As a KISS fan since 1976, it’s still a thrill to still be part of the ride. This was pure joy to watch, and was great to hang out with Gene and just get a taste of what he does and what makes Kiss happen. What a ride it’s been for all of us!
I don't think, even us die-hard long time fans really appreciate just what was and still is involved in keeping the band on the road! At the end of the day, it was kicked off by four young New Yorkers. Their determination and focus was incredible. Can you imagine just how many times the threat of ridicule and resulting loss of credibility nearly pushed them to give it all up?! Thank heaven they didn't!
@@Marchosias_Rex Ok he love money ...always say that...but he respect his fans..And now with 70 years he can see other things..Also he have 2 childrens..
The man lived life as he wanted, basically living as a king. Any human that can manifest their dreams with such aplomb has my respect, he works for it…
I worked a KISS concert in 1990 on the Hot In The shade tour at Battelle Hall which on the the second or third floor of the original section of the first built Columbus convention center. the hall is still there but the convention center is massive now. I was and still am an IATSE stagehand. Gene was there all day. He was there during load in just watching. He was there all damn day. He never left until after the show. He watched every one work. He watched every single thing that he could. He sees where very cent goes and that is no lie. He probably doesn't do that anymore but he certainly used to. i know because I have seen it. He was sitting on the loading dock watching us unload the trucks first thing in the AM. He watched all the rigging up. He watched every single step of the process. He knows what is hanging over his head and what he is standing on. He understands the entire process. I can just imagine going over expenses and settlement bills every night. I'm sure he is very involved. From hard core rock and rollers to it's all about the kids. Greatest show on earth. You did it Gene. You beat Barnum and Bailey.
Nice doc! Some insightful footage here. Surprised KISS allowed such access, allowing viewers a rare glimpse at their vulnerabilities (and at Doc's sudden follicles :-).
There are many vids of KISS online. But when I saw this was NHK, Japanese network, I had to check it out. Sure enough, a great documentary production. Even when we were in grade school and part of the KISS Army, we used to go to Japan Town to the Japanese bookstores and buy the glossy high quality magazine that were thick like a phone book, with tons of great photos of them. Much better than the newsprint stuff in the states like Creem and Circus magazines. Even the Runaways had really nice magazines in the Japanese newsstands. No censorship. Garters and all. LOL. Thank you for sharing this Amadeus.
Paul Stanley is without question one of the best frontman in the history of Rock and Roll. And having a sidekick and stage partner in the caliber of Gene Simmons certainly made life a beautiful thing! Gene you're the best 👌
master -you are the whole reason that i started playing bass in in 1977 i use to hide the kiss love gun album in one of my grandmothers pat boon albums
Growing up, my concert bucket list was to see Frank Sinatra, Van Halen, Garth Brooks, and KISS. I've seen all of them except Frank and I regret it. My son's bucket list also includes KISS. I've made it a vow to see them on this last tour for the very reason Gene mentions at the end. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the fans, Gene.
I really enjoyed this...THANKS! Gene seems quite tired. Great backstage footage. I still wish there could be one last show with the four original members. Perhaps just one show at Madison Square Garden which would mean Peter wouldn't have to go out on tour as I know he's finding it harder these days as he gets older. Imagine a longform movie of them at MSG...it certainly would be a dream come true! :)
That was awesome! Gene has always been my favorite as he is a personal hero of mine. Way back in 76' when I first saw KISS on American television, I gravitated towards his demon persona on stage. But it was Gene as a person, off-stage, who helped form an identity for myself as a maturing young teen and man. It was his confidence and intensity on stage that carried over to my own outlook on life. So when he talks about his mother and the horrible predicament that she had to claw her way out of, coming to America with Gene in tow, it opened my eyes to what I always saw in Gene, going passed the make-up, you can see the man inside; a dedicated father, husband, and successful musician and businessman. "Everyday above ground, is a good day".
Gene takes the blood spitting today to a whole new level. I remember seeing the KISS Alive! album for the first time in ‘76 and being terrified at the cover photo but today’s blood spitting would have given the teenager I was in the 70s nightmares beyond belief.
