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Gene Simmons

Personal information
Birth nameChaim Witz [‏ ,  ]
BornAugust 25, 1949(age 61)
Haifa, Israel
GenresHard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
OccupationMusician, songwriter, producer, actor, entrepreneur
InstrumentsBass, Vocals, Guitar
Years active1963 � present
Associated actsKiss, Wicked Lester
WebsiteWebsite
Notable instrumentsCort Signature GS-1
Gene Simmons Signature model

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Gene Simmons (born August 25, 1949) is an Israeli-American rock bassist, singer-songwriter, musician, actor, and businessman. He is well known as "The Demon", the bassist in the hard rock band Kiss, a group he co-founded in the early 1970s.

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Gene Simmons Box Set - antiMUSIC.com Tweet this news
antiMUSIC.com---Gene Simmons- Box Set was a top story in November. Here it is again as we recap 2010: (hennemusic) -Gene Simmons- is one active guy, even on Twitter. ... - Date : Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:27:46 GMT+00:00
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TMZ.com---Gene Simmons- not only claims to have knocked boots with around 5000 women in his lifetime -- dude claims he can prove it ... saying he took Polaroid pics of ... - Date : Mon, 20 Dec 2010 20:10:39 GMT+00:00
Gene Simmons Hospitalized After Collapse - antiMUSIC.com Tweet this news
antiMUSIC.com---Gene Simmons- Hospitalized After Collapse was a top story in October. Here it is again as we recap 2010: KISS founder -Gene Simmons- was reportedly ... - Date : Wed, 29 Dec 2010 11:09:43 GMT+00:00
Video goodness: Tongue-waggling kitten tries to nurse out of thin air, looks ... - Los Angeles Times Tweet this news
Los Angeles Times--No, this kitten is not the world's biggest fan of -Gene Simmons-. He just has an unusual but oddly charming behavioral tic in which he feels compelled to ... - Date : Fri, 31 Dec 2010 06:08:24 GMT+00:00
KISS Hit With Copyright Violation Claim - antiMUSIC.com Tweet this news
antiMUSIC.com---...- been closed for breaching copyright laws - just weeks after bassist -Gene Simmons- controversially called for all rights breakers to be sued and jailed. ... - Date : Fri, 31 Dec 2010 08:27:26 GMT+00:00
The Rockstar Ramblings: The Resolutions - Metal Underground Tweet this news
Metal Underground--Not because of any confrontation between Cooper and -Gene Simmons-, but why not add a little fun and mystery to this event. After all, this has sort of turned ... - Date : Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:58:35 GMT+00:00
Stereos ride wave of success into second album - Edmonton Journal Tweet this news
Edmonton Journal--"I saw you on a show with -Gene Simmons-," says the waiter. "I was shocked to see you. I was like, 'I used to play soccer with that guy! ... - Date : Tue, 14 Dec 2010 15:10:09 GMT+00:00
Gene Simmons on 'Idol': “I Don't Think Jennifer Lopez is Going to Mean a Thing” - OK! Magazine Tweet this news
OK! Magazine---Gene Simmons- has something to share. He thinks he would be a great American Idol judge. Gene told OK! exclusively, “In terms of qualifications I'm the ... - Date : Thu, 09 Dec 2010 20:30:15 GMT+00:00
Gene Simmons knocks President Obama - Politico (blog) Tweet this news
Politico (blog)--Even though KISS star -Gene Simmons- voted for President Barack Obama in 2008, ... - Date : Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:44:21 GMT+00:00
Shannon Tweed Praises Gene Simmons' Tongue for 'Speed and Accuracy' (VIDEO) - TV Squad Tweet this news
TV Squad---Gene Simmons-' tongue isn't just for spitting blood. On 'Access Hollywood Live' (weekdays, syndicated), Shannon Tweed pointed what she appreciates most about ... - Date : Mon, 29 Nov 2010 19:16:07 GMT+00:00

Film appearances :
Year Film Role Bandmates Miscellaneous
1978 Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park The Demon Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley TV movie
1984 Runaway Dr. Charles Luther
1986 Trick or Treat Nuke (radio DJ) Ozzy Osbourne also appeared
1986 Never Too Young to Die Carruthers / Velvet Von Ragner
1987 Wanted: Dead or Alive Malak Al Rahim
1988 The Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years Himself Paul Stanley Documentary
1989 Red Surf Doc
1999 Detroit Rock City Himself Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley Simmons also produced
2002 The New Guy Reverend
2002 Wish You Were Dead Vinny
2008 Detroit Metal City Jack lll Dark Japanese movie
2009 Extract Joe Adler
2010 Expecting Mary Taylor
2010 The Last Airbender Spirit Dragon (Voice)
2010 Rush: Beyond the Lighted Stage Himself Documentary

