Kiss alive forever the complete tour historykiss and make. In his book, kiss and makeup, simmons wrote of the glam rock group slade. Apr 06, 2016 gene simmons discusses why he feels its been the right decision to have new kiss members wear classic band members makeup live. I enjoyed the stories he told, especially from a straight point of view with him being teetotal and antidrug. Gene simmons s most popular book is the art of war. If i had to choose a single passage to best summarize kiss and makeup by gene simmons, that might be the one.
In the early 1970s, two members of new york rock band wicked lester, paul stanley and gene simmons, struck out to start a new group. Since then, kiss has gone on to sell over 80 million albums and to. Gene simmons lives uld have been no kiss without gene simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. Gene simmons gives kiss makeup tutorial cosmopolitan. They recruited drummer peter criss and guitarist ace frehley. Prior to forming kiss, gene simmons was an elementary school teacher. Jul 22, 2019 there would have been no kiss without gene simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. Gene simmons has also acted in films and on television, has written and produced albums for other recording artists, has managed the recording career of, among others, liza minelli, and was founder and president of his own recording label, simmons recordsrca. Gene doesnt mention it in kiss and makeup, but lendt recounts in his book how gene introduced one of the stagehands, a white guy whose girlfriend was black, to diana ross by telling her this is soandso and he also dates black girls. This book was an interesting look into the life of gene simmons and kiss up until the end of their reunion tour in 2001. Oct, 2012 celebrity makeup artist rain andreani tour this year with motley crue and legend rock band kiss. Oct 28, 2019 a few years back, paul admitted that he read a little bit of gene simmonss book when it first came out but that he had a different recollection of some of their shared history. She teaches you how to created the famous icon gene simmons makeup look.
But one thing cant be denied gene simmons is an iconic superstar. Also known by his stage persona the demon, he is the bassist and colead singer of kiss, the rock band he cofounded with lead singer. Kiss often stylized as ki is an american rock band formed in new york city in january 1973 by paul stanley, gene simmons, peter criss, and ace frehley. Gene simmons i recently spoke to gene simmons, who cofounded kiss back in 1973 and was also the bassist and covocalist of the band.
The rumor has it, that gene also extended the two downward tips on the nose, to under the tip of the nose, where they were join. Gene simmons reveals the origins of his iconic kiss makeup. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Pauls book follows in the platformed footsteps of gene simmons kiss and. At one point in my life, i was a faithful, fervent kiss follower. If you want to know the history of kiss, then their are reports on the internet, kisstory books and a million. Oct 03, 2012 gene simmons i recently spoke to gene simmons, who cofounded kiss back in 1973 and was also the bassist and covocalist of the band. Gene simmons of kiss is snacking, out of costume, and looking relaxed in the front rows of his bands private jet, but hes begun to. Gene simmons has another way to shine in the spotlight. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons 2002, paperback for. Book features hundreds super rare never before published candid photos and super rare kiss. It provides the best lens through which to view the events relayed and even the ones completely omitted from the narrative but alluded to in other kiss books.
For over a decade, kiss tommy thayer and eric singer have both. And his autobiography, kiss and makeup, shines a bright light on the riveting tale of a boy who came to america with a dream a really big dream. Unhappy with the direction of wicked lester, simmons and stanley part ways with the other members in 1972 after epic records rejected an album recorded by the group. Kiss alive forever the complete tour historykiss and makeup gene simmons books bundlebid with confidenceany questions please send me a message. Jun 01, 2018 gene simmons reveals the origins of his iconic kiss makeup june 1, 2018 16. Where and how did the band kiss get idea for each of their 40 years later the story of kiss makeup kiss meets the podcast 21 evolution of makeup peter criss make up whats people lookup in this blog. Sep 14, 2015 gene simmons lives uld have been no kiss without gene simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. You wanted the truth, you got the truththe hottest book in the w. Kiss stanley, simmons to publish book on groups early. The conversation that follows is arguably the snarkiest thing. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons 2001, hardcover for sale. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons 2002, paperback for sale.
Book ebook of the kiss and makeup by gene simmons at barnes. Legendary kiss founders gene simmons and paul stanley have collaborated on the memoir nothin to lose, an oral history of their rock bands genesis. Since then, kiss has gone on to sell over 80 million albums and to perform over 2,000 shows around the world. Kiss in the 1970s early 1970s kiss traces its roots to wicked lester, a new yorkbased rock and roll band led by cofounders gene simmons and paul stanley. As you can see in picture 15, gene had dropped the two upper point at the brink of his nose. The eye section of his demon makeup with kiss came from the wing design of. Sep 06, 2019 gene simmons is best known as the frontman for kiss, the rock band he cofounded in the early 1970s, as well as for his tv show gene simmons family jewels. Gene writes in such a way that these incredible events are detailed as though you were just sitting down for a drink with gene and makes it incredibly easy reading. Kiss and makeup is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and. Fueled by an explosive mix of makeup, costumes, and attitude, kiss burst onto the music. First up iswho elsegene simmons, and his 2001 memoir kiss and makeup.
