I actually like many different kinds of music, but I recently re-discovered KISS. I got a couple DVD sets and, I must say, I really enjoy them. And, by the way, this is actually a current topic since Gene Simmons is on Celebrity Apprentice right now.
I could write at length about the band, but all I want to say now is that I appreciate the effort they made to make a genuine show for the audience. You hear about the likes of Axl Rose showing up late or cussing out an audience and you wonder why certain entertainers even bother scheduling concerts. Just consider this: KISS members had the extra work of make-up for every appearance and managed to look natural strutting around in high platform shoes.
The band works hard. Gene, in particular, never looks like the typical bass player who’s so into his bass line that he doesn’t have time to look up or peer over his sunglasses. Gene’s constantly strutting or mugging or sticking his tounge out or waving his arms. And even if you think there costumes were silly (they surely were at one point or another) it beats the likes of Axl Rose (again) looking like he rolled out of bed and thought a plaid shirt, bike shorts, a ball cap, and Ray Bans might do the trick for the night’s show.
