers..... Always watching.... Lol

[@labsub]

The crowd chants, "Ace, Ace, Ace," and you know Gene's big head's going to explode. lol

[@spaceace22]

Yeah and you know another thing they actually posted that part on Official Kiss Website,GOD BLESS YOU SPACE ACE!!!!!

[@eekykitty]

Gene signed the guitar and gave it to him.

[@lauhon3]

that is the coolest thing ever Gene keep on giving kids life long memories and insprior the young rock on!!!!!!!

[@rapsux]

How cool is that? Gene, the band loves it! That's good times on stage right there!!

[@SA12String]

I'm standing here in front of my desk, applauding this kid. Awesome!

[@harpo103]

I take the kid to cons to meet musicians. H'es already met Ace and Peter, among others. Weird Al, TWICE!

[@JADM6700]

Gene's looks watching the Kid play is priceless! Wow, excellent cover and own Solo licks!🎸

[@justsupersteve]

LOOOOL Gene's face at the begining is hillarious!!!

[@43Aquaman]

What a amazing thing to happen to a young man. He's good, and now with this selfless move by Gene, this kid will get better and bigger! Watch for Andy in the future!

[@queenbarbtherockstar6218]

gene's look on his face is priceless and funny 😂🤣😂🤣

[@forcereals731]

This brings tears of joy..

[@Arturo7803]

Big detail from a the biggest rock star in the world...Mr Gene Simmons...

[@frangomez6525]

Gene was so taken back for a moment there w/the kid, he almost missed his part in the intro of the song, he rushed up 2 mic!! Lol...oooh!!

[@DSpeir-pi6tm]

How cool is this ?! I like the way he winged his own lead 😊

[@sosdeca]

WOW! This kid will have quite a story to tell his grandkids and generations after!!!!

[@user-gs9hl9sh8x]

Rudy Salazar He never got any pussy after the show . Gene took it all asshole Bastard!

[@sosdeca]

Z LMFAO!!!!!😂😂😂😂

[@erikhof410]

Man the solo was amazing!

[@christophersoprano-sculptor]

Amazing!!!

[@wallacesheckells9280]

That was great! That shows the respect the audience has for Gene. And Gene respecting the fans that made him famous. The kid was awsome!

[@juliocesarcorreia7847]

Great Gene Simons!!!

[@canadianlightbulbs]

Nice to see Will Toledo getting some time in the spotlight

[@brianfalarski6074]

Whatever u wanna say about gene,...soooo cool inviting the kids up to actually play......cheers gene...classy

[@karenedwards8946]

Love hearing the kids play old school KISS just awsome,. Gene is the best 💜💜

[@CamperKev]

The kid is remarkable. Brilliant work !!!

[@russwaldrop6677]

Gene still Rocks!

[@sch7194]

I love shit like this...horns in the air 🤘🤘🤘...must have made this kids night...that's rock&roll

[@clintstudt3796]

I forgot how good this song was!

[@capnramsey68]

I was at this show on the left side of the stage! This kind d was great! The whole show rocked!🎸

[@richluvsellie1]

I hope to be this kid when I grow up...

[@cygnusx1637]

Excellent!

[@martyyoung3611]

That was friggin' awesome!

[@maxwebster1900]

Really awesome. I love this video and I'm really looking forward to their gig in Barcelona this year.

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Liked the kids own way he did his solo!!

[@cameronholladay3605]

Gene seems more likely to do this type of thing: letting people up on stage to show their skills then Paul or Ace would with their solo projects

[@Duski67]

Love Gene for this... Ace freak but Gene still has a big heart behind the $$$

[@musicmike1960]

Just like a Boss this kids world just got fantastic...

[@TheHighwinder]

"Parasite" and "Watchin You" - the coolest riffs ever produced by Kiss (and Ace)

[@JoeyP322]

Awesome !!!! Love it !!!! Great job !!!!!

[@dono6971]

Awesome!

[@jeffk3929]

Yes this is great! Kid had the time of his life up there...much respect!

[@alreason]

when the kid put his arms up at the end priceless . his five minutes of fame

[@butchsprout5725]

Good job kid. Great skills 👍

[@GORF_EMPIRE]

This kid will never have trouble getting a date. Fellow New Jersian...representin'!

[@dejanostojic5496]

Awesome Gene,awesome band,awesome music,awesome young guy😄

[@louisborselio8608]

That kid is great. And more amazing is Gene's vocal were spot on.

[@lenthisgoldstein9553]

Wow!!! he really got Ace's licks down pat what a great guitarist he is.

[@reverseflash7156]

Ahh I remember this night good times.

[@zane762]

_c_king awesome ! , Kid kicked as !! 🤘✌️

[@billb89]

That kid killed it! BRAVO

[@TheCooterpuppet]

This is so cool

[@joseurdaz2267]

I'll tell you yesterday I went and saw the show fantastic I guess there was no vocal issue he was perfect super it sounds tight I guess I have more fun than I expect

[@harpo103]

the kid didnt sing cuz he didnt know the lyrics

[@FeguerFineArt]

I'm 56 and Kiss is the greatest and I would give my left leg to do this as a kid or now lol, right after I was done jamming!

[@spaceace22]

Very Surprised that on the official kiss website they posted the video with some of the audience chanting ACE ACE ACE,the one and only TRUE SPACEMAN,not the glorified cover band of the last 17 yrs!!!!!!

[@alejandroramos6302]

Kid wasn't born when they created this song....amazing

[@rticle15]

Heck yeah. Great job young man. Owned it

[@mikecrawford6355]

Was at this show 🤘🤘 🤘🤘

[@ricksolis3942]

Great Video Gene...

[@ronpaul8643]

He’s having fun just jamming

[@Zakkarath]

That was AWESOME !

[@maddog1974tm]

Kid has stage presence and he can play!

[@willhorting5317]

Happy that the kid got his chance to play. Unfortunately, with the band guitarists also playing, it's really hard to tell just how good the kid is. Should have been only Gene, the rhythm player, and the drummer playing with the kid.

[@Christine16425]

YES

[@awcindy]

Glad it worked out this time. Friday night at Hoosier Park Casino Gene brought up singers from the crowd who couldn't sing.

[@teamelitediamonds6362]

Paul was there?

[@trashpicking]

Gene's doubtful tone when he says "here we go, start it" followed by his slack-jawed awe when the kid actually starts it = priceless

[@marcelocollao10]

Wonerful..........KISS FOR EVER

[@willieb6993]

Definitely one of my favorites.