Gene Simmons - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction?

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    KISS legend Gene Simmons sits down with Graham Hartmann (@grahamwire) to prove and disprove what's written about him on Wikipedia.
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  • @Iamverybald
    @Iamverybald 5 лет назад +2304

    Gene's hair looks like something from the playstation 1 era.

  • @CurtisAlfeld
    @CurtisAlfeld 5 лет назад +3406

    "I'm Gene Simmons, and you're not" is the most Gene Simmons thing you could possibly say.

    • @Thulgore
      @Thulgore 5 лет назад +256

      I'm not Gene Simmons and I am so fucking grateful.

    • @jonesy1233
      @jonesy1233 5 лет назад +44

      Chevy Chase used to say in on SNL in the 70s.

    • @greatlikeelviseh6063
      @greatlikeelviseh6063 5 лет назад +130

      Gene Simmons had to pay Gene Simmons a royalty for Gene Simmons to say that.

    • @evearcana2392
      @evearcana2392 5 лет назад +27

      Statements like that is why I love the guy

    • @jeremybennett3104
      @jeremybennett3104 5 лет назад +7

      Actually, that was a Chevy Chase thing on Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.

  • @liamthomas8987
    @liamthomas8987 3 года назад +395

    Graham is a very underrated interviewer. His ability to match his guests personality is admirable.

    • @thingsdemystified
      @thingsdemystified 2 года назад +13

      Yeah, by thinking Gene would agree with his opinion of Bieber and One Direction right?

    • @bloodygorecomix
      @bloodygorecomix Год назад +2

      nerves of steel to spend more than 5 minutes talking to Gene

    • @adamimberti6948
      @adamimberti6948 8 месяцев назад +2

      And he never seems intimidated by them.

  • @CiCaruana
    @CiCaruana 3 года назад +655

    He's a very inspirational figure, he inspires everyone he comes into contact with to never let themselves turn out like he has

    • @roneystapes
      @roneystapes 3 года назад +5

      😂👍🏻

    • @elvis5138
      @elvis5138 2 года назад +33

      Well he also inspired millions of people to pick up a bass. And wears 60 lbs of gear every live show,breathes fire and spits blood at 72 years old. Sure he might not have the best personalit but he's one hell of a performer, bassits, writer and musician. Gene is part of the reason I took business for unversity because of his succes with the KISS brand and his busienss, he was such an inspiration to me that basically anyone can make it if they put in the work there's a reason he's the richest KISS member.

    • @charliemunk2947
      @charliemunk2947 2 года назад +18

      He does act like a little jersey. But behind closed doors, he's very humble. Gives a ton of money to charity, more than most.

    • @dallesamllhals9161
      @dallesamllhals9161 2 года назад

      ..said by Granny's vagina!

    • @riproar11
      @riproar11 2 года назад +5

      @@elvis5138 Definitely not a hell of a writer, his lyrics are horrible.

  • @93Rockforlife
    @93Rockforlife 5 лет назад +2868

    I thought Graham handled Simmons' mammoth-sized ego quite well

    • @harambo9805
      @harambo9805 5 лет назад +68

      @Daniel Treadwell and then he would have smacked you back with his $300 million fist.

    • @Will-xt9gj
      @Will-xt9gj 5 лет назад +63

      Yeah he must have the tolerance of monk, cause I (I’m sure many others as well) would’ve slapped Gene 2 min into the interview.

    • @antthomas7916
      @antthomas7916 5 лет назад +47

      @@harambo9805 Who cares how much money he has? I guess rich people get a pass for the sole reason of them having a lot of money haha. That's a pathetic outlook to have.

    • @v4v819
      @v4v819 5 лет назад +38

      I might be the only one on Earth who believes he's actually a super down-to-Earth humble guy! But that's just me. LOL

    • @Nightdare
      @Nightdare 4 года назад +3

      @@antthomas7916
      They asked HIM, not the other way around
      Laws of supply and demand decide the value of something

  • @hairmetalhaven
    @hairmetalhaven 5 лет назад +800

    Graham has some balls for triggering Gene in the first 60 seconds

    • @Wingedoverphotos
      @Wingedoverphotos 4 года назад +67

      hairmetalhaven I think it showed Gene that he’s not going to be start struck and bow down like Gene expected

    • @jasonhawken871
      @jasonhawken871 4 года назад +27

      @@Wingedoverphotos Still took balls, I wouldn't have been shocked of Gene walked out on the spot.

    • @alucardprinceofgayvampires8526
      @alucardprinceofgayvampires8526 3 года назад +3

      Gene is pretty easily triggered

    • @XstonedmonkeyzX
      @XstonedmonkeyzX 2 года назад +3

      At least at then end when Graham asks if the band owes everything to Gene, and Gene stops and says that "no, It was a union of chemistry" so.... He does at least know he has a big ego, if not he would not have said "Like this ridiculous hair" and pointed at himself which actual EGOCENTRIC people would NEVER do...

    • @licensetoshred
      @licensetoshred Год назад

      @@XstonedmonkeyzX I can't stand Gene whatsoever but yeah, I agree with you here. I was surprised when he stopped and actually said that line

  • @nfindc
    @nfindc 3 года назад +133

    Graham: "Do you believe he was a jackass?"
    Gene: "Yes."
    Laughter erupts and Gene slowly grins. He's an egomaniac, but damn I loved that!

  • @AceofHeartsFox
    @AceofHeartsFox 3 года назад +166

    It's seriously impressive the amount of patience and professionalism that Graham manages to maintain through this painful experience.
    Like... Gene... at least look at the guy while he's talking.

  • @daz_graz
    @daz_graz 6 лет назад +1999

    "masses define what's good" "so bieber and one direction?"
    Fucking destroyed. Gotta love Graham.

    • @mdnblues
      @mdnblues 6 лет назад +11

      At what minute was that?

    • @daz_graz
      @daz_graz 6 лет назад +22

      LedSabbathQueenie 0:52

    • @kdoe1305
      @kdoe1305 6 лет назад +11

      Nickleback :)

    • @Rojo12689
      @Rojo12689 6 лет назад +38

      Lol, that comeback was the reason i kept watching.

    • @michaelhz37
      @michaelhz37 6 лет назад +40

      "i listen to the good stuff" love graham and behemoth

  • @eigenbroetler321
    @eigenbroetler321 5 лет назад +661

    Two things happened when watching this: I found that I hated Gene more than I thought I did, and I found that liked Graham more than I thought I did.

    • @kunai1362
      @kunai1362 5 лет назад +3

      me_irl

    • @jayweatherbee8666
      @jayweatherbee8666 5 лет назад +14

      ExActly!!! Gene is a fucking dicknose, full of himself, twat

    • @flowerhour9539
      @flowerhour9539 4 года назад +1

      Whatever ...he still spits blood on stage and rocks his costume like a champ. Funny how he can still act like a demon clown and people love him for it.

