Gene Simmons on KISStory, Trump, Terrorism + Jamming With Ace Frehley 

Gene is actually a really sweet guy, he took some time out of his day before a concert to visit a young fan who was in hospital who could not make the show. Gene brought along some sweet merch for the young boy to purchase

This might seriously be the first interview I’ve seen where an interviewer actually knows how to handle Gene Simmons. Huge props to you, man!

Say what you will about Gene, but he has some brilliant comedic timing.

"Hi, I'm Gene Simmons, and you're not" Thank fucking God

"Probably tough for the mirror too" fucking love Graham

Paul Stanley: a jerk with a nice guy persona Gene Simmons: a nice guy with a jerk persona

*interrupts interviewer to ask him how much of a thrill it is to sit next to him*

If Gene goes to the white house, he should go in full make up.

Say what you want about Gene but he does do some good charity for kids

"Ace is gonna perform with me" haha

People just don't get Genes sense of humor

Figure falls off the stand... "Its ok ill sue you later" lmao

Gene has an amazing introspective on everything, he's also quick witted, can laugh at himself and he is so smart. He's a great interview.

5:09 "Some people can put it (Gene figure) in their pooper." "All right, settle down, now don't get excited. There's no reason for jail talk, now. Good god, you went there fast." LOL

Love him or hate him, he's a genius and tells it like it is. Some days I can't stand him, but I still respect him.

I've met Gene Simmons in person and I can honestly say he is one of the most honest, kindest, and intelligent people I have ever met. I believe that he uses this "douchebag" persona as a means of selling his brand(s) because it gets peoples attention, sometimes negative. What he said about politics is true. We need to quit arguing with each other and come to compromises. I've been a lifelong KISS fan and have nothing but respect for this guy.

You have to admit that Gene is pretty hilarious. The part when he said Ace was performing with him was hysterical.

You guys don't understand his dry sense of humor 😂😂

The more I watch his newer interviews, I slowly start to respect him, he's a really nice guy

ACE IS YOUR FATHER !

Everybody’s hating on Gene just cause he’s sarcastic. He’s just a funny dude. Just listen to the crew in the background.

"Is it not a thrill sitting next to me?" He just plays up his ego and narcissism... Doesn't mean it's not real, but he does.

The first four KISS records are great. Loved em since I was a little kid.

Gene is a smart Man. You can say whatever you like about his ego (which sure is big as hell, He never deny it) but he have his beliefs, he talks reasonably and he is living he's life the way he dreamed. You all sure have the right to not like this man, but you won't belittle his role in rock'n'roll music.

I used to dislike Gene cause I thought he was a complete piece of shit but now he cracks me up. Dude is completely self aware and has a very unique sense of humor.

This is the first honest interview Gene has given in a long time. Usually, he's more character than person. Here he's actually not that different than what he is in person.

Any Gene Simmons clip is a good clip. Very entertaining here, as always.

Such a pleasure to listen to this awesome legend speak and joke around, love him!

2:30 - 3:05 - Millenial reporter trying to mess with the God of Thunder. - God of Thunder smash him like a roach.

I love Genes statement on politics here.

“That’s alright, I’ll sue you later” lol

"Character is not the right word. You're not acting." Well isn't that just the opposite of what you and Paul Stanley have been trying to sell in dressing up to imposters like Peter Criss and Ace Frehley? "They're aren't playing Ace Frehley and Peter Criss. They're playing the spaceman and the catman." .

Wait. Hold the phone... I’m not Gene Simmons? 😦

It's funny how all these people say "oh I dont like Gene, hes a jerk, hes full of himself " but yet you clicked on the video to watch him so some part of you like how he is.

I will defend KISS as a band for the 1970's. It's fine for people to like KISS. Just Gene's constant ego, shilling and bad takes have chipped away at the KISS legacy over and over.

You'd think with all that money, he could afford better fake hair.

Gene Simmons is spot on over the presidency of the United States, and the way the voting system works in the United States. He is also right about Hamas and other governments in the Middle East that supports terrorism. The U.S has Trump as their President, simple as that. The U.S President position needs to be respected like it or not.

gene always gives a smile on my face, he's so funny but people misunderstood him most often :D

Gotta admit- the way he moves on stage is mesmerizing, personal life aside.