When guitar craftsman Steve Carr got involved with the band (He made Gene's first Axe bass, Ace Frehley's light chaser guitar and Paul's star shaped guitar.) he said that when he was brought to the hotel where the band was staying, he met Gene when the latter was playing tennis and doing so very intensely, just to keep in shape. 45 years later, Gene still intensely keeps in shape.
Clean living and a lot of luck. Of course it helps when you can afford the best health care and get checked up thoroughly 4 times a year or when any little thing doesn't feel right. Most of us have to wait 2 or 3 months to see a specialist. then if we think he is wrong and need a second opinion we are already half way dead because the cancer spread during the 2 to 3 month wait to see the specialist. Money takes all the stress out of your life. Making money puts it all right back into your life unless you love what you do for a living and don't need the money anymore.
@@jimmycroce9902 yeah. People give gene shit for being arrogant yes he is arrogant but he is also in on the joke that he is arrogant. Gene seems have big heart. I think he would be devastated if something happened ace or Peter where Paul could give two shits
Paul doing that little tribute to Kyu Sakamoto at the end was pretty cool. Ue o Muite Arukou (sukiyaki) is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.
They should've stopped a long time ago. I saw the Sonic Boom tour in 2010 and after going to KISS shows since the Animalize tour I knew that was my last one.
@@haywoodyoudome I saw some good shows round that time. Good length, good set lists, they sounded good, and they seemed to be in good shape. They have progressively gotten worse since then. I opted to sit out the last of the continued farewell (again) tour, because it just seems overpriced, underplayed, and misdirected. I may be in the minority, but I don’t need the spectacle. I’d rather they just come out without the makeup and the costumes, and just play the music. That’s what I’ll miss about seeing them live. I can experience the other stuff via a video, but I can’t experience the live music via a video.
I've seen them 7 times, all with makeup. Hafto say it was the best times of my life. The rush of a lifetime everytime. I could of died right then and there and woulda been good with it. Gene as the Demon? Chills... 😳 And that tongue?? 🤘😝 Fan for life!!!
i think we are just going to get the same old stuff we already know and paul and genes same narrative as they are in control of the doc ace and peter had zero involvement in it
@@twikirobot6897 as time goes on after kiss resumes tour ace will gain more leverage one they going need a hook get people in the buildings of places they played already. Which would be ace. And two ace should tell them I’m not showing up for the big final show unless he gets at least a 6 month run as lead guitarist to end the tour
I am certain that Gene read the magazine "Famous Monsters of Filmland" in the 1960s (and then into the 1970s) like I did! The Lon Chaney comment assures me of that!
Gene Simmons is a cool guy. I've loved Kiss since '73, about. He was wed to Cher for awhile. He did a thing here in Atlanta a few yrs ago and called my handsome gay friend onstage. Did small talk, then picked him up, held him for a sec in his arms, and threw him offstage. Tim was so excited; he will always treasure that memory. I have a picture.
I've never heard of a lost film referred to as "out of print". Interesting that Gene would credit Chaney for the batwings, cause in recent years he has said many times that they came from the Marvel super hero "Blackbolt".
London After Midnight is only available as a reconstruction with surviving stills. The film itself has been lost for ages. Do some research before you throw insults.
I really appreciate what a beautiful person he is what a good salad person he is he's smart as a hard he has a soul he's just a beautiful good person and I more than the average person that's out there and I just really appreciate him and I think he's just fascinating to listen to his very smart man so I'm enjoying listening to this at work on my 12-hour wonderful ship today as a security guard in Michigan Detroit Rock City let me tell you it's not safe out here but yeah he's awesome
After watching the most recent documentary on David Crosby, I'm now torn between who's been the longest reigning narcissist in Rock n Roll....especially towards their original band members. 😁
just because DRC is playing doesn’t mean that’s where the video clip is from. they edit sound and video separately in the documentary process. if you notice, he also goes from the punisher to the axe mid song.
