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| THEN ONLY I SHOULD BE FIRED.MAKE YOU FEEL SOMETHING...Ultimately, I thought it was a huge mistake to make KODAK appear like a DISCOUNT COMPANY.KODAK should position itself as the Rolls Royce of its kind.Started off day viewing some new GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS edited shows.We think you'll get a kick out of them.Then the phones started ringing and I was running all over town to talk about the Apprentice story.We did ACCESS HOLLYWOOD and as usual, when asked about the events, I pulled no punches.Jim interviewed me after Access Hollywood and supported my campaign positioning for Kodak.And today (January 19th) the entire family shot some hilarious promo stuff for our next season of GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS...Thank you, one and all for the kind words re the APPRENTICE show.They have a terrific line of products.Be sure to watch NBC's EXTRA for the very special NGTV.Participating celebs did it for their charities.The air date has been set for the Ugly Betty Episode that will feature Gene Simmons.Set Your DVRs for 8pm on Thursday, January 24th, on your Local ABC affiliate.COM has become the monster of the internet.Zipper, an alien named Xeng Ral has fled from his world where there is no such thing as individuality and all are a part of a great collective.Xeng Ral wears a cybernetic Exo suit which conveys numerous powers on him such as the ability to cloak his appearance so he can pass for human, translate any language, as well as various physical abilities.It was created by Gene Simmons, after all.Our hero, Denizen Xeng Ral (aka Zipper) is in a bad way.Enforcers, the time has come for Xeng either kick ass or run like Hell.Gene Simmons (yes, that Gene Simmons of KISS rock n' Roll fame) was the keynote speaker at the 32nd Annual Small Business Hawaii (SBH) Business and Investment Conference in Honolulu last Wednesday, January 9.Gene Simmons joined a long and distinguished list of former SBH keynoters including Steve Forbes, William Simon, Dr.Amos, Howard Jarvis, Governors, Mayors and Congressmen, among others.By the way, Gene Simmons doesn't like that word, entrepreneur, because he says, its too hard to pronounce, spell and most people don't know what it really means or even care anyway.When my second of four sons, Stuart Matthew, now 40, was a teen, he loved Gene Simmons and KISS.Stuart has had the last laugh now.The show is about Gene Simmons' business, family and life.And business is what Gene Simmons is all about.Gene Simmons' background is incredible.Today, he only half jokingly says, many of those people now work for him.He celebrates the careful branding of products and services.Without Gene Simmons, and his marketing acumen, there would not be a KISS band and legend, still going like the Energizer Bunny 35 years later.Gene Simmons: Family Jewels.Donald Trump's Celebrity Apprentice.American (the American Dream is Gene Simmons' reality), and strongly supportive of the U.He is a man of many interests and a big heart.But getting Gene Simmons to Hawaii was no easy task.Marina, Robin Campaniano's AIG Hawaii, The Edwards family's 1 Hot Garage, Joe Nicholai's JN Automotive and others, it could not have happened.Gene Simmons emphasized the importance of business relationships and of the art of listening.Simmons, however, has a real soft spot for women (Mothers in particular) and girls who he said should go to organizations like Junior Achievement early.January 9, Gene Simmons Day in Honolulu.Simmons was generous with his time afterwards.Hawaii, and one that is taken seriously for its business opportunities, Gene Simmons, Inc.In the meantime, after the Simmons speech, akamai business and investors told me, now we know why you brought Gene Simmons to Hawaii as the SBH keynoter.Sam Slom, is a 1963 graduate of the University of Hawaii Manoa, a professional consulting economist and president and executive director of Small Business Hawaii.The Ultimate KISS Collection DVD box is the best seller in the first week of release out of the three volumes.Hawaii Small Business Conference on Jan 9th, 2008 in Honolulu, Hawaii.Our GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS tv crews were there to film the event.Gene Simmons is an apprentice.You've got to admire Gene Simmons.He could just do KISS reunion shows the rest of his