We offer amazing photos of simmons from every stage of his career starting from the beginning of kiss until now. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons 2001, hardcover for. Kiss and makeup is the new biography on kiss bassist gene simmons. The early years view cover image here features more than 250 rarely seen photos of the duo and. Simmons is a science fiction and comic book fan and published several. Kiss and makeup is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and. Well known for its members face paint and stage outfits, the group rose to prominence in the midtolate 1970s with their elaborate live performances, which featured fire breathing, bloodspitting, smoking guitars, shooting rockets. The average attendance of,737 is the highest in the groups history. Sep 17, 20 legendary kiss founders gene simmons and paul stanley have collaborated on the memoir nothin to lose, an oral history of their rock bands genesis. Gene simmons reveals the origins of his iconic kiss makeup june 1, 2018 16.
Gene simmons books list of books by author gene simmons. Feb 16, 2019 gene simmons of kiss is snacking, out of costume, and looking relaxed in the front rows of his bands private jet, but hes begun to notice the hills coming awfully close outside his window. Gene klein known professionally as gene simmons, is an american musician, singer. Gene klein born chaim witz on august 25, 1949, known professionally as gene simmons, is an israeliamerican musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, author and television personality. Before gene simmons there was chaim witz, a boy from haifa, israel, who had no inkling of the life.
Kiss and makeup and millions of other books are available for instant. He seemed genuinely befuddled at dianas and the stagehands embarrassment. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. The band has sold more than eighty million records, has broken every concert. There would have been no kiss without gene simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kiss and makeup. Simmons had previously said that while he respects the. Kiss has released thirtyseven records and sold 80 million albums worldwide. Coming from a poor family, he and his mother made their way to. The book covers genes life from his upbringing in israel as a child named chaim witz.
If you want to know gene simmons the man, then try this, i promise you will not be disappointed. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons nook book ebook barnes. Cofounder of the famous hardrock group, kiss, famous for outrageous antics and kabukilike makeup. Kiss has exceeded worldwide sales of more than 100 million. Kiss kisstory ii book original rare hardcover slip case edition with massive pullout poster of the kiss playboy photo shoot. What makes this book intriguing is the authors blunt retelling of his life and his bands back story.
Has lived with modelactress shannon tweed since 1986, but didnt marry until 2011. Also known by his stage persona the demon, he is the bassist and colead singer of kiss, the rock band he cofounded with lead singer and rhythm guitarist paul stanley in the early 1970s. That no news therehowever it is simmonss retelling of the kiss story that is a page turner. Over the past forty years, kiss has sold over 100 million cds and dvds worldwide and manages over 3,000 licensed merchandise items. Gene simmons is best known as the frontman for kiss, the rock band he cofounded in the early 1970s, as well as for his tv show gene simmons family jewels. Gene simmons shares the secret to bedding 4,897 women tv. If you want to know the history of kiss, then their are reports on the internet, kisstory books and a million and one dvds for you. Known as the fire breathing, blood splitting and larger than life cofounders of hard rock super group kiss, gene simmons and paul stanley founded the band in the early 1970s. Many people has wondered why genes makeup looks different on the cover of alive ii. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Family jewels sundays at 9 pmet, the occasionally kabuki.
Gene simmons is one of the lead singers of kiss and may just have the most popular tongue in showbusiness as his long tongue became one of the most iconic images in the bands persona. First of all, this book tells the story of gene simmons and not so much the story of kiss. For a band like kiss and its author gene simmons, i would expect nothing less than. Gene simmons has 48 books on goodreads with 9705 ratings. Kiss and makeup is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and became one of the most notorious rock stars the world has ever seen. That no news therehowever it is simmons s retelling of the kiss story that is a page turner. Kiss did not become one of the most successful rock bands in history by accident. Curt gooch of edmond coauthored a book about kiss touring history. Kiss online kiss chronology the complete history of kiss. Fueled by an explosive mix of makeup, costumes, and attitude, kiss burst onto the music scene thirty years ago and has become a rock institution.
The bands end of the road tour is stopping in tulsa on thursday, march 12. Gene simmons discusses why he feels its been the right decision to have new kiss members wear classic band members makeup live. Dec 11, 2001 kiss and makeup ebook written by gene simmons. Gene klein born chaim witz on august 25, 1949, known professionally as gene simmons, is an american musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, author and television personality. Oct 22, 2002 gene simmons has another way to shine in the spotlight. The official gene simmons makeup look kiss youtube. Kiss alive forever the complete tour historykiss and makeup. A few years back, paul admitted that he read a little bit of gene simmonss book when it first came out but that he had a different recollection of some of. As kiss bassplaying, firebreathing demon, gene simmons is the embodiment of sex, drugs and rock and roll. He chronicles his life through the tough times living with his mother.