KTLA anchor Frank Buckley interviews KISS co-founder and rock star Gene Simmons. New episodes of Frank Buckley Interviews air Saturdays at 5:30PM & Sundays at 11:30PM on KTLA 5.
Yay Gene Simmons on the interview with Dan Rather!!!! Right on!!!! I am a second generation immigrant. Dad was a barber, steel mill town, WWII vet. Husband a Vietnam vet Both gone now. My dad didn't want to speak Czech like his mom. Only in the house. He wanted to speak English because of being an American!!
One of the best Gene Simmons interviews ever. I love this!! KISS rules forever. I love this band , the superheroes of my lifetime. (As well as Ozzy and Black Sabbath). I am so excited to see the new tour, and I have loved KISS all of my life, I think more than just about any person on this planet. In my years growing up since 1980, when I got my first Alive 2 album, I have had the pleasure of seeing KISS live 26 times, several times during the 80's and 90's non make up era, as well as non make up acoustic , five times during the reunion 1996-2000 era, 15 times with the current line up 2001-2018, as well as meeting KISS in 1995 on the Convention Tour, and seeing KISS in the 2nd row center in 2017 at the Chicago Open Air. My merchandise collection is pretty huge. I love the new costumes and can't wait to see the new stageshow!!!! The influence KISS has had on my band Witchcross from Chicago,IL(we have been together 25 years and made 4 albums, our current album being 2018's "Cauldron On Satan's Shadow". I have made a total of 6 other albums with my other bands, Ravensthorn-3 albums, Nocturnal Doom-1 album and Shadowlord-2 albums). KISS has been monumental, and the happiness the music has brought my entire life, is astronomical. I love all of the lines ups and albums. And my life of musicianship I owe to my huge KISS influence.(as well as Ozzy and Sabbath).
gene is so right.he mirrors exactly what i'm personally thinkin.....america is the best place to succeed at anything you want.america is providing endless chances to becomes who you want,to achieves your dreams.and simmons is the best example of that.
Let me guess..."that's a big word like gymnasium" "we wear more makeup than your mommy" "you're a powerful and attractive man" "my costume weighs 40 pounds" "every day above ground is a good day"
Called up the GS vault line yesterday...it was closed . Heard a creepy message...from a voice that was obviously his . He said he'd call me back if I left my number ... last word was ' promise '
All kids play aside, the members from Kiss have a lot to talk about the future of the band however in my opinion they really do not need to go on tour and that being said, Gene and Paul should bring Ace and Peter or pay them for the entire end of the road tour sadly if they make a wrong decision. I will not attend the show for one reason. The greatest show on earth was with all four original members period the end.
Gene Simmons has been a great icon in Rock n Roll history. His boldness, creativity, and singing and bass playing talent earn him a spot in my all-time top 10 bass player GREATS: #1. Paul McCartney - The Beatles #2. Peter Cetera - Chicago #3. Greg Lake - Emerson, Lake and Palmer #4. John Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin #5. John Entwistle - The Who #6. Gene Simmons - Kiss #7. Sting - The Police #8. Chris Squire - Yes #9. Bill Wyman - The Rolling Stones #10. Geddy Lee - Rush Honorable Mention: John Deacon - Queen Jaco Pastorious - Weather Report Mike Rutherford - Genesis Roger Waters - Pink Floyd Jack Bruce - Cream Brian Wilson - The Beach Boys John Taylor - Duran Duran Randy Meisner - The Eagles Michael Anthony - Van Halen Mike Mills - R.E.M. John Lodge - The Moody Blues Ben Orr - The Cars John McVie - Fleetwood Mac Tiran Porter - The Doobie Brothers John Wetton - Asia
KISS is obviously linked to the US military complex, since 2005. I won't spend a dime in them anymore, even if I've already been a great fan during Farewell Tour era and even afterwards. Good luck for Bruce Kullick's touring though. Impresive 1985-95 songs being played live. King of the Mountain was a song a liked a lot back then, among others. But yeah, why not helping people...However, encouraging kills anywhere for baksters and other$ just breaks my fun.
Dad, are we able to talk now that Maxwell is captured. Did she blackmail you? That's the only thing I can think of why you haven't contacted me in 19 years. This message is for Gene. Please tell him this for me sir. I love you daddy. Love M.
Why not do charity work the rest of your life Geno, help people since you have more money that can be spent by your entire family tree in a lifetime? Why not, because you have a passion to make more and more money. You love the military so much, why not wake up every day and do charity work that involves helping the military in some way?
