Kiss and Make-Up

I’ve loved KISS since I was a kid in the early 70s. My big brother brought home one of their records, and I remember being entranced by the album cover as their music filled the room. It was an awakening for me! I’ve seen KISS perform live one time, back in 1997, I believe. It was amazing! At that point, I knew what the guys looked like behind the makeup. And yet, seeing Gene Simmons breathe fire and spit blood STILL scared the Crap out of me! Because they OWNED it! Amazing band! Gene does a great job describing his youth, what motivated him to be a rock star, and how he and Paul Stanley made it happen. He gives up some secrets, but not so many that the mystery of KISS is spoiled. He wits quite well!

A must read for Kiss and non Kiss fans alike. It is Gene's perspective and it is very interesting. He starts it from his youth and takes it through his entire career with Kiss. What is also fascinating is his interactions with celebrities outside of Kiss. Did you know that he seriously dated Diana Ross? What really happened with Cher? How many times did Gene interact with Eddie Van Halen, and what happened during those times? Very interesting reading indeed.

The book is easy to read and goes by quickly. I hope you all find it as enjoyable as I did.

Another one of my childhood favorite bands that I have now had the chance to work with. I enjoyed this book about the band from Gene's point of view.

Nicely done, story but you have to ask yourself did the author embellish anything.

Just about everything you wanted to know about Kiss from Gene Simmon's perspective. A very interesting read!