If you pay attention he changes basses between the clips of him. Sometimes the ax, sometimes his normal bass. It's audio and video split between different shows, sometimes they don't line up.
Just realized how awesome Gene's bass sound is. It's just a tight rock sound, no added effects that is noticable playing live. A lot of bassists have this loose and flimsy sound even in standard E of even tuned down a whole step. I want a bass to sound like a bass. Not against reverb or a delay added to it. Without the punch of the bass the guitar doesn't stand out as much.
Gene Simmons could have played bass in most any rock band back in the day. He's solid and an accomplished composer. Even if he hadn't gone with the cartoon character he would have been successful. I always admired his makeup and armored suit and his antics.
His voice I bad on every song but the guy has been doing it for 50 yrs up until recently he had one of the best and memorable voices in the history of rock I got to see him live in 1988 he did a solo tour and he played at the stone balloon here in delaware it was a decent bar but I was about 10ft away from the stage it was a great show the day before the show I was at the mall here in delaware I was talking to a friend of mine mom who worked there she said hey you just missed paul stanley he bought a leather jacket she said if you hurry you may catch him she pointed me in the direction he went I ran as fast as I could but to no avail oh well go to interact with him at the show singing along with him he points at you to clap your hands or sing with him that was very cool I'll never forget it in my opinion paul is the best front man of all time he plays guitar he sings he knows how to work the crowd I've seen alot of bands live and none of them compare to kiss none of them have a front man like paul
Really? You just finally realized that he has a terrible voice,? Listen further and I’m sure that you’ll come to realize that he’s also a terrible musician.
@@daverawcliffe3212 Paul was a terrific frontman at one time & a passable guitarist; that time has long since passed, but there’s no shame in that. Father Time gets us all
@@daverawcliffe3212 yeah yeah yeah more kiss haters his voice is shot now after nearly 50yrs of singing at one time he had a great voice and in my opinion he's one of the greatest front men if not the greatest of all time THE GOAT
Great documentary of a legendary band but sorry, going out on top would have been after the first reunion tour. This is hard to watch seeing the old guys now, the vocals aren’t there anymore and they are slow these days. I’d prefer ya pack it in a gene and stick to selling the merchandise at this point. You boys had a great run!
Best quote I ever heard from a Rock Star was from Gene. He said anyone that tells you they picked up the guitar to change the world was full of $&-#. They started playing because they wanted women. You might not like him but he's honest and there is truth in what he says.
His voice magically gets better in concert thanks to the technology being used to cover up how horrible he is. Lip syncing to tracks recorded at old soundchecks so it sounds like he is live. He’s been busted on TH-cam but they get away with it
Key board warriors...During the first song where some think the Bass notes are played when Gene isn't touching his guitar. You can clearly see the video is spliced because on some parts he is playing the Axe Bass and other he is playing the Punisher. All of you that are so critical, why do you even care? You are proving the point... "You can love KISS or you can hate them, but you cannot ignore them."
Paul has been singing for at least 50 years. I think we are very lucky to have had the opportunity to hear him sing and perform for as long as he has.
yes fr, at least there's noice coming out of him, unlike with many older artists
As a KISS fan since 1976, it’s still a thrill to still be part of the ride. This was pure joy to watch, and was great to hang out with Gene and just get a taste of what he does and what makes Kiss happen. What a ride it’s been for all of us!
I don't think, even us die-hard long time fans really appreciate just what was and still is involved in keeping the band on the road! At the end of the day, it was kicked off by four young New Yorkers. Their determination and focus was incredible. Can you imagine just how many times the threat of ridicule and resulting loss of credibility nearly pushed them to give it all up?! Thank heaven they didn't!
" You can´t buy, little kids smiling, in a can "...That what I love the most !..( Gene Simmons ).
That's right, they smile when they're having fun and don't fake it.
Its the money he loves the most...He even said it earlier in the documentary......Keep it real....
@@Marchosias_Rex Ok he love money ...always say that...but he respect his fans..And now with 70 years he can see other things..Also he have 2 childrens..
