KISS made their own fame. Makeup and self promotion, forming the Kiss Army in the northeast, got them noticed by record labels. Brilliant business guys. They are all kind guys. ☮️❤️😎☮️
KISS: Paul Stanley - Star Child (guitar and vocals) Gene Simmons - The demon (bass and vocals) Ace Frehely - Space Ace (guitar) Peter Criss - Cat Man (drums) Gene and Paul were really into comics when they were young so they decided to include that into their stage makeup and outfits. They wanted to be the band they never saw. They formed the band in New York City in 1973. They completed their final tour last year. Their very last show was December 2023 at Madison Square Garden in the city where it all started.
Also, when they did interviews they showed up/spoke while "dressed up" in face paint. Then in 1983 they "unmasked" on MTV, which was a big deal and it revitalized their career.
Kiss is one of the top selling bands in history. 44 albums 21 were RIAA certified ( gold and platnum) They have sold over 100 million albums world wide. Those numbers are just staggering not even to mention all the merchandise that's out there everything from T shirts - key chains. Gene Simmons is a business genius. They even had a TV show with his family called Gene Simmons family Jewels. My favorite song by them is Rock n roll all night and party every day.
FYI - Gene Simmons of Kiss (the bass 'demon' w/ the long tongue who freaked u out!) had his own reality TV show: "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels"... Gene is actually quite a geek... he's always hustlin' w/ business deals, sponsors and TV shows. His longtime girlfriend (now wife) is Playboy model & B-movie actress Shannon Tweed, featured on the show w/ their 2 kids - son Nick and daughter Sophie. Gene Simmons (without the 'demon' makeup) has also appeared on a number of TV shows and B- grade movies over the years.
Gene Simmons, co-founder of the group, is the one in the "Scary" face paint. It is all just their thing, to stand out from other groups. By the way, they are or were on their final tour. Gene and Paul Stanley, the singer are good guys. Do a lot of charity work, and are still going strong with dozens of albums and a huge international following.
This is my favorite song of theirs, I know many prefer others but I love this one. Came out in 1979, I was 6 and still listen to it all the time now, lol
LOL the guy you're talking about is Gene the biggest thing about him back in the day that we all talked about was his tongue that's just. Gene that's just how they act this is just kiss😂😂😂😂😂😂
There is an interview with Gene Simmons (aka Doink) where he said this was his least favorite song. I think some of the acting was likely in protest. KISS does have some bangers, Detroit Rock City, I Wanna Rock ‘n Roll All Night, Calling Dr. Love, and Beth are all classics. If you want to hear Paul Stanley (guy who was singing) really sang check out the acoustic version of “I Still Love You”.
Great disco era song, Kiss was keeping up with times. I loved the group, went to see them in Portland, OR in 2019. They just finished the End of the Road tour about a year ago or so. They rocked crazy for 2 and half hrs..., in their 70's.
Back in the 70’s saw KISS twice, once at the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles with Peter Frampton & Cheap Trick opening. Then at Anaheim Stadium with Ted Nugent & Bob Seger opening!! AMAZING shows! My favorite KISS member is Gene Simmons, the fire breathing, blood spewing Demon!! 👅🩸🔥 You know it’s a small world when my hairdresser friend is guitarist Ace Frehley’s‼️
Ok you had this 55 year old woman rolling on the floor lauging so hard. Thank you so much I really needed a smile tonight and I have found a new reactor I cannot wait to watch things you have done content on. Out of Curiosity have you heard of the Artist Ren from the UK?
