Adam Fulton | SMH

He rose to fame in the ’70s as the blood-spurting, fire-breathing bass player from fantasy-rock visionaries Kiss. Along the way to selling an estimated 100million albums with the band, Gene Simmons has become an astute businessman, author and reality-television star. He reportedly renounced his renowned groupie-hunting ways after marrying his long-time partner, Shannon Tweed, in 2011. He has long dismissed flak for continuing to tour with a band that held its ”farewell tour” more than a decade ago, pointing to the continued enthusiasm of the band’s fans. Two of its original members have since been replaced by others using the same make-up. In October, Kiss released its 20th studio album, Monster. The band marks its 40th anniversary this year.

I’m listening to …

The Black Keys. A good kick in the pants for all of us to get back to basics. Meat and potatoes.

The last film I saw was …

The next film I want to catch is …

Oblivion with Tom Cruise. Radical [Studios] is producing that one and I’m partnered with them on two film projects.

The best thing I’ve seen on stage lately is …

Lady Gaga. Not really my kind of music, though Born This Way is a rock anthem, and should be done by a rock band. She’s the only new ”rock” star in 30 years.

Try this: name 100 superstars from 1960 to 1985 – 25 years. Elvis. The Beatles. The Stones. Led Zep. Jimi Hendrix. The Doors. Pink Floyd. Motown. Prince. Madonna. U2. Metallica. AC/DC and on and on. Name one superstar from 1985 until 2013 – 28 years. Who?

When it comes to reading …

Newspapers and paper goods will soon be obsolete. Simply because it takes too long to gather, edit, print and distribute to newsstands. The internet – though I hate the art of it, it’s Continue reading →