December 29th -
Every day brings a new surprise.
Now I hear I'm a robber. Great.
Some of you have complained that the letter column sometimes turns into a "fanatical religious revival." So, I've been trying to keep the "Jesus will save you" people to a minimum. I appreciate your good wishes, but prefer your kind words to your missionary zeal. Meaning: let me sort out my own life with God (if there is one). Stay on your side of the religious fence. I'll stay on my side.
It actually does say "..do not judge, lest ye be judged." Meaning: keep your judgements to yourself.
Whether you believe in God or not, isn't the point. It never was. It's always been how we treat each other. "Love They Neighbor As Thyself."
That's the only commandment we need.
My early good New Year's Wishes to you all.
And me? I'll probably spend the Eve at the PLAYBOY MANSION. Surrounded by all the beautiful things life has to offer.
New letters posted...
GENE SIMMONS ROBS STORE!!!
Hi Gene,
first of all enjoy your torture...I mean vacation.
What were you doing in Vienna yesterday? No, just kidding.
I just wanted to let you know that a man wearing your Kiss Makeup robbed a store in Vienna yesterday shouting "This ain't a joke. Give me the money!"
Below the article from the Austrian online newspaper http://www.krone.at.
Best wishes for 2005 to you and your family
Martin
Hi Gene,
Firstly let me wish you and your family a very merry Christmas and safe new year.
I was watching an episode of the Family Guy yesterday "A Very Special Family Guy' Freaking Christmas" and KISS was on it, Peter was watching a movie called Kiss Saves Christmas, it was so cool.
Keep on rocking.......
Steve
p.s. Here is a shot of you guys from the episode
New letters posted...
Hi Gene,
We love your website. Especially because you keep us updated on what you're doing so we don't miss things like the A&E biography, which was great. And even though you do seriously address questions that are posed, it is your humor that I love. You can't take life too seriously or what fun would it be? This is a pic from before your KC concert. We were platinum and loved it. Can't wait to do it again! Have a great holiday season and make 2005 the best yet (I know that you will)!!
Love, Wendy and Julie
Wishing you all an early and happy Holiday Season.
There seems to be an ongoing raging debate about Christmas nowadays. Some people want to emphasize Christ, others have a problem. Separation of Church and State is often brought up.
But the answer to all this seems so simple to me. Everyone wishes everyone else Happy Holidays and Presto!!! It covers everyone's holiday.
Muslims aren't forced to say Merry Christmas, in the same way Christians might not be too thrilled at saying Blessed be to Allah.
Point being, live and let live. Include everyone and everyone's beliefs in the Holiday Season == and that includes people who have no beliefs.
So ... Happy Holidays everyone!
Meantime, I'm taking the first vacation I've ever taken (really). Miss Tweed has talked me into going to a "health camp." It should be called Torture Camp.
You wake up early. You work out four times a day. Aerobics, weights, running and so on. You eat lots of salads. And you sleep like a log, because you're so tired.
I'm working harder here, than I do at work.
New letters posted...
"...I saw this in Sunday's NY Post and thought you might like to post it. As I've always said, "It's a KISS world, we only live in it!"..."
Gene,
I saw you Saturday evening on Rita Crosby. Well done. I've actually never heard you express your opinions regarding appropriate punishment for people who commit violent acts, such as the one that took the life of Darrell Abbott. After hearing what you had to say on the show, I guess I don't need to ask for your thoughts on life or death for Scott Peterson since your opinion, as usual, was quite clear. I must say I admire your conversational style and how you refrain from beating around the bush. I think other people in your position may have taken the safe route and not directly answered the questions as you did.
Oh, and love those dark glasses.
Take care,
~Caitie
New letters posted...
Thought you might enjoy this photo from the Monday Night Football game Dec. 6 in Qwest Field in Seattle. Four young 'Hawks fans certainly have the right band in mind for the fireworks that happened in the fourth quarter!
Dan Hammock
Hi there,
 just a short note to tell you that during a MTV Brazil program today, they were showing a girl getting all dressed up while your song "Beautiful" was playing in the background, as the soundtrack. And when the girl was looking herself in the mirror, they cut to the chorus... "you're somebody beautiful, look at yourself..."
pretty cool
Cheers from a big brazilian fan, Jones
The Class
 Imagine School Of Rock but called The Class. Made up of five thirteen year olds students from Christs Hospital who three weeks ago were unable to play their instruments which tonight they played with ease. In that course of time Gene Simmons, yes the Gene Simmons from Kiss has turned The Class around into a hard rocking five piece and were here tonight for a Channel Four documentary called ‘Rock School’. After only three weeks The Class showed charisma, talent and a huge amount of guts playing to a sold out, rowdy Hammersmith Apollo. Lets hope like Gene Simmons said that these guys and girls can become the next generation of British rock n roll.