Kiss was so popular when I was a teenager. A lot of parents were acting ridiculous about the group. My mom said that KISS was lingo for" kids in Satan's service". Lmfao
They wanted to be the band they never saw.Theatrical,high energy.They created these characters to match their personality.(co-founder Paul Stanley "Starchild" wanted to be a rock star from an early age.Gene Simmons (co founder / bass) "The Demon" loved old horror movies.Ace Frehley (guitar) "Spaceman"loved science fiction Peter. Criss (drums)"Catman" thought he had 9 lives,growing in rough Brooklyn hung around gangs
This was when KISS put some Disco influence into their music and a lot of the hardcore fans hated this song, but I love it, YUNGBLUD recently did a cover of this song
Oh my word! I just found your channel tonight! This is the third video of yours I've watched! You made me spew my drink everywhere making me laugh so hard! Doink the Clown! Awesome!!! Thanks for the laughs and fun!
I love that expression on your face when you see them on screen for the first time!! That's Kiss. The Demon, is Gene Simmons. He is known, outside of the group, for having a long tongue, and he has boasted many times about having bedded thousands of women. In 2010, he claimed the tally stood at 5,000 and that he has a Polaroid picture of each liaison, including the hotel key where it took place.[32] After their wedding, when Shannon found the key for the lockboxes containing the photos (confirming at least that much of the rumors), after a "loving confrontation" with Gene, she had every single Polaroid burned on national television during the final season of their reality show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels" He is currently married to his wife, Canadian actress and former Playboy Playmate Shannon Tweed. He also previously had live-in relationships with Cher and Diana Ross.
I was 5 when I swiped my oldest brother's Double Platinum tape and played it to death. I finally got to see them in 90 or 91, I was very disappointed that it was during the no-makeup stint. It was nonetheless a fabulous show. It was also great that in the video Gene was playing a guitar shaped like an ax. If I remember right guitar players call their instrument an ax, lol.
They´re doing make-up while on stage bc off their jobs before they got famous: math teacher, taxi driver and other "normal jobs" in town. They are the real "Hannah Montannas" ;)
Lmao!! Reaction was funny! If you really want to get into a band that sets the tone for the ladies. You’ll have to check out Deftones and the song Digital Bath. This beat and sound of the song makes you think it’s a sexy song but then when you read the lyrics you realizes it takes you to a whole another place! Chino’s ( the lead singer) voice, Abe’s (drummer) beats, and Stephen’s riffs is why they say Let’s Deftones and Chill!!!
Gene Simmons is the one youre scared of bro. His persona was The Demon. KISS was ALL ABOUT the fans, the KISS Army. Someone asked Gene once 'which is more important: the fame or the money?', Gene replied 'the audience is most important. Its our job to make damn sure they get their moneys worth.'. Fun Fact: Gene Simmons and his mother fled war torn Israel when he was 8 years old. When they came to America they lived in a tiny studio apt in NY. Every night when tv channels would sign off the air, the National Anthem would play. Gene and his mom would get up and stand with their hands on their hearts while the song played. They appreciated America. Something that is a rare thing these days.
If you dislike disco, I would suggest Daft Punk like woah. Other than some obscure funk that people called disco...daft punk is probably the only disco based music that I think is goated. (Niles Rodgers, Pharrell Williams, tons of awesome samples and studio recordings? Epic af.) Nu Deco Ensemble has a really fire concert they called "Humans vs. Robots"(a daft punk suite)....and it is kinda amazing.
All four guys sing in this group. Mostly the guy you're hearing now and the one you don't like do most of the singing but the other two sing as well and they all have separate albums and they just retired not that long ago
I remember back in the 80s Oprah Winfrey asked Gene Simmons how long his tongue was …Gene Simmons told her it was long enough to make her his best friend😂 😳😛
You should, just for yourself, watch the movies and TV with KISS in them. It'll make more sense then, I think. I dressed up like Star Child for Halloween as a kid in the 80s. They're really not scary. They are/were very popular with women.
