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Gene Simmons Family Jewels: The Reality Show’s Most Memorable Moments
Gene Simmons Family Jewels was a wholesome family reality TV show that aired in the early 2000s. Even though Gene Simmons was a member of KISS he was a docile father and husband who just wanted his family to enjoy one another’s company. The series was loved by many due to its real-life scenarios that could resonate within anyone’s own family. Gene was pretty funny. But I would argue his children stole the show. The Simmons’ were the perfect mix of Rock and Roll and Leave it to Beaver. And I just love walking down memory lane.
The KISS legend had a way with his children. He reminded me of my own father, just with a lot less make-up. Gene enjoyed handing out advice to his two teenagers, but sometimes, it came with a side of embarrassment. But as my dad always said, “I’ll get smarter as you get older.” And he and Gene were not wrong. Gene and his Playboy wife, Shannon Tweed, decided to give Nick a talk about the birds and the bees, with the high schooler wishing he could be anywhere else.
The former model noted that the only exercise that Gene does occurs every second night, causing his son to turn bright red. Shannon shared that she lived in a town called “Dildo.” Her son, Nick, poetically notes, “This is where I jump off a cliff.” Shannon found herself in a laughing fit as she stated that she loved grossing her son out. Nick giggled and said, “I’m never coming back. This is the end of my run on this show.” It was clear that the parents were just enjoying razzing their son. And the interactions also made viewers laugh.
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Bruce Kulick Thinks Eric Carr Deserved More Recognition from Gene and Paul
In a new interview with VRP Rocks, former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick shared his thoughts on the late drummer Eric Carr. He mentioned that Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley didn’t let Carr show his full talent.
“He’s so loved by the fans and he deserves every bit of it. He was somewhat tortured on his own thing but he was the most giving to the fans,” Kulick said of Carr. “He had more talent than Gene and Paul allowed him to do, which happens, but I know that Gene and Paul were very respectful of his musical contributions — his drumming, his vocals, and how he can contribute,” Kulick said.
He also recalled a song called ‘Little Caesar,’ a song connected to Carr. “I always carry him in my heart, I do, and I have a soft spot for him and the fans know that he had a real impact in those years. Another unusual thing was the fact that yes, he was in makeup for a little while and then of course I got to be with him without the makeup. That’s unusual obviously Vinnie [Vincent] for a hot minute was both, but it was just for a short period. Eric walked into ‘The Elder’ actually, which is really crazy. Then ‘Creatures of the Night’ wow, and ‘Lick It Up,’ wow. So at least he got to show what a drum sound everybody wants that right stuff like what ‘I Love it Loud’ sounds like and things like that.”
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Gene Simmons Responds to ‘Dancing With the Stars’ Controversy
KISS veteran Gene Simmons was slammed on social media earlier this week over comments he made during his appearance on ABC’s Dancing With the Stars, but the musician is brushing aside the backlash in his first comments about the controversy.
What Happened With Gene Simmons on Dancing With the Stars?
Simmons was a guest during judge during “Hair Metal Night” on the show in which the competitors performed choreographed dances to classics by Poison, Warrant, Twisted Sister, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake and others. But both viewers and the studio audience took exception to some of Simmons’ low scores during the evening. He was also called out on social media for some of his feedback to the competitors, most of which was concentrated on their physical appearance rather than the routine.
One JMU player wore Kiss face paint for the Dukes’ game against CCU. Take a look
oastal Carolina’s trip to Virginia did not go as planned. The Chants lost to James Madison in a 39-7 blowout Thursday despite being tied in the first quarter.
When the game was close, one James Madison defensive player’s face paint drew attention. On a second-and-4 play, Coastal Carolina running back Braydon Bennett tried to make some headway on the ground, but JMU sophomore linebacker Gannon Weathersby met him quickly. Bennett recently surpassed 2,000 total yards in his five seasons at Coastal.
Weathersby stopped Bennett for a 1-yard gain, and the ESPN broadcast zoomed in on the JMU defender’s face paint. The design was white and black, and Weathersby’s face recalled the makeup style of the rock band Kiss.
Weathersby’s face paint also drew attention on social media. The Barstool Sports podcast Unnecessary Roughness’ X account also posted a photo of Weathersby’s face paint, adding: “What a look for this James Madison player.”
Weathersby finished the game with two tackles.
