Piers Morgan vs Gene Simmons From 'Kiss' | The Full Interview

Piers Morgan Uncensored is joined by Kiss singer and bassist Gene Simmons for an exclusive interview in which the American rocker opens up to Piers Morgan about everything from how his mother escaped a concentration camp during WW2, to the weird and wonderful merchandise he sells, to how much he is worth and much more.
Later in the interview, Gene and Piers are joined by Gene's wife Shannon Tweed in the studio to discuss how they met and open up about their relationship over the years, even talking about Gene's affairs and how it took Shannon many years to convince him to get married and have children.
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[@Wishes890]

I love the way Gene talks. He doesn't try to impress people with big words, he just States the facts and his opinion. Beautiful.

[@Unicornslive]

I'll share my personal story with Kiss. I live in Australia . Kiss did a tour here. At the time, my 2 year old daughter was in the critical care unit of the children's hospital. Kiss had time to spare before their concert, so with no fan fare or press Kiss turned up in full character and played with the kids. And when I say they played with the kids, the guys got down on the floor and had the kids climbing all over them, I'm not sure who had the most fun that day❤❤❤❤❤

[@OhAncientOne]

Thanks for sharing ! I hope your daughter got well.🙏 Back in the '70s a friend and I went to see them but they were sold out. On the way back to the car, we saw people going in and out of the building so we walked right in. I was especially impressed by how hard they worked putting on the show as a team.

[@Wilders53]

Awesome story!! So they came to Kiss your daughter 🤗 Pun intended!

[@Unicornslive]

@@Wilders53 they certainly did😂

[@Wilders53]

@Unicornslive lol pretty awesome!!! Glad you had a good experience with the guys. Never met them but did experience them a couple times in concert. My very first rock album was 1977

[@Unicornslive]

@BOSSposes if they were told to do that by their lable, management or anyone else, the newspapers would have been informed and camera crews would have been everywhere , at the very least, the camera crews would have been at the entrance and exits.....there wasn't a camera crew, reporter or fans of the group anywhere. Nor did the visit make it into the newspapers . So next time think before you make such an ill informed opinion

[@mvwmark8955]

First time ever seeing Piers speechless when Gene spoke about his own mother. Not one interruption. What a life Gene Simmons has led.

[@shannobailey2917]

I've talked to people that met him before a concert and said he is really down to earth.

[@staciehrv6387]

He is, and very funny :)

[@maxmenius9839]

Gene has a deep appreciation for his mother and the dedication she showed for meeting her responsibilities. Glad he shared this.

[@tadeuszoltarzewski6965]

Always love a man who loves his Mother ❤Rosie O 🇬🇧

[@Eugeneklein42]

Gene's mother is an incredible mom, remember her always , she was a great person .one of the best interview's i ve seen in a longtime if not the best of all

[@Rosemary-up1ql]

That was obvious to Shannon,another reason she stayed,an she loved him she had his children. I can't beleive how jades lots of lower income people are,work hard an sacrifice an maybe you'll understan,it done by great decision s,an priorities. Do you think Gene would have had a money hungry bimbo around? If yes you didn't listen to him speak nor her. He's frugal as he'll an didn't skimp on his family but didn't spend like a drunken sailor.

[@petestaint8312]

Would love to have a beer with Gene. Very humble and down to earth.

[@aaajjjj58]

Me 2❤‍🩹❤‍🩹❤‍🩹

[@simonscott1121]

Everyone who met his mum said she was an angel among humans. He is rightly very very proud of her.

[@r.aschacht6461]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 of course she was..she..."survived"..what did she survive along with 6 gazillion other Jews😅

[@TL-ps5qo]

Simmons and Morgan are both privately educated Nazi's. It is unacceptable.

[@brianrallen]

His beautiful mother lives on in Mr Simmons.

[@Wolfshield7]

Every Jewish woman is an angel according to rabbis, but they live in fantasy.

[@beatrixrode1082]

Simmons also said : Gentiles are only their to work for the JEWS.

