News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://fr.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=11325 Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:14:41 -0400 Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:41:28 -0400 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://fr.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=11325 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-reveals-how-much-money-he-really-made-over-the-course-of-his-career-when-somebody-says-im-cheap-i-say-thank-you https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-reveals-how-much-money-he-really-made-over-the-course-of-his-career-when-somebody-says-im-cheap-i-say-thank-you Actualités Musicales: "Keep your nose right on the grindstone. Work hard, work harder than your next-door neighbor. Amass your fortune, whatever that is."]]> Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:14:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/easily-gene-simmons-says-this-band-is-bigger-than-anything-that-anybodys-seen-in-music-over-past-200-years https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/easily-gene-simmons-says-this-band-is-bigger-than-anything-that-anybodys-seen-in-music-over-past-200-years Actualités Musicales: "Not since the Renaissance."]]> Sun, 08 Jun 2025 02:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-was-the-best-rock-frontman-of-all-time-gene-simmons-reveals-nobody-took-it-to-the-heights-that-he-did https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this-was-the-best-rock-frontman-of-all-time-gene-simmons-reveals-nobody-took-it-to-the-heights-that-he-did Actualités Musicales: "It had never been seen before, and it was so in-your-face."]]> Fri, 23 May 2025 01:02:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/where-are-the-beatles-gene-simmons-speaks-up-on-lack-of-big-music-artists-today-explains-why-taylor-swift-cant-compare-to-old-artists https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/where-are-the-beatles-gene-simmons-speaks-up-on-lack-of-big-music-artists-today-explains-why-taylor-swift-cant-compare-to-old-artists Actualités Musicales: "That doesn't mean they're going to be 15-year-old guys putting guitars around their neck and saying, 'I want to be Taylor.'" ]]> Wed, 21 May 2025 20:52:56 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-explains-why-hes-really-charging-fans-12495-to-work-for-him-it-aint-cheap https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-explains-why-hes-really-charging-fans-12495-to-work-for-him-it-aint-cheap Actualités Musicales: "It's not for everybody. And for that one person, you do have to pay premium numbers."]]> Mon, 28 Apr 2025 23:57:00 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ill-be-your-biggest-fan-you-can-pay-30k-per-show-to-replace-gene-simmons-on-his-solo-tour https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ill-be-your-biggest-fan-you-can-pay-30k-per-show-to-replace-gene-simmons-on-his-solo-tour Actualités Musicales: "My assistant is gonna be there to teach you to walk in platform shoes if you need that."]]> Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:38:59 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-speaks-up-on-his-12k-roadie-for-a-day-scheme-explains-what-its-really-about https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-speaks-up-on-his-12k-roadie-for-a-day-scheme-explains-what-its-really-about Actualités Musicales: "You meet at the hotel where you have breakfast together or, you know, whatever floats your boat."]]> Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-prefer-to-make-dollars-gene-simmons-explains-how-kiss-is-different-from-acdc-metallica-and-iron-maiden https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-prefer-to-make-dollars-gene-simmons-explains-how-kiss-is-different-from-acdc-metallica-and-iron-maiden Actualités Musicales: "There are other bands that have stayed true to who they are."]]> Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:02:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/for-the-price-of-12495-you-can-now-be-gene-simmons-roadie-for-one-day https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/for-the-price-of-12495-you-can-now-be-gene-simmons-roadie-for-one-day Actualités Musicales: How'd you like to do hard work?]]> Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:36:54 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-speaks-up-on-what-he-told-layne-staley-and-scott-weiland-before-their-passing-super-talented-and-lucky-people-who-never-realized-the-amazing-impact-they-had https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-speaks-up-on-what-he-told-layne-staley-and-scott-weiland-before-their-passing-super-talented-and-lucky-people-who-never-realized-the-amazing-impact-they-had Actualités Musicales: "'Gene, I promise,' like all addicts. Then he died."]]