Kiss online kiss chronology the complete history of kiss. You wanted the truth, you got the truththe hottest book in the world. First up iswho elsegene simmons, and his 2001 memoir kiss and makeup. 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 simmons s most popular book is the art of war. For a band like kiss and its author gene simmons, i would expect nothing less than. Fueled by an explosive mix of makeup, costumes, and attitude, kiss burst onto the music. Oct, 2012 celebrity makeup artist rain andreani tour this year with motley crue and legend rock band kiss. At one point in my life, i was a faithful, fervent kiss follower. 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 alive forever the complete tour historykiss and makeup gene simmons books bundlebid with confidenceany questions please send me a message. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons 2002, paperback for. 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 gives kiss makeup tutorial cosmopolitan.
Kiss has exceeded worldwide sales of more than 100 million. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. Long before they first took the stage, gene simmons and paul stanley had a clearcut operating plan for their business. You wanted the truth, you got the truththe hottest book in the w. Simmons is a science fiction and comic book fan and published several. I enjoyed the stories he told, especially from a straight point of view with him being teetotal and antidrug. This book was an interesting look into the life of gene simmons and kiss up until the end of their reunion tour in 2001. We offer amazing photos of simmons from every stage of his career starting from the beginning of kiss until now. 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. Kiss has released thirtyseven records and sold 80 million albums worldwide. 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. Gene simmons reveals the origins of his iconic kiss makeup june 1, 2018 16.
The conversation that follows is arguably the snarkiest thing. Kiss and makeup is the new biography on kiss bassist gene simmons. Kiss and makeup and millions of other books are available for instant. The average attendance of,737 is the highest in the groups history. 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.
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. Gene klein known professionally as gene simmons, is an american musician, singer. Dec 11, 2001 kiss and makeup ebook written by gene simmons. 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. 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. That no news therehowever it is simmonss retelling of the kiss story that is a page turner. Kiss kisstory ii book original rare hardcover slip case edition with massive pullout poster of the kiss playboy photo shoot. Book ebook of the kiss and makeup by gene simmons at barnes. 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. First of all, this book tells the story of gene simmons and not so much the story of kiss. The band has sold more than eighty million records, has broken every concert. Coming from a poor family, he and his mother made their way to. 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. Cofounder of the famous hardrock group, kiss, famous for outrageous antics and kabukilike makeup.
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. If you want to know the history of kiss, then their are reports on the internet, kisstory books and a million. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons 2001, hardcover for sale. 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. 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. Pauls book follows in the platformed footsteps of gene simmons kiss and. 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. For over a decade, kiss tommy thayer and eric singer have both. 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. Jun 01, 2018 gene simmons reveals the origins of his iconic kiss makeup june 1, 2018 16. Curt gooch of edmond coauthored a book about kiss touring history. Gene simmons reveals the origins of his iconic kiss makeup.
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. Prior to forming kiss, gene simmons was an elementary school teacher. Gene simmons i recently spoke to gene simmons, who cofounded kiss back in 1973 and was also the bassist and covocalist of the band. Before gene simmons there was chaim witz, a boy from haifa, israel, who had no inkling of the life. Kiss alive forever the complete tour historykiss and makeup. 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. 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. 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. She teaches you how to created the famous icon gene simmons makeup look. If you want to know gene simmons the man, then try this, i promise you will not be disappointed. He chronicles his life through the tough times living with his mother. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons 2001, hardcover for.
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. 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. The early years view cover image here features more than 250 rarely seen photos of the duo and. As you can see in picture 15, gene had dropped the two upper point at the brink of his nose. Over the past forty years, kiss has sold over 100 million cds and dvds worldwide and manages over 3,000 licensed merchandise items. 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. He seemed genuinely befuddled at dianas and the stagehands embarrassment. 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.
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. If i had to choose a single passage to best summarize kiss and makeup by gene simmons, that might be the one. 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. 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. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons 2002, paperback for sale. The bands end of the road tour is stopping in tulsa on thursday, march 12.
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. 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. Book features hundreds super rare never before published candid photos and super rare kiss. Simmons had previously said that while he respects the. Gene simmons has another way to shine in the spotlight. Has lived with modelactress shannon tweed since 1986, but didnt marry until 2011. 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. Kiss alive forever the complete tour historykiss and make. Since then, kiss has gone on to sell over 80 million albums and to.
Oct 22, 2002 gene simmons has another way to shine in the spotlight. Since then, kiss has gone on to sell over 80 million albums and to perform over 2,000 shows around the world. Gene simmons discusses why he feels its been the right decision to have new kiss members wear classic band members makeup live. Gene simmons has 48 books on goodreads with 9705 ratings. In his book, kiss and makeup, simmons wrote of the glam rock group slade. Kiss and makeup by gene simmons nook book ebook barnes. Gene simmons shares the secret to bedding 4,897 women tv.
As kiss bassplaying, firebreathing demon, gene simmons is the embodiment of sex, drugs and rock and roll. 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. They recruited drummer peter criss and guitarist ace frehley. The book covers genes life from his upbringing in israel as a child named chaim witz. Legendary kiss founders gene simmons and paul stanley have collaborated on the memoir nothin to lose, an oral history of their rock bands genesis. 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. The eye section of his demon makeup with kiss came from the wing design of. But one thing cant be denied gene simmons is an iconic superstar. Kiss did not become one of the most successful rock bands in history by accident.
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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read kiss and makeup. Rating is available when the video has been rented. Kiss stanley, simmons to publish book on groups early. Family jewels sundays at 9 pmet, the occasionally kabuki. 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. 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 books list of books by author gene simmons. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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