[@user-nu8tl1xd9u]

This interview gives a lot of insight into why Gene is 'serious' and is the way he is; even if you do not like him as a musician, you gotta respect his consistency, discipline and business-acumen. I think he is a great example for anyone trying to do any business, especially because he applied this business-acumen to an art form which is very hard to do, if not near impossible for a long time and he along with Paul have done it for 50 years. RESPECT.

[@catboi1188]

He's Jewish so...

[@slasherdope8065]

Haha. Gene $immons: "musician" ... that's funny

[@yomamasofat77]

I don't like him or Paul Stanley as people. The fact that Eric Carr had to hide his illness for a while so Paul and Gene wouldn't take his medical insurance from him says a lot.

[@homermunoz5069]

Thanks for the great interview. I'm 65 years old and never knew how intelligent and profound Simmons is. I'm now a huge fan!

[@roxannemoser]

If ever there was a son who loved his mother, it's this man being interviewed right here. He took very good care of her!

[@wilmothutson1140]

I agree, his mother was his God.

[@RickDanner]

@@wilmothutson1140 my mom was my hero too

[@danitempest]

@@RickDanner those of us that have had hero moms can feel privileged to have known them while they were here. 💗💗

[@KnucklSandwich]

And is Israel is a terrorist state that's killed 4,000 children. Let that sink in.

[@lauriLokkeni9002]

❤

[@irissidhu2535]

I met Gene Simmons several years ago and to my surprise I found a very humble, kind, funny and a great family man. Very easy to be around, hard to believe he can be the same person you see on stage.

[@rhondaphillips6376]

He is just the coolest...or the coolest................😎

[@snorlonikins1]

I felt that way about Frank Zappa when he came into the record company office in London. He was a real gentleman I was taken aback.

[@shaganou]

In L.A. when he was on a guest list for a show he would line up like everybody else at the willcall window to get his ticket.

[@MSI-]

He’s cheated on his wife multiple times how’s he a great family man

[@realscience948]

Count your fingers after you shake his hand!

[@robertporter6507]

No matter gene's race, he and his courageous mother deserve anything and everything they have.

[@Primrose37823]

My daughter met him at a radio station in Toronto when she was in University. She was just looking in the window and he came outside. She said her father was a huge fan and he invited her and her friends in. He was so kind and I would say he appreciates his fans enormously

[@hansjuker8296]

He came inside?

[@briangarlick4374]

Im 55 and have been a Kiss fan since I was around 15. This is the first interview from a member of the band, that actually made me emotional. Respect sir, I hope you have many more years above ground.

[@Johnny-hy8yi]

Both of them are lying scammers peddling that clot shot on the rest of us

[@christinerose4839]

Yuk

[@BeliaLastes]

​@@Johnny-hy8yi🤬

[@ziggywalsh5562]

Agree, I've never listened to Gene being this interesting. Being from Europe, being a single mother, having had family that survived the consentration camps, and I also was living for over a decade in Golders Green, I can finally relate more/learn something from Gene.

[@bass3966]

I'm in same boat 🤟

[@mickpatay6634]

My Hungarian Father who was from this same era, always told me the same thing... EVERY day, before your feet hit the ground, thank God, you're awake, to see it! Amen Brother! 👍✌❤

[@gabelogan6957]

This is a virtue that every successful person I read about specifically expressed that contributed to their success.Isten àldjon testvèr.

[@debbie9050]

Yes let’s thank an invisible made up person for being alive.

[@mickpatay6634]

@@debbie9050 We're all entitled to our own opinions, EVEN IF THEY'RE WRONG! 😎✌👋

[@gregcosta6965]

I love Hungarian people...wel so far at least:)

[@lynnaharlan2729]

Kiss is one of my favorites! I am 72 and love to Rock with Kiss always! Bless your wonderful Mother and you! I have a 94 yr old Mom who gets me through life!! Thank you for all the joy!!!

[@sandlund1]

I’m very proud of him for being so open about his life 🤗

[@boomstickman71]

My father was a WWII vet, and his unit was one of the ones credited with liberating Dachau concentration camp (not the same camp Gene's family was in). Seeing how grateful Gene is makes me tear up.

