During an appearance on the UCR Podcast, Gene explained: "It's funny, I'm an only child to my mother and I grew up with the hard knocks of not being very romantic about what it al ...
There have been many iconic heroes of rock and roll, but there are some enemies willing to stir up conflict throughout the ...
Alice Cooper spawned theatrical groups including Kiss, Elton John and David Bowie. Here he gives insight into the ...
The veteran rocker recalls how Frank Zappa helped him get his first Les Paul – and also got him kicked out of Manfred Mann’s ...
The Smashing Pumpkins are one of the most iconic bands of the '90s, but the story behind their name has always been shrouded ...
Gene Simmons has declared it's better to be "rich and miserable". The KISS rocker has confessed his humble beginnings helped him appreciate the trappings of wealth after shooting to stardom and he now ...
The Smashing Pumpkins' band name has long been a subject of debate and mystery - with various explanations ranging from the ...
This week's music review includes KISS announcing its last show again, a Beards reunion and Angus Stone's soul-funk rebrand ...
Kiss' 1981 concept album Music From 'The Elder' is polarizing both for fans and the band itself. During a recent interview ...
Gene Simmons has declared it’s better to be ‘rich and miserable’ than be poor after charging fans $12,000 to be his personal assistant. The KISS legend came under fire after offering fans the chance ...
Kiss legend Gene Simmons tells UCR how he feels about the band's infamous concept album during a 2025 interview.
Gene Simmons thinks it's better to be "rich" and "miserable" than to be poor. The 75-year-old musician - who is best known ...