“My hero is me. Why? Because I was a poor little kid who was told “Hey stupid, can’t you speak English?” now all those people work for me.” – Probably this one quote tells you more about Gene Simmons then an entire biography. Immigrated to the United States when he was 8 years old, having [...]
‘Love gun’ Gene Simmons costume became a rage with fans in 1977/78. A black leotard open at the chest and with thigh holes was as usual. To this he added a leather outfit with quadrangular golden studs down the front and on the cod piece.Chains hanged around his bare chest and were attached to the [...]
Leather overall costumes made the band sweat profusely and the wet costumes were difficult to dry without getting stiff. Later, Simmons is seen wearing tights under the leather pants which is evident form the covered thigh holes probably due to this discomfort. 1974 also witnessed a Gene Simmons costume with a diamond shaped opening in [...]
Gene Simmons is a legend and crazed KISS fans have followed his life as closely as they have followed is ever changing dresses and on stage persona. In 1973 gene Simmons costume was a rented sailor’s suit for the audition for Epic records. This definitely did not match the demonic persona that he displayed on [...]