life and still be awesome.But no, he starts other businesses like his own magazine and reality show.He could just do Playboy Playmate Shannon Tweed for the rest of his life, but he doesn't even have to lock that down.He certainly doesn't need to compete for a job he doesn't need, but that's exactly what he does on The Celebrity Apprentice.Gene Simmons: You know, I'm lucky enough, blessed to I guess be the king of my own domain, ad infinitum, ad nauseum.The other thing is the entrepreneurs, it seems to me, by and large are self motivators, self starters.The question is how's Gene Simmons in a situation where you've got other people?In other words, in a team situation.So it's a totally different model and I was curious how good I was.But how good am I in a brand new maze?Gene Simmons: Oh, I am fantastic.Gene Simmons: I care.That's an interesting idea.He was going to throw me right into the pits of hell, which you know what, was even more exciting.Crave Online: You've been the boss for so long, how hard was it to take orders?You're going to shine the shoes over here.Let me tell you something, this is about as exciting television as I would ever want to watch.Gene Simmons: My problems went farther than the end of the day shooting.So then you'd have to sit down and keep the plate spinning, like the guy that's got ten plates.I'd have to do that in the middle of the night.So in some ways this goes certainly against what I'm supposed to be projecting.Gene Simmons: No, this is not a television show.This is more like a news truck catching and event as it happens.Gene Simmons: Oh, I think you're being kind.Let's call it for what it is.Gene Simmons: Oh, anything I wanted to do.You'd get bored to death.Gene Simmons: In those days, in the early 70s, that was before the culture sort of became aware of itself.The editors were not yet stars.Crave Online: How is the family?Look, this is going to go on too long about me.Gene Simmons: I like that he changed his own business model, respectfully, and this is from the peanut gallery on the outside.Gene Simmons: You may think you understand who's really good at what they do and who's not.They are every bit as competitive and entrepreneurial as the guys.And while at first glance this is exactly what DOMINATRIX is, the difference is that this is all done without pretension.Add to this the fact that Dominique who, while being a dominatrix, is actually a sweet and likable character in between the action, and you have a book that demands a second look.Appearances, in this case especially, can really be deceiving.And boy howdy, is this book worth it.The Apprentice' caused quite stir.Rock icon and reality star Gene Simmons has a tremendous effect on women.E's Gene Simmons Family Jewels, told an Australian publication called The Advertiser.So when I'm in public and the girls run over and I'm thinking to myself, 'Simmons, you devil you've still got it'.And you know when they giggle?I'm thinking, 'Yeah babe, I've still got it' and they go: 'Where's Nick?Celebrity Apprentice has got to be the Demon himself, Gene Simmons.Simmons for President 2008!January 3rd, 2008 on NBC at 9 pm (check your papers for local times), we're going to be on.GENE SIMMONS is a registered trademark of Gene Simmons and KISS and the facial makeup of the KISS band members are registered trademarks of KISS Catalog, Ltd.Gene Simmons Bullet Points...KISS more than 30 years ago.The first of a brand, new franchise.Gene Simmons US Postage Stamp available at your local Post Office.SIMMONS ABRAMSON MARKETING, is the Worldwide Marketing Branding entity for the INDYCAR SERIES.Gene Simmons is Chairman of the Board.IDW Pub, features 4 new comic books created by Gene: DOMINATRIX comics, ZIPPER comics, INDY: RACE OF THE GALAXIES comic and his anthology comic book Gene Simmons HOUSE OF HORRORS.SIMMONS BOOKS, which published his LA Times Best Seller, SEX MONEY KISS and the upcoming new books, GENE SIMMONS ART OF WAR and LADIES OF THE NIGHT.SIMMONS AUDIO VISUAL, which released his SPEAKING IN TONGUES lecture Tour of Australia.GENE SIMMONS ROCK SCHOOL (VH1) his reality show.Managed the recording careers of, among others, LIZA MINNELLI.LLC, all rights reserved.GENE SIMMONS is a registered trademark of Gene Simmons and KISS and the facial makeup of the KISS band members are registered trademarks of KISS Catalog, Ltd.Not the Gene Simmons you're looking