[@kathling9txfr]

My dad was 157th Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, came over age 18, Omaha Beach., was among the first US troops to enter Dachau. He never talked about the war at all, but he talked about how they received a whiskey ration 3x a day, more if they were not on march. Like many others, he returned to The States an alcoholic. He was career US Army, later did two tours each of Korea and Vietnam. Only by talking with his sister did I ever learn anything about his experiences in WWII. His 90s were spent in a nursing home as he had a long slow death from Agent-Orange induced Parkinson’s. Some of his men he served with in Vietnam visited him in his last year and told me stories from that era. No wonder he never slept.

[@LaGrandeBayou]

I'm a climate denier after, among other things, that entire Anne Frank diary was a forgery and Ukraine has current Not-Sees with a jewishBillionare Oligarch comedian crisis actor for a president 🤷.

[@kathygodwin1132]

I am extremely lucky I am sitting here blown away. My father was part of the 30 infantry, 3rd who did liberate Mauthausen. It was a brutal camp.

[@Rosemary-up1ql]

​@@kathling9txfr❤

[@tonedr]

my dad was in 42 rainbow division and was at Dachau as well

[@kbee1735]

I used to watch Gene and Shannon’s reality show and it was fabulous. Loved how their children were so unspoiled and down to earth. I have a lot of respect for them as parents and people. Now I know the background of Genes life and love him even more… thx for this uncensored interview Piers!! 🥰

[@margaretschaffner9133]

hahahhahah "unspoiled" Who are you people with these comments of as( kissing?

[@AYtoSEE]

@@margaretschaffner9133 Are you German and a descendant of the Nazis that exterminated millions?

[@KatharinaK117]

​@@margaretschaffner9133 total 🐑 they are n tht deranged Satanist ll kiss 🔥 on his deathbed!

[@brithaddenhadden8383]

reality shows are not reality and they are for people with no lives or intelligence !

[@Lynn-rf1kc]

Gene treated Shannon like a doormat. Bragged about the 5 thousand women he slept with. No wife/GF is OK with that. Other than that. Nice guy.

[@andreahoffman2449]

I can relate so much with Gene Simmons & what he told about his mom being in the holocaust! My father lost his sister/my aunt to the Holocaust. Its horrific & SAD! Gene Simmons brought me to tears. Wow I admire him to the FULLEST‼️❤️ Thank you for a great interview!

[@adods9824]

Saddest thing i ever heard. Hits you to the bottom of your soul; the inhumanity of alleged humans. Also one of the best things I've heard, Ma lived to 94, and saw her son become a world wide rich star. For years I heard Gene was arrogant and aloof, no! What a grateful, reflective, intelligent and surprisingly humble man he is. Respect Sir! 😀👍

[@LoraxChannel]

Sadly, those "alleged humans" run the world today, and make up over half of the US population. The only difference is people are taught to agree with the oppressive nature of today's culture. Simply put, all of our rights in the bill or rights were considered critical by very good and smart founders, to protect us from government control. The all matter, and all should be absolute. If you like humanity, stand up for the original bill of rights as drafted.

[@leokimvideo]

Gene is incredibly grounded considering how successful and amazing his life has been. By his knowledge you get a feeling he's no dummy and a realist.

[@SharadDixit27]

Yeah, he’s incredibly grounded…sure… right. And he’s an incredible asshole also. Just ask Peter and Ace🙂

[@MaxItUpwithMarta]

I totally agree. He sounds better and better as time goes by.

[@SteveAJonesEntertainment]

@@rogersun6184 Well, he's not in an industry that is highly respected. I'd take any industry accolades with a huge grain of salt.

[@vampyros1]

@@rogersun6184 Leave Obama out of this.

[@cynthiaquinn590]

Isn't that Ozzy Osbourne lol

[@bumsharvest5493]

After seeing this interview, I have a lot of respect for Gene Simmons...and his mother. My God, what a life!

[@tmanwattsutube]

It's so refreshing to see an interview where openness and honesty prevail and no one takes offense or get their feelings hurt or classifies someone on some "side" or in some "tribe". I didn't realize how rare it can be until I saw this interview. Thank you Piers&Team + Gene for a breath of fresh air!