    • @goblingaming619
      @goblingaming619 4 года назад +2

      @@jayweatherbee8666 but that makes him funny in a weird kinda way

    • @elvis5138
      @elvis5138 2 года назад +1

      Love him or hate him, he inspired millions of people to pick up a bass. And wears 60 lbs of gear every live show,breathes fire and spits blood at 72 years old. Sure he might not have the best personality but he's one hell of a performer, bassits, writer and musician. Gene is part of the reason I took business for unversity because of his succes with the KISS brand and his busienss, he was such an inspiration to me that basically anyone can make it if they put in the work. There's a reason he's the richest KISS member.
      I have nothing but respect for him because actions speak louder than words. Sure you might think his personality is bad or even horrible. But you can't deny that it's damn impressive to come from a country with a holocaust survivor as a mother with nothing. Then becoming one of the most famous rockstars ever.

  • @hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada
    @hiseminencetheholymacdiarmada 4 года назад +402

    Hmmm... I searched “Douchebag” and this video came up top of the list

  • @HarbingerOfBattle
    @HarbingerOfBattle 4 года назад +492

    Gene: "Millions of people determine what good stuff is."
    Me: "Millions of people are idiots."

    • @zkrama1639
      @zkrama1639 4 года назад +2

      Well said

    • @zakkwyldesdmf13
      @zakkwyldesdmf13 3 года назад +20

      Not true. If millions of people like a certain thing has NOTHING to do with the question, if it's good. Maybe it's just marketed right.

    • @reiniervanzwieten7092
      @reiniervanzwieten7092 3 года назад

      Or there are other things at play. Like accessibility and catchyness. If it takes time to get used to it's not gonna be popular the first time u hear it it has to be catchy basically

    • @mechamedeamigo3984
      @mechamedeamigo3984 3 года назад +1

      And you can be one of them

    • @mafiablokes
      @mafiablokes 3 года назад +5

      Millions of people voted for the Nazi’s....and like Coldplay

  • @omnarco
    @omnarco 5 лет назад +610

    "Gene simmons has slept with 5000 women, I've slept with 5000 women who look like Gene simmons" -Ron Jeremy

  • @randys5568
    @randys5568 6 лет назад +863

    Now Gene will try to trademark wikipedia fact or fiction

    • @rantvengeance1118
      @rantvengeance1118 6 лет назад +12

      Randy S Or he might trademark Loudwire lol

    • @tyreekmurillo4524
      @tyreekmurillo4524 6 лет назад

      Randy S truuueeee

    • @SuperStar-sy6iy
      @SuperStar-sy6iy 6 лет назад +2

      hahaha, so many jealous haters! Too bad you did not think of it. Awwwwwww, wife to busy nagging you to get a better job because you never amounted to anything and cannot afford her car payments, now you became nothing but a troll.... Awwwwww. Kids must be so proud! NOT! I am kidding, they are embarrassed! Duh! )Btw, I do not ever come back to look up follow-up replies so do not bother, but if you do, well that is insightful huh!?) Yes, I know, over ur head!

    • @r2dlee953
      @r2dlee953 5 лет назад +2

      I think you're actually losing at life if your paying your wifes car payments

    • @unicornsteaks6769
      @unicornsteaks6769 5 лет назад

      Sue them for using his likeness

  • @TruthSurge
    @TruthSurge 4 года назад +254

    I'll hazard a guess that this is the most down-voted episode of fact or fiction?

    • @erikhof410
      @erikhof410 4 года назад +18

      I just think he is a great musician and bass player. The ego is fake btw.

    • @Pissedman
      @Pissedman 3 года назад +14

      I've seen you spamming this post with a ton of hate - Holy shit bro.. you must really have a grudge on this guy, ey? :)

    • @TruthSurge
      @TruthSurge 3 года назад +15

      @@Pissedman yeah, I was on a roll, wasn't I? He's just another arrogant who thinks he invented breathing. Nah, don't care for him.

    • @Pissedman
      @Pissedman 3 года назад +1

      @@TruthSurge For sure. I dont know this guy, and your right - He seems to be a self-occupied piece of shit. STILL, he has some funny awereness of it also and makes fun of his own hair and shit. Your probably spot on the fact that without Kiss, he should be in jail as a sex offender. Hahahaha :) Fucking epic!

    • @Pissedman
      @Pissedman 3 года назад

      (Your solo on the Ace-cover of "Shock me" is pretty fucking flawless btw. Good work bro! I wish I had that skill... g'damn)

  • @daniel1571
    @daniel1571 4 года назад +695

    Gene Simmons, a legend in his own mind.

    • @xadezkreator
      @xadezkreator 4 года назад +57

      He IS a legend. Cant argue that

    • @smallshrimpin6939
      @smallshrimpin6939 3 года назад +21

      Ok Satan

    • @an_38kitkashyap
      @an_38kitkashyap 3 года назад +1

      @@xadezkreator Ooooow holy Satan,
      isn't Behemoth better than Simon?

    • @vinorama58
      @vinorama58 3 года назад +11

      And a brilliant, laser focused, business man with a self made worth of over 300 million USD

    • @smallshrimpin6939
      @smallshrimpin6939 3 года назад +5

      @Matthew Gillenberg that doesn’t mean he’s a nice person

  • @MoxFulder92
    @MoxFulder92 5 лет назад +529

    Props to Graham for maintaining his composure throughout the interview, and actually conducting the thing as well as it could have gone in my opinion.

    • @flowerhour9539
      @flowerhour9539 4 года назад +9

      Uuummm it's called respect. Knowing who you're talking to. Gene didn't have to be there. It's only benefitting the show and the host...like your comment proves. So it's in his best interest. And a good job for sure.

    • @robertdegraaf8708
      @robertdegraaf8708 4 года назад +18

      @@flowerhour9539 I'm sure that it's true Mr Simmons didn't have to be there, and to be sure the product placement was extremely subtle, but Simmons' purpose is to market his Vault, so there's definitely a benefit to him.

    • @flowerhour9539
      @flowerhour9539 4 года назад

      @@robertdegraaf8708 True. Oh for sure he loves pumping his Vault! It gives him something to do since he wouldn't get anything out of it otherwise. He must of answered these questions over and over on these interviews. Just like his shows. LOL Cheers

  • @MarcoBMark-rt6ke
    @MarcoBMark-rt6ke 5 лет назад +674

    This man’s ego is bigger than my future

    • @bolt7047
      @bolt7047 4 года назад +16

      I used to think he was cool, now that am older I've realized he was just a ego filled loser

    • @leafAxe
      @leafAxe 4 года назад +10

      Mine too, but anything is bigger than my future.

