Gene wasn't giving the kid a lesson on how to play the drums, he was directing the kid on how the song is supposed to be played. it was playful, funny, and awesome because the kid did good. that kid will always cherish that time he played with Gene Simmons and even got some pointers. just awesome.
Absolutely. I was a drummer for 14 years and you need to know the exact stop point and wait and time it out and still stay in rhythm. That's exactly what Gene was teaching the kid and they did a phenomenal job and this kid will remember that for the rest of his life! Kudos to all involved! :-)
I’m 19 and I’m a drummer, got to play a few songs in my dads bands throughout my life. I can tell you playing on someone else’s kit, ESPECIALLY the first time and only once, it doesn’t feel right or natural. The kid did great, he’s a natural.
I covered for my cousin on his kit when he smashed his knuckle. My kit was in the repair shop. Fucked up the opening song. We had an almost identical set up. But it juuuuuuuuust didn't feel right when I got on his. I had to harmonize with the band for a bit until I got the hang of it. This kid did pretty good on a kit that ain't his.
I love that the new generation loves the legendary bands.......this was awesome.....im 52......and started listening to kiss on records and the 8 tracks in the old farm truck....rounding up cattle.....those were the days....
That was fantastic! Thank you Gene for giving that kid the memory of his lifetime! You will have a fan forever with him and many others for your passing down the talents of live entertainment and opportunity
At 13 years old I played Gene in a school talent show singing Christine Sixteen. As a young man KISS brought a lot of joy into my life with their image & music. In the 70s & 80s we had true ROCK N ROLL. Todays kids just don't have that. Makes me feel sorry for teenagers these days. I couldn't even imagine my childhood without ROCK N ROLL.
What a champ, no acknowledgement at the end but the band members occasionally came and fed off him like if he was in the band. Love it when bands invite a crowd member to play.
This was frickin AWESOME, why must we judge a man's character rather than just enjoy the clip. It was a great frickin clip, stop complaining and enjoy the moment,,,
This kid is really good! I have a now 19 year old drummer who I met at 15. Me and lead singer of Broken Mirrors gave him a chance. Playing out was a struggle. I had to be his guardian. Lol He is simply a prodigy. He still continues to amaze me to this day. Never count out someone simply because of their age.
That was bad ass!!!!! Hats off to Gene, the drummer and the entire band for allowing that 15 year old to play with them!!!! This video puts a huge grin on my face every-time I see it!!!
My first time seeing KISS was on that very stage in 1976. Me and my cousin had taken the train in to town to go to Gröna Lund. But just as we got there all the attractions closed down due to some newfangled band with paint on their faces. But we remained and it ranks, still today, as one of my best experiences music wise...
Yea cause Gene embarrassed him on a technicality. Come on improvise and go with it dude. Don't stop the band. You broke the chain,your bad Gene imo. Wtf...
@@johnnyc2185 honestly, it wasnt embarrassing, he made him better. taught him. how to play the song right. he was nice to him. something he wont forget
My dream was to have Black Sabbath let me come up and play one song with Tony's guitar. Never happened but I would have chosen Iron Man or Into The Void
I'll never forget when I was a teenager I met Gene in Virgin Records Store. So cool. I remember when I was a kid wondering when I would ever get to see him and the others without the makeup on. lol
Say what you want about Gene, but how many musicians would bring a 15 year old stranger on stage to play an instrument at a concert? At most, someone is brought up to sing a chorus here or there.
Gene, you have done everything big in life , and here is just another side to your big heart.....you're totally cool in my book...you gave that kid an experience of LIFETIME...… that kid will never forget that moment....FOREVER....... thanks , good job bro .
I like how the guitar player on Gene's left was a little concerned for a second at the start until he realised the kid knows what he's doing. Gene was pretty funny too! LOL!
We let an unknown, unheard 17 year old kid in the back door of a bar one night and let him play with the band. He had his sticks with him so that told me he played all the time and might be pretty good. After hearing about 20 seconds I knew it was going to be fun. He played like Alex Van Halen and knew most of the stuff we did. Ronnie joined the band 2 years later (at 19) and we used him for the Water Boy during the Wet T-Shirt contest's. We raised him right!
Jamming with Gene at a show having him joke around and doing a great job! that is a life event never to be forgotten among generations of your family! How could it be any better!