[@adventure002006]

Incredible story of his mother. Should be a movie made of her life leading into her Son’s life, ultimately becoming a super star. My first concert as a 16 year old was Kiss in Ottawa in mid 70’s in the Ottawa Civic centre. It was an amazing performance, I was worried the roof was going to come crashing down the stadium was rocking so much from the concert goers dancing and stomping the night away. Kiss was Entertainment with a capital E. They put 200% into every performance, it was obvious they never took their audience for granted❤

[@fireman-phil7307]

Gene brought tears to my eyes when he started the stories regarding his wonderful Mother. Best Wishes to him, his lovely wife, and his family.

[@synchronistory]

An astonishing human being full of soul, wisdom ... and a tongue that works just as well spewing song lyrics as it does life lessons.

[@Marvidsen1973]

Well said

[@johnvoice815]

I'm not a fan of kiss but this man is definitely a legend of rock.

[@edteach3r]

What a class act! I just saw Gene, Paul and KISS in concert here in Vancouver last night. It was an unbelievable experience… the end of an era for me almost 50 years after I joined the Kiss Army.

[@loganmalough2379]

Me too. It was my first ever live concert and first ever KISS concert.

[@anakinsithlord9924]

My father left Hungary when the Russians invaded, he went to England and later Australia, but 6 months after I was borne in the late 60’s we went back to Hungary, as he missed his mother and family, things were hard, I remember Hungary well, in 1976 we went back to Australia, with one bag between 4 of us, they wouldn’t let us take any money out or even any pictures. The first week I was back in Australia I remember seeing something amazing and scary on TV, it blew flames and had demon makeup on, it was gene, and so began my journey with Kiss, been to many concerts, thank you for a lifetime of great music.

[@greenblood64]

WOW! I did not know this about Gene Simmons. What a great story to hear. So proud of you and your mom Gene. I love to hear you say such great things about the USA. Kudos to you Gene. Thank you Piers for conducting such a great interview. I have a new found respect for Gene Simmons!

[@flashinthepan3273]

Peter Criss told of Genes major herpy problem. I wonder how many people he spread that to.

[@r.aschacht6461]

STORY, is key

[@mattskustomkreations]

He’s always been very patriotic, sharing his “only in America” attitude.

[@SteveAJonesEntertainment]

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[@jonnybarnard8578]

Well capitalism and democracy have been pretty good to him. Of course without his intellect and marketing skills he wouldn't be where he is, but also the fact that his family got asylum here from nazi Germany would give any man lifelong gratitude and patriotism. People call him a hack but he's a very interesting, smart guy. Just because he knows how to work the system to his advantage people don't like him.

[@mommyharris1111]

Seeing Gene really took me back. My brothers and I used to play their Albums and my brothers even painted their faces on Halloween. I sure miss those days and my brother who has been gone now 3 years. Those were amazing days. Keep up your amazing life Gene.

[@NikkieRoxxx]

My sincere sympathies for your loss. May your dear brother rest in peace...

[@TheEdge3003]

This one was brilliant! I’ll probably re-watch it actually! Nice job Piers and team for getting people from all walks of life on this show! Thanks.

[@countryduo2534]

My first KISS concert was at age 14. I am now 61 and I would still go to see KISS. Love you guys!!! I know you are on your farewell tour. Hate to see You go but I am sure it has been a good ride. God bless…… thank You for all the memories.

[@fhbaynes]

Listening to Gene speak this way takes him to a entirely different level. Much respect.

[@georgio94]

Piers Morgan Uncensored is quickly becoming the most interesting show around. Amazing really

[@daniello9155]

Incredible interview and I wasnt a fan until the grand final gig in Melbourne. Great respect for Gene's mother.

[@mymixture965]

I just wanted to watch for a minute or two, now I am stuck, great interview.

[@samuelsantiago3229]

What an incredible interview. You had me captivated from beginning to end with tears in my eyes to a smile on my face. Thank you!!!