    • @dirtywhiteboyzindahood1252
      @dirtywhiteboyzindahood1252 4 года назад +3

      This mans ego is as big as my winky

    • @bangrunus420
      @bangrunus420 4 года назад +7

      Still more funny than Axl Rose

    • @dirtywhiteboyzindahood1252
      @dirtywhiteboyzindahood1252 4 года назад +6

      @@bangrunus420 asshole rose

  • @FossilStudios316
    @FossilStudios316 4 года назад +102

    Damn. I've always thought Graham was awkward, but as it turns out he is the face of grace under fire.

  • @booradleyschild735
    @booradleyschild735 Год назад +20

    “I’m Gene Simmons and you’re not”
    And thank Christ for that

  • @skullfacestudios7421
    @skullfacestudios7421 4 года назад +375

    Hi, I'm Gene Simmons' hair. You might recognize me from other people's heads such as, Steven Seagal or LaToya Jackson...

    • @83aquastar
      @83aquastar 4 года назад +6

      I’m fucking dying over here, dude 🤣🤣🤣

    • @bigdbigooo7829
      @bigdbigooo7829 4 года назад +1

      Or my ballsack before man grumer. But Im Hungarian and have like that hair . That's why I shave it.

    • @antinwo2222
      @antinwo2222 4 года назад +5

      Dude, i cant stop fucking laughing 🤣🤣🤣

    • @duanekogut757
      @duanekogut757 3 года назад +1

      First actual out loud laugh I've had in months

    • @mattwillman10
      @mattwillman10 Месяц назад

      Or Howie Stern or Jeann Pierre

  • @TS-qq7vr
    @TS-qq7vr 5 лет назад +752

    Gene Simmons: the anti-Lemmy.

    • @robertclark-bancroft5421
      @robertclark-bancroft5421 5 лет назад +130

      Lemmy should rise from the ground and beat the fuck out of him.

    • @akim7412
      @akim7412 4 года назад +10

      U r so right!!!

    • @THEshaggyrogers
      @THEshaggyrogers 4 года назад +22

      This Sucks i would trade the souls of gene simmons, adam levine and all mumble rappers for lemmy to come back to life for 6 more years from 2015 to 2021. Sadly, lemmy soul is too valuable and it may be good because being 70 may effect him later on

    • @Bobba8590
      @Bobba8590 4 года назад +1

      Fucken right said! Oh my god what a tool.

    • @DrewRandIsCool
      @DrewRandIsCool 4 года назад +3

      Doesn’t drink or drugs like Lemmy either just a huge douche

  • @vayanor1726
    @vayanor1726 4 года назад +196

    Ah yes, a third reason for me to despise Gene. He tried suing King Diamond, tried copyrighting the Sign of the Horns, and was rude to Graham who was just trying to put some damn food on the table.

    • @sladethrasher7569
      @sladethrasher7569 3 года назад +10

      Fuck Gene Simmons and R.I.P. DIO!!! Love your profile pic

    • @janeelsner
      @janeelsner 3 года назад +2

      Love your profile photo!!

    • @MeshuggahFan-iy6tb
      @MeshuggahFan-iy6tb 3 года назад +5

      And he claims to have invented orange juice.... and breathing. Let that one sink in 😂😂

    • @DrJ-hx7wv
      @DrJ-hx7wv 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@janeelsnerthe greatest metal and hard rock singer of all time.

  • @Spoonley
    @Spoonley 4 года назад +79

    The video should have stopped at, “ Hi I’m Gene Simmons and your not.”

  • @patkajape
    @patkajape 6 лет назад +904

    "You know who wears sunglasses inside? Blind people and assholes."
    -Larry David
    So true.

    • @domfabio8850
      @domfabio8850 6 лет назад +26

      OH GOD! GENE SIMMONS IS BLIND!!!

    • @ChickenCrash
      @ChickenCrash 6 лет назад +8

      Bono wears sunglasses inside too

    • @theovlach
      @theovlach 6 лет назад +5

      People who have glaucoma too.

    • @ryanbazail
      @ryanbazail 6 лет назад +26

      and slash

    • @too8448
      @too8448 6 лет назад +19

      patkajape slash isn't an asshole

  • @ThorCarlton
    @ThorCarlton 6 лет назад +533

    I was surprised to see he did this but then I saw he was promoting something and it made perfect sense.

    • @christopherthomas9486
      @christopherthomas9486 6 лет назад +7

      Thor Carlton a lot of the guest's promote on here. They either bring it up or you will see it in the background like if they have a book or something

    • @TheRedSphinx
      @TheRedSphinx 6 лет назад +13

      You think he's unique in that sense? He's not. The majority of times you see an actor/writer/musician/artist being interviewed is when he/she have something to promote. A book, a tour, an album or a movie, doesn't matter, it's promotion all the way.

    • @StoppFoto
      @StoppFoto 5 лет назад +7

      This is why I hate kiss

    • @mpazs
      @mpazs 5 лет назад +4

      @@StoppFoto Who cares.

    • @rscro_content7740
      @rscro_content7740 4 года назад +1

      KlarKopf I love kiss and even seeing them in concert,but I can even say gene is a terrible person

  • @TruthSurge
    @TruthSurge 4 года назад +284

    If Chaim hadn't made it in a band, he'd be in prison from sexual harassment/assault charges.

    • @jadenwracing8176
      @jadenwracing8176 3 года назад +4

      I’ll believe anything you say! You’re the man!

    • @davidmladenov2926
      @davidmladenov2926 3 года назад +6

      Underrated. Also he kept tabs on how much every band member owed him before Kiss made it big because he drove a cab and brought in the most cash? Not kosher in my book, Chaim, not at all...
      Still props to Gruhamed for handling him so well considering this was from a while ago. I used to think Ian Gillan was cheeky in his appearance but Chaim blowed it out the water.

    • @sarthakbiswas2201
      @sarthakbiswas2201 3 года назад

      Word

    • @onerandombruh
      @onerandombruh 3 года назад +4

      I just don't think so... If he never came to be in Kiss, pretty much he would end up being some successful entrepreneur, by looking at his endeavors...

    • @hinjurock70
      @hinjurock70 3 года назад

      Says the dude who looks like he'd be on the Megan's Law sex offender map. Sounds like you're envious of both Gene's musical success and sexual adventures, baldie.

  • @j.s7809
    @j.s7809 3 года назад +60

    gene simmons: "you know behemoth but not that song ?!"
    also gene simmons: i wrote the lyrics to my own song but can not remember the lines

  • @jakebateman
    @jakebateman 4 года назад +715

    This was so hard to sit through. I feel so bad for the interviewer, Gene makes things feel so tense

    • @rcurl44
      @rcurl44 4 года назад +27

      HerrNilssonTheMonkey Gene busted his chops? Ok, boomer.

    • @andrewjensen8128
      @andrewjensen8128 4 года назад +29

      There was tension at first, but it becomes clear that Gene Simmons is being curmudgeonly for the sake of humor. There is no cruelty in his statements and he actually goes into great detail in a lot of his answers.