Brent is such a good drummer and very humble not to mention how accessable and kind to me back in his V .N. band days.Thank you Brent ! Dmac A.K.A bigasskussfan.
Brent Fritz was his drummer at this show but he has been the drummer for Slash with Miles Kennedy & the Conspirators. He also plays bass as well. He's a damn good drummer.
Gene Simmons is a cool dude I don't care what anybody says to let a fan come up and jam with his band that's completely unheard of for any other band to do that.
I saw Gene's band in Australia & it was such a fun laid back gig. I was so surprised. I was so envious of all the people that Gene pulled out of the crowd to join him on stage.
You know you're a serious fan when you can play every damn lick of a song & not only impress the crowd but Gene & his band mates as well. Now that's a loyal fan.
2nd time watching this and I just noticed the bands actual drummer was wearing a Las Vegas Golden Knights t-shirt. My man!!! That's my home town team!! Rock on!
It was seeing a kid get a chance that made you feel good !!! Made me feel good also. There is soooooo very much talent out there that never gets heard.
That's how the Torch of Rock & Roll is helped along to be passed to the next generation, Thanx KISS for giving that young man a great opportunity in life, F'n Fantastic !!
Most bands do this now, let fans play at a show, they never used to do this because back in the 70's and 80's there were some fans who were far better than the pro musicians and you could hear it, now, the bands want to promote any musician that wants to try.
Hardly. This music was HUGE back then so they didn't NEED that kind of PR help. Bringing up young people is a massive (desperate) attempt to draw in the younger audiences.
Very well done! And given the young nan this oppertunity is very generous. I bet it us going right into his resumé. Being the drummer in a band with Gene Simmons should qualify for any job.
That was probably the highlight of that kids life so far. Gene is a class act for letting that young lad up on stage to perform with the band. I hope that the kid appreciated what Gene did and I hope that the kid turns out to be a successfull drummer. He did a great job on Christine, even with the hiccup.
Wow for Gene, entrusting the last song to a 15 yr old. amazing. kid will never forget this moment in his life, he will forever remember to always listen to the band and not just at your own instrument. be free but alert and just follow!
At 15 jam live with Gene, so awesome, the coolest thing I got to experience was to be part of the opening band for Therion the first time they visited my city at 19... and that was my first time playing in a gig outside the rehearsal place we had for like 2500 people xD
I envy this kid! He played great. To join Gene onstage would be a life event!!
Gene wasn't giving the kid a lesson on how to play the drums, he was directing the kid on how the song is supposed to be played. it was playful, funny, and awesome because the kid did good. that kid will always cherish that time he played with Gene Simmons and even got some pointers. just awesome.
Yeah. LOVED this, and that kid did an AWESOME job. Gene's corrections were NOT critical, just advise. That kid did an AMAZING job.
Poor people need fo get a life LOL
Well thanks for that explanation. I would never have known otherwise 🙄
Absolutely.
I was a drummer for 14 years and you need to know the exact stop point and wait and time it out and still stay in rhythm.
That's exactly what Gene was teaching the kid and they did a phenomenal job and this kid will remember that for the rest of his life!
Kudos to all involved! :-)
Bs he was being a narcissistic biatch
I’m 19 and I’m a drummer, got to play a few songs in my dads bands throughout my life. I can tell you playing on someone else’s kit, ESPECIALLY the first time and only once, it doesn’t feel right or natural. The kid did great, he’s a natural.
Word. It took me days to set my kit up til it felt right. Couldn't imagine stepping up to a strange kit and ripping into a song.
I covered for my cousin on his kit when he smashed his knuckle. My kit was in the repair shop. Fucked up the opening song. We had an almost identical set up. But it juuuuuuuuust didn't feel right when I got on his. I had to harmonize with the band for a bit until I got the hang of it. This kid did pretty good on a kit that ain't his.
Gene still sounds great. Very cool to let a fan have that unforgettable moment
Maybe he paid for that opportunity...
@@xDoiida Nope x) this is actually free
Gene is really so talented. Love to watch him perform. A living legend.
Mr. Simmons that was wonderful. That's truly what being a legendary rock star is all about.
I love that the new generation loves the legendary bands.......this was awesome.....im 52......and started listening to kiss on records and the 8 tracks in the old farm truck....rounding up cattle.....those were the days....
Not many huge rock stars ⭐️ would do that let a high school student up on stage to drum 🥁. He did it . The kid is good!