: Selected television guest appearances
Year Show Episode Role Bandmates Miscellaneous
1974 The Mike Douglas Show June 11, 1974 Himself Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley Kiss' first national television appearance, performed "Firehouse"
1976 The Paul Lynde Halloween Special October 29, 1976 Himself Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley The band performed "Detroit Rock City" and "King of the Night Time World", Peter Criss performed "Beth"
1985 Miami Vice "Prodigal Son" Newton Blade
1997 Action League Now "Rock-A-Big-Baby" Toy version of himself Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley Performed "Rock and Roll All Nite"
1998 MADtv October 31, 1998 (#406) Himself Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley. Halloween special; performed in five sketches
2001 Family Guy "A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas" Animated version of himself Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley
2002 Family Guy "Road to Europe" Animated version of himself Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Paul Stanley
2001 Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? May 27, 2001 Himself Won $32,000
2002 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno September 6, 2002 Himself
2003 King of the Hill "Reborn to Be Wild" Jessie
2004 Third Watch "Higher Calling" Donald Mann
2004 Third Watch "Monsters" Donald Mann
2004 Third Watch "More Monsters" Donald Mann
2005 American Idol "Auditions: New Orleans" Himself- guest judge
2005 Family Guy "Don't Make Me Over" Animated version of himself/ Prisoner #3
2005 Mind of Mencia Episode #1.7 Himself
2006 The View August 1, 2006 Himself 2006 Gene Simmons Family Jewels
2007 SpongeBob SquarePants "The Battle of Bikini Bottom" Sea Monster
2007 Shrink Rap "Gene Simmons" Himself UK's More4 show
2008 Entertainment Tonight January 2, 2008 Himself
2008 Jimmy Kimmel Live January 18, 2008 Himself
2008 Rachael Ray March 11, 2008 Himself
2008 Criss Angel Mindfreak "Mindfreaking with the Stars" Himself
2008 Ugly Betty "The Kids Are Alright" Himself
2008 Ugly Betty "A Thousand Words by Friday" Himself
2008 Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Episode #3.9 Himself Won $500,000 for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation charity
2008 The Celebrity Apprentice First three episodes Himself Fired in the third episode
2008 Jingles Celebrity judge Mark Burnett reality show
2009 American Idol Season Finale Himself Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley Performed medley of 3 songs with contestant Adam Lambert
2009 The Fairly OddParents "Wishology - Part 1: The Big Beginning" Animated version of himself Eric Singer, Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley
2010 I Get That a Lot Episode 2 As Himself No Band Mates Associated Simmons appeared as a psychic working at the Mystic Journey Bookstore in Venice, California
2010 Extreme Makeover: Home Edition Episode 160 As Himself No Kiss Band Mates Associated The band Kiss made a personal appearance during the Wagstaff family's vacation in Disneyland and honored them as special guests at one of their concerts. Kiss also made a personal appearance at a local school where a donation of new musical instruments was made in the Wagstaff family's name.
2010 I'm In A Rock N Roll Band Episode 1 And 5 As Himself None Discussing the requirements of being in a rock band.