[@jujuoliver6959]

It wasn't a Versus, it was Piers being very respectful clearly admiring the man and Gene being his usual eloquent, articulate self. So it was a good interview.

[@gravelandmuddband7312]

Very intelligent grounded man. much respect!

[@JC-ri3ij]

After listening to this interview ..I have admiration for Gene. The first 30 minutes I wanted to tear up of what his mother and he went through and expressing what this great nation offerered to them but we Americans have no clue! He has respect and integrity. AND AND…I went to my first and I guess last 💋 concert. They rocked and I rocked it in AUSTIN TEXAS💋💃🥰😎

[@margaretg.1740]

I have to say I am truly amazed at this interview. Being I am almost 60 years old I was listening to KISS in my teens and into adult life. I have gained such respect for Gene Simmons after hearing this interview and how real, honest and heartfelt he was. Also kudos to his beautiful wife Shannon and how they raised their kids. Blessings and thanks for this eye opening interview.

[@alexsandell8260]

Are you the lady who runs the kiss group I'm a part of on Facebook?

[@margaretg.1740]

@@alexsandell8260 No HAHA not me......

[@one567]

Not at all what I expected I grew up with these guys when they were just starting out, and I'm glad I took the time to watch this. Thank you Piers.

[@dianeleone1634]

Our father, WWII paratrooper. Our mom's city was bombed during WWII... Listening now,is making me tear up💕

[@Creakybits_]

I’m 58, I first saw KISS in 1980 when I was 15, saw them again 1995, 2008 and then 2022. Greatest band ever!

[@grant3044]

"If you don't have a sense of history or where you came from you take everything for granted" - Gene Simmons Well put! Articulate, clear, and common sense.

[@jsouther8628]

Every time I him tell what happened to his mother, it brings tears to my eyes.

[@chunkychinn]

His mother was a true lady. She never really spoke about the Nazis and her various incarcerations, or that she witnessed the systematic murder of all her family. she was approached by Shoah but she wouldn't give an interview. May her memory be a blessing to her family and all who knew and respected her.

[@KatharinaK117]

​@@chunkychinn 12 MILLIONS OF GERMANS DIED! In AN arranged WAR BY 👿 S!

[@beatrixrode1082]

What happened to his mother? She lived to an old age of 95!! More than I can say of all the German women and children that were bombed indiscriminately by the Allies . If the Americans, Russians and Brittish did not bombed the railway lines in Germany, a lot of people would not have died in the concentration camps. What about Hiroshima and Nagasaki?

[@KatharinaK117]

@@beatrixrode1082 WELL SAID N A M E N! Follow me...

[@chunkychinn]

@beatrixrode1082 she was in various concentration camps as a child in particular Mathausen where she witnessed all her family being selected and murdered in the gas Chambers. She lived with this in silence fir most of the rest of her life. She married a no good who eventually left her and she brought up her Son by herself. He looked after her till she passed away. The horror of what she went through she only revealed very late in life.

[@debchase3330]

Kiss was my first concert, I'm 64! First interview seening him without makeup. Love jis down to earthiness. He and Shannon are so cute together.

[@christopherrichardson5352]

I am a HUGE KISS fan!!! In particular Gene is one hell of a nice guy who is smart, caring and humble. That's a lot to say of someone who has attained the kind of success he has in his life and career. Having Shannon as his wife is icing on the cake. Two genuine individuals who were most certainly meant to be. 👍❤

[@rogwarrior1018]

I love this man. He is so genuine, down to earth, and real. He is so damn smart and not just about the world but he also wise (yes, there is a difference). He is respectful, grateful, and has a great attitude. It is a shame his family suffered such brutality in WWII. He just "gets it". He became a really good man.

[@siberianhusky5874]

You've gotta be kidding.

[@happysheepboys1935]

This was an incredible interview. What an eloquent and decent man Mr Simmons is. It was wonderful to hear about his childhood and his wonderful Mother ❤

[@KatharinaK117]

LMFAO THT MEGA SATANIST LL 🔥!

[@JokersWild70]

He's really NOT a decent man though. He's an asshole

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

@@KatharinaK117 🤫 Shh…

[@KatharinaK117]

@@davidbrucemusicvideo .....OFF!