Gene's cool his ego is healthy he's older and wiser so who gives a shit if his character offends you at the end of the day any offense you take from him is drawn in by your own insecurities that's why judgment is left to the Divine and not to man

Like him or not, Gene seems to be an intelligent and articulate person. 100% agree with his statement about us all being Americans, not political party members. Americans. Also agree with referring to our President as President. I can’t stand the previous one, but I referred to him as President. Thanks Gene.

Gene actually donates a lot of his money to charities and hospitals. People just don’t get his humor and he is also really wise. He raised good kids too.

I think alot can be learned from Gene Simmons, he knows what he talks about. Some might not like how he speaks at times, but his answers are truthful, and he's not trying to win a popularity contest.

Gene Simmons trolls a lot and people take it seriously. Fucking hilarious.

Loved Gene here! I admire the work he puts in and how sick you can see he is of all those who just talk shit all their lives that means nothing! Love ya Gene! Thanx for the upload!

Wow! this is awesome! I am so sorry he lost his mom.... he always took such good care of her.... as he prospered, so did she! LOVE how KISS always honors our Military and America OUT LOUD with NO RESTRAINT and with humility and joy!! Thank you Gene and thank you KISS!

Gene Simmons is hilarious. He has a sense of humor that rubs some people the wrong way and I love him for it

Gene Simmons is a jerk but he is funny

Good and funny interview!

Gene seems like a cool guy. Only issue I've ever had with him was years ago when I heard he was trying to say he created the "horns" hand gesture. It's very well known that Ronnie James Dio of Black Sabbath actually learned the gesture from his grandmother who reportedly used it to "ward off evil." Rest in peace Dio, and long live Rock and Roll!

"That's alright, I'll sue you later", cant lie that shit was funny

Gene couldn't be more truer when talking about politics

HAHAHAHAHA Good interview! Good interveiwer. He made the already decent discussion with Gene Simmons even better by being witty. And Gene made THAT even funnier by being Gene. I have been annoyed by Gene before. But this was redemption. Im glad I clicked.

Gene’s are probably the funniest interviews on LW. The guy is hilarious.

Stop hating on Gene. You can love or hate KISS, but you must respect the Demon. He is a Jewish immigrant who came from absolutely nothing, he worked his ass off, and he became a millionaire. He serves as an example to all

February 2002 at the Winter Olympics was the last time( before this interview) that Ace played with Kiss.

I love it when people get angry at everything he says. You're missing the point, he does this to get a reaction and make himself relevant every 5 minutes. I know he's a twat but he doesn't care and he gets away with it! At the end of the day, he'll be laughing at all the butthurt comments when he is in his multi million dollar mansion!

What Gene said about Ace being on the road makes a lot of sense. I used to wonder why so many rock stars become addicted to drugs. It wasn't until I performed a stand up comedy act for the first (and last) time that I understood. I was on such a high afterwards that I didn't get to sleep until about 7am. How do you deal with the adulation and feeling on top of the world to silence? That kind of natural high is impossible to maintain.

What is the riff/song at the end of loudwire vids?

great interview...awesome sarcastic, quick banter on both ends.

Gene just spoke the most woke truths about politics... God bless this man, I hope people actually listen to what he said.

I agree with gene 100% when it came to politics

If the interviewer reads this, I hope you know how much you have grown so much as an on camera personality!!!! You’ve always been genuine and so pleasant to be around. Attaboy. Lookin good!

Can anyone tell me that riff at the end of the interview who plays that?

Gene is a powerful and attractive man.

A very funny interview!! thanks!!

mr simmons seems to be a moderate gentle truthful voice. sensible man. a middle of the road point of view i can understand (doesnt matter if i agree with all points or not)

I subbed because of the SLAYER poster

Genes final words of advice on the political climate is GOLD. Nobody could have said it better beautiful seriously enough bickering were all Americans 2020 is around corner where all one family Democrat or Republican

I don’t know y people can’t stand Gene sometimes He just has a more different sense of humor

The mirror comment and the general busting of balls was great lol

the interviewer should have his own tv show doing this!