    • @ianmansfield68
      @ianmansfield68 4 года назад +20

      He's actually trying to be funny; if you've ever seen a Gene Simmons interview before he's pretty laid back here. And as for all the ego comments, he's a rock star - it's part of the job description.

    • @mrfahrenheit677
      @mrfahrenheit677 4 года назад +4

      HerrNilssonTheMonkey being an asshole the entire time is pretty douchey if you ask me. If you can’t see that then idk what video you watched. Gene definitely made it very awkward with how rude he was

    • @MaynardFreek
      @MaynardFreek 4 года назад +1

      @HerrNilssonTheMonkey I'm atleast your age and stop this higher than thow Horeshit

  • @skijumpnose
    @skijumpnose 6 лет назад +2181

    Probably my favorite member of KISS after Ace,Paul,Peter,Vinnie,the two Erics,Mark,Bruce and Tommy

    • @xXx_SpaceAce_xXx
      @xXx_SpaceAce_xXx 6 лет назад +30

      skijumpnose JAUAHUAHAUAHAUHAUAHAUAHUAHAUAHAUHAUAHAUHAUAHAUAHUA

    • @richardherzog5405
      @richardherzog5405 6 лет назад +204

      skijumpnose You forgot the roadies and the women that takes the tickets and homeless man outside his tour bus and the rats in the sewers . After that he's definitely my fav

    • @mannyichi
      @mannyichi 6 лет назад +20

      This comment made me day.

    • @munkenl0l
      @munkenl0l 6 лет назад

      +Adol Fitler adol go back to NL the egg misses you

    • @immoreofanorangejuiceboymy3321
      @immoreofanorangejuiceboymy3321 6 лет назад

      skijumpnose I need the answer are you smurf vlogs

  • @davidmladenov2926
    @davidmladenov2926 3 года назад +22

    This is a really important moment for Graham, really. He just proved he can handle the superstar ego and play off the banter that most guys would spare because they are not as narcissistic. Graham has actually done a better job of handling divas like Simmons, Mustaine etc because he can play off the ego. When someone is respectful, like for example Rob Halford and KK were, it becomes a more regular Q&A. Not in a bad way, but really it's not appreciated enough how well Graham handles the big fish!

  • @Sixnipplesonebreast
    @Sixnipplesonebreast 4 года назад +76

    Unpopular opinion: despite some moments of douche, this interview was fine. For the most part, it was pretty decent. Considering the other comments, I wanted to hate it, but it just wasn't that bad.

    • @alonehades100
      @alonehades100 2 года назад

      Yh but you look at other ones, Gene sucks

    • @elvis5138
      @elvis5138 Год назад +2

      Yeah agreed. Gene is a millionare and rockstar who worked his ass off from littearly nothing. With a mother as a consentration camp survivor. So yeahhhhh. While everyone else is a minimum or mid wage worker, I'd assume. Say what you want but he's fucking smart and his musicimanship both playing bass and writing songs and good basslines is amazing. And without him Kiss wouldn'tve been nearly as succesful. He's 25% of the reason of why the other guys reached such high sucess. No one could've taken the place of "The Demon" and no one had his business mind and bass playing to fit the Kiss songs.

    • @austinsuthers3791
      @austinsuthers3791 Год назад

      The entire interview was just one giant, moment of douche. He wouldn't even look at the interviewer which, to me, is incredibly rude. And from what I saw he was interrupting him while he asked questions. I mean, I get it, he wanted to clarify some stuff. But at least let him finish the question.

  • @Leprosy6666
    @Leprosy6666 6 лет назад +332

    I love Gram's professionalism in this one. He is calm and invested at the same time despite Gene being dick. Good interview

    • @roughsharkangular2034
      @roughsharkangular2034 5 лет назад +6

      Сергей Юрченко Exactly, i would just loose it and start arguing with him about how his “masses idea” was complete bullcrap and how no one gives a fuck about his fucking vault.

    • @roughsharkangular2034
      @roughsharkangular2034 5 лет назад

      EJT6503 How old are you?

    • @roughsharkangular2034
      @roughsharkangular2034 5 лет назад

      EJT6503 That just raises more concerns to be honest.

    • @jlo2079
      @jlo2079 5 лет назад

      @@roughsharkangular2034 a prick even a teen can spot ..

    • @mclovin3372
      @mclovin3372 5 лет назад +2

      EJT6503 gene Simmons is an absolute cunt.

  • @parkernaatjes
    @parkernaatjes 5 лет назад +707

    Wow... Gene is super rude, made a bunch assumptions about Graham, and was very egotistical... I would expect nothing less.

    • @mtnmotoadv
      @mtnmotoadv 4 года назад +61

      Seriously 1 minute in and he's making himself look like a total jackass.

    • @alaricvisigoth919
      @alaricvisigoth919 4 года назад +36

      We call that being a Prick!

    • @wotz6592
      @wotz6592 4 года назад +1

      @@alaricvisigoth919 LOL

    • @Budiorrr
      @Budiorrr 4 года назад +2

      Lmfao

    • @all4Hisgloryalone2Tim215
      @all4Hisgloryalone2Tim215 4 года назад +10

      Its a shtick he is arrogant but he plays it up Try the Dan Rathe interview. You see the real him.

  • @IAmJaguarPaw.ThisIsMyForest.
    @IAmJaguarPaw.ThisIsMyForest. 4 года назад +189

    I do not like a person wearing sunglasses all the time. I don't trust him.

    • @michaelshields7777
      @michaelshields7777 4 года назад +2

      I am Jaguar Paw! This is MY forest! He’s hiding his reptilian eyes, 😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @BelgianDrummer
      @BelgianDrummer 4 года назад +6

      I’ll be back...

    • @buttkid3548
      @buttkid3548 4 года назад +9

      "only two types of people wear sunglasses indoors; blind people and assholes."-Larry David

    • @poserdisposer6460
      @poserdisposer6460 4 года назад +7

      I am Jaguar Paw! This is MY forest! What about Slash? Or Kerry King?

    • @rotting.remains
      @rotting.remains 4 года назад +23

      Whaaat how could you not trust slash

  • @institutakustikisputnika
    @institutakustikisputnika Год назад +3

    To answer Gene's question the band is The Hollies.

  • @jakealexander8326
    @jakealexander8326 5 лет назад +1453

    There are many rock stars I would like to meet. I think I'll pass on Gene...

    • @robertstefanski9329
      @robertstefanski9329 5 лет назад +27

      and Paul for that matter

    • @user-bj4nu4yw5i
      @user-bj4nu4yw5i 4 года назад +35

      I've met him, he is actually very chill off camera.

    • @Emmajeromeyouhoo
      @Emmajeromeyouhoo 4 года назад +28

      Why because he acts like a man? has confidence and brains? not to mention rich as hell.. yeah sounds like a bad guy to me..

