Gene Simmons KISS and Tells | Bertcast # 671

I sit down with the legendary KISS bassist/singer, Gene Simmons. We talk about dating Cher, Diana Ross, how KISS got their makeup, how he met his wife, the future of concerts, and much more!

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0:00 Intro
0:45 Being Judged
2:00 Bert meeting Gene for the first time
5:20 Bert only slept with 6 women
9:30 Gene’s early years with women
16:30 Selling KISS Rights
17:10 Makeup Origins
22:50 KISS early years & marketing
26:10 Merchandising
32:00 Marrying Shannon Tweed
42:05 Nick and Sophie’s music
46:16 Album Covers
53:45 The Future of Concerts
58:45 Solo Tour & Other Ventures
1:00:30 Trademarks
1:03:00 Calling Nick Simmons