Awesome clip. I love how Gene takes his time to make sure it’s done right. It’s a great lesson for everyone.
that break does make a huge impact song wise/love it that gene made him get it right but was a great teacher hard song to play good job
Love it. The kid did a fantastic job. And Gene had to teach him how Peter played the break!
Peter Criss was not that good of a drummer
That was fantastic! Thank you Gene for giving that kid the memory of his lifetime! You will have a fan forever with him and many others for your passing down the talents of live entertainment and opportunity
That kid played like he owned the place! He was hittin' 'em! That was awesome to watch!
At 13 years old I played Gene in a school talent show singing Christine Sixteen. As a young man KISS brought a lot of joy into my life with their image & music. In the 70s & 80s we had true
ROCK N ROLL. Todays kids just don't have that. Makes me feel sorry for teenagers these days. I couldn't even imagine my childhood without ROCK N ROLL.
In the world of crappy things....this was the best thing I have seen a really long time....just made me smile! Thank you!
Gene had always been a champion of young musicians and artists
Love it! This kid has a story to tell his own kids and grandkids someday.
My favorite gene Simmons performance bar none.
What a champ, no acknowledgement at the end but the band members occasionally came and fed off him like if he was in the band. Love it when bands invite a crowd member to play.
The kid got to play with one of the Rock and roll greats and learned a little something while doing it. What way to go.
"She's' been around, but she's young and clean". What a lyric. 😂😂
A year later but,, lol.
This was frickin AWESOME, why must we judge a man's character rather than just enjoy the clip. It was a great frickin clip, stop complaining and enjoy the moment,,,
The kid just became the most popular kid in high school.
Nobody from his HS knows who Gene is
Not sure about that... You must be 59?
being on stage and working out that break with Gene's help, was like a semester in music school for this kid!!
Way to go Gene I like how you bring noobs up on stage. It also shows the audience how real you and your music are.
This kid is really good! I have a now 19 year old drummer who I met at 15. Me and lead singer of Broken Mirrors gave him a chance. Playing out was a struggle. I had to be his guardian. Lol
He is simply a prodigy. He still continues to amaze me to this day. Never count out someone simply because of their age.
The kid didn't even look nervous . What a great job .
Gene. Great of you to let this gifted kid have some stage time.
I couldn't stop smiling. I bought that record 42 years ago, damn long time.
So, he was about 28 when he wrote the song.
Yup I had that on casette...I was 15 at the time..played that song all summer
This kid lucky to be on stage with a true legend. Gene is a true Rock God, kid got a real lesson.
Longtime KISS fan. From 3rd grade til today, and I'm a 49yr old black man. LEXINGTON KY in the house....
i love how he stops in the middle of the song to get that part right, this is another reason why i love youtube seeing vids like this
That was bad ass!!!!! Hats off to Gene, the drummer and the entire band for allowing that 15 year old to play with them!!!! This video puts a huge grin on my face every-time I see it!!!
Dang he has a good voice and a really good bass tone, the stuff stars are made of.
So.... Gene went ahead and made KISS officially all about him? I am surprised it took so long.
My first time seeing KISS was on that very stage in 1976. Me and my cousin had taken the train in to town to go to Gröna Lund. But just as we got there all the attractions closed down due to some newfangled band with paint on their faces. But we remained and it ranks, still today, as one of my best experiences music wise...
"You say Christine 16 now you get arrested" good one
The Kid will never forget this moment for the rest of his life.
Yea cause Gene embarrassed him on a technicality. Come on improvise and go with it dude. Don't stop the band. You broke the chain,your bad Gene imo. Wtf...
@@johnnyc2185 No, Vincent had said he knows the song. He didn't know it. So he had to get it to play it rightly further. ;-)
Damn,I won't forget it!
@@johnnyc2185 honestly, it wasnt embarrassing, he made him better. taught him. how to play the song right. he was nice to him. something he wont forget
Johnny C
I’m pretty sure he wasn’t embarrassed at all. Not everyone is a sensitive little snowflake.
Gene will send the bill for the drum consultation to that kids parents
My dream was to have Black Sabbath let me come up and play one song with Tony's guitar. Never happened but I would have chosen Iron Man or Into The Void
noone cares
@@bilbobaggins5962 Actually I do. I hate Gene and Kiss but love Sabbath. I came to this video ONLY to see the kid play drums....
