Good for Gene. He really did it right. Waited to start a family, enjoyed his stardom by way of extended youth, didn't trash himself with drugs, and works hard, but enjoys himself. I was never blown away my the musicianship of KISS, but they really knew how to work with what they had.
This might be the greatest guest on the show. It might as well be a sketch. Have to admire his total disdain for interview pretext. All these interviews are just product promotion disguised as conversations and he just went into it without any of the bs.
RIGHT! He can be extremely over the top... but he was savvy enough to make sure he retained rights to his (and I believe the bands) image and logo and makes a killing at licensing! HELL of a businessman, which is his sole motivation for almost every aspect of his interactions with people, so by default, he is extremely narcissistic! Met him once at NAMM and well, he is all about "What's in it for me" So I agree, love/hate is very appropriate description of him.
@@richalderson6069 I don't see the problem with craving attention, he's not hurting anybody, he's not scamming you. Plus, he's actually a very smart human being, very very smart.
IDK what everyone is complaining about, I think he's hilarious. Yeah he has a big ego but you just don't get his humor apparently.
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cristian roth that doesnt count if you are famous and succesfull like them they are very popular and gene is right about his band im not big fan of their music but they definetly wiped their asses with other bands in the 80s of course there are better musicians but commercially they stayed in game for very long time and thats a success because the pressure must be insane and person must have nerves of steel to not fall in drugs or commit suicide by that point...
You've got to hand it to the fans who buy the merch. The Phone's, the Checkbooks and especially the ones who buy the coffins. They are real die hard fans.
Man I can't stop watching Conan, it hurts me to see how he has the least views and subscribers among the other late-night hosts while I find him to be the most hilarious out of all of them. I hope he visits more english speaking countries to gain clout and fans since from what I've seen he mostly visits non-english speaking countries and I doubt he gains much from that. If he ever visited India or Philippines for example, that would gain him so much clout since these countries speak english and would understand his humor.
I love that we guys have platform to share our opinion as a community however small the fan base maybe, keep will of good comedy #conan keep the fire alive
Gene Simmons had his whole band planned out while he was in college. He knew the makeup he'd use, the "themes" (alien, cat, 'rock-star' and monster) from his love of Japanese comics. Writing the songs wasn't a problem, and their performances were designed to keep them unique. There's a million singer-songwriter-guitarists out there, .....but there's only one KISS!!
I thought each member of KISS decided on their own personal makeup design and outfits. Idk, atleast thats what they said in the infamous Tom Snyder interview with all of them present. Maybe they were lying to make it sound more like a team. You tell me.
@Sheila McCauley if he has no talent, then explain why he's a member of one of the biggest bands in the world, and also explain his writing credits. He wrote songs being in one of the biggest bands in the world. Which made them into one of the biggest bands in the world
One of my favourite Howard Stern guests was Fake Gene Simmons. The guy did a dead-on Gene impression and was constantly pitching hilarious fake KISS merch. There's even an episode where Howard brought both of them face to face.
I love Gene Simmons, he's talented worked hard, enjoys his fame and money and is highly intelligent and did it the right way, never smioked, dud drugs or go to dark places like other rock stars, rock on Gene!!!
I been a huge kiss fan since 1977 still listening to there songs since they retried they surely be missed congratulations on there rock n roll hall of Fame Alex
@@bassisthenrik yea you said childhood hero so i held back but...i can't stand the guy. His head is so far up his own ass it's embarrassing really. I have watched many interviews is him just being an ass hat.
@@tvanza7791 Conan told the "no free rides"- story on the podcast, can't remember which episode (Marc Maron?) and basically just said straight up what a horrible person Gene was.
You know Dimebag was watching this when he decided, "Hell yeah, that's what I wanna be buried in!". And then two years later, he got his wish. Thanks, Rita, for always listening to Darrell. ♥️
God, such a legend with such great humor. He's a true example of the american dream. You can love or hate KISS, but you must respect the Demon. He is a Jewish immigrant with a mother or grandmother who was in a concentration camp (i forgot which) who came from absolutely nothing, he worked his ass off, and he became a millionaire. Not to mention that he’s a successful businessman and the brains behind the KISS brand. Without this man the KISS we know today wouldn't exist. So imo he has some right to have a big ego.
I know gene is a money addict and hes this and that but as a bass player myself and huge KISS fan,i love Gene,and i can see thru his act,i believe Genes a decent sweet guy.Thanks for the great music and inspiration Gene
I had too much fun at Irvine Meadows at a KISS event. There were some money guys related to KISS seated near me who had a couple of bomb shell strippers with them. The staff were getting 100 dollar tips every time they brought them something. There were no phone cams then to record the debauchery. It was awesome though, Gwen Stephanie was in a fur coat sitting with Peter Chris's daughter next to us. Good times.