@@MrJoeythebabykangaro If your Gene, why not give all your profits at this point since you do not need the money anymore? Hundreds of thousands to kiss is like me giving one penny.
@@marcf8541 Better than not doing anything at all...politicians, who are high paid and have free health care for themselves and family for life, can afford to, as well. But I don't see any of them giving a lot of money to the military. If at all.
APPARENTLY YOU DIDN'T WATCH FAMILY JEWELS AND APPARENTLY YOU DON'T GET IT..ALL GENE WOULD HAVE TO DO IS MAKE A PHONE CALL-THEN HE HAS 5 OR MORE PARTNERS THAT WOULD DISTRIBUITE THE MONEY FOR WHATEVER CHARITY(HIS MONEY-OF COURSE)WHILE HE IS EITHER ON THE ROAD OR SITTING IN HIS OFFICE..IF YOU WATCHED AND PAID ATTENTION- HE DID THIS MANY TIMES...DUH!!
Not trying to hate but who the hell wants to see a bunch of old men in their clown makeup sing the same old songs we heard a million times already? Shoulda quit in 2000.
HE HAS ALREADY ASCENDED MANY TIMES DURING HIS SHOWS DURING THE "GOD OF THUNDER" ROUTINE WHEN HE BREATHES FIRE AND SPITS BLOOD-HELL! HE COULD BE YOUR DADDY..TIME TO LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT SPIRITUALITY SON..LOL..
"Two to three years..maybe longer" This ain't a farewell tour, it's KISS just trying to be as gimicky as possible to drain every last possible cent they can from the fans before they face the fact they've finally run their course and the show is over no matter what. Going out with dignity my arse. But what the hell was that awesome Gene bust in the display case? Must be a prototype that never saw the light of day ;(
They should have ended it 18 years ago during the farewell tour. Now they dress up two guys to look like ace and peter and paul cant sing so here comes backing tracks. ......pathetically sad.
Well Kevin, being poor has not at all helped u "read-well"... Something to ponder my dear old X-friend. U will never stop bashing all those people that as u said yourself one day over coffee, "Did what u could not..." So sad to see what u have become, a tired and grumpy old and JEALOUS man. And nope, do not respond. I have zero interest in coming back to read what u wrote. But watch, just watch everyone, Kevin will indeed come back to respond EVEN after just hearing I will not be back to read his comments. He just cannot resist. It is the mark of someone who is envious and jealous, as u were in JHS and HS, u 2 are as an adult....
DID YOU EVER STOP TO THINK THAT THE REASON HE WEARS THAT WIG-IS BECAUSE IT'S ANOTHER FORM OF MARKETING BECAUSE HE SELLS OTHER WIGS JUST LIKE IT..GOTTA KEEP THE BRAND AND THE MONEY FLOWIN'
SHUT UP FOOL!! I HAVE TO TALK FOR YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE TOO STONED TO TALK FOR YOURSELF.. YOU NEED TO OBEY YOUR MOTHER AND GET BACK IN REHAB.I WILL BE BEHIND YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY-I PROMISE..HEE HEE..@Jesse Williams
"You can judge a man's character by how he treats those who can do nothing for him." Gene is a very unkind, rude and disrespectful person. He treats his male fans horribly since he does not have sex with them he sees no reason to be a decent human being around his male friends.
Unfortunately Gene continues to speak in such broad strokes that he demonstrates very little knowledge these days. There's a difference between earning an honest buck and what one of the people he mentioned did to increase his personal wealth, insomniacs can't be working hard, fighting other people's battles and then leaving, impressionist painting, ......
I love this man. He has wisdom and seems unspoiled by his success.
Gene keeps making America great!
It was a pleasure to talk to me.
What a Legend.
As a fan of 40 years I have seen and heard plenty of interviews over the years given by Gene and for me this is the most down to earth and honest.
Full of sound bytes
I was going to say this could be one of his best interviews. Gene is Gene.
Eisen isn't straight, is he?
i wanted to write the same thing...
An absolutely fascinating and extremely intelligent man. Gene Simmons is one captivating individual.
I can't wait to see a 70 year old Gene Simmons on September 8th! 🤘
You're in for a hell of a show
This comment didn’t age well lol
Hes hilarious! Realy enjoyed the interview 😎👍👍😍👍
Gene, I could listen to that man all day. He is a very intelligent person.👏👏👍
What a wonderful human being Gene has become. This man is a king among men.