Gene Simmons’ Former Mansion Is Listed for $39 Million After Wild Top-to-Bottom Makeover
For those who want to live like a rock star, here’s a true gem. Or should we say, jewel. The Beverly Hills, CA, mansion formerly owned by Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is back on the market, and it’s completely unrecognizable from its glam-metal days.
Fans of the rock legend may recall that the one-of-a-kind abode was the setting for the singer’s reality TV show, “Gene Simmons Family Jewels,” which ran on the A&E network from 2006 until 2012.
Simmons and his wife, Shannon Tweed Simmons, purchased the property in 1986 for $1.3 million. They lived there for decades with their two children.
The couple renovated the property in 2000, according to property records. They updated and expanded the mansion into a European-style estate.
The villa had details like coffered ceilings, dark wood, heavy drapes, and ornate chandeliers when the listing came on the market four years ago.
After listing the property for $22 million in 2020, Simmons sold the sprawling villa in 2021 for $16 million, and a local developer gave it a major makeover.
Gene Simmons Facing Backlash Due to Comments Made During DWTS Appearance
Gene Simmons has drawn controversy over remarks he made to contestants on Dancing With the Stars while serving as a guest judge on the show’s hair metal episod
Not all the Dancing With the Stars fans were made for lovin’ Gene Simmons.
So after the KISS rocker commented on many of the contestants’ looks while serving as a guest judge for the dance competition’s hair metal-themed episode Oct. 8, several viewers had plenty of say and shouted it out loud.
“Gene Simmons comments about the ladies are giving the energy of the gross uncle who corners you at the reunion #DWTS,” one person tweeted, while another person wrote, “Gene Simmons is seriously sucking all the energy out of the ballroom with his creepy comments about the female dancers.”
After all, Simmons raised eyebrows when using his critique of the contestants’ dance routines to compliment several of the participants—most notably, the women.
“This is a brand new experience for me and it’s difficult to look at you and to figure out which one is more hot, hot, hot,” the 75-year-old told retired NFL star Danny Amendola and pro dancer Witney Carson. “Danny, I’m telling you, you’re right next to somebody, one of the more beautiful women on the planet.”
E! News has reached out to reps for Simmons and ABC for comment and has not heard back.
Meanwhile, following the show, Kinney and Armstrong shared their thoughts on the rocker’s comments.
“Brandon has more feelings than I,” the Pretty Little Liars actress told Us, noted that her only response was “LOL.”
But as Armstrong admitted, hearing Simmons’ words gave him pause. “I said, ‘Hold up now,’” he explained, “I have two little sisters. I heard it. I said, ‘Wait, wait, wait.'”
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KISS Destroyer Super Deluxe 6 LP Box Set, Yes of No?
Episode 592. The family is here… Michael, Mark, Tommy and Izzy! We discuss the new KISS Destroyer vinyl box set that sells for nearly $1000! This leads to a discussion on the “return” of CDs and Vinyl and finally a look at how streaming services pay artists or don’t pay artists and record deals and why artists need to understand their record label deal and how the money flows.
ACE FREHLEY – Live Show From Cincinnati 1992 Surfaces Online
The concert was during the original KISS guitarist’s Just For Fun Tour and the setlist featured tracks from his KISS days and also from his then most recent solo album, Trouble Walkin’.
The video of the show cuts out during the Dynasty cut “Hard Times”.
Full setlist:
“Rocket Ride”
“Lost In Limbo”
“Parasite”
“Breakout”
“Shot Full Of Rock”
“New York Groove”
“Strange Ways”
“Cold Gin”
“Shock Me”
“2 Young 2 Die”
“Rock Soldiers”
“Torpedo Girl” / “Speedin’ Back To My Baby” / “She” / “Wiped Out” / “Hard Times”
“Strutter”
“Rip It Out”
“Detroit Rock City”
“Deuce”
“In the past five years, I’ve seen a revival of my Kiss era… I’m always flattered that it’s not just the music that moved them – the guitars I played also matter”: Bruce Kulick is launching a custom ’80s-style guitar line that pays homage to his Kiss days
Bruce Kulick was a low-key Superstrat shredder with Kiss in the ’80s, but during his time with Grand Funk Railroad he kept things more traditional. But after leaving that band last year, he tells Guitar World, he wanted to return to “powerful instruments with the Floyd Rose – the opposite to what was appropriate for Grand Funk.”
He explains: “I jumped in the rabbit hole of discovery. I’m learning every step of the way. I want to know what made my Kiss guitars so great.”