for?Higher Calling (2004) TV episode ....VinnyThe New Guy (2002) ....Dennis BergKISS Live: The Ultimate Halloween Party (1998) (TV) ....MusicianRed Surf (1990) ....Feelin' (1986) TV episode ....PerformerKISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978) (TV) ....KISS in Attack of the Phantoms Soundtrack:2000s1990s1980sKISSology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol.Moi Willy, fils de rockstar (Canada: French title) KISS: eXposed (1987) (V) Composer:Kiss: Beyond the Makeup (2001) (TV) Kiss: The Last Kiss (2000) (TV) Thanks:My First Mister (2001) (special thanks) ...Celebrity Apprentice (USA: seventh season title) ...ET Weekend (Australia: weekend title) ...Episode dated 2 January 2008 (2008) TV episode ....Rock Video Violence (1983) TV episode ....Gene Simmons (2007) TV episode ....Genetopia (2007) TV episode ....Trapped in Paradise (2007) TV episode ....HimselfKISSology: The Ultimate KISS Collection Vol.Sal's Wife Shoots Paintball (2007) TV episode ....Gene Simmons (2006) TV episode ....Episode dated 24 January 2007 (2007) TV episode ....Veggies for Sloth (2006) TV episode (voice) ....Episode dated 9 August 2006 (2006) TV episode ....Episode dated 3 August 2006 (2006) TV episode ....Himself7th Inning Stretch (2006) (TV) ....Final (2006) TV episode ....Episode dated 29 December 2005 (2005) TV episode ....Episode dated 30 September 2005 (2005) TV episode ....HimselfRockin' the Corps: An American Thank You (2005) ....Auditions: New Orleans (2005) TV episode ....Gene Simmons (2004) TV episode ....HimselfWhen Playboy Ruled the World (2004) (TV) ....Episode dated 6 April 2004 (2004) TV episode ....Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 5 (USA: complete title) ...Episode dated 30 June 2003 (2003) TV episode ....Episode dated 21 October 2002 (2002) TV episode ....Episode dated 6 September 2002 (2002) TV episode ....HimselfAmerican Bandstand's 50th Anniversary Celebration (2002) (TV) (as KISS) ....HimselfAdult Video News Awards 2002 (2002) (V) ....Episode dated 17 September 2001 (2001) TV episode ....Episode dated 27 May 2001 (2001) TV episode ....Bad Boys of Rock (2000) TV episode ....HimselfKiss: The Second Coming (1998) (V) ....HimselfPlayboy Celebrity Centerfold: Shannon Tweed (1996) (V) ....Kiss: Konfidential (1993) (V) ....HimselfThe Decline of Western Civilization Part II: The Metal Years (1988) ....You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers.They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update.With our Resume service you can add photos and build a complete resume to help you achieve the best possible presentation on the IMDb.For the actress, see Jean Simmons.For the rockabilly singer, see Jumpin' Gene Simmons.After arriving in the U.Simmons became involved with his first band, Lynx, then renamed The Missing Links, when he was a teenager.Eventually he disbanded The Missing Links to form the Long Island Sounds.Simmons then attended Sullivan County Community College in Loch Sheldrake, New York.They decided to form the ultimate rock band, and started looking for a drummer.Alive Worldwide reunion tour.Simmons currently lives in Beverly Hills, California with longtime partner and former Playboy Playmate Shannon Tweed (they are not married).They have two children: a son, Nicholas (born 22 January 1989), and a daughter, Sophie (born 7 July 1992).Romance, a show created and hosted by Simmons on the Oxygen cable television channel.It has been released on DVD in two editions.Gene Simmons in a scene from Rock School.Simmons and the rest of Kiss appeared in an episode of Action League Now as toy versions of themselves performing the song "Rock and Roll All Nite".In one episode, Peter Griffin takes his wife Lois to a Kiss concert gala, and it is revealed that Gene Simmons had a previous sexual relationship with Lois (known then as "Loose Lois") when he was still known as Chaim Witz (to which Peter proudly proclaims "My wife did Kiss!"Simmons has made guest appearances on TV shows such as Miami Vice, Mind of Mencia, Third Watch, American Idol, and others.Charles Luther in the 1984 movie Runaway opposite Tom Selleck, Cynthia Rhodes and Kirstie Alley.TV movie Kiss Meets the Phantom of the Park.He produced their albums Nasty Nasty (1986) and In Heat (1988) featuring future Kiss guitarist Tommy Thayer.Don't Touch Me There (1989) cd with Paul Sabu; released on Simmons' own Simmons Records.Sahara were released on Simmons Records.Guest appearances