Gene Simmons (bass/ vocals) of Kiss is the 'demon' character w/ the giant tongue 😝... Believe it or not, he was the most popular character in Kiss and the ladies all lined up round the block to have sex w/ him 😂That's why Gene is always in the video's close shots... Gene said that Kiss opened for Black Sabbath on tour around 1975(?) and he was in full costume and makeup and introduced himself to Sabbath's bassist Geezer Butler in character... He said Geezer freaked out and ran off 😂
I watch a lot of reaction videos, and one thing always comes up: the host makes a guess as to when the song came out. I would really like to see reactions in which the host knows in advance the release date of the song. No shade fr. It would just be nice to see Beastie Boys videos from the 90's not categorized as Beastie Boys videos from the 80's.
Kiss is a sentimental fave of mine since I loved them when I was 8 yrs old.. this is def not the right intro for kiss, this is their disco song.. try detroit rock city
JT relax this is just kiss a more mellow song is called Beth if you do the song Beth you will have a more positive reaction instead of being scared of them it's okay it's a 1970s thing if you really want to freak out do Alice Cooper LOL we just had a weird era it is called the 70s the 70s was just a really strange trippy era to grow up and grow through it was really strange these people are the tip of the iceberg of what we used to listen to and everything not everybody was into the group KISS I was not the only song I enjoyed is called Beth just relax everything's okay this was quote on quote normal in the 70s if you cannot handle kiss do not do anything from Alice Cooper❤❤❤❤❤❤ shadow
What Are Your Favorite Songs By Kiss??
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Beth
I just sent you the link to the song Beth it's more mellow it's a lot easier as my favorite you might enjoy this one a little bit better❤❤❤❤❤
Black Diamond (from Alive! version)
Kiss - Rock And Roll All Nite
Lmao. This has to be the funniest reaction Ive ever seen 😄
Wholeheartedly agree. I haven't laughed like this in a while!
KISS made their own fame. Makeup and self promotion, forming the Kiss Army in the northeast, got them noticed by record labels. Brilliant business guys. They are all kind guys. ☮️❤️😎☮️
KISS:
Paul Stanley - Star Child (guitar and vocals)
Gene Simmons - The demon (bass and vocals)
Ace Frehely - Space Ace (guitar)
Peter Criss - Cat Man (drums)
Gene and Paul were really into comics when they were young so they decided to include that into their stage makeup and outfits. They wanted to be the band they never saw. They formed the band in New York City in 1973. They completed their final tour last year. Their very last show was December 2023 at Madison Square Garden in the city where it all started.
Also, when they did interviews they showed up/spoke while "dressed up" in face paint. Then in 1983 they "unmasked" on MTV, which was a big deal and it revitalized their career.
No he doesn't look like her. I've been listening to this group ever since I was I was about 8 years old (never scared me). I freaking love them.
Now we need "Beth" by KISS 😆
Doink... Bto i'm near dead!
Bro, chicks loved them! I remember going to see them for the first time in the Summit and girls were climbing all over me 😊😊😊
Oh yes that's kiss that's just their style everything you saw that's just kiss that's just their style. take it easy it's okay😂😂😂😂😂😂
Kiss is one of the top selling bands in history.
44 albums 21 were RIAA certified ( gold and platnum)
They have sold over 100 million albums world wide.
Those numbers are just staggering not even to mention all the merchandise that's out there everything from T shirts - key chains. Gene Simmons is a business genius. They even had a TV show with his family called Gene Simmons family Jewels.
My favorite song by them is Rock n roll all night and party every day.
Who can forget the Scooby Doo movie featuring KISS. AMERICAN LEGENDS FOR SURE.
59yrs, and still rocking this song and group
FYI - Gene Simmons of Kiss (the bass 'demon' w/ the long tongue who freaked u out!) had his own reality TV show: "Gene Simmons' Family Jewels"... Gene is actually quite a geek... he's always hustlin' w/ business deals, sponsors and TV shows. His longtime girlfriend (now wife) is Playboy model & B-movie actress Shannon Tweed, featured on the show w/ their 2 kids - son Nick and daughter Sophie.
Gene Simmons (without the 'demon' makeup) has also appeared on a number of TV shows and B- grade movies over the years.