Love it at about 6:53 when he goes into politics. He lays it out plan and simple. It's not that complex.

Great Interview by Graham , and gene alway funny as hell whit his acquard sense of humor

Gene has that unique ability of being completely real and completely full of shit at the same time.

That's the best advice about politics I have heard in the past two and a half years! Ingenious absolutely right once again at least he's not disrespecting anyone because two people believe different things. We are not each other's enemy they hate us we can bicker amongst each other but when it comes down to it we have to stand United against our enemies. It's a shame we have enemies but we do. They hate us we don't need to hate each other. We need to stick together instead of all this constant stressful mess that's happening. Look the economy is doing okay and things are not getting worse they're getting better so we should just go with that. Everyone has their struggles in life you cannot blame that on the government although people would like to the truth of the matter is we are responsible for ourselves. No one is handed anything for free and if their parents handed them something their parents were the ones who work for it so it was not free. I was homeless on the streets for 12 years! I was born in Beirut Lebanon my parents were killed in the war. I was it that opted and a not-so-nice household. I can go on blaming everything and blaming God for where I was born and the people that adopted me and the government for not helping me and this and that but where is that going to get me? Nowhere and the minute I started to let go of all that and take responsibility for myself oh, my life. 100% better! You do not want people handing you things because it doesn't get you anywhere. What good is if you're handed everything you need and never worked for anything to feel any type of accomplishment? That would be very depressing not knowing what it's like to earn something and they have that gratification. I never took a hand out from the government when I was on the streets. And I'm not saying that you shouldn't if you're in a situation and need help and it's therefore you use it for what it's for on a temporary basis to pick yourself back up and then let it go and move forward don't step back. Remain humble because there are people that have it so much worse than us and there's always someone that has it worse. Just look at how amazing Gene Simmons is but yet speaks so clearly to all of us that do not have the same lifestyle as he does. Because he's human and he knows reality and he works very hard for everything he has. So why not all of us conservatives and liberals put down the hatchet and work together? And I will say for the record I am a conservative despite the fact that I was homeless on the streets with nothing because my core values and beliefs R conservative. I will not sell out my beliefs for money no matter what because what good would it be if inside I felt miserable. So it's put down the hatchet

I get Gene's sense of humor lol love the guy.

I agree. people don´t get his humor..talking about he is a jerk and blablabla...i smile. He is rich and having a good time .

GENE FOR PRESIDENT!! \m/

I also have met Gene and he was nice as can be.

I seen this show when they was introduced on mike Douglas show, same year in 1974 we had those tornadoes outbreaks in the Midwest. I was a teenager then. The older woman that was talking to him was funny I thought she was trying to make in fun of him lol. I still remember that

When they did the show with the Melborne symphony orcistra that was their Best show hands down.they should of hung it up then!

Never thought I'd hear Gene Simmons get his tongue tangled and mangle the pronunciation of Kazakhstan & Kyrgyzstan but he fucking nailed it.

He didn’t say a single word about terrorism???

Love this man ♥️🙏🏻👑

Really liked this...

I like what Gene said about Trump and politics. Makes a lot if sense.

“Hi I’m Gene Simmons and you’re not” Me: Thank fuck!!

“Americans should take care of each other..” What a nice concept man.

Exodus, Suicidal, Pantera. Wish I'd been at that gig...

I love Gene Simmons he is so cool amazing

You have to admire Gene's confidence.

as always, To Cool, For School!!! I love it !!!!

Not the biggest Kiss fan, but enjoyed this interview.

Graham: I don't know if they had TV back then Gene: Right.... xD

3 or 4 excellent comments based on logic. Phenomenal.

I'm wondering for how much Gene would sell his wig

"By the way isn't it a thrill sitting next to me?" lol what the fuck

LOVE GENE, tells it like it is, and holds nothing back

He will never admit to himself that he simply came across as a big Dork on the Mike Douglas Show, I was watching it that day with my grandma, we both laughed. The seventies were so much fun.