Kiss

Studio albumsKiss * Hotter Than Hell * Dressed to Kill * Destroyer * Rock and Roll Over * Love Gun * Gene Simmons * Ace Frehley * Peter Criss * Paul Stanley * Dynasty * Unmasked * Music from "The Elder" * Creatures of the Night * Lick It Up * Animalize * Asylum * Crazy Nights * Hot in the Shade * Revenge * Carnival of Souls: The Final Sessions * Psycho Circus * Sonic Boom
Live albumsAlive! * Alive II * Alive III * Kiss Unplugged * You Wanted the Best, You Got the Best!! * Kiss Symphony: Alive IV * Kiss Instant Live * Alive! The Millennium Concert * Kiss Alive 35 * Kiss Sonic Boom Over Europe
CompilationsThe Originals * Double Platinum * Killers * Smashes, Thrashes & Hits * Chikara * Greatest Kiss * The Box Set * The Very Best of Kiss * The Best of Kiss: The Millennium Collection * The Best of Kiss, Volume 2: The Millennium Collection * Gold * Kiss Chronicles: 3 Classic Albums * The Best of Kiss, Volume 3: The Millennium Collection * Kiss Alive! 1975 �2000 * Jigoku-Retsuden * Ikons
Videos and DVDsKiss Meets the Phantom of the Park * Animalize Live Uncensored * Exposed * Crazy Nights * X-treme Close-Up * Kiss Konfidential * Kiss My Ass: The Video * Kiss Unplugged * Psycho Circus 3-D Video * The Second Coming * Kiss Symphony: The DVD * Rock the Nation Live! * Kissology Volume One: 1974 �1977 * Kissology Volume Two: 1978 �1991 * Kissology Volume Three: 1992 �2000
Singles"Nothin' to Lose" * "Kissin' Time" * "Strutter" * "Let Me Go, Rock 'N' Roll" * "Rock and Roll All Nite" * "C'mon and Love Me" * "Rock and Roll All Nite (Live)" * "Shout It Out Loud" * "Flaming Youth" * "Detroit Rock City" * "Beth" * "Hard Luck Woman" * "Calling Dr. Love" * "Christine Sixteen" * "Love Gun" * "Shout It Out Loud (Live)" * "Rocket Ride" * "Strutter '78" * "Radioactive" * "New York Groove" * "Don't You Let Me Down" * "Hold Me, Touch Me (Think of Me When We're Apart)" * "You Still Matter to Me" * "I Was Made for Lovin' You" * "Sure Know Something" * "Shandi" * "She's So European" * "Talk To Me" * "Tomorrow" * "Two Sides of the Coin" * "A World Without Heroes" * "I Love It Loud" * "Lick It Up" * "All Hell's Breakin' Loose" * "Heaven's on Fire" * "Thrills in the Night" * "Tears Are Falling" * "Uh! All Night" * "Crazy Crazy Nights" * "Reason to Live" * "Turn on the Night" * "Let's Put the 'X' in Sex" * "(You Make Me) Rock Hard" * "Hide Your Heart" * "Forever" * "Rise to It" * "God Gave Rock 'n' Roll to You II" * "Unholy" * "Domino" * "I Just Wanna" * "Every Time I Look At You" * "I Love It Loud (Live)" * "Rock and Roll All Nite (Unplugged)" * "Jungle" * "Master & Slave" * "Psycho Circus" * "We Are One" * "I Finally Found My Way" * "You Wanted the Best" * "Modern Day Delilah" * "Say Yeah" * "Never Enough"
Tribute albumsHard to Believe: Kiss Covers Compilation * Kiss My Ass: Classic Kiss Regrooved * A Tribute to the Creatures of the Night * Kiss My Grass: A Hillbilly Tribute to Kiss * Spin the Bottle * Gods of Thunder: A Norwegian Tribute to Kiss * Lick It Up - A Millennium Tribute to Kiss * Kiss My Ankh
Concert toursClub Tour * Kiss Tour * Hotter Than Hell Tour * Dressed to Kill Tour * Alive! Tour * Destroyer Tour * Rock & Roll Over Tour * Love Gun Tour * Alive II Tour * Dynasty Tour * Unmasked Tour * Creatures of the Night Tour * Lick it Up Tour * Animalize Tour * Asylum Tour * Crazy Nights Tour * Hot in the Shade Tour * Revenge Tour * Kiss My Ass Tour * Alive/Worldwide Tour * Psycho Circus Tour * Kiss Farewell Tour * Rocksimus Maximus Tour/World Domination Tour * Rock the Nation Tour * Rising Sun Tour * Hit 'n Run Tour * Kiss Alive/35 World Tour * Sonic Boom Over Europe Tour * The Hottest Show on Earth Tour
Related articlesBand members * Chelsea * Concert tours * Detroit Rock City * Discography * Anton Fig * Filmography * Awards * Kiss Army * Kiss: Psycho Circus * Eddie Kramer * Bob Kulick * Ron Leejack * Merchandising * Kiss: Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child * Kevin Valentine * Wicked Lester * Kiss Kasket * Gene Simmons Family Jewels

'The Apprentice'

Original seriesStarring: Donald Trump * Carolyn Kepcher (2004 �2006) * George H. Ross * Ivanka Trump (2006 �present) * Donald Trump, Jr. (2006 �present) * Eric Trump (2010 �present)
Production: Bill Rancic, frequent recurring advisor
Candidate residences: Trump Tower in Manhattan (Location for seasons 1 �5, 7 �8)
Seasons: 1 * 2 * 3 * 4 * 5 * 6 * 7 (Celebrity Edition) * 8 (Celebrity Edition 2) * 9 (Celebrity Edition 3) * 10 * 11 (Celebrity Edition 4)
Winners: Bill Rancic * Kelly Perdew * Kendra Todd * Randal Pinkett * Sean Yazbeck * Stefanie Schaeffer * Piers Morgan * Joan Rivers * Bret Michaels
Martha Stewart seriesStarring: Martha Stewart * Charles Koppelman * Alexis Stewart
Winner: Dawna Stone
Related programmesUK series * Irish series * The Apprentice franchise * Australian series * New Zealand series

The Celebrity Apprentice Season 1

Piers Morgan * Trace Adkins * Carol Alt * Lennox Lewis * Stephen Baldwin * Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth * Tito Ortiz * Marilu Henner * Nely Galán * Vincent Pastore * Jennie Finch * Gene Simmons * Nadia Comaneci * Tiffany Fallon



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