KISS frontman Gene Simmons shared his thoughts on Taylor Swift—and he didn’t hold back on his opinion of her powerful influence.

Simmons proclaimed himself a Swiftie during a chat at his Rock & Brews restaurant in El Segundo, Calif., praising the “Lavender Haze” singer and even hinting she is one of the few current musical artists he is aware of these days.

While speaking on the new generation of talent making their mark in the industry, the legendary rockstar told Page Six, “There’s no question, Taylor Swift has taken over, and she’s great.”

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The ultimate KISS lighted collectible, this 12-inch Luminglass was not sold for very long. It is considered to be one of the most rare KISS collectibles.

Once it is plugged in it fills with interactive light that moves throughout the lamp that is triggered by sound and touch.

In auto mode it will erupt with lightning or you can switch it to manual mode where it will react to your touch or music that you play.

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“I was just about ready to pass out.”

While Gene Simmons‘ bass skills will never be confused with such 4-string technicians as Billy Sheehan or Jaco Pastorius, many of his memorable lines proved to be an important ingredient to classic Kiss tunes.

But during a recent interview with Adam Carolla, Simmons made a claim concerning one of rock’s greatest guitarists praising his bass playing. The gentleman who provided the bold quote? None other than Led Zeppelin‘s Jimmy Page (transcribed by Ultimate Guitar).

“Page came to see us the first time when we played Wembley, came to see us some other times when we were there. And he came up to me after the show, with my hand to God, and said, ‘Mate, you can give [John] Entwistle a run for his money.’ And I was just about ready to pass out. That’s not true, of course. But the fact that he may say that — the highest compliment.”

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Although they have their roots in the defiant rock of post-war adolescence, The Who have proven themselves to have something of a timeless and universal appeal. The records they have produced over their long and illustrious history still resonate with thousands of people worldwide over six decades after their inception. Without The Who, the rock and roll scene of the 20th century would have looked very different, something Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is all too aware of.

Part of what makes The Who such a legendary outfit is, of course, their live performances. Making a name for themselves with incredibly loud, anarchic and often confrontational live shows, the Roger Daltrey-fronted group paved the way for an entire generation of iconic live acts during a time in which studio records were the be-all and end-all. In addition to their performances, though, the enduring popularity of The Who is largely down to the songwriting genius of guitarist Pete Townshend.

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The Allison Hagendorf Show has released the first interview with Paul Stanley since KISS’s last show at Madison Square Garden in December. This is a unique interview because Allison also conducted Paul’s final interview with KISS at MSG, so they pick up where they left off.

Description: Allison sits down with Paul Stanley, the co-founder and frontman of KISS, for his first interview since the band’s final live show at Madison Square Garden. The band has released 44 albums, sold more than 100 millions albums worldwide, are America’s #1 Gold Record Award Winning Group and are the most merchandisable band of all time. He is a Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, a New York Times best selling author, a former Broadway star, an accomplished painter, and an amazing family man. They talk all about the future of KISS and what his role will be, as well as what fans can expect in this next era, what he loves most about Gene Simmons, and his life lessons and lasting legacy.

Fan-filmed video of Ace Frehley‘s May 31 concert at the Ohio Bike Week in Sandusky, Ohio can be seen below.

The original KISS guitarist played his song “Cherry Medicine” live for the first time during his concert on May 26 at the Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut.

Frehley released the official music video for “Cherry Medicine” in February. The clip was directed by Justin H. Reich of Three Thirty-Three Creative and produced by Reich and Steve Seabury.

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This came out in 2004 – or at least that’s when I got it. Here’s what I said about it back then (with some minor editing):

I couldn’t say for sure whether Gene Simmons truly lives up to the title of his new CD. But I can tell you this: He’s no dummy.

For 30-plus years, the fire-breathing bassist has been the biggest, brashest loudmouth in KISS; a shrewd huckster and master manipulator who seldom misses a chance to bag a buck. But like a lot of wealthy folk, Simmons sometimes seems to confuse the size of his wallet with the breadth of his talent, ability and intellect. Thus we end up with high-aiming misfires like Music From The Elder, the first KISS solo albums (minus Ace‘s ace in the hole, of course) and ***Hole, Gene’s first non-band recordings in more than 25 years.