They smile when they are released from the can.
Jeffery Epstein would beg to differ…
The man lived life as he wanted, basically living as a king. Any human that can manifest their dreams with such aplomb has my respect, he works for it…
and he started drawing pictures of it with Paul Stanley in middle school.
@@fuckyou49898 They didn't go to school together! They met after Uni!
You ´re right !. He won his position.
Pfft!
@@fuckyou49898 Did you just make that up to sound smart? If you did then you failed.
Very cool, I'm a behind the scenes junkie. It is really great to see Gene still doing well.
Gene with half the make-up off was surreal. We've never seen that before. So intimate, just amazing stuff.
Ive seen all kinds of footage over the years... but that half makeup was cool...
Hey Jayson ! MORTIFICATION PARAMAECIUM !
13歳から、KISSのファンとなり
洋学が大好きになり
｢DISCO DJ｣なりました
60歳の今、ラストツアーOSAKA
を観る事が出来て とても
幸せ💞でした
ありがとうKISS (≧∇≦)b
ずっと、ファンでいれて良かった‼️✧ ( °∀° )/ ✧
thank you for this video i'm a big fan of kiss i grew up with the band
My hero since 1975
Thank you Mr. SIMMONS
13歳の時に初めてお小遣いでアルバム「ロックンロールオーバーを買いました。KISSを聴くのは初めてで、ワクワクしながら、ヘッドホンで聴きました。そしたら1曲目、いきなりアコースティックギターのバラード調のイントロ。なんじゃ？と思うと次の瞬間、ノックアウトされてしまいました。それ以来58歳の今も大ファンです。「I WANT YOU」今でも私にとって、神曲です。あのPVでのジーンを見て、一気にジーンの大ファン。教室でほうきを、片手によくジーンのモネマネをしたなー。
This is an amazing look into the man, thank you for showing us his after show routine, these are things we love to see. Really, great work.
What a cool dude. My hero!
This is one of the best documentaries, about Gene Simmons, ever!
I worked a KISS concert in 1990 on the Hot In The shade tour at Battelle Hall which on the the second or third floor of the original section of the first built Columbus convention center. the hall is still there but the convention center is massive now. I was and still am an IATSE stagehand. Gene was there all day. He was there during load in just watching. He was there all damn day. He never left until after the show. He watched every one work. He watched every single thing that he could. He sees where very cent goes and that is no lie. He probably doesn't do that anymore but he certainly used to. i know because I have seen it. He was sitting on the loading dock watching us unload the trucks first thing in the AM. He watched all the rigging up. He watched every single step of the process. He knows what is hanging over his head and what he is standing on. He understands the entire process. I can just imagine going over expenses and settlement bills every night. I'm sure he is very involved. From hard core rock and rollers to it's all about the kids. Greatest show on earth. You did it Gene. You beat Barnum and Bailey.
Nice doc! Some insightful footage here. Surprised KISS allowed such access, allowing viewers a rare glimpse at their vulnerabilities (and at Doc's sudden follicles :-).
This was really great to see.
There are many vids of KISS online. But when I saw this was NHK, Japanese network, I had to check it out. Sure enough, a great documentary production. Even when we were in grade school and part of the KISS Army, we used to go to Japan Town to the Japanese bookstores and buy the glossy high quality magazine that were thick like a phone book, with tons of great photos of them. Much better than the newsprint stuff in the states like Creem and Circus magazines. Even the Runaways had really nice magazines in the Japanese newsstands. No censorship. Garters and all. LOL. Thank you for sharing this Amadeus.
I had the wonderful privilege of meeting Gene by chance in 2013. He was so nice!
Pretty damn good. Loved it!
As you get older
"Life every day is a struggle" ....
But it sure beats the alternative !
Paul Stanley is without question one of the best frontman in the history of Rock and Roll. And having a sidekick and stage partner in the caliber of Gene Simmons certainly made life a beautiful thing! Gene you're the best 👌
I wish he could still sing
They miss the boat focusing on Gene instead of the band, as usual. Loved Sukiyaki, Paul. You rule!