    • @jeremynolan4681
      @jeremynolan4681 4 года назад +80

      @@Emmajeromeyouhoo There's a difference between confidence and being an egotistical prick

    • @alaricvisigoth919
      @alaricvisigoth919 4 года назад +4

      I have had the pleasure and displeasure of meeting many musicians. Kiss. LOL We looked at it as a joke stage act. Narcissistic sudo musicians in costumes. I'm still laughing at how ridiculous they were.

  • @warofonslaught
    @warofonslaught 4 года назад +470

    I would've lost my shit at "The build up is too much, just go for it"

    • @Wuerfelhusten1510
      @Wuerfelhusten1510 4 года назад +15

      such an irreverent guy....

    • @avpman150
      @avpman150 4 года назад +36

      warofonslaught
      Well, to be fair, I thought the build up was a bit unnecessary.

    • @daisyloumisakidondu6159
      @daisyloumisakidondu6159 4 года назад +10

      What if Graham is a dick too, you ever think of that?

    • @all4Hisgloryalone2Tim215
      @all4Hisgloryalone2Tim215 4 года назад +9

      @Håkan Lindgren dude its an image. He is arrogant, but its exaggerated Watch the interview with Dan Rather Thats the full Gene

    • @thine.
      @thine. 4 года назад +6

      I'd just say "stfu I'm saying something" and continue to explain 😂

  • @potawatadingdong
    @potawatadingdong Год назад +5

    Don't be a Gene Simmons. Be a Rob Trujillo.

  • @agonyofdafeet2555
    @agonyofdafeet2555 3 года назад +14

    Gene would’ve done a longer interview but he had to get home and feed his hair.

  • @MoxFulder92
    @MoxFulder92 5 лет назад +488

    Holy shit, how anybody could stand being in a band with this guy, or even just being around him for a significant amount of time is completely beyond me.

    • @mrk4510
      @mrk4510 5 лет назад +7

      Ya no kidding

    • @antthomas7916
      @antthomas7916 5 лет назад +22

      @Juan Cabana Dude, you're going to have to walk up stairs to get your mom. She can't hear you through a computer screen.

    • @Nightdare
      @Nightdare 4 года назад +14

      Assholes are the best coworkers you can have, they are 100% predictable and you'll always know where they stand

    • @TheRbruin10
      @TheRbruin10 4 года назад +23

      I can understand Ace now

    • @andresalbornoz1935
      @andresalbornoz1935 4 года назад +2

      Just if you love music the rest is not important

  • @DoomShroom2010
    @DoomShroom2010 6 лет назад +211

    "Are you a greedy piece of shit?"
    Simmons: I'll tell you for $15 dollars

  • @jessicamartin510
    @jessicamartin510 4 года назад +21

    I think Gene sounds a bit like William Shatner

  • @thomasjust2663
    @thomasjust2663 2 года назад +5

    Gene is 70 years old but his mind is as sharp as ever, probably the result of never using drugs or drinking alcohol

  • @BlueFoxAwesome
    @BlueFoxAwesome 5 лет назад +346

    Gene Simmons-The real life Mr. Krabs

  • @pbentle1990
    @pbentle1990 4 года назад +237

    Man the tension in this interview was something else

    • @jayzrat
      @jayzrat 4 года назад +6

      Phillip Bentle I agree. He appears that way in every interview I’ve seen, as if he’s mad at the world.

    • @marcpledger
      @marcpledger 3 года назад +3

      When Gru yawned at the start of the interview I knew it was gonna be tense

  • @yonee1984
    @yonee1984 4 года назад +13

    Graham is such a nice, cool guy! He really handed this interview well even though Gene was difficult.

  • @diyuquag3748
    @diyuquag3748 Год назад +14

    I love Gene Simmons' interviews- he's so dang funny.

    • @loganmalough2379
      @loganmalough2379 10 месяцев назад +3

      People say he’s narcissistic, but I don’t think so. Sure, he likes to talk about himself, but when he goes on stage, he probably thinks about the fans.

  • @Nitro1970
    @Nitro1970 5 лет назад +370

    Gene wasn't even looking or really interacting with the interviewer only focusing on the camera. Anyone surprised? Nope LOL

    • @wotz6592
      @wotz6592 4 года назад +14

      yeah he's a narcissist. hmmm that rings a bell...

    • @cprXcor
      @cprXcor 4 года назад

      Played well tho!

    • @cprXcor
      @cprXcor 4 года назад +1

      @@wotz6592 maybe not big ego is pretty funny tho

    • @josh18230
      @josh18230 4 года назад +2

      "So you think he's a jackass"
      "Yes" sideways grin at camera

    • @bangrunus420
      @bangrunus420 4 года назад +4

      He's struggling to hear with his hair lol

  • @jamespaglin7929
    @jamespaglin7929 6 лет назад +622

    When compared to Gene Simmons, Lars Ulrich is a saint.

    • @ReanimatorsMutilations
      @ReanimatorsMutilations 5 лет назад +37

      James Paglin what is wrong with Lars? Can't see why you are compairing the 2...

    • @tnuc1968
      @tnuc1968 5 лет назад +8

      At least he has some talent which Lars Ulrich is sadly lacking. Should've stuck to hitting tennis balls...

    • @adamgriffith-smith9106
      @adamgriffith-smith9106 5 лет назад +17

      Anyone is a saint compared to this douche

    • @austinclark6371
      @austinclark6371 5 лет назад +38

      tnuc1968 Lars can sing, play drums, and play guitar. Not to mention a great songwriter.

    • @stonerbellinger8679
      @stonerbellinger8679 5 лет назад +8

      Everyone is a saint compared to Gene

  • @sstaners1234
    @sstaners1234 4 года назад +17

    “Hey, I’m Gene Simmons wanna buy a kidney?”

  • @Scott-wq5lk
    @Scott-wq5lk 2 года назад +8

    This interview was very enjoyable, credit to Gene for doing it and especially Graham for handling his ego very skillfully

  • @codybrockway1616
    @codybrockway1616 5 лет назад +828

    “Good music is defined by the masses”?! That’s the biggest line of shit I’ve ever heard!

    • @roughsharkangular2034
      @roughsharkangular2034 5 лет назад +36

      Cody Brockway I would lose my shit and start arguing with him. Interviewer was on point.

    • @tomlewis5542
      @tomlewis5542 5 лет назад +25

      He's definitely a double douchebag

    • @michaelgarcia2050
      @michaelgarcia2050 5 лет назад +11

      He's right, though.

    • @eduardoallo8786
      @eduardoallo8786 5 лет назад +7

      yup....millions decide what is good? ok, Gene...millions die smoking, drinking , taking drugs....there was a time when millions thought that planet Earth was the center of the universe...these are examples among many of how millions are not necessarily right...manipulation is a very different thing from reason

    • @thomascullenjr544
      @thomascullenjr544 5 лет назад +27

      Cody Brockway popularity is defined by the masses...quality is another story.