[@davidbrucemusicvideo]

@@KatharinaK117 🤫 🤐 🧡🙏🏻

[@angieburden8356]

Being a teenager in the 80's allowed me to be front row and center to the world's best music and bands! I knew who KISS was and had been to a concert in Evansville, Indiana to see them without their makeup and they were great. I had no idea that my adult autistic son would have a clue who they were until we were watching a movie where Paul and Gene made a cameo and they were singing, "I want to rock and roll all night"....he comes out of his room and said, "I love this song, I know this band KISS because they were on Scooby Doo!" He has been a fan ever since and had the opportunity to see them in concert in Nashville Tn. just a few years ago. Thank you Gene Simmons for waving at my son while he was playing air guitar at the side of the stage. Whether you waved or even saw him doesn't matter, he thinks you did and that is his claim to fame now! What an interesting man with a beautiful speaking voice!!

[@scottculli7851]

Not a KISS fan, although they have true timeless music anthems , I am a fan of Gene, even more so after this interview, what an amazing life story, great interview.

[@richardking3956]

I could listen to Mr Simmons all day. What a life. Godbless you and your Mother. ❤

[@p.e.p2368]

What about his wife who endured living with that huge chauvinist narcissist! Only wised up when she was leaving him. God Bless his wife another woman would have left his ugly ass.

[@rf5210]

Gene is a very impressive man and clearly a gentleman as well. Another great interview Piers!

[@mrt601]

I see by your handle U tube label you too rf5210 did you actually pick that and can you change it if you wanted

[@leecarolcary]

What a wonderful interview. It brings back so many memories of being a carefree teenager. I used to sit in my room for hours listening to KISS while drawing/painting the band. Thank you Piers and Gene for the trip down memory lane. What an incredible life you and your Mom had. Bless her.

[@doofdoofparanormal]

I wish the younger generation respected what our grandparent and parents went through to give them what they have now. These stories should be spoken about. This generation of woke (for want of a better word) have no idea, nor respect for what went before them. This was a great interview. Cheers @Piers Morgan Uncensored.

[@danicefutral6414]

What a powerful story his mother had. Incredible woman.

[@sheteg1]

I loved their reality show. The kids were so down to earth. Shannon is from the same town in NFLD my husbands from.

[@brunodelayti6343]

Now, this was one heck of a nice interview. One which every second was so worthwhile it was unbelievable. I have just finished it and I find myself thinking of loss. I mean, this is the son of one holocaust survivor and he has done so much with his life up to now. He has influenced so many people, he has made so many happy moments and memories for so so many throughout the entire world, and yet, he is merely one son of one survivor. What of the millions of others who could have simply had become to be but never? This is so sad if you think about it through this perspective. What a disgusting, irreplaceable loss that whole affair was.

[@jeanportelli2261]

What a legend....Loved this interview. Thank you Gene for sharing and being so humble ..thank you Piers for the interviews.

[@jasoncook8351]

It always amazes me how intelligent, down to earth and humble both Gene and Paul seem to be whenever I see them in an interview. I guess the intelligence stands to reason...you don't get that rich being stupid.

[@JB-sc6io]

I'm in awe of Mr. Simmons now - After so many years of seeing what we all saw as a Rock Legend, for good or bad.. Thank you for pulling back the curtain. So much more respect than ever before

[@MCR1565]

We LOVE YOU GENE! I’m a HUGE FAN of KISS! I absolutely love how you explained the music culture! I was born in 73 and the last show I was able to be a part of was in 2020’s “KISS GOOD BYE”. An enormous THANK YOU TO MY BEST FRIEND, NEAL NANCE, for bringing me along. Tons and tons of work and talent! We had an amazing life time experience! The trip itself, the timing, and ofc to get to see KISS on NYE!! We have done a lot. That was the best of the best show for me! Totally unexpected and worth the long journey!🙏💖🙏

[@mareavoce1272]

Thank you Piers for this wonderful interview with Gene. What an interesting man & I love your interview style - it’s conversational. More of these please!!

