When he was eight years old, he moved to new york, united states with his mother, florence, while ferenc his father remained in israel. Long before he first took the stage, gene simmons had a clearcut operating plan for the business. Oct 29, 2017 simmons has lived in the threebedroom, 10bathroom home for a good 28 or 29 years, he says, and everything in the space has been tailored to the family members bigger than average. Kiss is legendary in the music world for endorsing everything from kiss beer to kiss ice blocks. Oct 20, 2014 10 business advice gems from kiss frontman gene simmons. Its gene simmons here, said the caller in a smooth, low american accent. Everything has, or should try to have, a profit motive. More than 40 years ago, the two engaged in a yearslong relationship. Also known by his stage persona the demon, he is the bassist and colead singer of kiss, the rock band he cofounded with lead singer and rhythm guitarist paul stanley in the early 1970s. Gene simmons was born chaim witz on at haifa, israel in 1949.
The quintessential selfmade man, master of brand identity, new york times bestselling author, and awardwinning executivekisss gene simmonsshares his manifesto for business success. Gene simmons talks money, power and new book money. Gene klein born chaim witz on august 25, 1949, known professionally as gene simmons, is an american musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, actor, author and television personality. Gene simmons divorce, married, affair, girlfriend, wife. Dan piepinbring on the new book by gene simmons, the former kiss front man, titled on power. He has announced a string of book signings to coincide with the release. His mother, florence klein, was a survived imprisonment in a. My journey through the corridors of power and how you can get more power. The band has been around since the 1970s and continues to be a success today. At one point in my life, i was a faithful, fervent kiss follower. The kiss frontman details his discovery of capitalism and how earning money. My journey through the corridors of power and how you can get more power by gene simmons. Statistics also tell us that lowerincome hispanic, italian, white, and. Gene simmons isnt poor by any stretch of the imagination.
Book gene simmons impersonator for your dc, md, va event. Gene simmons, kiss frontman, multihyphenate entrepreneur, and master of selfinvention, shares his philosophy on powerhow to attain it, how to keep it, and how to harness it as a driving force in business and in life. Absolutely, but if gene simmons is really concerned about the financial wellbeing of women, maybe he should speak out about income inequality and how fulltime working women are earning only 77. We will send the best possible ones we have as far as signature goes. Advice by gene simmons in his book ranges from sound dont buy a new car. Nov 17, 2017 dan piepinbring on the new book by gene simmons, the former kiss front man, titled on power.
The most controversial part of simmons book is his advice to immigrants. When he was just eight years old, he moved to new york city along with his mother. Provided by gene simmons and simmons, who has a son, nick, 28, and a daughter, sophie, 25, with his wife, explayboy model shannon tweed, doesnt want to hear any whining from people who haven. After reading sex money kiss it is obvious that gene simmons enjoyed writing this book even more than his autobiography kiss and makeup. The entire first half of the book is called me and is yet another retelling of his life. Gene simmons 10 laws of power that will help you win at life. Gene simmons has been banned for life from fox news. The book will be released on october 21 via dey street books. Mike ayers at the wall street journal has posted 20 inspirational quotes from simmons book here. Nov 14, 2017 gene simmons is here to unlock the doors to the temple. Oct 03, 2012 gene simmons i recently spoke to gene simmons, who cofounded kiss back in 1973 and was also the bassist and covocalist of the band. The quintessential selfmade man, master of brand identity, new york times bestselling author, and awardwinning executivekisss gene simmons shares his manifesto for business success.
Genes fondness for the little black book prompts me to ask if he has. Gene simmons says women cant have a career and kids. He joined a new band, bullfrog bheer, and the band recorded a demo. The fact that kiss is one of the most successful rock bands in the world is no accident. Gene simmons stands by controversial comments on women. Kiss has exceeded worldwide sales of more than 100 million.
This one had a few highlights, but not as informative. Nov 14, 2017 i spoke to gene simmons about why he focused on power for his new book, how he defines the word power, how employees can gain power in the workplace, how technology can be used for good or evil. Gene simmons was born in haifa, israel on 25 august, 1949. Just announced, gene will be signing copies of his new book at kiss by monster mini golf on paradise rd. Nov 14, 2017 gene simmons 10 laws of power that will help you win at life. From the beginning gene simmons and paul stanley had a clearcut vision of what. And his autobiography, kiss and makeup, shines a bright light on the riveting tale of a boy who came to america with a dream a really big dream. By no means is it the newest book on the block, but, it has many success insights. Gene simmons new book me, inc add it to your christmas. He also discusses his new book, titled backstage pass as well as the bands end of the road tour.
The most inspirational nuggets from gene simmonss new book, me, inc dow jones, a news corp company news corp is a network of leading companies in. Gene simmons on kiss, business success and justin bieber. Though he does deserve credit for breaking taboos with his extremely darwinian worldview and advice. Gene simmons, apparently feeling a little insecure now that he has some competition for the title, reasserted his position as grossest old asshole alive this week by pulling off a practically. Here is the book description extracted from amazon. As with all of gene s signatures for the last few years are all over the place. Everything i learned in school almost does me no good in the real world. Sep 23, 2019 yeah, gene simmons is a famous rock star, but hes also a bit of a comic book geek. This book will be released by dey street books on october 21st, 2014.