Yay Gene Simmons on the interview with Dan Rather!!!! Right on!!!! I am a second generation immigrant. Dad was a barber, steel mill town, WWII vet. Husband a Vietnam vet Both gone now. My dad didn't want to speak Czech like his mom. Only in the house. He wanted to speak English because of being an American!!
here is to America and to Kiss - love you!
adamo deo
❤️💯🇱🇷
am i the only one pressing the hold putton when they show his office to get a closer look at all the stuff..?! :-)
Well said
😎🤘The dude who knows how to BRAND !👍
He's a Jew.
AMAZING CONCERT last Friday in Montreal... Aug. 16th, 2019
He’s choking and crying a lot in recent years.
Justin Case b/c he cant milk fans after he retires...
It happens a lot when you get old.
There comes a point in life when you realize you're not mortal.
emotion sells
all kinds of things exactly ! He’s milking it
The most human interview I’ve ever seen with Gene
One of the best Gene Simmons interviews ever. I love this!! KISS rules forever. I love this band , the superheroes of my lifetime. (As well as Ozzy and Black Sabbath). I am so excited to see the new tour, and I have loved KISS all of my life, I think more than just about any person on this planet. In my years growing up since 1980, when I got my first Alive 2 album, I have had the pleasure of seeing KISS live 26 times, several times during the 80's and 90's non make up era, as well as non make up acoustic , five times during the reunion 1996-2000 era, 15 times with the current line up 2001-2018, as well as meeting KISS in 1995 on the Convention Tour, and seeing KISS in the 2nd row center in 2017 at the Chicago Open Air. My merchandise collection is pretty huge. I love the new costumes and can't wait to see the new stageshow!!!! The influence KISS has had on my band Witchcross from Chicago,IL(we have been together 25 years and made 4 albums, our current album being 2018's "Cauldron On Satan's Shadow". I have made a total of 6 other albums with my other bands, Ravensthorn-3 albums, Nocturnal Doom-1 album and Shadowlord-2 albums). KISS has been monumental, and the happiness the music has brought my entire life, is astronomical. I love all of the lines ups and albums. And my life of musicianship I owe to my huge KISS influence.(as well as Ozzy and Sabbath).
Thanks for appreciating law enforcement, Gene.
Pigs suck
Warrior wanna be, you are a loser! So?
Welcome ~ Gene
I thought Gene through he was above the law, lol
Great interview with the demon himself!
you mean CO-founder of kiss. paul and him came up with it together. not one member had the idea. they both came up with it together. paul and gene.
Wicked Lester comes to my mind?
gene is so right.he mirrors exactly what i'm personally thinkin.....america is the best place to succeed at anything you want.america is providing endless chances to becomes who you want,to achieves your dreams.and simmons is the best example of that.
I just LOVE Gene...one of those rare people that one should listen to every word he says...much wisdom in his words
Let me guess..."that's a big word like gymnasium" "we wear more makeup than your mommy" "you're a powerful and attractive man" "my costume weighs 40 pounds" "every day above ground is a good day"
"I will stick it out, but the floor is a little dirty", "That's how the big boys do it", "..and boy do I look good!"
"We wanted to be the band we never saw on stage"
'We're giving the band for the buck", "some people are ham, I'm the whole pig"; "what a way to make a livin"
@@aftd100 "nobody wants to go to a grocery store and get an empty sack"
Called up the GS vault line yesterday...it was closed .
Heard a creepy message...from a voice that was obviously his .
He said he'd call me back if I left my number ... last word was ' promise '
All kids play aside, the members from Kiss have a lot to talk about the future of the band however in my opinion they really do not need to go on tour and that being said, Gene and Paul should bring Ace and Peter or pay them for the entire end of the road tour sadly if they make a wrong decision. I will not attend the show for one reason. The greatest show on earth was with all four original members period the end.
I’m sorry... no disrespect to Peter AT ALL but Eric Carr was better
Yea yea heard all this before
Gene Simmons has been a great icon in Rock n Roll history. His boldness, creativity, and singing and bass playing talent earn him a spot in my all-time top 10 bass player GREATS:
#1. Paul McCartney - The Beatles
#2. Peter Cetera - Chicago
#3. Greg Lake - Emerson, Lake and Palmer
#4. John Paul Jones - Led Zeppelin
#5. John Entwistle - The Who
#6. Gene Simmons - Kiss
#7. Sting - The Police
#8. Chris Squire - Yes
#9. Bill Wyman - The Rolling Stones
#10. Geddy Lee - Rush
Honorable Mention:
John Deacon - Queen
Jaco Pastorious - Weather Report
Mike Rutherford - Genesis
Roger Waters - Pink Floyd
Jack Bruce - Cream
Brian Wilson - The Beach Boys
John Taylor - Duran Duran
Randy Meisner - The Eagles
Michael Anthony - Van Halen
Mike Mills - R.E.M.