[@vickycorey8195]

This has been an awesome interview. Gene and KISS were the first rock and roll band I heard. Thanks, Piers!

[@Philjj61]

Never been a KISS fan, not since they started but I have to say I am very impressed with Gene's life story, honesty and integrity he is an awesome person and I never knew that. I wept with him.

[@elizabethlanders9805]

Ditto here. I never got into their theatrical music genre, but I love listening to this man. He is so intelligent and grounded, and his stories are so interesting. I'm glad Piers brought him back for a longer interview. Thank you Piers 😊.

[@nathanbutcher7720]

Gene and KISS are real professionals. Even when the gigs and locations are probably not the best or a bit corny, KISS always show up and give their everything to bring the house down. Much respect. It's not hard to see why KISS has been as successful for so long. For as outrageous as the group is, they are 100% switched on.

[@williamsherman1089]

The way Gene talks about his mother makes me think about my grandmother, I hope to see her again one day after it's my time to leave this world, because it took me a long time to realize I was raised by a hero or I should say heroine.

[@user-nb5cf9me5j]

So good to see Gene being a humble man for a change. Great interview.

[@donnalee2112]

My thoughts exactly 💯 😊

[@me67226]

His hair looks like brillo pads. Yeah you could have shined the Beatles shoes with your hair.

[@dalewestendorp3259]

Well spoken intelligent man. Very nice to see him not performing for camera.

[@narader1]

He has always been Humble.. Also an entrepreneur for sure.. Think no drugs or drinking ever also..

[@steve660917]

What an awe inspiring interview. What an humble wise man he is. Gene is pretty good too!!

[@sandycampbell4243]

Way way too short..thank you for the best interview of yours Piers M. Jean S... so humble in so many ways.

[@user-fc3ki3gb7u]

Gene

[@judymarie1]

I've never been a fan of Gene's but I've gained a great deal of respect for him when he talked about his children and his perspective on the world.

[@valr852]

When they had the reality show it showed how down to earth they were

[@FirstLast-et3sw]

@@valr852it’s scripted …. You actually think it’s real? FFS

[@kimosarbee3007]

Same here. I'm truly impressed with the man.

[@cedric7122]

I can relate to Gene's story so well growing up as a black kid in the south in the 1970s, no food in the refrigerator, Dad walking away, being looked on as a undesirable... people seem to not understand how this shapes your life to succeed.

[@vaekkriinhart4347]

Always gotta bring it up, dont u? U poor fella boo hoo cry me a river

[@drummer78]

I am sorry to hear you had such a rough upbringing. I hope you are doing well and thriving now.

[@nickdigger]

why do so many black people think they have a monopoly on misery? hello? white people are poor too. black people are billionaires. etc.

[@cedric7122]

Thank you. All is well.

[@user-bl6ne3hc6n]

Cedric, God bless you buddy I hope you're doing well,

[@chi4life61]

What a great interview. So sorry to hear what your mom went through.💕🙏🏻

[@fionaburns6360]

Very enjoyable listen for my drive home. Thanks Piers & you didn’t interrupt

[@Verbsdescribeus]

Did not know much about this artist, but listening to his stories was overwhelming, especially his vision upon stage performing and time.

[@Onthefritz777]

I loved Genes reality show and realized the kind of man he is. My kids were big KISS fans. When they were all grown men, I was able to take them to their first KISS concert! What a thrill. I so love Gene and his family!

[@JohnSmith-ev8vy]

Amazing

[@deborahbouchard5475]

Kiss was my 1st concert. Amazing it was. And of course I still remember it very well. I love the way Gene has such love for his Mother and for his Children. He's an Awesome businessman. I love his honesty he's amazing

[@user-fl1dj7hx5n]

Wow amazing, thank you Gene, I remember first seeing KISS on The Midnight Special back in early 70’s and was totally blown. I never saw such a performance. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@bigedsbeachsidegarage3968]

Absolutely amazing ! Thank you Piers for this interview. And Gene thank you for putting your life out there for us to see. God bless your mom.