Our gene simmons impersonator will bring fun and rocknroll. Gene simmons, from the rock band kiss, will embark on a multistate book tour to meet fans and sign copies of his new book called me, inc. I love the frugalness, the hustle, the research, the planning, setting the stage and execution. Gene simmons i recently spoke to gene simmons, who cofounded kiss back in 1973 and was also the bassist and covocalist of the band. The band has been around since the 1970s and continues to be a. He certainly pushes the line when it comes to crass, ego and selfpromotion. In fact, cbr tells us that the kiss mastermind is a lifelong comic book and superhero fan, to the point that he can casually rattle off a list writers and artists of a specific title from the 1940s. Kiss bassist and vocalist gene simmons is gearing up for the october 21st release of his new book, me, inc build an army of one, unleash your inner rock god, win in life and business. My journey through the corridors of power and how you can get more power, that will hit. So much so that his new book s title contains this word three times. Phoenix books, beverly hills 2008, isbn 978159777 5014.
He is one of the most successful rock stars in the entire world. From the beginning gene simmons and paul stanley had a clearcut vision of. Lr musicians paul stanley, gene simmons, eric singer and tommy thayer of kiss pose at a press conference for their new book kiss monster book at the viper room on august 21, 2012 in west. Oct 27, 2014 gene simmons is getting attention again.
Me, inc build an army of one, unleash your inner rock god, win in life and business. In this advice book, he doles out tips for entrepreneurs and anyone who. He is known for being a cofounder of the band kiss which was extremely. I really enjoyed hearing stories about oprah, elon musk, stan lee, and warren buffett towards the end. Gene simmons has descriptive copy which is not yet available from the. Me, inc build an army of one, unleash your inner rock. But one thing cant be denied gene simmons is an iconic superstar. From the beginning gene simmons and paul stanley had a clearcut vision of what they wanted to do and how they wanted to operate kiss as a business well before they ever first took. Gene simmons of kiss talks about new box set of unreleased songs sept. Kiss singer paul stanley weighs in on ace frehley, gene simmons feud. Simmons has lived in the threebedroom, 10bathroom home for a good 28 or 29 years, he says, and everything in the space has been tailored to the family members bigger than average. Gene simmons is an american rock guitarist, singer, writer, producer, actor and entrepreneur.
And why you should add gene simmons new book me, inc to your christmas wish list. Gene klein known professionally as gene simmons, is an israeliborn american musician. Kiss singer paul stanley celebrates dads 100th birthday. Nov 12, 2017 provided by gene simmons and simmons, who has a son, nick, 28, and a daughter, sophie, 25, with his wife, explayboy model shannon tweed, doesnt want to hear any whining from people who haven. Mar 23, 2017 in her new book, the married with children actress reveals intimate details of a past affair with kiss frontman gene simmons. Oct 20, 2014 musician gene simmons signs copies of his new book me, inc. Kiss did not become one of the most successful rock bands in history by accident. So much so that his new books title contains this word three times. The writing is much looser and feels more natural than his rather stiff auto. Musician gene simmons signs copies of his new book me, inc. Gene simmons, bassist and covocalist of rock band kiss, looks back on the. Kiss frontman gene simmons says success comes to those who. Sep 20, 2017 the veteran entrepreneur has marketed products since kiss emerged in the 70s and has a new book, on power.
A marketing plan that was executed in 1973 and is still going strong today. Heres the real skinny of life as we know it, he shared on fox news while promoting his new book me. Yeah, gene simmons is a famous rock star, but hes also a bit of a comic book geek. With this famous lookalike, you can party with kiss at your very own dc, maryland or virginia event. Born chaim weitz, he is a hard rock singer who gained fame after founding the commercially successful hard rock band kiss, which has sold over 100 million albums. The quintessential selfmade man, master of brand identity, new york times. Gene simmons net worth, biography, career, albums, family. My journey through the corridors of power and how you can get more power is his selfhelp manifesto that alleges to outline the finer points of focused ambition. He also gives new real meaning to the phrase coming from nothing. When he was eight years old, he immigrated to new york with his mother. Oct 16, 2014 the most inspirational nuggets from gene simmonss new book, me, inc dow jones, a news corp company news corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news.
Kiss bassist gene simmons is gearing up for the october 21st release of his new book, me, inc build an army of one, unleash your inner rock god, win in life and business. Nov 14, 2017 gene simmons of kiss talks about new box set of unreleased songs sept. It blew me away that these four boys from the middle of nowhere could make that. Kiss frontman gene simmons says success comes to those. After taxes, youre barely able to make your mortgage payments. Simmons is a science fiction and comic book fan and published several. Gene simmons born august 25, 1949 is famous for being rock singer.
Gene simmons net worth 2019 sources of income, salary. Gene was born as chaim witz on august 25, 1949, in tirat carmel, israel, to ferenc witz and florence klein. The veteran entrepreneur has marketed products since kiss emerged in the 70s and has a new book, on power. Build an army of one, unleash your inner rock god, win in life and business harpercollins, 2014, gene simmons, cofounder of the multiplatinum rock band kiss. Marketing and finance wizard gene simmons to release new.
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