@@dirkvanderpoel6797 What? You don't like the KISS Spoken Word Tour?
Great documentary!
HUGE HUGE FAN! 10 kiss concerts under my belt! Love ya
master -you are the whole reason that i started playing bass in in 1977 i use to hide the kiss love gun album in one of my grandmothers pat boon albums
@Abe Froman i did you f&%k head
Growing up, my concert bucket list was to see Frank Sinatra, Van Halen, Garth Brooks, and KISS. I've seen all of them except Frank and I regret it. My son's bucket list also includes KISS. I've made it a vow to see them on this last tour for the very reason Gene mentions at the end.
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to the fans, Gene.
Stellar documentary, so well done. Exquisite!!!!!
No denying they are fantastic. Like hit after hit when they're playing. Their legacy is among the greatest bands.
This was very enjoyable. Kiss always brought the show to the fans
The same show, every year, over and over and over
@@booshting3520 it never gets boring tho. They walk away with more than a million every concert, the shows are unforgettable!
@Abe Froman In my opinion, it is, NOW, because there's NO ACE and PETER!
@@AngelofAnguish Soooo... You think the show would be much better today if Ace and Peter were in the band ???
I like Gene. He has made a lot of people happy. May he enjoy his well earned retirement
I really enjoyed this...THANKS! Gene seems quite tired. Great backstage footage. I still wish there could be one last show with the four original members. Perhaps just one show at Madison Square Garden which would mean Peter wouldn't have to go out on tour as I know he's finding it harder these days as he gets older. Imagine a longform movie of them at MSG...it certainly would be a dream come true! :)
Fantastic insight into the life of a rockstar. The highs and lows are there but being in front of fans is the ultimate payoff.
I've never seen them take OFF the makeup before. That was a cool scene
Grew up with kiss..it's a feeling..about celebrating life.
Wow..well put...that really is the essence
Thank you Gene and Paul 🤘👍
You are the best Gene 🤟
Very well done.
That was awesome
That was awesome! Gene has always been my favorite as he is a personal hero of mine. Way back in 76' when I first saw KISS on American television, I gravitated towards his demon persona on stage. But it was Gene as a person, off-stage, who helped form an identity for myself as a maturing young teen and man. It was his confidence and intensity on stage that carried over to my own outlook on life. So when he talks about his mother and the horrible predicament that she had to claw her way out of, coming to America with Gene in tow, it opened my eyes to what I always saw in Gene, going passed the make-up, you can see the man inside; a dedicated father, husband, and successful musician and businessman. "Everyday above ground, is a good day".
Great footage!
Great video
Gene takes the blood spitting today to a whole new level.
I remember seeing the KISS Alive! album for the first time in ‘76 and being terrified at the cover photo but today’s blood spitting would have given the teenager I was in the 70s nightmares beyond belief.
I remember staring at Gene on that album cover. I was speechless and amazed. Thinking what the hell am I looking at
I like GENE SIMMONS on the ALIVE II cover photo. All spun out with a bloody mouth SO CLASSIC!!
When guitar craftsman Steve Carr got involved with the band (He made Gene's first Axe bass, Ace Frehley's light chaser guitar and Paul's star shaped guitar.) he said that when he was brought to the hotel where the band was staying, he met Gene when the latter was playing tennis and doing so very intensely, just to keep in shape.
45 years later, Gene still intensely keeps in shape.
He’s been obese for twenty years.
@@thefonzkiss Err... Obese? Not really, somebody like Phil Margera HE'S obese, Gene is slim compared to that.
@@RastaSaiyaman The Fonz is a KISS hater who comments bullshit on every video on youtube. don’t pay any attention to him.
seeing gene talk about how long takes put on make up was first time he has ever seemed old to me. incredible he can still do it
Clean living and a lot of luck. Of course it helps when you can afford the best health care and get checked up thoroughly 4 times a year or when any little thing doesn't feel right. Most of us have to wait 2 or 3 months to see a specialist. then if we think he is wrong and need a second opinion we are already half way dead because the cancer spread during the 2 to 3 month wait to see the specialist. Money takes all the stress out of your life. Making money puts it all right back into your life unless you love what you do for a living and don't need the money anymore.