I bought a couple of KISS notebooks from zia record exchange on Sunday, one design as the"Dressed to Kill" album and the other as the "Sonic Boom" album, both unused and new condition. They're pricy, but worth it; only $8.99 each, plus tax. 🤑
Good for Gene. He really did it right. Waited to start a family, enjoyed his stardom by way of extended youth, didn't trash himself with drugs, and works hard, but enjoys himself. I was never blown away my the musicianship of KISS, but they really knew how to work with what they had.
Met him once. Loved Kiss
did you get the gene simmons vault
This might be the greatest guest on the show. It might as well be a sketch. Have to admire his total disdain for interview pretext.
All these interviews are just product promotion disguised as conversations and he just went into it without any of the bs.
man alive kind of a good point lol
Conan: "No one really wants to go into the hereafter in a KISS coffin."
Dimebag Darrell: "Hold my beer bro."
getcha pull!
His wife is a lucky woman
I don't know if it's because her wife is Gene or a dirty joke
why..because he cheated on her all the time?
@@simon-di7xt hit tongue is long
Because he's a millionaire
@@daveydermody6855 mine is longer~
This is the longest commercial I've ever watched.
and the best
Brought to you by one of the biggest douchebags of rock and roll
@@vikramk6212 lol
Merchandising!
@@buenoman7639 Marketing* But i still gave you a thumbs up, I knew what ya meant, and i liked it!
Sometimes I can’t decide wether to hate him or love him
RIGHT! He can be extremely over the top... but he was savvy enough to make sure he retained rights to his (and I believe the bands) image and logo and makes a killing at licensing!
HELL of a businessman, which is his sole motivation for almost every aspect of his interactions with people, so by default, he is extremely narcissistic!
Met him once at NAMM and well, he is all about "What's in it for me"
So I agree, love/hate is very appropriate description of him.
That's what narcissists do to you, they want both your love and your hate, anything to keep having your attention.
@@richalderson6069 reminds me of somebody else, if I could only put my finger on it 🤔
@@richalderson6069 I don't see the problem with craving attention, he's not hurting anybody, he's not scamming you. Plus, he's actually a very smart human being, very very smart.
@@scryp3603 Yes, those are the reasons that make him an individual you can admire despite the massive ego.
KISS the breakfast cereal
KISS the toilet paper
KISS THE FLAMETHROWER!
The kids love this one
KISS 2: The Quest For More Money
GET THE FIREHOUSE
@@IntrepidRacer13 it's fun and smart. You should try it someday
@@jakejp74 It was a Spaceballs reference...
IDK what everyone is complaining about, I think he's hilarious. Yeah he has a big ego but you just don't get his humor apparently.
cristian roth that doesnt count if you are famous and succesfull like them they are very popular and gene is right about his band im not big fan of their music but they definetly wiped their asses with other bands in the 80s of course there are better musicians but commercially they stayed in game for very long time and thats a success because the pressure must be insane and person must have nerves of steel to not fall in drugs or commit suicide by that point...
@Cristian Roth
With gene is 50/50
The ego is the shtick
Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul are both buried in a Kiss Coffin.
Must get cramped.
must be chilly.
The facial expression of Conan every time Gene talks about his products. He's like saying "Oh boy...there he goes again" 😂😂😂.
You've got to hand it to the fans who buy the merch. The Phone's, the Checkbooks and especially the ones who buy the coffins. They are real die hard fans.
I wouldnt buy any of that shit only vintage stuff and vinyl records.
and Bruce Willis hasn’t seen a dime of it
Anyone else here after listening to this week's podcast? Conan was right, this actually happened.
Loved that Steve Albini prank called him
Hahaha...I was looking for this comment! This did not disappoint at all!
I found it to see if he really spoke like Jackie Mason. Yeppers!!!
Man I can't stop watching Conan, it hurts me to see how he has the least views and subscribers among the other late-night hosts while I find him to be the most hilarious out of all of them. I hope he visits more english speaking countries to gain clout and fans since from what I've seen he mostly visits non-english speaking countries and I doubt he gains much from that. If he ever visited India or Philippines for example, that would gain him so much clout since these countries speak english and would understand his humor.
I love that we guys have platform to share our opinion as a community however small the fan base maybe, keep will of good comedy #conan keep the fire alive
Gene's confidence is next level. Bravo.