  • @christiangutierrez1340
    @christiangutierrez1340 5 лет назад +252

    I wish they have Ozzy Osbourne but I think Graham wouldn't understand what he's saying

    • @anthonylong9067
      @anthonylong9067 5 лет назад +52

      Christian Gutierrez i dont think Ozzy would understand what Ozzy’s saying

    • @leebailey6181
      @leebailey6181 5 лет назад +1

      Yeah your right

    • @gsv213able
      @gsv213able 5 лет назад +3

      @@leebailey6181 , subtitles

    • @leebailey6181
      @leebailey6181 5 лет назад +2

      @@gsv213able I don't even think that would remember its OZZY

    • @robban668
      @robban668 5 лет назад

      I'd love that too, but I don't think he remembers a darn thing. :

  • @codywhite4242
    @codywhite4242 3 года назад +11

    I met Mr. Simmons at the Hard Rock Cafe in Nashville for a meet and greet for the radio station 102.9 the buzz. He was there signing autographs, records, guitars and stuff. He was also promoting some kind of new axe shaped bass he had put his brand on as well. My mother had some legit old school 1973 concert tickets from before they were even big. He refused to sign the tickets and called my mom an old hag dinosaur for holding onto such nostalgia, which i thought was funny, but probably the most unprofessional and ungrateful response someone could say to a fan who had been there since the beginning in front of a crowd of fans and radio interviewers. He's a real genuine classy asshole and definitely doesnt mind shitting on the people that put him where he is.

    • @codywhite4242
      @codywhite4242 2 года назад +3

      @KISS 666 the only wrong we did was show up to boost his ego. If bringing some old school memorabilia was too much of an impact on his fragile image, then thats his problem, not the fans. Been more than a few years now and i could really care less if i ever met the guy again. I was never a fan of kiss really, i respect Ace Frehley for his musicianship, and thats about as far as it goes. It was an oppurtunity to get out and meet "one of the greatest", but perhaps the mention of some old tickets like that made him realize how old and irrelevant he is to music these days and that hes just riding a dead horse till the end.

  • @hunterhelfrich1270
    @hunterhelfrich1270 4 года назад +13

    "I'm Gene Simmons and you're not"

    • @smallshrimpin6939
      @smallshrimpin6939 3 года назад +2

      I’m happy I’m not, my back would be sore after carrying that massive ego

  • @nicholasdaronch6156
    @nicholasdaronch6156 6 лет назад +60

    Graham handled this asshole like a boss, good job!

  • @Fenres9
    @Fenres9 6 лет назад +141

    "Hey I'm Gene Simmons and you're not" Thank fuck

  • @Tharsis_
    @Tharsis_ 3 года назад +8

    2:02 Imagine having a Siri voice text to speech app with "you're my lord and redeemer," pre-typed in at all times so that at any given point you can express your superiority over everyone else by making people think that somehow even Siri gives you special exceptions... He is seriously the absolute embodiment of narcissism and egomania

  • @ODPTV1
    @ODPTV1 3 года назад +17

    At least he's honest with the fact he can't get enough of himself, admits haircut is silly. Predictable. Gene will be always be Gene

  • @chassa7266
    @chassa7266 4 года назад +70

    Somewhere out there a corpse is missing their hair.⚰

  • @Phaseband
    @Phaseband 5 лет назад +344

    Doesn't he remind you of the slimiest boss you've ever had?

    • @poompclan3552
      @poompclan3552 4 года назад +35

      You assume we have jobs???

    • @dominickcruces9077
      @dominickcruces9077 4 года назад

      Khanyay 2 Lmaoo

    • @jugglerjoe
      @jugglerjoe 4 года назад

      Even Slimier

    • @jobmeyer4442
      @jobmeyer4442 2 года назад

      My ex-boss also wore sunglasses inside. One of the most egotistical people I’ve known, and go figure, he has something in common with Gene Simmons

  • @archiba1d0
    @archiba1d0 4 года назад +15

    Can't even watch this the whole way through.

  • @RIPdixiecarter
    @RIPdixiecarter 2 года назад +8

    Gene Simmons is the perfect professional wrestling heel without even trying.

  • @Ben_Jones
    @Ben_Jones 5 лет назад +335

    I didn't think I could like Gene Simmons any less. But I'm five minutes in, and here we are.

    • @adamtaylor31
      @adamtaylor31 5 лет назад +2

      I lasted about a minute and a half.

    • @SuperFlanders123
      @SuperFlanders123 5 лет назад +1

      Literally thought the same thing... Has all the excitement of a newborn posting on Facebook for the first time....w/e...

    • @jibicusmaximus4827
      @jibicusmaximus4827 5 лет назад +5

      he's a fat dirty pig the way he picks on the interviewer, who is much younger, he has no class..

    • @heyyou9693
      @heyyou9693 5 лет назад +3

      I don't think you can be in the middle with him. Either you love him or you hate him. His music is fine, but his attitude is a little to be desired.

    • @MagicAyrtonforever
      @MagicAyrtonforever 5 лет назад

      1:03 in and I'm out(dot)com lol

  • @3LZN
    @3LZN 5 лет назад +252

    I love and hate Gene Simmons at the same time

  • @maxherrlin241
    @maxherrlin241 3 года назад +13

    I’ve never actually watched an interview with gene Simmons nor do I ever really pay attention to what the press says/has said about him and so I truly never understood why everyone gave the man so much hate... well now that I’ve watched this , I’ve come to the conclusion that he’s got to be one of the biggest douches in the music industry.

  • @maidenslayer
    @maidenslayer 10 месяцев назад +2

    I like how he looks at the camera and talks directly in it a lot lol

  • @Danjoker.
    @Danjoker. 6 лет назад +126

    That beginning was awkward as FUCK

    • @dead_end_king
      @dead_end_king 6 лет назад +7

      Danjoker pretty much everything with Graham is awkward. You should see the one with Doyle Wolfgang.

    • @ToruKun1
      @ToruKun1 6 лет назад +3

      Gene being a blowhard didn't make things any easier.

  • @pugfugly1989
    @pugfugly1989 5 лет назад +230

    "Oh yeh, I commited tax evasion on my reality show."
    The balls on this man.

    • @babayaga1767
      @babayaga1767 4 года назад +7

      tax avoidance is not tax evasion. did you not hear him say the gov. holds your money for a year? so to have less of your money being held up. spend it on things like business ventures. i'm a business owner. people say buying a truck for my business is just a tax write off. so if i owe 10,000 in taxes but my trucks are old and worn out, i can buy a 30,000 dollar truck. i've spent that money on my business. now i don't owe the tax on that money so i dont' pay the 10,000. but i spent 30,000. but i also got something for my money. understand. wage earner?

