In case you haven't figured it out, I'm the bad guy.
New letters posted...
Hey Gene,
Just wanted to thank you again for the wonderful Meet & Greet experience at the Indy KISS concert.
I purchased your stage-played Axe that night and you and your staff could not have been any more hospitable! Paul and Billy went out of their way to make our evening perfect!
Thought I'd send some photos from that night and say that if anyone out there is thinking about purchasing a stage-played guitar from Gene, then get off your A$$ and get it done - you will not regret it!
Bassist, singer, rock legend, and TV titan Gene Simmons stopped by the curvy coach with the lead singer of the band “The Envy” to discuss the music industry, going from being in a band to building your brand and the future of the industry with the threat of digital pirating.
Aug 26th-
THE ENVY has released their debut EP titled "Don’t Let Go" on Simmons Records/Universal Music today. The five-song sampler, only available at shows on their summer tour, digitally on iTunes and the bands official website: www.TheEnvyMusic.com, features the band’s debut single “Don’t Let Go,” three additional songs from their forthcoming debut album and a bonus EP-only, non-album track. The band is currently offering a free download of “Don’t Let Go” on their official website and is on tour supporting legendary, musical icon KISS on “The Hottest Show on Earth” 2010 North American summer tour through September. Watch Gene Simmons (of Kiss fame) introduce the band below!
Los Angeles, CA – August 25, 2010 – THE ENVY has released their debut EP titled Don’t Let Go on Simmons Records/Universal Music today. The five-song sampler, only available at shows on their summer tour, digitally on iTunes and the bands official website: www.TheEnvyMusic.com)., features the band’s debut single “Don’t Let Go,” three additional songs from their forthcoming debut album and a bonus EP-only, non-album track. The band is currently offering a free download of “Don’t Let Go” on their official website and is on tour supporting legendary, musical icon KISS on “The Hottest Show on Earth” 2010 North American summer tour through September.
Formed in 2009, THE ENVY is Shaun Frank (vox), VØID (guitars), Jonny (keys), Bodan (bass) and Izzy (drums). Drawing comparisons in sound to Foo Fighters, U2 and The Killers, THE ENVY honed their songwriting and infectious live performance on the road, before entering the studio with multi-platinum producer Gavin Brown (Metric, Three Days Grace) earlier this year to record their debut album. Soon after, Gene Simmons who had seen the band play and recognized their potential, signed them as the first artist to his new Simmons Records label. Currently the band is on tour through September with KISS as the final mixes are being completed on their debut full-length album by Grammy award-winning mixer David Bottrill (Peter Gabriel, Muse, Tool, AFI) and highly the sought after Randy Staub (Metallica, Nicelback, Bon Jovi).
We had a few days off in between the current Hottest Show In the World KISS tour...
So, I arranged for the nice folks at Fox Business Channel to give us some air time. Purpose: to get Shaun Frank some TV exposure re: THE ENVY.
The ENVY is our first act on SIMMONS/UNIVERSAL RECORDS (go to SIMMONSRECORDS.COM).
AUG 25th
1:30 PM (ET) FOXNews.com (Strategy Room) “Variety Hour,” with Gene Simmons and Shaun Frank (lead singer of THE ENVY on SIMMONS/UNIVERSAL RECORDS) hosted by Kimberly Guilfoyle
2:00 PM (ET) FOX EXTRA with host, Tracy Byrnes
2:30 PM (ET) FOX BUSINESS LIVE with David Asman and Liz Claman,
3:30 – CO5 scheduling interviews for Shaun Frank re: THE ENVY.
AUG 26TH
8:30 AM (ET) - FOX & FRIENDS with Steve Doocy, Brian Kilmead and Gretchen Carlson. Gene Simmons and Shaun Frank.
4:00 PM (ET) "GENE SIMMONS W/ Bulls and Bears” with Liz Claman and David Asman, for the FULL HOUR (Two segments)
Aug 22nd-
GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS AIRING SCHEDULE:
NEW EPISODE
For the Love of Rock
TUES, August 24th
9:30 PM Pacific
8:30 PM Central
ENCORE
The Wingman
MON, August 23rd
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Homesick
MON, August 23rd
7:30 AM Pacific
6:30 AM Central
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Viewer Mail
MON, August 23rd
8:00 AM Pacific
7:00 AM Central
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GeneHarmony
MON, August 23rd
8:30 AM Pacific
7:30 AM Central
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Shannon the Brave
TUES, August 24th
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Waiting is the Hardest Part
TUES, August 24th
8:00 AM Pacific
7:00 AM Central
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Who Dunnit?