Gene Simmons had his whole band planned out while he was in college. He knew the makeup he'd use, the "themes" (alien, cat, 'rock-star' and monster) from his love of Japanese comics. Writing the songs wasn't a problem, and their performances were designed to keep them unique. There's a million singer-songwriter-guitarists out there,
.....but there's only one KISS!!
I thought each member of KISS decided on their own personal makeup design and outfits.
Idk, atleast thats what they said in the infamous Tom Snyder interview with all of them present. Maybe they were lying to make it sound more like a team. You tell me.
Totally wrong.
He is one big man. I met him in Indianapolis. He was a big sweetheart.
If you didn't know who Gene Simmons Were the title would be weird AF 😂
... you mean “was”? Gene Simmons is only one person.
@@kmeadows no were is grammatically correct.
Pravakar Patra And what’s your reasoning?
not really, he's quite a handsome gentleman too
@@kmeadows ' 'is' is grammatically correct not were or was
His hair is SO much better pushed back like that
He combs his hairs with a Shrimp Fork now
The guy with the biggest ego i've ever seen.
And biggest talent!
He's just got the charisma and stage performance down, usually he's more chilled out
@@kryptonitespider-bitedynam7305 he's not a big talent. he's a big ego. thats okay
@Sheila McCauley if he has no talent, then explain why he's a member of one of the biggest bands in the world, and also explain his writing credits. He wrote songs being in one of the biggest bands in the world. Which made them into one of the biggest bands in the world
@@Gurra88 yup, gene simmons is a genius
5:31 the audience’s reaction over the top. 😂
The Steven Seagal of music.
Nah. Hes more like the Dolph Lundgren on music.
Lol
Unlike Steven I like gene Simmons who part of KISS
Yes.
They wear the same shoe polish on their head!
“Conan groaning in horror” is perhaps the best subtitle I’ve ever read
This is why I love Gene
btw great Dimebag Darrell from Pantera was burried in KISS coffin
:D that´s sad
As well as Vinnie Paul I believe
Anybody else think he looks a little like Fred Armisen?
Without the hair
He does. Armisen even played him in one (maybe more, idk) SNL sketch.
🧡💟💟😍
They’re probably related some how some way
Happy Birthday Gene!!! Conan’s a real one for this upload 🤘🏼
I love that pfp! Hi mudz !!
Love this. Love how much gene is gene in thes clip ! I loved it
One of my favourite Howard Stern guests was Fake Gene Simmons. The guy did a dead-on Gene impression and was constantly pitching hilarious fake KISS merch. There's even an episode where Howard brought both of them face to face.
He's gonna have the bottom half of a tongue sticking out of the ground when they bury him.
LOL
Conan really is the greatest 😂
He just rolled out kiss casket and the checkbook is what surprises you
Always be yourself. Of course if you can't be Gene Simmons. You you do, be Gene Simmons.
Conan has always been the best 💫
Nokia 5110. I had one too, also in yellow. Just no KISS on it.
Conan is the best
So humbling Gene like always lol
This looks like a low key Eric Andre' show episode.
Except Eric Andre is never even accidentally funny
@@AlmostReady504 k
The thumbnail is a JoJo scene. "This... Is the taste of LIAR!"
Every band needs a guy like Gene
Dime bag and Vin are burried in kiss coffins. Soooo.....
I was going to say the same thing, R.I.P. Dime and Vinnie
1:02 his wife is a very lucky woman
Genes great. He gives a Hell of a lot to other people
I love Gene Simmons, he's talented worked hard, enjoys his fame and money and is highly intelligent and did it the right way, never smioked, dud drugs or go to dark places like other rock stars, rock on Gene!!!
I been a huge kiss fan since 1977 still listening to there songs since they retried they surely be missed congratulations on there rock n roll hall of Fame Alex
I can hear ace laugh right about now 😂😂😂
His wife sure loves him deeply
He could tongue punch like no other
Happy birthday to Gene Simmons.
Gene is definitely using hair plugs😂
He used to wear a racoon on his head in the 80's.
Happy birthday Gene!
I loved my KISS air guitar so much. Think someone stole it, can’t find it anywhere.
"..No free rides." (My childhood idol is the ultimate douche.)
I mean... yea he really is.
@@tvanza7791 The worst..
@@bassisthenrik yea you said childhood hero so i held back but...i can't stand the guy. His head is so far up his own ass it's embarrassing really. I have watched many interviews is him just being an ass hat.
