I would love to take a tour and see all the merchandise in Gene's house. They were making records and Kiss was on 8 track tapes back when they started in the 70's. Kids to day wouldn't know what those are. If I were In their situation I would sell the shit out of merchandise too. That would be a gold mine. Kind of what George Lucas had with Star Wars and all the merchandise.
Kiss has been ans always will be the TRUE professionals they are, they put it all on the line and put on a ROCKEN show each and every time they step on stage, to all the haters whatever, keep on as someday you might actually wake up and see it for yourself!!
@THE ANGLO-SAXON BRITISH If you were them wouldn't you do the same? If people buy it. It's going to be hard for them to quit when this tour is over and comes to an end, but you can bet Gene will be selling this stuff until he passes away.
I find this video to be very perplexing because I've traveled to many countries and have met a lot of people and not once did they ever cite KISS as their favourite band let alone mentioned it. The common answers I get include Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Ramones, Queen, Led Zeppelin etc. but never KISS. How are they declared the biggest rock n roll band in the world when no one ever talks about it or even bought any of their merchandise? IS KISS only big in America and no where else? Please tell me, folks. I'd love to know.
The dumbest thing that Ace and Peter ever did was to sell their Character Trademark rights to Gene. That is what singlehandedly has caused the division between them. It ultimately shows that money means more than friendship. Ace and Peter should have lived better lives and made smarter choices. Gene and Paul are extremely smart business men but i think ultimately the taste of the BIG money has forever tainted the original fours relationship!
They just created that myth and illusion with their painted faces otherwise they are nothing it was never about music. It was still very smart idea and people take that their silly but very clever idea i must to admit.. The Beatles also created myth but there was music and no painted faces! That is different between Kiss and other bands.They even confessed that it nothing so much happened with them as a band everything started with their painted faces.
Music at the end of the day is a business or has someone trying to get something out of it, that includes someone playing a out of tune guitar on the streets for change, to a band worth millions of dollars. Regardless if you like kiss or not you must admit that they knew how to play their cards right and market themselves.
Still selling out arenas and making money faster than they can count it..... Jokes? With 9 digit bank accounts, they're laughing right along and all the way to the bank.
Rag on them all you want but they are some of the smartest businessmen in the music industry.
AdamPastor love them or hate them, they know how to market themselves and play their cards just right.
KISS is the most interesting musical act in U.S. history. O.G. KISS has most gold records in U.S. history.
I love how Paul holds the woman’s hand while she steps off the plane he’s so sweet 🥹
I would LOVE to own all of that kiss merchandise
I would love to take a tour and see all the merchandise in Gene's house. They were making records and Kiss was on 8 track tapes back when they started in the 70's. Kids to day wouldn't know what those are. If I were In their situation I would sell the shit out of merchandise too. That would be a gold mine. Kind of what George Lucas had with Star Wars and all the merchandise.
@@rickvalentino6920 facts!
Who's not a dad/mom/old person here?
Hate Comment I am, but nobody cares :)
me, I'm 14, not like it matters tho
Me
Im 4
15
Kiss has been ans always will be the TRUE professionals they are, they put it all on the line and put on a ROCKEN show each and every time they step on stage, to all the haters whatever, keep on as someday you might actually wake up and see it for yourself!!
like them or not you're the biggest stand in the f****** world nobody can touch them been a fan since 1976
Tommy Nilla Led Zeppelin is better
SteamSteak led Zeppelin sucks
Alexander Hallgren Shut up kiss has always been a bigger joke than your existence.
The greatest band in the history of rock!
Paul Stanley Not really, but whatever it's your opinion.
Paul Stanley dont you mean kisstory?
@THE ANGLO-SAXON BRITISH If you were them wouldn't you do the same? If people buy it. It's going to be hard for them to quit when this tour is over and comes to an end, but you can bet Gene will be selling this stuff until he passes away.
70s KISS was where it’s at.
You can scratch but you can't sniff😂😂😂😂😂
I HAVE LIKED THE BAND KISS FOR A VERY LONG TIME.
Met Gene about 3 hours ago. Nice guy!
I wish it were the 70s again
KISS rules forever..
Kiss is the Toys R Us of rock
Kiss going strong after all these years!
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Eric with the chinstrap and ponytail kinda reminds me of Howie D
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Sad that you cannot buy all of them...
Realy realy REALY expensive
I find this video to be very perplexing because I've traveled to many countries and have met a lot of people and not once did they ever cite KISS as their favourite band let alone mentioned it. The common answers I get include Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Ramones, Queen, Led Zeppelin etc. but never KISS. How are they declared the biggest rock n roll band in the world when no one ever talks about it or even bought any of their merchandise? IS KISS only big in America and no where else?
Please tell me, folks. I'd love to know.
What is the name of the Lady from Cnn doing the Interview
I love all
It’s not about the music for them anymore.
I love Paul in animalize!!!!!
I love Paul Stanley
The dumbest thing that Ace and Peter ever did was to sell their Character Trademark rights to Gene. That is what singlehandedly has caused the division between them. It ultimately shows that money means more than friendship. Ace and Peter should have lived better lives and made smarter choices. Gene and Paul are extremely smart business men but i think ultimately the taste of the BIG money has forever tainted the original fours relationship!
I Love Gene Simmons...
Gene Simmons is my favorite
@@andrewroberts1489 me too but people treat him bad :(
Kiss is simply the best!
They just created that myth and illusion with their painted faces otherwise they are nothing it was never about music. It was still very smart idea and people take that their silly but very clever idea i must to admit.. The Beatles also created myth but there was music and no painted faces! That is different between Kiss and other bands.They even confessed that it nothing so much happened with them as a band everything started with their painted faces.
Is it a requirement to have black hair
No because Eric singer had blond hair in the 90s!
I was like who r those 2 next to Paul and Gene then I was like. Oh.. ohhhh.. it's the copycats.. Eric and Tommy. Welp
I love em
Comments in videos revolving around kiss or other musicians are always so toxic. Maybe even more so then religious debate comments.
Why is she so worried about dollar amounts constantly?
Only in America, well maybe Great Britain too.
i love Jeenseelins i dont know how to spell hi name
Gene Simmons
HJSHGJSRHJGJS THE CONDOMS
check out Jean falls on stage
More concerned about being a brand than a band...check please!
Criss Barber Yep. Gene and Pauls mindset is what killed the original 4. Thats and the drugs Bob Ezrin got everyone (but Gene) on
Music at the end of the day is a business or has someone trying to get something out of it, that includes someone playing a out of tune guitar on the streets for change, to a band worth millions of dollars. Regardless if you like kiss or not you must admit that they knew how to play their cards right and market themselves.
I'd have to say greed is exactly like a drug addiction...
In the end its the smartest thing a band has ever done
1:58 wtf
woooo
Weird as I never saw them as a huge rock band compared to some of the others out there. Most of that merchandise is cheap junk.
2nd
KISS has become such a joke.
Still selling out arenas and making money faster than they can count it..... Jokes? With 9 digit bank accounts, they're laughing right along and all the way to the bank.
actually they are not selling out arenas. And if they are they are doing double headliners to fill a venue.
@moonstone8205 you could have not been more wrong
What a scummy band. Glad I've never heard 'em nor been exposed to 'em.
That's a shame! Best band you would hear!