    • @lesaustion
      @lesaustion 4 года назад +8

      @@babayaga1767 bahaha what a prick, I feel bad for anyone who has to meet you if you're that much of a prick 🤣 and that's on a video of gene Simmons, the ultimate prick...calm down little man, are you stressed out and momma never taught you how to deal with you anger and tantrums? Obviously.
      Edit: he edited his comment after some time I guess because he realized bow big of a prick he was tryna act all tough and bitch on the internet, acting like he has the right to be a dick because he owns his own business but realizes NOBODY cares 🤣

  • @Kollin539
    @Kollin539 Год назад +2

    The intro is legendary

  • @DiamondDead
    @DiamondDead Год назад +4

    It's crazy how stressful it feels talking to Gene and trying to fight his ego with every sentence

  • @NoelArdeur
    @NoelArdeur 4 года назад +90

    Gene "Siri what do you call me?" Siri "Your my lord and redeemer" I just couldn't stop laughing. Especially at Grahams reaction.

    • @wotz6592
      @wotz6592 4 года назад +6

      Yeah I was cringing x1000 at that part

    • @moistsalt
      @moistsalt 7 месяцев назад

      And his phone case being rock n roll over lol

  • @willarterberry3392
    @willarterberry3392 5 лет назад +868

    Gene Simmons is the Donald Trump of the music business

  • @dsuess
    @dsuess 4 года назад +2

    The back & forward cracks me up! Graham, well done and sticking to it professionally as always.
    Love the fistbump in the end.

  • @harryforster602
    @harryforster602 Год назад +3

    Grahams patience here is incredible

  • @LocalGambler
    @LocalGambler 5 лет назад +190

    The most humble rock star I have ever seen...

    • @rbagel55
      @rbagel55 4 года назад +36

      I take it that is a joke---right?

    • @zipzip8239
      @zipzip8239 4 года назад +13

      lmfao

    • @MattKittredge2112
      @MattKittredge2112 4 года назад +7

      Local Gambler Rush would like a word with you...lol

    • @lezzliea
      @lezzliea 4 года назад +2

      Don't get out much, do you?

    • @Matt-hh2ye
      @Matt-hh2ye 4 года назад +9

      This is the least sarcastic comment on all of youtube

  • @DiminishingAugmentation
    @DiminishingAugmentation 6 лет назад +80

    "You know Behemoth, but you don't know that classic song?"
    "I listen to the good stuff."
    FUCKING OWNED

  • @OfficialJoeyC
    @OfficialJoeyC 2 года назад +6

    He’s got an ego that’s wayy too big but I feel like Gene has some incredible stories to tell

  • @chrisleearies484
    @chrisleearies484 4 года назад +9

    Gene Simmers reminds me of that old native american uncle that can tell a lot of stories

  • @Ivogrape
    @Ivogrape 6 лет назад +176

    Serj tankian in fact or fiction. Pleasee

  • @JohnSmith-gf3vz
    @JohnSmith-gf3vz 5 лет назад +193

    "Siri, what do you call me?"
    "YOU ARE MY LORD AND REDEEMER"

    • @Frank289100
      @Frank289100 5 лет назад +6

      WHEN BLACK SABBATH WENT INTO THE STUDIO TO RECORD THEIR 3RD ALBUM. THEY DIDN'T KNOW WHAT THEY WERE GOING TO SING ABOUT. THE STUDIO WAS VERY HOT AND A VERY STRANGE THING HAPPENED. AS THEY WERE GETTING READY TO LEAVE A COOL BREEZE CAME INTO THE STUDIO AND THE MEMBERS OF THE BAND SUDDENLY DECIDED THEY WOULD MAKE THIS ALBUM DEDICATED TO GOD/CHRIST. OBVIOUSLY IN ACTS 2:17 WHERE GOD SAYS GOD WILL POUR OUT HIS SPIRIT. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED WITH MASTER OF REALITY WHICH IS THE PROPHECY FROM GOD INSPIRED IT THROUGH MUSIC.. I ALWAYS KNEW THE MASTER OF REALITY WAS GOD/CHRIST AND YOU PEOPLE THINK THAT GOD AND CHRIST ARE NOT HIP.. LOTS OF ROCK AND NEW WAVE MUSIC IS INSPIRED BY GOD/CHRIST. THE MANNER IN WHICH THESE SONGS ARE WRITTEN CLEARLY TELLS YOU IT IS GOD'S INFLUENCE UPON MAN.THE COOL BREEZE WHICH COOLED DOWN THE STUDIO WAS THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT. IF I WAS A SATANIST I WOULD BE SHIVERING IN FEAR AFTER READING THIS POST.
      Acts 2:17-21New International Version (NIV)
      17 “‘In the last days, God says,
      I will pour out my Spirit on all people.
      Your sons and daughters will prophesy,
      your young men will see visions,
      your old men will dream dreams.
      18 Even on my servants, both men and women,
      I will pour out my Spirit in those days,
      and they will prophesy.
      19 I will show wonders in the heavens above
      and signs on the earth below,
      blood and fire and billows of smoke.
      20 The sun will be turned to darkness
      and the moon to blood
      before the coming of the great and glorious day of the Lord.
      21 And everyone who calls
      on the name of the Lord will be saved.’

    • @FuraFaolox
      @FuraFaolox 5 лет назад +19

      @@Frank289100 What are you talking about? This has nothing to do with what was said in the video?

    • @JohnSmith-gf3vz
      @JohnSmith-gf3vz 5 лет назад +5

      Frank289100 I am so confused

    • @pickledpeckers7789
      @pickledpeckers7789 4 года назад +5

      Frank289100 omg you are fuckin stupid

    • @bestguywhotellsitlikeitis
      @bestguywhotellsitlikeitis 4 года назад +7

      @@Frank289100 get a new keyboard.

  • @seryi9447
    @seryi9447 Год назад +18

    All my respect and love to Gene for his career and the inspiration to millions.

  • @sherridungan6449
    @sherridungan6449 2 года назад +1

    The Hollies are the ones who performed "He ain't Heavy, He's my Brother."

  • @veronicacorningstone3776
    @veronicacorningstone3776 5 лет назад +313

    "The masses decide what's good." So McDonalds has the best food on that planet by that logic... sure thing Gene.

    • @drew945101
      @drew945101 5 лет назад +7

      Have you ever eaten a McDouble?

    • @sambriddon3271
      @sambriddon3271 5 лет назад +5

      @Juan Cabana it's all subjective. Thus is the beauty of music.

    • @sambriddon3271
      @sambriddon3271 5 лет назад

      @Juan Cabana yes it is.

    • @redSectorA
      @redSectorA 5 лет назад +2

      @Juan Cabana I like to think of it like this. Being a top song means 1% of the people collectively like a specific song but 99% of the peoples interest are spread over a broad range of songs. Still 99% of the people do not like it. I might be off by a few percent, but that is the idea.