@@tvanza7791 Indeed. I idolized the demon as a kid, but now I can't stand a person like that. Horrible.
@@tvanza7791 Conan told the "no free rides"- story on the podcast, can't remember which episode (Marc Maron?) and basically just said straight up what a horrible person Gene was.
He is so hilarious, he would be a great character in a sitcom
with that tongue you don't even need toilet paper
Juan ? You're not on the balcony ?
That tongue on women and you have a winner every time...
NOT EVEN, MAYBE!!!!!!
It better work because he's hung like a hamster. If you've ever seen the sex tape footage you'd die laughing.
Legend, he Really overwhelmed Conan with his "star-power"
Dawg I want a kiss coffin lol
You know I’m more into Guns N’ Roses type stuff and I don’t play bass, I play guitar but gene Simmons is a badass
1:01 hahahahah😂
A ghoul onstage with his kabuki makeup, blood and platform boots. An even bigger ghoul offstage!
The floor came up & hit Genes face,..He tripped over his tongue.
You know Dimebag was watching this when he decided, "Hell yeah, that's what I wanna be buried in!". And then two years later, he got his wish. Thanks, Rita, for always listening to Darrell. ♥️
My big brain misread the title as Gene Wilder... I was confused for a second
Conan you are the best that ever did it
God, such a legend with such great humor. He's a true example of the american dream. You can love or hate KISS, but you must respect the Demon. He is a Jewish immigrant with a mother or grandmother who was in a concentration camp (i forgot which) who came from absolutely nothing, he worked his ass off, and he became a millionaire. Not to mention that he’s a successful businessman and the brains behind the KISS brand. Without this man the KISS we know today wouldn't exist. So imo he has some right to have a big ego.
Gene simmons is the man
Haha Gene Simmons is very funny
I thought it was pretty funny! The guy is like no other and I don't mind his ego because of that.
Boa noite, essa gene, é uma figura fabulosa engraçada.Adorei o vídeo.
I gave him my heart when i was a teenager and my dad shew me the group "Kiss" :D
His tongue play must be great
I know gene is a money addict and hes this and that but as a bass player myself and huge KISS fan,i love Gene,and i can see thru his act,i believe Genes a decent sweet guy.Thanks for the great music and inspiration Gene
I love Gene!
Dimebag was a huge kiss fan.. who knew that 2 years after this he would be buried in one
They got the band name because Gene Simmons is the ultimate KISSer! What a tongue It's like a Python!!!
I met him around this time. He was unbelievably cool with me.
How so?
Damn he's so cleaned up here.
KISS must have the most memorabilia
And elvis
Beatles
Madonna
Nickelback
Best late night talk show..band,set,host...if its not broken..don't fix it..
Still my hero. In art and music.
KISS is to music, as pro wrestling is to sports.
Kiss is to music, as Steven seagal is to movies
Kiss is to music as Toronto Maple Leafs playoffs
They've got a great live record though. The people themselves are unbearable douches, but that first live record is great.
He must be a genius at cunnilingus
Caskets are rectangular, coffins are anthropoid
‘The Westwing’ theme looked like saddam Hussein without the ‘stash.😎
The late, great dimebag Darrell was buried in a kiss coffin with one of Eddie van Halen's personal guitars.
Wait what he is selling kiss murch XD ugh I love that guy he is doing business
DONT STOP CONAN! WERE FAN FROM 🇵🇭
Wall Street Wolf: sell me this pen.
Nobody can surpass that pitch.
Gene: hold my beer. You buy it I get paid.
"I dont know the Wipers!" - Gene Simmons
Coooool
DR Love by Chaim Weitz 😁🤟
It’s a casket not coffin ... caskets have hinges and coffins have detachable lids.
After watching whole video I understand the line from the start of the video (0:39)
Dimebag Daryl was buried in a KISS casket.
I had too much fun at Irvine Meadows at a KISS event. There were some money guys related to KISS seated near me who had a couple of bomb shell strippers with them. The staff were getting 100 dollar tips every time they brought them something. There were no phone cams then to record the debauchery. It was awesome though, Gwen Stephanie was in a fur coat sitting with Peter Chris's daughter next to us. Good times.
who here just wached the dude perfect overtime and didnt know about him????
Gene the marketing machine
I have that book autographed
I bought a couple of KISS notebooks from zia record exchange on Sunday, one design as the"Dressed to Kill" album and the other as the "Sonic Boom" album, both unused and new condition. They're pricy, but worth it; only $8.99 each, plus tax. 🤑
Anyone after the Dude Perfect video?