Don't take the creepy staring personally. 😂😂
Gene Simmons, co-founder of the group, is the one in the "Scary" face paint. It is all just their thing, to stand out from other groups. By the way, they are or were on their final tour. Gene and Paul Stanley, the singer are good guys. Do a lot of charity work, and are still going strong with dozens of albums and a huge international following.
They have been on their final tour 20 times by now.
Doink aka Gene Simmons was the demon of the group, The singer is the lover, The drummer is the Cat man, and on lead guitar Ace the Spaceman
Yes that is their style. It was a play on Alice Cooper and that w/o makeup you'd never recognize them.
This is my favorite song of theirs, I know many prefer others but I love this one. Came out in 1979, I was 6 and still listen to it all the time now, lol
There are no answers, never needed one in the 70’s we were just along for the ride. And it was a wild one. 😅😂
LOL the guy you're talking about is Gene the biggest thing about him back in the day that we all talked about was his tongue that's just. Gene that's just how they act this is just kiss😂😂😂😂😂😂
I was in School when this came out. We bought the albums and listened all night, great job
There is an interview with Gene Simmons (aka Doink) where he said this was his least favorite song. I think some of the acting was likely in protest. KISS does have some bangers, Detroit Rock City, I Wanna Rock ‘n Roll All Night, Calling Dr. Love, and Beth are all classics. If you want to hear Paul Stanley (guy who was singing) really sang check out the acoustic version of “I Still Love You”.
I had the honor of working with these guys
Great disco era song, Kiss was keeping up with times. I loved the group, went to see them in Portland, OR in 2019. They just finished the End of the Road tour about a year ago or so. They rocked crazy for 2 and half hrs..., in their 70's.
KISS ARMY RULES ! HELL YEA!
The singer is Paul, bass player is Gene, drums Peter Criss, Guitar is Ace. xx
Back in the 70’s saw KISS twice, once at the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles with Peter Frampton & Cheap Trick opening. Then at Anaheim Stadium with Ted Nugent & Bob Seger opening!! AMAZING shows! My favorite KISS member is Gene Simmons, the fire breathing, blood spewing Demon!! 👅🩸🔥 You know it’s a small world when my hairdresser friend is guitarist Ace Frehley’s‼️
Ok you had this 55 year old woman rolling on the floor lauging so hard. Thank you so much I really needed a smile tonight and I have found a new reactor I cannot wait to watch things you have done content on.
Out of Curiosity have you heard of the Artist Ren from the UK?
Just enjoy the music!
Detroit Rock City, Beth & Rock and Roll all Night.
I was 8 when this came out, lol. Seem them twice in concert.
That weed hit at the same time this guy reacted to seeing the Demon for the first time and I almost died! 😆
I loved KISS back in the day. Mom was praying for me, Dailey lol
Kiss was so popular when I was a teenager. A lot of parents were acting ridiculous about the group. My mom said that KISS was lingo for" kids in Satan's service". Lmfao
This is Kiss’s Disco song, which I love and hardcore Kiss fans hate 🤣🤣🤣 Get him off the effing TV! Hahaha!!!!!
The kiss army is still alive and kicking today
The 1st 10 seconds Jay's face is priceless! lol
1974 my first concert Kiss and Cheap Trick opened for them!
Paul Stanley - Starman Singer guitar
Gene Simmons - demon
Singer bass
Ace frehley - spaceman
Singer guitar
Peter criss - catman
Singer drums
They wanted to be the band they never saw.Theatrical,high energy.They created these characters to match their personality.(co-founder Paul Stanley "Starchild" wanted to be a rock star from an early age.Gene Simmons (co founder / bass) "The Demon" loved old horror movies.Ace Frehley (guitar) "Spaceman"loved science fiction Peter. Criss (drums)"Catman" thought he had 9 lives,growing in rough Brooklyn
hung around gangs
KISS Army!!❤❤❤❤
Lets go with Gene!!!! 😆 🤣 😂
OMG, I'M DYING LAUGHING SOOO HARD FROM YOUR REACTION THE TEARS ARE RUNNING DOWN MY LEGS 😂
This was when KISS put some Disco influence into their music and a lot of the hardcore fans hated this song, but I love it, YUNGBLUD recently did a cover of this song
You made me laugh so hard! Love it.
