Gene Simmons

Background

As the Demon he breathes fire, spits fake blood and shows off his long tongue. His first solo album, released with the other members' on September 18, 1978, reached No. 22, the highest of the four, and his second, Asshole, came out in 2004. In 1988 he founded Simmons Records, distributed by RCA, and from 2006 to 2012 he starred in the reality series Gene Simmons Family Jewels. He has also toured as the Gene Simmons Band; drummer Brian Tichy toured South America and Europe with it in 2024. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Kiss in 2014.

Simmons and Stanley led Kiss's songwriting and lead vocals, and Simmons's songs include 'Deuce', 'Calling Dr. Love' and the stage showcase 'God of Thunder', written by Stanley for him.

Other projects

In 1988, Simmons founded Simmons Records, distributed by RCA, releasing albums by House of Lords, Kobra and the Lotus, and others. He produced albums for Wendy O. Williams, Keel, Black 'n Blue, Ezo, and Doro, and managed Liza Minnelli's pop entry. In 2002, he launched the men's magazine Gene Simmons' Tongue, which lasted five issues. From 2006 to 2008, he worked in marketing for the Indy Racing League. In 2012, he headlined the Rock 'N' Roll All Stars tour in South America, chronicled on Gene Simmons Family Jewels. In 2013, he co-owned the Los Angeles Kiss Arena Football League team, which ceased in 2016. He released the $2,000 compilation "The Vault" in 2017. In 2018, he became Chief Evangelist Officer of cannabis company Invictus MD Strategies and holds a large investment stake.