John Lodge - The Moody Blues
Ben Orr - The Cars
John McVie - Fleetwood Mac
Tiran Porter - The Doobie Brothers
John Wetton - Asia
You missed one of the most original bass players - Peter Hook - New Order
Oh cool. Thanks for your comment.
Would put Ben Orr higher. Your list is good.
Hey thank you. Yes Ben Orr was a great talent on the bass and also a fantastic singer as a front man.
Shout out for Billy Wyman! Always overlooked. Great bass lines in many a Stones tune.
Kiss the hardest working band on the planet.. what they lacked in talent they made up with hard work and became talented
Chaim Witz hit his peak with Bullfrog Bheer.
Nah, I think it was Stanley the Parrot.
We give them Rock n Roll and McDonalds....MAC SABBATH !!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
How come Gene’s hair is shorter in interviews and much longer in concerts?
In makup he has hair extensions
What about the Mai-Lai Massacre Gene?
KISS is obviously linked to the US military complex, since 2005. I won't spend a dime in them anymore, even if I've already been a great fan during Farewell Tour era and even afterwards. Good luck for Bruce Kullick's touring though. Impresive 1985-95 songs being played live. King of the Mountain was a song a liked a lot back then, among others. But yeah, why not helping people...However, encouraging kills anywhere for baksters and other$ just breaks my fun.
No talk about The weapons of mass destruction in iraq
Gene is eloquent and opinionated to say the least.
God bless the US army and everyone Fighting for our freedom!
You're right. Somebody's gotta fight for that precious oil! 😂
Kelly’s Baylor
3:24.
How much fun can the pope be having/
*co founder
Just like Daniel Boone
What’s going on with the hair Frank?
Is he the brother of Roy Orbison??? always wearing black sunglasses indoors
CO FOUNDER!!... DO YOUR RESEARCH!!
You wanted it,you got it. Half of the best band in the world. KI.(SS)
If I hear “We wanted to be the band we never saw on stage” one more time, I’m gonna puke
Just the facts...
HA! He said it
hahahahahahahahaha...............
If that upsets you so much, you need to take a deep breath and relax. That answer describes to a tee how the band felt at the time. Just live with it.
Dad, are we able to talk now that Maxwell is captured. Did she blackmail you? That's the only thing I can think of why you haven't contacted me in 19 years. This message is for Gene. Please tell him this for me sir. I love you daddy. Love M.
How is he 70 and able to do all this
they lip-synch, right?
14:36 Hilarious!
Selah,,, Yimar would be proud
It takes Kiss 2 hours to put on make-up and costumes. For Metallica to put on a Black t-shirt, takes 5 seconds ;-)
To fight someone elses battle.. Were the Empire and youre a Sith mate...
Guess you havent seen the 'good work' killing all the children in Yemen by us!
There's nothing worse than a mediocre mind, that thinks they're a genius, you are basic Gene, I could listen for only 2 minutes..
Why do they wear sunglasses
anikka williams cause when you're cool the sun shines on you 24 hours a day.
They should have hung it up 20 years ago. They are HORRIBLE now. Its sad watching them.
DONT WATCH THEM THEN WHO IS FORCING YOU TO WATCH..
Gene giving the same interview he's given in the last 40 years
I agree with this. He rehashes the same subjects in every interview.
I like him but his takes about the military and anything non kiss music related seem straight outta 1973.
His hair looks like cotton candy dyed black
Why not do charity work the rest of your life Geno, help people since you have more money that can be spent by your entire family tree in a lifetime? Why not, because you have a passion to make more and more money.
You love the military so much, why not wake up every day and do charity work that involves helping the military in some way?
Excellent point
Kiss has given hundreds of thousands to The Wounded Warrior Project.
@@MrJoeythebabykangaro If your Gene, why not give all your profits at this point since you do not need the money anymore? Hundreds of thousands to kiss is like me giving one penny.
@@marcf8541 Better than not doing anything at all...politicians, who are high paid and have free health care for themselves and family for life, can afford to, as well. But I don't see any of them giving a lot of money to the military. If at all.