@@bilbobaggins5962 What a crap answer! Calling yourself Bilbo Baggins, wich is a very likable Hobbit... so very NOT YOU! ! !
Definitely into the void
Really, it never happened?.imagine that
Kid did a great job. He'll never forget that!!
Gene is a class act. Always has been.
One of the greatest ever to do the thing...KISS
Awesome!!! The kid did GREAT!!!
Haters will hate, Gene is awesome and this was hilarious!!!
I'll never forget when I was a teenager I met Gene in Virgin Records Store. So cool. I remember when I was a kid wondering when I would ever get to see him and the others without the makeup on. lol
Say what you want about Gene, but how many musicians would bring a 15 year old stranger on stage to play an instrument at a concert? At most, someone is brought up to sing a chorus here or there.
MrOccyc Foo Fighters
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Foo Fighters, Steel Panther, Green Day, John Mayer, and the list goes on
Check out Foo Fighters with Kiss guy. Awesome video
Drum lesson from Gene, life changing event
But It was just a Dickhead in a public hair wig.....Opppps, mean't pubic,but it's public now I guess.....
@James agreed
The memory of a life time.
Gene, you have done everything big in life , and here is just another side to your big heart.....you're totally cool in my book...you gave that kid an experience of LIFETIME...… that kid will never forget that moment....FOREVER....... thanks , good job bro .
Gene is not the most famous Kiss member for no reason.
Seems like a genuine, heartfelt moment by Gene........15 minutes later, he's plowing thru the kid's mom......
Lmfao
More likely his sister
@@michaelrevis1191 As well
This was pretty disgusting just because the guy playing is my longest childhood friend
You mean before. The price of entry was letting her kid play drums.
Most R@R musicians egos would just let anyone play on the spot like that. How awesome was that of Gene to let the guy play drums.
Love this version of Gene ... shows you don't always have to use the "i am a arrogant dick" routine .. people like the cool Gene much better...
I concur with this assessment.
well done ,, no easy task young man!! gene simmons now thats what rock is all abt... fun and great music
I love how Fitzy's hanging on the side filming with his phone!
That was a fun video to watch …coming from a Kiss fan since 1975 ….when i was 15 !!
I like how the guitar player on Gene's left was a little concerned for a second at the start until he realised the kid knows what he's doing. Gene was pretty funny too! LOL!
The lad's got chops! Way to go kid! I love to see when people get to live the dream!
We let an unknown, unheard 17 year old kid in the back door of a bar one night and let him play with the band. He had his sticks with him so that told me he played all the time and might be pretty good. After hearing about 20 seconds I knew it was going to be fun. He played like Alex Van Halen and knew most of the stuff we did. Ronnie joined the band 2 years later (at 19) and we used him for the Water Boy during the Wet T-Shirt contest's. We raised him right!
@@fukhue8226 who are you talking about?
I've always felt that Gene was pretty down to earth. Looks like that day was a lot of fun!
Awesome..good for that kid..will remember that forever
Jamming with Gene at a show having him joke around and doing a great job! that is a life event never to be forgotten among generations of your family! How could it be any better!
That's GOT TO BE--- one of the kewlest things I've seen! Way to go Gene S! Hat's off bro!
Brent is such a good drummer and very humble not to mention how accessable and kind to me back in his V .N. band days.Thank you Brent ! Dmac A.K.A bigasskussfan.
OMG ARE U TRULY LISTENING CLOSELY THEY ARE B RATED MUSICIANS AT BEST
Knowing Gene, he docked the regular drummer's pay.
ahahahahah that's so spot on!
Brent Fritz was his drummer at this show but he has been the drummer for Slash with Miles Kennedy & the Conspirators. He also plays bass as well. He's a damn good drummer.
Perfect
And made the guitar player buy the KISS T-shirt
Lmao !!!!
Proud of the indomitable spirit to go for it. Rock it kid with rock idols. You’re a natural keep going for it you will get that brass ring.
Very cool...gotta love Gene
It's hard to believe that ole Gene is coming up on the BIG 7-0! Still rockin hard!
Gene Simmons is a cool dude I don't care what anybody says to let a fan come up and jam with his band that's completely unheard of for any other band to do that.
The killers and foo fighters bring fans regularly onto the stage to play with them. Check out their TH-cam videos
@@kathrynmccartney492 Green Day too
I saw Gene's band in Australia & it was such a fun laid back gig. I was so surprised. I was so envious of all the people that Gene pulled out of the crowd to join him on stage.