    • @redSectorA
      @redSectorA 5 лет назад +2

      @Juan Cabana Maybe I should have said 10%. Point is the same. Tomorrow, out of every 100 people that go to a fast food restaurant, 28 will go to McDonalds. That is far more of a market share than their nearest competitor. KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell combined will be about 1/2 that. Only 5 will go to Burger King. Yet, only 28 people make them the best while 72 people chose something else. That is the only point I was trying to make.

  • @michaelgarcia2050
    @michaelgarcia2050 5 лет назад +218

    Gene Simmons has a great memory and recalls things effortlessly. Lots of good information here. Also, he's a total D.B.

    • @darkage4461
      @darkage4461 5 лет назад +10

      Michael Garcia DDOOOOUUUUCHEBAAAAAAAAG

    • @Devlins10
      @Devlins10 4 года назад +1

      Hahahahaha truth

    • @BryanX64
      @BryanX64 4 года назад +3

      diabolical banana

    • @BigJackGameplays
      @BigJackGameplays 4 года назад

      He remembers it because most of it is bullshit.

    • @elvis5138
      @elvis5138 2 года назад +5

      Love him or hate him, he inspired millions of people to pick up a bass. And wears 60 lbs of gear every live show,breathes fire and spits blood at 72 years old. Sure he might not have the best personality but he's one hell of a performer, bassits, writer and musician. Gene is part of the reason I took business for unversity because of his succes with the KISS brand and his busienss, he was such an inspiration to me that basically anyone can make it if they put in the work. There's a reason he's the richest KISS member.
      I have nothing but respect for him because actions speak louder than words. Sure you might think his personality is bad or even horrible. But you can't deny that it's damn impressive to come from a country with a holocaust survivor as a mother with nothing. Then becoming one of the most famous rockstars ever.

  • @bigbeefytoaster
    @bigbeefytoaster 3 года назад +9

    This was so uncomfortable to even wwtch. Imagine the people there.

  • @colbycarlock720
    @colbycarlock720 3 года назад +7

    I think these comments convey how people must feel about me. I found nothing rude about this.

    • @goku4114
      @goku4114 3 года назад

      Same here
      Following the trend cause you will look cool if you follow the trend

  • @johnstoner666
    @johnstoner666 6 лет назад +615

    I had to check my wallet after watching this!

    • @robertschaffer1598
      @robertschaffer1598 5 лет назад +5

      You better

    • @johnhurt9858
      @johnhurt9858 5 лет назад +10

      AlexanderW wait where the fuck is my wallet

    • @jondunmore4268
      @jondunmore4268 5 лет назад +17

      Are you kidding? I just got a call from my credit card company, saying I just purchased the Gene Simmons Vault! (TM)

    • @marcspyder6721
      @marcspyder6721 5 лет назад +8

      I had to check my bank account after watching this

    • @umpygoodness2369
      @umpygoodness2369 5 лет назад +6

      IF I WAS GENE'S WIG... I'D SUE FOR ROYALTIES!

  • @phyrexianvenom6529
    @phyrexianvenom6529 4 года назад +124

    I would like to see douche battle between Gene and Fred Durst.

    • @tvbnine793
      @tvbnine793 3 года назад +12

      I'd love to see Corey Taylor diss Gene Simmons the way he dissed Kanye and Fred Durst

    • @davidmladenov2926
      @davidmladenov2926 3 года назад +1

      Gene already said "I don't remember Yngwe..." That's honestly enough for a douche war

    • @shamelessclickbaitexperime4710
      @shamelessclickbaitexperime4710 3 года назад +6

      Fred durst is based tho

    • @jacinto1477
      @jacinto1477 2 года назад +8

      fred durst isnt that much of an asshole as this guy.that was just an image builded upon him by the media(no,im not a limp bizkit fan)

    • @ForceMaximus84
      @ForceMaximus84 2 года назад

      Gene can actually back his doucheness up. Little Fred can’t.

  • @riskybusiness3413
    @riskybusiness3413 Месяц назад +1

    He's probably the only person in the world to have seen Ed Sullivan on the Beatles. ~ Gene never makes mistakes ~

  • @TheFtocFactor
    @TheFtocFactor Год назад +1

    For someone who didn't speak English when he went to the States, his English is amazing.

  • @Russmyster73
    @Russmyster73 5 лет назад +45

    I had a serious urge to scrub my pots and pans during the interview.

  • @caprius.5792
    @caprius.5792 4 года назад +423

    I feel like I'm the only one that actually finds him kinda funny.
    He's such an asshole and I love it.
    I could laugh for hours.

    • @caprius.5792
      @caprius.5792 4 года назад +3

      @Leaving Nadir
      Such a shame.

    • @metallyill697
      @metallyill697 4 года назад +1

      sameeee

    • @mrm2542
      @mrm2542 4 года назад +26

      Ik. Everyone says he's mean, but he's just being funny! You don't get famous by being polite!

    • @jugglerjoe
      @jugglerjoe 4 года назад +14

      Who would win in a fight...Gene Simmons or Steven Segal? Answer: Neither would win. But shit would fly everywhere because they're both full of it.

    • @morrigan7066
      @morrigan7066 4 года назад +5

      YES THANK YOU
      Literally everything he says that makes him an “asshole” is a joke, it’s just his sense of humour and it’s similar to mine tbh

  • @ruedigernassauer
    @ruedigernassauer 6 месяцев назад +2

    Back in the year 1983 as they took off their makeup there was telephone number in a German magazine that could be called (there was no internet at that time) to listen to a tape with Gene saying why they unmasked. I was a great Kiss fan so I called. But instead of saying why they took off their masks Gene told these probably mostly young callers to believe in themselves. As an adult I realized why he did that. Because those masks are entertainment without reason, so no reason could named for having taken them off. He just took the opportunity to appeal to his fans for their self-esteem. Great, Gene!

  • @JrJrJrJrphD
    @JrJrJrJrphD 3 года назад +17

    2:03 I’ve never felt more bad for an AI

  • @StellaPolaris-Topic
    @StellaPolaris-Topic 4 года назад +38

    Good God.
    Thank you Graham and Loudwire, for making this the most epic, off-the-rails interview ever.
    Apart from the obvious character Gene is, you guys opened his mind up to some really cool factoids. Thx.

  • @TheMrdarkflame
    @TheMrdarkflame 6 лет назад +227

    would like to hear what Graham really thinks of him :D

    • @chrisbee8009
      @chrisbee8009 6 лет назад

      Isn't it obvious reading between the lines in the first 2 mins

    • @guitarded5198
      @guitarded5198 6 лет назад +8

      I want graham to do a series that’s just his thought on each guest. I bet it would be super entertaining

  • @timinla64
    @timinla64 2 года назад +3

    Wow! you don’t see Gene crack a smile very often..always so serious. And consistently always the salesman.

  • @TimQueenan
    @TimQueenan 3 года назад

    One of the best back-and-forth on an interview ever.