Review of The Class from ROCKBEAST.COM
http://www.rockbeast.com/article.php?art=567&pn=0
December 10th -
Just finished doing a cover shoot for DUB Magazine (cars and the celebs who own em) at a friend's house. Also there covering the shoot were the Star TV people from the Travel Channel.
December 10th -
Sad to report ``Dimebag'' Darrell Abbott, formerly of Pantera has been killed in a club incident. Our best wishes to his family and friends.
New letters posted...
"Yesterday morning "The View" had Heidi Klum as a guest on it. In the clip they showed from her new show, "Project Runway", Heidi was wearing a KISS retro t-shirt. I have attached a screen capture of it..."
from the December 13, 2004 NATIONAL ENQUIRER:
 "Instead of lunching, let's board a mind flight to the gourmet delight of Gibsons Steakhouse in Chicago, where KISS rocker Gene Simmons got recognized by a table of femme attorneys celebrating a big courtroom win. The no-so-shy shysters yelled jokingly at Gene: "Show us the tongue, the whole tongue--and nothing but the tongue!" Growled Gene: "What's it worth to ya?" The well-heeled--and obviously well-oiled--ladies pooled their cash and made an offer he couldn't refuse...$230. Grinning, Gene unreeled his mammoth mouth boa as the legal lasses shrieked! Proving his heart's as big as his tongue, Gene later laid the cash on a homeless woman outside the Rush Street eatery..."
New Lady in Waiting!
December 5th -
CARLOS MENCIA invited me to do a bit for his industry-only SHOW held tonight at the Hudson Theater in LA. Lots of laughs. Carlos is one of America's funniest guys. Once you see him, you'll understand why I say so. I've been a fan of his for years and it looks as if it's finally Carlos' turn.
New letters posted...
Check out the latest issue of "Bart Simpson's Treehouse of Horror" Comic #10...
The comic is a Monsters of Rock issue and contains 4 seperate stories being plotted by none other then :
1. GENE "SUPERMECHAGODZILLA" SIMMONS
2. ROB "ZONTAR: THE THING FROM VENUS" ZOMBIE
3. ALICE "THE CREATURE" COOPER
4. PAT "BEAST WITH FIVE FINGERS" BOONE
This issue was only released on friday this week at all Australian Newsagency's and has a Retail cover price of $7.50 Aussy Dollars.
PICK IT UP NOW !!!
hello.
Just had a gene simmons sighting and thought I would share it with you all. I went to http://www.windowsmedia.com and low and behold who else do I see but the wonderful gene simmons. In full makeup and with a christmas ornament hanging from his lovely mouth. gene you rock. P.S. why dont you come out with a christmas/hanika album. that would be cool.
December 3rd -
Was invited and attended GQ's MAN OF THE YEAR Party. Took Miss Tweed and did the red carpet. The GQ people were very nice.
The carpet is the funniest bit in most of these events. Celebs go for one reason: get your picture taken. All well and good. There is sometimes a pretense, as if "...oh you want me to go this way? Oh, there are cameras there. Please don't take my foto."
Very funny.
December 2nd -
Every day brings surprises.
Don't usually post the out of the ordinary things that cross my desk, because most of them never see the light of day and some of you get upset I talk about these projects -- it's called "development." Most projects that are developed, never see the light of day. That's just the way it is.
Today, a BROADWAY SHOW that opens in April, offered me the lead role. I passed. Hesitate to name the show, but suffice it to say I wouldn't have had to sing...merely play the pivotal role. There are too many other projects on the horizon for me to do something that TIES ME UP FOR A YEAR COMMITMENT.
I also want to go back on tour with my favorite band.
New letters posted...
Gene,
Thought you'd enjoy this cartoon published by Carl Moore. Rock On!!!
Kevin Cocozzoli
Dear Gene:
I can't wait to see you on GENE SIMMONS TV SPECIAL '24/7' on A&E Wednesday, December 8th at 10 PM ET~
Take care,
Lisa Sacco
MPA PS: Here's a pic of me at your Scranton concert which was awesome!
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