In 2007, Gene Simmons appeared alongside other celebrities and regular people in the music video for Rockstar by Nickelback.Controversy
A February 4, 2002 interview on the NPR radio show Fresh Air with Terry Gross, Gene Simmons said to Gross regarding his claim to have bedded more than a thousand women: "If you want to welcome me with open arms, I'm afraid you're also going to have to welcome me with open legs" (paraphrasing The Who's hit song "You Better You Bet").To this Gross replied, "That's a really obnoxious thing to say."In a later Fresh Air interview, satirist Al Franken related to Terry Gross his own encounter with Gene Simmons.In 2004, during an interview in Melbourne, Australia, Simmons described Islam as a "vile culture" wherein women literally had fewer rights than dogs.The Muslim community took offense, with Australian Muslim of the year Susan Carland asserting that Simmons' stereotyping of Muslims was inaccurate and that she never walked behind her husband as Simmons stated all Muslim women were required to do.This allegation was not unusual, as Gene Simmons defines his very identity by the degree of his flagrant promiscuity.The suit was settled as of June 29, 2006.Simmons' official website
Gene Simmons at the Internet Movie Database
2007 Gene Simmons Interview with AllHipHop.This page was last modified 02:27, 20 January 2008.Gene Simmons is a 1978 solo album from the bass player of American hard rock band Kiss.Gene Simmons, Accessed on July 13, 2005.All text is available under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License.Watch all the new Gene Simmons Family Jewels videos!Get an unprecedented look into the life of a ROCK ICON with this exclusive set.Own the Gene Simmons Family Jewels DVD Collection today!Gene, the kids, the pets or whatever.Also read why folks are so attracted to
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s.KISS bassistBorn in Israel under the name Chaim Witz, Gene Simmons relocated to Brooklyn at the age of 9 with his mother, a Hungarian immigrant and the only member of her family to survive the Holocaust.After high school Simmons enrolled in college and began working towards a degree in education, performing at night as a member of Bullfrog Bheer and later in the folk duo Coffee.It was at this point that he adopted the name Gene Simmons.Bursts of flame and generous amounts of fake blood regularly featured in his performance.First and foremost, however, he has devoted himself to being as much of an asshole in public as is humanly possible, using both radio and television talk shows as his primary venue.Do you know something we don't?Peter Crisscoula, 20 December 1947) and Ace Frehley (guitar, b.Paul Frehley, 27 April 1951).He has twice starred in reality TV shows: teaching British schoolkids in Gene Simmons' Rock School (2005), and appearing with his family in Gene Simmons Family Jewels (2006).Shop for Postersat AllPosters.Sponsor our
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Try it now!What do you think about Gene Simmons?"Please enter a comment before submitting."Gene Simmons Family Jewels!Throughout his rock career, Gene Simmons, the KISS bassist, became famous for a number of things.And of course, that long, very long tongue.He's published a magazine, called Gene Simmons Tongue.He's got another venture underway.The lead singer of Velvet Revolver talks about his new album.From musician to actor, he never left the 'punk' behind.Gene Simmons is smart, funny and on all the time.PM
If Gene Simmons is such a ladies man, how is it that he has such a poor understanding of woman?His thoughts on this topic are the purest essence of rubbish, distilled down and refined over and over again.In my youth, good music was a part of virtually everything that was happening.There has been lots of great music released since the 60's, 70's but those were the bands and tunes of my youth....It takes me back to what was going on then.It defined who I was then and contributed to who I am now.For the empire that he's built, and being the son of a Holocaust survivor, I really hope he has more intelligent and endearing qualities, off camera.AM Jenuine
Really like the way George handled the interview with Gene Simmons.I've never seen an interview with Gene Simmons. |
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