> Sun, 09 Feb 2025 16:21:20 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/they-cheated-the-beatles-and-stones-gene-simmons-warns-of-the-music-industrys-shark-infested-waters https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/they-cheated-the-beatles-and-stones-gene-simmons-warns-of-the-music-industrys-shark-infested-waters Actualités Musicales: "Some of the most successful people are some of the most devious, and talented in ways you wouldn't notice."]]> Mon, 30 Dec 2024 23:17:07 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-reflects-on-black-sabbath-struggling-to-keep-up-with-van-halen-recalls-seeing-acdc-live-for-the-first-time https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-reflects-on-black-sabbath-struggling-to-keep-up-with-van-halen-recalls-seeing-acdc-live-for-the-first-time Actualités Musicales: "This guy's the real deal. It's not an act. He's just full of that fire in the belly."]]> Tue, 17 Dec 2024 18:22:55 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-speaks-up-on-one-major-mistake-musicians-often-do-explains-how-people-actually-become-fans https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene-simmons-speaks-up-on-one-major-mistake-musicians-often-do-explains-how-people-actually-become-fans Actualités Musicales: "You think music, almost by definition, is just supposed to tickle your ears. But that's not actually what happens."]]> Sat, 07 Dec 2024 21:28:53 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-know-how-good-i-am-gene-simmons-weighs-in-on-his-bass-playing-skills-explains-why-he-really-became-a-musician https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/i-know-how-good-i-am-gene-simmons-weighs-in-on-his-bass-playing-skills-explains-why-he-really-became-a-musician Actualités Musicales: "And what other people have to say about it is, well, they're unqualified to have an opinion."]]> Wed, 04 Dec 2024 19:47:28 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_cant_really_recall_anything_john_paul_jones_played_shares_opinion_on_michael_anthonys_chops.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_cant_really_recall_anything_john_paul_jones_played_shares_opinion_on_michael_anthonys_chops.html Actualités Musicales: "John Paul Jones from Led Zeppelin was also terrific, but you can't really hear what he's playing."]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2024 22:13:57 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rest_of_the_world_doesnt_care_about_musicians_like_mclaughlin_flea_and_pastorius_gene_simmons_says_that_music_is_intended_to_show_off_how_well_you_play.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/rest_of_the_world_doesnt_care_about_musicians_like_mclaughlin_flea_and_pastorius_gene_simmons_says_that_music_is_intended_to_show_off_how_well_you_play.html Actualités Musicales: "Or guys like Flea, who is really good on his instrument, but I can't remember anything he plays."]]> Fri, 18 Oct 2024 21:18:11 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_smiths_should_reunite_without_johnny_marr_gene_simmons_says_get_rid_of_the_guitar_player_nobody_cares.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/the_smiths_should_reunite_without_johnny_marr_gene_simmons_says_get_rid_of_the_guitar_player_nobody_cares.html Actualités Musicales: "Saying no to $100 million dollars would be lunacy."]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 19:20:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_shares_opinion_on_taylor_swift_explains_what_he_finds_impressive_about_her.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_shares_opinion_on_taylor_swift_explains_what_he_finds_impressive_about_her.html Actualités Musicales: "I've met her a few times."]]> Sat, 14 Sep 2024 14:41:45 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_gene_simmons_covered_van_halen_classic_with_solo_band_heres_what_that_sounds_like.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_gene_simmons_covered_van_halen_classic_with_solo_band_heres_what_that_sounds_like.html Actualités Musicales: The Kiss legend pulled out some old-school bangers at a recent show in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.]]> Fri, 05 Jul 2024 15:41:18 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_says_he_makes_more_money_playing_live_now_than_in_kiss_reveals_his_semi-genius_business_model.