I thought the same thing. First time he ever seemed old. I also thought there was a beautiful reality to it.
@@jimmycroce9902 yeah. People give gene shit for being arrogant yes he is arrogant but he is also in on the joke that he is arrogant. Gene seems have big heart. I think he would be devastated if something happened ace or Peter where Paul could give two shits
1st and best concert I've been to! Gene has always been my favorite and I'm a drummer!
Thanks for your love and support and i wish you all the best through your musical journey
Paul doing that little tribute to Kyu Sakamoto at the end was pretty cool. Ue o Muite Arukou (sukiyaki) is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.
He’s done that at literally every Japanese show for 25 years. Same old lame schtick at every single show for decades.
Wow, even at the beginning, Paul is struggling.
They should've stopped a long time ago. I saw the Sonic Boom tour in 2010 and after going to KISS shows since the Animalize tour I knew that was my last one.
@@haywoodyoudome I saw some good shows round that time. Good length, good set lists, they sounded good, and they seemed to be in good shape. They have progressively gotten worse since then. I opted to sit out the last of the continued farewell (again) tour, because it just seems overpriced, underplayed, and misdirected. I may be in the minority, but I don’t need the spectacle. I’d rather they just come out without the makeup and the costumes, and just play the music. That’s what I’ll miss about seeing them live. I can experience the other stuff via a video, but I can’t experience the live music via a video.
Wow that was actually really good
Excellent documentary. I only watched this because I was interested in the Japanese people, and Japanese culture.
Those guys are incredible! Power, talent, stage kings and and and 👍👏👌
seeing Gene with only half of his makeup on at the end reminds me of seeing Darth Vader face for the first time! Very Kool!
Haha Amazing ...Very Great!!!! Superb!!!!
Paul’s voice is beyond shot lol deny it all you want, he’s a shadow of himself
Its about 10 years past time for them to hang it up.
That’s fine but, ya gotta keep in mind, nobody gives a f*ck what you think. He’s better at 70 than you’ll ever be.
@@jimmycroce9902 well you obviously care what I think...
And you're an ASSHOLE, deny it all you want, you're just a shadow of yourself.
Unfortunately its true... i love the band vut they stayed at the party about 20 years toooo long..
I've seen them 7 times, all with makeup. Hafto say it was the best times of my life. The rush of a lifetime everytime. I could of died right then and there and woulda been good with it. Gene as the Demon? Chills... 😳 And that tongue?? 🤘😝 Fan for life!!!
I hope the A& E Bio is like this but 4 hours
i think we are just going to get the same old stuff we already know and paul and genes same narrative as they are in control of the doc ace and peter had zero involvement in it
It will be shit slinging show to prove how 'what they are doing now' is legit. [which it isn't]
@@twikirobot6897 as time goes on after kiss resumes tour ace will gain more leverage one they going need a hook get people in the buildings of places they played already. Which would be ace. And two ace should tell them I’m not showing up for the big final show unless he gets at least a 6 month run as lead guitarist to end the tour
My 1st rock and roll band timeless
KISS 💋 , especially Gene is INSPIRING!!!
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OUCH. Paul's voice though. The guitar playing is spot-on.
I listened to Alive 1 & 2 everyday until until I bought a bass 45 years ago,..thank you Gene!
Thanks for all the love and support
@@genesimmons2018 thank you for your inspiration & living the dream we all dream to live!
It's not over if it's your dream you should work towards it
Simmonsgene40@gmail.com you can write to me on my personal mail
Imagine how different backstage was. Also I love that gene knows what baking is 🤣
Cool 🤘🤘🤘
Yes, it's very very cool now 70years old
I am certain that Gene read the magazine "Famous Monsters of Filmland" in the 1960s (and then into the 1970s) like I did! The Lon Chaney comment assures me of that!
