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Gene Simmons is an Israeli-American singer, songwriter, and entrepreneur best known as the co-lead vocalist and bass guitarist of the legendary rock band Kiss. He is also renowned for his flamboyant stage persona and outrageous costumes.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1949</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gene Simmons is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On August 25, 1949, Gene Simmons was born in Tirat Carmel, Israel. His birth name is Chaim Witz.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1966</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Moves to New York City</div><div class='timeline-text'>At the age of 16, Simmons moves to New York City with his mother and sister.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1972</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Forms KISS with Paul Stanley</div><div class='timeline-text'>Simmons forms the rock band KISS along with Paul Stanley, Peter Criss, and Ace Frehley.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1973</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>KISS Releases Debut Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>KISS releases their debut album, "Kiss", which goes on to sell over two million copies.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>KISS Appears on American Bandstand</div><div class='timeline-text'>KISS performs on the television show American Bandstand, marking their first major television appearance.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1984</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>KISS Appears on MTV Music Awards</div><div class='timeline-text'>KISS makes a surprise appearance at the MTV Music Awards, performing alongside Madonna.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame</div><div class='timeline-text'>KISS is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Simmons is honored for his contribution to the music industry.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Great Songwriter</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gene Simmons is one of the most iconic songwriters of all time, having written countless songs for his band KISS. His lyrics are often clever and profound, and he has been able to create an entire genre of rock music.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Charismatic Performer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gene Simmons is known for being a charismatic performer. He brings energy and enthusiasm to his live performances, and always puts on a great show for the audience. His stage presence is unmatched in the world of rock music.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>His Impact on Music</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Gene Simmons has had an incredible impact on music. He helped define the sound of rock and roll, and created an entirely new genre that has influenced countless musicians over the years. His legacy will live on forever in the world of music.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Born in Israel</h3><p class='facts-text'>Gene Simmons was born in Haifa, Israel in 1949, but moved to New York City with his mother when he was 8 years old.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Worked at McDonald's</h3><p class='facts-text'>Gene Simmons worked at a McDonald's restaurant while attending high school in New York City.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Has an Artificial Tongue</h3><p class='facts-text'>As a result of his many onstage tongue tricks, Gene Simmons had to have an artificial tongue made out of plastic surgery.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Holds the Most Patents by a Musician</h3><p class='facts-text'>Gene Simmons holds the record for most patents filed by a musician, with over 30 patents to his name.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Appeared on Numerous TV Shows and Films</h3><p class='facts-text'>Gene Simmons has appeared on numerous television shows and films, including Family Guy, CSI: NY and Blade: Trinity.</p></div></div>
Gene Simmons is a legendary Israeli-American rock singer who was born on August 25, 1949 and is currently 74 years old. He is most well known for being a key member and vocalist of the iconic rock band Kiss, which he co-founded in the early 1970s and became a symbol of the glam metal movement.
Gene Simmons has an estimated net worth of $400M. He is a musician and entrepreneur, and is the co-founder and frontman of the rock band KISS. Much of his wealth comes from royalties, record sales, and merchandise sales associated with KISS as well as the various businesses and investment ventures he has undertaken over the years.