[@sherryherrick6567]

His mom has past away. Just wanted you to know that. And Yes. He was a very good son!!

[@MrDtrain69]

As someone who grew up in the 70's and 80's I've seen many, many interviews with Gene Simmons but I must say this is probably the best I've seen. Gene is a very intelligent and savvy man but his telling of his early years and of his Mother is a fascinating and heart- warming/wrenching one. His ability to articulate his feelings and be honest about his experiences came through more so than other interviews where he comes across as a smart-arse on occasions. I did chuckle when he was talking about bands going on too long but apart from that I thought this was an excellent and honest interview. Piers Morgan isn't always my cup of tea but he interviewed well. Shannon Tweed is brilliant, funny woman.

[@lindapugliese3215]

This interview was amazing…..😢 this is a side of Gene I’ve never seen before….. it was refreshing and honest and open…… Just a wonderful interview that he talked about his personal life growing up where he was born and Most surprisingly…….. what his Mom went through…..😢 seeing this side of Gene and learning about their life…… it was just awesome 👏 😎😎just so Different….. I have such a great new Respect for him now…… I’m kinda stunned 😳 by how Different he was….

[@choppertownusa]

Gene Simmions is a fascinating person.. Great interview. He headed one of the most succesful rock bands in histoy, but would had been successful in anything he endeavored in... Great family too. :)

[@Wooley689]

Much respect to both he and his mother.

[@alexandramaximillan6422]

Incredible Interview! Great!

[@drewbuckleymusic]

Always found Gene to be an amazing man in many ways. Great interview and enjoyed every minute.

[@jeffreyjohnson8]

Inspiring, honest, sensitive . A real good human being.

[@ericaknesek3266]

Wow Pierce great interview you letting gene speak so he could tell his family story is amazing. Thank you.

[@johnforeman634]

I’m in my sixties so I grew up hearing Kiss. I don’t know why but I always kind of thought of them as a bit of a joke. I liked many of their songs but never really became a huge fan. Not until recently that I started watching their concerts on KZbin that I realized how wrong I was. They are incredibly talented and the concerts are just mind blowing. I misjudged them.

[@passitto86]

Excellent interview, I was invested from start to finish. Great questions. Been following kiss since the 70s, I had no idea where Gene came from.

[@billsimmons2898]

crazy how grounded and a down to earth guy Gene is. Being from such a megolith band, he is so humble, he worked hard for his success, good for him.

[@lindakelley2676]

It is tear jerking hearing his moms story, every time.

[@Darryl6636]

I first discovered KISS in 1975 with their KISS ALIVE album and loved them since thanks Gene for all the great music I love you and Paul as well as Ace and Peter

[@ChristopherDAbreton]

That was the most inspiring interview I've seen in such a long time ❤

[@Bhoneyb355]

I use to watch Gene Simmons TV show and like it very much. But I had no idea what his mother had went through and him to but not nearly what his mother went through! I have great respect for him and him sharing his story! Bless you sir!! Thank you Piers!

[@g.g.2940]

I was at The Anne Frank House in Holland and when the door to the place opens? You feel her there, you can’t speak or feel anything but her presence. When Gene tells his story of going there I can’t stop crying from the first few words cause it’s all true!

[@billybob1723]

@g.g.2940 - Thank you for sharing.

[@williamf.buckleyjr3227]

Fifty-three year old diehard Led Zeppelin fan here, who always enjoyed KISS. There's NO QUESTION that KISS had something no other act had, ever. It also doesn't hurt that Mr. Simmons is, by natural instinct, a MASTER marketer as well as one of the most interesting figures of the last hundred years.

[@Wihann555]

Brilliant interview. Thanks to you both.

[@user-wf2kd6nm1n]

Not a Kiss fan, BUT love Gene Simmons , he is a hell of a business man and a nice guy too! He knows what sells! He was a teacher , and also his mom was amazing. What a story they have.

[@louiseedwards29]

Thanks for a great interview Piers. I've been a fan of KISS since 1980. I'm now 56 and still love them, huge part of my life. ❤❤

[@johnnyeco280]

Go Louise 🙌