I always knew Gene was a horror movie fan and so am I. I always looked at the picture of London After Midnight and thought of Gene.
Gene Simmons is a cool guy. I've loved Kiss since '73, about. He was wed to Cher for awhile. He did a thing here in Atlanta a few yrs ago and called my handsome gay friend onstage. Did small talk, then picked him up, held him for a sec in his arms, and threw him offstage. Tim was so excited; he will always treasure that memory. I have a picture.
He was never married to Cher. He didn’t want to get married at all.
" You can´t buy little kids smiling in a can" ok Gene, u made me cry
I'd be smiling like that too Tommy if I could nail that Ace Frehley Deuce Guitar Solo like you just did!!
You can't say Tommy doesn't work hard to earn his $15 an hour pay check.
I've never heard of a lost film referred to as "out of print". Interesting that Gene would credit Chaney for the batwings, cause in recent years he has said many times that they came from the Marvel super hero "Blackbolt".
he is 70.
London After Midnight is available on Amazon and is in print still. What a joker.
London After Midnight is only available as a reconstruction with surviving stills. The film itself has been lost for ages. Do some research before you throw insults.
6:19 - as awesome as KISS is, so are their fans - how awesome all this is ? .....the effort they put in is amazing
Awesome... Awesome... Awesome...
best footage that i have seen is of Gene removing his make up. i have never seen footage of any Kiss member removing the make up. has anybody else?
I love Gene he's an interesting guy very interesting
I really appreciate what a beautiful person he is what a good salad person he is he's smart as a hard he has a soul he's just a beautiful good person and I more than the average person that's out there and I just really appreciate him and I think he's just fascinating to listen to his very smart man so I'm enjoying listening to this at work on my 12-hour wonderful ship today as a security guard in Michigan Detroit Rock City let me tell you it's not safe out here but yeah he's awesome
@@lisasharinglifestorieswith4182 Wow... That has to be some kind of record for a run-on sentence !!!
After watching the most recent documentary on David Crosby, I'm now torn between who's been the longest reigning narcissist in Rock n Roll....especially towards their original band members. 😁
I am just glad Kiss. Has finally called it quits. In a good way I mean listen to Paul’s voice ect.
Tommy been guitar for kiss longer than any other now
Tommy Thayer plays really good. Awesome tone, good timing and tasteful playing all around. I think he fits them so well.
awesome video, but the live footage , so sad how they have all slowed down. getting old sucketh.
Gene was NOT playing bass. 11:43 min
I noticed that several times
just because DRC is playing doesn’t mean that’s where the video clip is from. they edit sound and video separately in the documentary process. if you notice, he also goes from the punisher to the axe mid song.
If you pay attention he changes basses between the clips of him. Sometimes the ax, sometimes his normal bass. It's audio and video split between different shows, sometimes they don't line up.
Love the behind the scenes stuff. The show stuff is very meh now. They're phoning it in.
I disagree. They are 70 years old... They are doing their best but Father Time is undefeated.
Best show I have ever seen in person ! Haters couldn't do it.
@@GeekAndSon The best shows they ever did were in the 70's. It's been more and more overkill ever since. Especially now.
@@amafid They have stayed way too late to the party. They SHOULD have quit after the first reunion tour.
Just realized how awesome Gene's bass sound is. It's just a tight rock sound, no added effects that is noticable playing live. A lot of bassists have this loose and flimsy sound even in standard E of even tuned down a whole step. I want a bass to sound like a bass. Not against reverb or a delay added to it. Without the punch of the bass the guitar doesn't stand out as much.
Gene Simmons could have played bass in most any rock band back in the day. He's solid and an accomplished composer. Even if he hadn't gone with the cartoon character he would have been successful. I always admired his makeup and armored suit and his antics.
His Bass playing is trash!
@@badtortoise3338 although he may not be a JACO PASTORIUS his bass lines are far from trash. I don't know what you've listened to.