Oh my word! I just found your channel tonight! This is the third video of yours I've watched! You made me spew my drink everywhere making me laugh so hard! Doink the Clown! Awesome!!! Thanks for the laughs and fun!
pure brilliance
I never laughed so hard at a reaction. You're killing me. Keep it up man!
I love that expression on your face when you see them on screen for the first time!! That's Kiss.
The Demon, is Gene Simmons. He is known, outside of the group, for having a long tongue, and he has boasted many times about having bedded thousands of women. In 2010, he claimed the tally stood at 5,000 and that he has a Polaroid picture of each liaison, including the hotel key where it took place.[32] After their wedding, when Shannon found the key for the lockboxes containing the photos (confirming at least that much of the rumors), after a "loving confrontation" with Gene, she had every single Polaroid burned on national television during the final season of their reality show "Gene Simmons Family Jewels"
He is currently married to his wife, Canadian actress and former Playboy Playmate Shannon Tweed. He also previously had live-in relationships with Cher and Diana Ross.
Kiss is 🔥
Doink the Clown...I lost it at that comment! You have earned my sub.
Rumor had it Cher really liked him
Finally this is music and not rap
I was 5 when I swiped my oldest brother's Double Platinum tape and played it to death. I finally got to see them in 90 or 91, I was very disappointed that it was during the no-makeup stint. It was nonetheless a fabulous show. It was also great that in the video Gene was playing a guitar shaped like an ax. If I remember right guitar players call their instrument an ax, lol.
They´re doing make-up while on stage bc off their jobs before they got famous: math teacher, taxi driver and other "normal jobs" in town. They are the real "Hannah Montannas" ;)
Lmao!! Reaction was funny! If you really want to get into a band that sets the tone for the ladies. You’ll have to check out Deftones and the song Digital Bath. This beat and sound of the song makes you think it’s a sexy song but then when you read the lyrics you realizes it takes you to a whole another place! Chino’s ( the lead singer) voice, Abe’s (drummer) beats, and Stephen’s riffs is why they say Let’s Deftones and Chill!!!
Omg. 😂😂😂I am dead!!!!!! 💀
Doink was actually a school teacher before the band.
They want you!
😂😂
I love this song…your reaction is just brilliant! Doink the clown 😂😂😂😂
P.S. Kiss stopped wearing the makeup in 1983. The music didn't get any better, but you might at least feel safer watching the videos.
Only for a decade, by the mid 90’s they were wearing the makeup again
@@DarkAngel1985Mike Quite right. Shows how close I was paying attention.
😁😂
“Woah got damn” 😂
I woke my wife up laughing, at 2:00am.
Gene Simmons is married to a former super model. (Doink) I was a teen when Kiss was huge and girls loved them! 😁
Gene Simmons is the one youre scared of bro. His persona was The Demon. KISS was ALL ABOUT the fans, the KISS Army. Someone asked Gene once 'which is more important: the fame or the money?', Gene replied 'the audience is most important. Its our job to make damn sure they get their moneys worth.'. Fun Fact: Gene Simmons and his mother fled war torn Israel when he was 8 years old. When they came to America they lived in a tiny studio apt in NY. Every night when tv channels would sign off the air, the National Anthem would play. Gene and his mom would get up and stand with their hands on their hearts while the song played. They appreciated America. Something that is a rare thing these days.
Paul Stanley is the lead singer!
When KISS first started, they already had careers. The makeup hid their identities.
If you dislike disco, I would suggest Daft Punk like woah. Other than some obscure funk that people called disco...daft punk is probably the only disco based music that I think is goated. (Niles Rodgers, Pharrell Williams, tons of awesome samples and studio recordings? Epic af.)