APPARENTLY YOU DIDN'T WATCH FAMILY JEWELS AND APPARENTLY YOU DON'T GET IT..ALL GENE WOULD HAVE TO DO IS MAKE A PHONE CALL-THEN HE HAS 5 OR MORE PARTNERS THAT WOULD DISTRIBUITE THE MONEY FOR WHATEVER CHARITY(HIS MONEY-OF COURSE)WHILE HE IS EITHER ON THE ROAD OR SITTING IN HIS OFFICE..IF YOU WATCHED AND PAID ATTENTION- HE DID THIS MANY TIMES...DUH!!
Nearly fell asleep!
Not trying to hate but who the hell wants to see a bunch of old men in their clown makeup sing the same old songs we heard a million times already? Shoulda quit in 2000.
Considering they're still more successful than the young bands without clown makeup, I'd say "lots of people."
The Matt People who never seen them live before I’d assume
@@bbc_junior4863 kt
Gene doesn't have a ounce of spirituality. I wish him luck during Ascension
HE HAS ALREADY ASCENDED MANY TIMES DURING HIS SHOWS DURING THE "GOD OF THUNDER" ROUTINE WHEN HE BREATHES FIRE AND SPITS BLOOD-HELL! HE COULD BE YOUR DADDY..TIME TO LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT SPIRITUALITY SON..LOL..
Kevin Kaatz wtf is ascension
he saved Frehly from drowning in the bathtub when they roomed together in the early days . Sounds like a nice guy to me .
"Two to three years..maybe longer"
This ain't a farewell tour, it's KISS just trying to be as gimicky as possible to drain every last possible cent they can from the fans before they face the fact they've finally run their course and the show is over no matter what.
Going out with dignity my arse.
But what the hell was that awesome Gene bust in the display case?
Must be a prototype that never saw the light of day ;(
I'm sorry but all the country's we "liberated" became hell on Earth.
Mick Jagger is in 100 times the shape you're in, Gene, and he's 6 years older.
Does he not see the jowls on him and Paul? And now they lip-synch, what a sham and a shame.
Why does gene snort when he breaths and talks...once you catch on..its very distracting...and it may be a real ailment...I'm just curious....
They should have ended it 18 years ago during the farewell tour. Now they dress up two guys to look like ace and peter and paul cant sing so here comes backing tracks. ......pathetically sad.
Obviously, wealth doesn't make one well-read
Well Kevin, being poor has not at all helped u "read-well"... Something to ponder my dear old X-friend. U will never stop bashing all those people that as u said yourself one day over coffee, "Did what u could not..." So sad to see what u have become, a tired and grumpy old and JEALOUS man. And nope, do not respond. I have zero interest in coming back to read what u wrote. But watch, just watch everyone, Kevin will indeed come back to respond EVEN after just hearing I will not be back to read his comments. He just cannot resist. It is the mark of someone who is envious and jealous, as u were in JHS and HS, u 2 are as an adult....
You mad bro ?
He talks a whole lot about nothing. Worse than Tony Robbins.
I love you Gene, but as KISS has said for YEARS, leave politics to the politicians. He's talking utter horseshit
Yeah they’re opinion has progressively changed over the years
They're just following marketing trends. Militarism is good marketing these days. Ask the NFL.
Metallica are a harder working band than kiss
That's why they put out an album every 8 years and take long periods of time off from touring. So busy.
I don't see it.
Change out the damm wig .
DID YOU EVER STOP TO THINK THAT THE REASON HE WEARS THAT WIG-IS BECAUSE IT'S ANOTHER FORM OF MARKETING BECAUSE HE SELLS OTHER WIGS JUST LIKE IT..GOTTA KEEP THE BRAND AND THE MONEY FLOWIN'
AND SO DO YOU @Jesse Williams
SHUT UP FOOL!! I HAVE TO TALK FOR YOU BECAUSE YOU ARE TOO STONED TO TALK FOR YOURSELF.. YOU NEED TO OBEY YOUR MOTHER AND GET BACK IN REHAB.I WILL BE BEHIND YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY-I PROMISE..HEE HEE..@Jesse Williams
@Jesse Williams BY THE WAY- HAPPY LATE TURKEY DAY-TURKEY!! HEE HEE ..
Yeah Americans never decimated a civilization. (Native Americans)
"You can judge a man's character by how he treats those who can do nothing for him." Gene is a very unkind, rude and disrespectful person. He treats his male fans horribly since he does not have sex with them he sees no reason to be a decent human being around his male friends.
Unfortunately Gene continues to speak in such broad strokes that he demonstrates very little knowledge these days. There's a difference between earning an honest buck and what one of the people he mentioned did to increase his personal wealth, insomniacs can't be working hard, fighting other people's battles and then leaving, impressionist painting, ......
He doesnt really know the history of usa