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Kiss officially called it a day at the end of 2023, much to the dismay of many of their fans. The band has stepped away from touring and making new music, but that doesn’t mean their following is done consuming their work in huge numbers. This week, one of the group’s most beloved tunes soars again on one Billboard chart, reaching a new peak.

“I Was Made for Loving You” jumps up the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales chart this frame. The tune lifts from No. 9 to No. 3 on Billboard’s list of the bestselling tracks in the country that can be classified as hard rock in style and sound.

No. 3 now stands as the loftiest position yet for “I Was Made for Loving You.” The track has only spent half a dozen weeks on the Hard Rock Digital Song Sales list, with several of those being in the past month or so as the tune enjoys something of a comeback.

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The History of Ace Frehley’s DeLorean Made Famous in Rock Soldiers

Episode 576. This episode we track down Ace Frehley’s DeLorean that he made famous in the song Rock Soldiers. The DeLorean is fully restored and lives in Florida. Robert Godacha is the owner and also a HUGE KISS fan. He says how he found the DeLorean and restoration that went into the vehicle. He shares the history of the car, items he found in the car and a couple interesting modifications that Ace made to the car when he owned it.

Shout out to Alexx Michael who also joins us and connected us with Robert.

Very cool retro looking poster. Measures 22 x 34 inches! These are brand new still sealed and rolled! Very limited supply! These are old NMR stock from years ago. One of the hard ones to find now!

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KISS is hardly a conventional band. To say that they have been directly influenced by one musical outfit or another would be a stretch, given their style and sound, which are so individualistic, set them apart from so many other bands who were making music at the time. It’s still the case now: The Kiss imagery is iconic, and no band has come close to being so recognisable based on appearance alone. However, even their lead singer, Paul Stanley, admits that the band had an evident influence.

“They wrote the book,” he said, attending a celebration for Led Zeppelin. Stanley wasted no time in revealing his adoration for the band, which many consider to be the cornerstone of rock music. However, Stanley’s admiration went far beyond what they did within the realm of rock.

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We had Ace sign these at a private signing in March 2021 in Jersey City, NJ. We had a limited supply of these Alive! boots signed by the Spaceman. Great hard to find item and its signed by the Spaceman! These are signed in a blue paint pen which looks fantastic. We have both right and left boots. If you have a preference mention that in the notes when checking out and we will try to accommodate. These do have a minor scuff or two from handling and transport from the signing. These would look great in your KISS related shrine! The ultimate Ace KISS related item to have signed! Don’t miss out! Includes our Certificate of Authenticity.

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Rock & Brews is expected to open its brand-new Grapevine location with 7,000 square feet of indoor seating and 5,500 square feet of indoor/outdoor patios just in time for the Fourth of July.

Rock & Brews is a national chain of rock ‘n’ roll-themed restaurants, co-founded by KISS frontmen and Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, a company news release states.

The Grapevine location will feature the chain’s signature menus, which includes classic American fare, beer, wine and cocktails.

The grand opening event on Tuesday, July 2, will feature the band Texas Flood performing from 9 p.m. to closing. Prior to that, the location will host a charity night June 28 with benefits supporting Grapevine Relief and Community Exchange, or GRACE.

The Grapevine location is expected to create more than 100 local jobs.

• Opening July 2
• 520 W. SH 114, Grapevine
• www.rockandbrews.com/grapevine

Kiss is one of the live bands that other acts were absolutely terrified to follow. It wasn’t just that their songs were great; the make-up, overall look of the group, pyrotechnics, and infectious stage presence meant that audiences were hooked the moment they went on stage. There is a reason that people fill their houses with Kiss memorabilia and have followed the band on tour; put simply, they couldn’t get enough.

They open every gig with, “You wanted the best, you got the best,” and subsequently, they had high standards when it came to live shows. As such, any musical outfit they were scared to follow must be a band worth their salt. While there are few outfits Kiss wouldn’t consider themselves capable of going toe-to-toe with, Paul Stanley reflected on the sheer power that Van Halen had in their sound and why bands were terrified of having them open.

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