That kid was under some enormous pressure...that kid pulled off a damn miracle!
Ah its not really pressure being in front of a big crowd. You just do your job behind the kit and move on and have a shit ton of fun doing it
@@scottyweimuller6152 for shure, when you know how to play the song, it´s natural. And the song is not difficult in this case
I kinda wish KISS concerts were like this now. No makeup, more laidback.
Is this considered legal for Gene to sing this song at this age.
It wasn't legal for him to sing it in 1977.
You know you're a serious fan when you can play every damn lick of a song & not only impress the crowd but Gene & his band mates as well. Now that's a loyal fan.
seriously how fukin cool was that, unforgettable moment in his lifetime
2nd time watching this and I just noticed the bands actual drummer was wearing a Las Vegas Golden Knights t-shirt. My man!!! That's my home town team!! Rock on!
I think they're from Tennessee. Gene said it in one of these vids.
Don't know why, but this made me happy.
LuckyLicks DITTO! Its as if I had a hanger in my mouth smiling through the whole thing!
RIGHT!
It's because Gene is having a fuckin good time. You can see it in his face! lml
It was seeing a kid get a chance that made you feel good !!! Made me feel good also. There is soooooo very much talent out there that never gets heard.
Made me smile too. That takes us back to a time when all was good for us.
That's how the Torch of Rock & Roll is helped along to be passed to the next generation, Thanx KISS for giving that young man a great opportunity in life, F'n Fantastic !!
That shows he don't care about nothing his self...at least he has a heart and.lets fan play
Just because he's not a Democrat? Man, you are a bigot.
A sloganeering loser who calls someone a bigot also has a particular point of view, therefore it too is a bigot.
Most bands do this now, let fans play at a show, they never used to do this because back in the 70's and 80's there were some fans who were far better than the pro musicians and you could hear it, now, the bands want to promote any musician that wants to try.
Hardly. This music was HUGE back then so they didn't NEED that kind of PR help. Bringing up young people is a massive (desperate) attempt to draw in the younger audiences.
What?!? All I can see how the artist loves their music. They made it, man. I would like it to be perfect too... or close to perfection.
Very well done! And given the young nan this oppertunity is very generous. I bet it us going right into his resumé. Being the drummer in a band with Gene Simmons should qualify for any job.
Awesome opportunity for that boy, he made rock history for his generation.
That was probably the highlight of that kids life so far. Gene is a class act for letting that young lad up on stage to perform with the band. I hope that the kid appreciated what Gene did and I hope that the kid turns out to be a successfull drummer. He did a great job on Christine, even with the hiccup.
Found a heck of a drummer. love it
I like when a fan can come up and play with the band.Nice thing too do of the band.Respect
Vincent's dad living vicariously through his son :)
I was there when this happened.
Kid killed it!! Awesome!!
I wish I had that kind of opportunity when I was younger!..wow alot of fun good job dude!
What a great thing to get to do that at 15! And he pulled it off. 👍👍👍
CA girl here - this is the kind of thing the rest of us drummers dream about. It must have been thrilling.
Gene's a great guy and a real rock Ambassador.
Yes, very cool, nice job,Mr.Simmons.
Wow for Gene, entrusting the last song to a 15 yr old. amazing. kid will never forget this moment in his life, he will forever remember to always listen to the band and not just at your own instrument. be free but alert and just follow!
Gene can still rock with the best of them!
The Best Concert I've ever seen in my life... Kiss full makeup reunion tour... Straight show man professionals blew me the fuck away...
That was great! Nice job brother! I love seeing this!
Play drums on live stage with one of the best bands in the whole damn world... AWESOME
The band being KISS-PRICELESS
Kids application at McDonald's:
DRUMMER FOR KISS
If this is/was actually authentic? Congratz to Gene and the band for allowing someone to live the dream for a few moments!
Nice of gene to let the kid play he was really good
At 15 jam live with Gene, so awesome, the coolest thing I got to experience was to be part of the opening band for Therion the first time they visited my city at 19... and that was my first time playing in a gig outside the rehearsal place we had for like 2500 people xD
Kid nailed it and Gene enjoyed stopping the song and making it fun with a bit of comedy.
This was awesome!! I like Gene doing these sort of jam shows.