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_says_he_makes_more_money_playing_live_now_than_in_kiss_reveals_his_semi-genius_business_model.html Actualités Musicales: "I literally make more money per gig being Gene Simmons and the Gene Simmons Band than I did in Kiss."]]> Sat, 22 Jun 2024 19:24:17 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_easier_to_be_in_a_prog_band_gene_simmons_explains_whats_the_hardest_thing_to_do_as_a_musician.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/its_easier_to_be_in_a_prog_band_gene_simmons_explains_whats_the_hardest_thing_to_do_as_a_musician.html Actualités Musicales: "You don't expect somebody to walk out of a jazz concert humming."]]> Sun, 26 May 2024 13:53:36 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/heres_gene_simmons_performing_motrheads_ace_of_spades_the_demon_pays_tribute_to_lemmy.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/heres_gene_simmons_performing_motrheads_ace_of_spades_the_demon_pays_tribute_to_lemmy.html Actualités Musicales: On "Ace of Spades," Gene Simmons gave vocal duties to drummer Brian Tichy while he focused on replicating Lemmy's incredible style on the bass guitar.]]> Sat, 27 Apr 2024 22:28:26 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_reveals_what_happened_to_his_long_lost_first_custom_bass_speaks_on_trademarking_his_signature_axe_model.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_reveals_what_happened_to_his_long_lost_first_custom_bass_speaks_on_trademarking_his_signature_axe_model.html Actualités Musicales: "The original guitar players and companies didn't think of trademarking their body types. Isn't that nuts?"]]> Mon, 29 Aug 2022 20:54:13 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_still_claims_rock_is_dead_but_thinks_there_are_interesting_younger_bands_names_ghost_as_example.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_still_claims_rock_is_dead_but_thinks_there_are_interesting_younger_bands_names_ghost_as_example.html Actualités Musicales: The bassist also shared some of his post-KISS retirement plans.]]> Sat, 28 May 2022 05:23:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-mtley_cre_singer_john_corabi_says_he_was_intimidated_by_gene_simmons_describes_what_he_was_like_on_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/ex-mtley_cre_singer_john_corabi_says_he_was_intimidated_by_gene_simmons_describes_what_he_was_like_on_tour.html Actualités Musicales: Gene Simmons? Intimidating? Naah...]]> Mon, 23 May 2022 19:56:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/gene_simmons_explains_why_selling_out_is_the_way_to_go_says_most_musicians_he_knows_didnt_study_music_theory.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/gene_simmons_explains_why_selling_out_is_the_way_to_go_says_most_musicians_he_knows_didnt_study_music_theory.html Interviews: Should an artist make music for themselves or for the fans?]]> Sun, 15 May 2022 13:11:12 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_says_beyonc_bruno_mars_bono_and_anybody_else_would_pass_out_within_a_half-hour_of_kiss_live_set_confirms_retirement_after_end_of_the_road_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_says_beyonc_bruno_mars_bono_and_anybody_else_would_pass_out_within_a_half-hour_of_kiss_live_set_confirms_retirement_after_end_of_the_road_tour.html Actualités Musicales: "You've got to have some pride and not stay too long. Always keep them wanting."]]> Fri, 15 Apr 2022 01:57:38 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_still_claims_rock_is_dead_says_people_that_killed_it_are_the_fans.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_still_claims_rock_is_dead_says_people_that_killed_it_are_the_fans.html Actualités Musicales: "Rock is dead. And the fans are to blame. You all hurt the one you love. Sad but true."]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 22:24:15 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kiss_gene_simmons_blames_fans_for_death_of_rock_music_says_foo_fighters_are_old_grandpa_band_now.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/kiss_gene_simmons_blames_fans_for_death_of_rock_music_says_foo_fighters_are_old_grandpa_band_now.html Actualités Musicales: "It's about the fans who continue to download and file-share for free."]]> Wed, 01 Sep 2021 20:27:31 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_talks_if_david_lee_roth_was_kicked_off_kiss_tour_for_poor_performance_shares_deep_regret_for_what_he_said_about_van_halen_singer.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/gene_simmons_talks_if_david_lee_roth_was_kicked_off_kiss_tour_for_poor_performance_shares_deep_regret_for_what_he_said_about_van_halen_singer.html Actualités Musicales: "Dave's feelings were hurt," the bassist commented.]]> Sun, 29 Aug 2021 15:41:28 -0400