@@markr.devereux3385 A Gene Simmons video wouldn't be complete without the a**holes' posting something about his bass playing being trash.
@@Zundfolge2000 GOOD TAKE🤟
How come they put the 2000 farewell tour at the beginning
It’s shocking how bad Paul’s voice is on Detroit Rock City 😮
His voice I bad on every song but the guy has been doing it for 50 yrs up until recently he had one of the best and memorable voices in the history of rock I got to see him live in 1988 he did a solo tour and he played at the stone balloon here in delaware it was a decent bar but I was about 10ft away from the stage it was a great show the day before the show I was at the mall here in delaware I was talking to a friend of mine mom who worked there she said hey you just missed paul stanley he bought a leather jacket she said if you hurry you may catch him she pointed me in the direction he went I ran as fast as I could but to no avail oh well go to interact with him at the show singing along with him he points at you to clap your hands or sing with him that was very cool I'll never forget it in my opinion paul is the best front man of all time he plays guitar he sings he knows how to work the crowd I've seen alot of bands live and none of them compare to kiss none of them have a front man like paul
Also pay attention some bass licks fired off without Gene playing...
Really? You just finally realized that he has a terrible voice,? Listen further and I’m sure that you’ll come to realize that he’s also a terrible musician.
@@daverawcliffe3212 Paul was a terrific frontman at one time & a passable guitarist; that time has long since passed, but there’s no shame in that. Father Time gets us all
@@daverawcliffe3212 yeah yeah yeah more kiss haters his voice is shot now after nearly 50yrs of singing at one time he had a great voice and in my opinion he's one of the greatest front men if not the greatest of all time THE GOAT
What was that song at the end? I really liked it
Please come individually from now on.
I love Gene
I remember when they took off the makeup and after a couple of minutes it was like, ok put it back on.
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kiss is great band that respect their fans.
Great documentary of a legendary band but sorry, going out on top would have been after the first reunion tour. This is hard to watch seeing the old guys now, the vocals aren’t there anymore and they are slow these days. I’d prefer ya pack it in a gene and stick to selling the merchandise at this point. You boys had a great run!
I also find it hard to watch my childhood Heroes growing old
Best quote I ever heard from a Rock Star was from Gene. He said anyone that tells you they picked up the guitar to change the world was full of $&-#. They started playing because they wanted women.
You might not like him but he's honest and there is truth in what he says.
It's a cool quote, but it's not true. People who play Death Metal don't do it for women. Most women hate that shit! 😆😆😆
I know he was 70 in this but he just looks old and tired just going through the motions it’s sad
Paul's voice is SO BAD...it used to be SO GOOD...
The candle that burns twice as bright burns only half as long.
Don't blame him for giving everything he got.
He was the best there is.
His voice magically gets better in concert thanks to the technology being used to cover up how horrible he is. Lip syncing to tracks recorded at old soundchecks so it sounds like he is live. He’s been busted on TH-cam but they get away with it
People never stop rockin
Oh! Gene is a "butterfly," not a bat!
when was this from? because I saw Eric was wearing a mask and so was other people in the beginning
You can’t do drugs or drink - if you’re going to be Gene !
As if there any Kiss stories left we haven't heard.
i want to hear a positive story from them about Vinnie Vincent
So you watched the video because ..........
No.....the smallest I think was when you played in Port huron Michigan in the 70's at the mcmorran autotorium
Imagine The Supremes singing backup for Paul
Average musicians together selling lunchboxes. That’s kiss.
If Gene passed away, I would be happy if Nick could take over. Like Japanese Kabuki.
Key board warriors...During the first song where some think the Bass notes are played when Gene isn't touching his guitar. You can clearly see the video is spliced because on some parts he is playing the Axe Bass and other he is playing the Punisher. All of you that are so critical, why do you even care? You are proving the point... "You can love KISS or you can hate them, but you cannot ignore them."
I love KISS
13:56 Singer Fu*ks up....8th note early bud.
problems with his in ear monitors probably.