Nu Deco Ensemble has a really fire concert they called "Humans vs. Robots"(a daft punk suite)....and it is kinda amazing.
He is the demon
All four guys sing in this group. Mostly the guy you're hearing now and the one you don't like do most of the singing but the other two sing as well and they all have separate albums and they just retired not that long ago
I remember back in the 80s Oprah Winfrey asked Gene Simmons how long his tongue was …Gene Simmons told her it was long enough to make her his best friend😂 😳😛
Trust me Gene can be much more intense than what you seen in this video. 😂😂😂😂❤❤
😂😂😂 great reaction 😂😂😂
That Gene Simmons reaction tho!LOLLOLed too much!!!
You should, just for yourself, watch the movies and TV with KISS in them. It'll make more sense then, I think. I dressed up like Star Child for Halloween as a kid in the 80s. They're really not scary. They are/were very popular with women.
This was the 1970s
Doink The Clown!!! Lmfao!! Oh you.:
The bassist is gene Simmons who got all the women dudes number was up there with wilt chamberlain but never did any drugs or drinking
Rock and roll all night next
Gene Simmons (bass/ vocals) of Kiss is the 'demon' character w/ the giant tongue 😝... Believe it or not, he was the most popular character in Kiss and the ladies all lined up round the block to have sex w/ him 😂That's why Gene is always in the video's close shots...
Gene said that Kiss opened for Black Sabbath on tour around 1975(?) and he was in full costume and makeup and introduced himself to Sabbath's bassist Geezer Butler in character... He said Geezer freaked out and ran off 😂
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This was their disco song lol they really rock though
I still love you live is no mask. Real people.
I watch a lot of reaction videos, and one thing always comes up: the host makes a guess as to when the song came out. I would really like to see reactions in which the host knows in advance the release date of the song. No shade fr. It would just be nice to see Beastie Boys videos from the 90's not categorized as Beastie Boys videos from the 80's.
So funny to see Gene Simmons still scaring people 50 years later - classic reaction!
Kiss is a sentimental fave of mine since I loved them when I was 8 yrs old.. this is def not the right intro for kiss, this is their disco song.. try detroit rock city
+1 on drc
"Rock and Roll All Night" might be more to your liking. I have never seen someone react to Gene Simmons quite like you did.
That's The Demon. Not "Doink"
EDIT: On the real.... I love Gene still scaring tf outta randos!!
Gene Simmons will be forever known whence forth as Doink the Clown
That’s Jean Simmons. He’s a cool cat. Check him out. He’s still doing shit.
I just sent you a link to the song called Beth it's a lot more mellow you might enjoy it better it's going to be okay you're okay
This was funny af lmfao
Beth by Kiss
Jay is só funny With all the cross pop references....But he don't know who Gene Simons is. Lots tô learn gen Z😂
JT relax this is just kiss a more mellow song is called Beth if you do the song Beth you will have a more positive reaction instead of being scared of them it's okay it's a 1970s thing if you really want to freak out do Alice Cooper LOL we just had a weird era it is called the 70s the 70s was just a really strange trippy era to grow up and grow through it was really strange these people are the tip of the iceberg of what we used to listen to and everything not everybody was into the group KISS I was not the only song I enjoyed is called Beth just relax everything's okay this was quote on quote normal in the 70s if you cannot handle kiss do not do anything from Alice Cooper❤❤❤❤❤❤ shadow
Doink did not like doing a disco tune, and his antics were his tantrum.
I was never a serious fan on this band. (I was more into ACDC and Iron Maiden and Black Sabbath).
The song Detroit Rock City is exceptional tho.
#meanddoinkgotbeef
surprised you didn't comment on genes tongue when he stuck it out
Listen to the bro, chill
Lmao 🤣 you should see his tongue 🤪
Gene is known for that tongue
Fantastic entertainers. Music wise, eh.