TUES, August 24th
8:30 AM Pacific
7:30 AM Central
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The Night From Hell
TUES, August 24th
8:00 PM Pacific
7:00 PM Central
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Derby Queen
TUES, August 24th
8:30 PM Pacific
7:30 PM Central
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Fresh Meat
TUES, August 24th
9:00 PM Pacific
8:00 PM Central
NEW EPISODE
For the Love of Rock
TUES, August 24th
9:30 PM Pacific
8:30 PM Central
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Power Outage
WED, August 25th
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Gene the Apprentice
WED, August 25th
7:30 AM Pacific
6:30 AM Central
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Fan Favorites
WED, August 25th
8:00 AM Pacific
7:00 AM Central
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Dirty Little Secrets
WED, August 25th
8:30 AM Pacific
7:30 AM Central
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Gene Down Under
THURS, August 26th
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Liar, Liar, Tongue on Fire
THURS, August 26th
7:30 AM Pacific
6:30 AM Central
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The Brutal Truth
THURS, August 26th
8:00 AM Pacific
7:00 AM Central
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Before The Flood
FRI, August 27th
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Knock, Knock, Who's There?
FRI, August 27th
7:30 AM Pacific
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Swinging Gene
FRI, August 27th
8:00 AM Pacific
7:00 AM Central
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Puppy Love
FRI, August 27th
8:30 AM Pacific
7:30 AM Central
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The Night From Hell
MON, August 30th
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Sex & Rock 'n Roll
MON, August 30th
7:30 AM Pacific
6:30 AM Central
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Ladies of the Night
TUES, August 31st
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Sophie Couture
TUES, August 31st
7:30 AM Pacific
6:30 AM Central
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Derby Queen
TUES, August 31st
8:00 AM Pacific
7:00 AM Central
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Fresh Meat
TUES, August 31st
8:30 AM Pacific
7:30 AM Central
Aug 21st-
And who is the lovely lady with the Demon?
It's none other than my beautiful girl, Sophie!!!!
Aug 14th-
Toronto rock band THE ENVY have announced they have been invited to support legendary, musical icon KISS throughout their “Hottest Show on Earth” 2010 North American Summer Tour. THE ENVY has confirmed 30+ dates for their summer concert tour and will also support The Academy Is… on select dates. In advance of their debut album, to be released this fall on Simmons Records/Remedy Music/Universal Music, THE ENVY are releasing an exclusive five-song EP titled Don’t Let Go on August 24th that will only be available at shows on their summer tour, digitally on iTunes and via their official website www.TheEnvyMusic.com. The Don’t Let Go EP features the band’s debut single “Don’t Let Go,” three additional songs from their forthcoming debut album and a bonus EP-only, non-album track. The band is currently offering a free download of “Don’t Let Go” on their official website.
Formed in 2009, THE ENVY is Shaun Frank (vox), VØID (guitars), Jonny (keys), Bodan (bass) and Izzy (drums). Drawing comparisons in sound to Foo Fighters, U2 and The Killers, THE ENVY honed their songwriting and infectious live performance on the road, before entering the studio with multi-platinum producer Gavin Brown (Metric, Three Days Grace) earlier this year to record their debut album. Soon after, the band signed a deal with Gene Simmons, who had seen the band play, recognized their potential, and knew he wanted to take them to the world. The first artist signed to his Simmons Records label, the band is currently on tour with KISS as the final mixes are being completed on their debut full-length album by Grammy award-winning mixer David Bottrill (Peter Gabriel, Muse, Tool, AFI) and highly the sought after Randy Staub (Metallica, Nickelback, Bon Jovi).
“We are proud to announce our first signing: THE ENVY!” said Gene Simmons. “I have been looking for a band worthy of the distinction for over 18 months and auditioned literally dozens of bands before I found THE ENVY. Now that we’ve discovered this exciting new talent, we’re going to stop at nothing to break THE ENVY around the world. You will be hearing a lot more about them soon…count on it!”
Toronto rock band THE ENVY has announced they have been invited to support KISS throughout their “Hottest Show on Earth” 2010 North American Summer Tour, which stops at Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy on Sept. 22.
In advance of their debut album, to be released this fall, THE ENVY are releasing an exclusive five-song EP titled Don’t Let Go on August 24 that will only be available at shows on their summer tour, digitally on iTunes and via their official website www.TheEnvyMusic.com. "The Don’t Let Go" EP features the band’s debut single “Don’t Let Go,” three additional songs from their forthcoming debut album and a bonus EP-only, non-album track. The band is currently offering a free download of “Don’t Let Go” on their official website.
The band has drawn comparisons in sound to Foo Fighters, U2 and The Killers, and the band is the first artist signed to Gene Simmons' new record label.
Let me start by saying I’m not a rock fan at all. Growing up I’ve heard of this band called KISS, a group wearing make up and heavy metal-style clothes, with a band member who has a massive tongue. I can’t say that I’ve been paying much attention to them, and I don’t think I’d recognise any of their songs if I heard them. There’s been a rumour for years (apparently false) that KISS stands for Knights In Satan’s Service.
I read about the band’s bassist, Gene Simmons, the guy with the huge tongue, once or twice in the mainstream media, but that was about it. I had no appreciation for the man’s genius.
Ok kiddies, if you haven't noticed by now, our GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS is in its Fifth Season.
You can watch new episodes TUESDAY nights at 9:30 PM.
AND, you can see us EVERY DAY... in the mornings from 7:00 AM - 9:00 AM.
Aug 7th-
GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS AIRING SCHEDULE:
NEW EPISODE
The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth
TUES, August 10th
9:30 PM Pacific
8:30 PM Central
In an interesting twist, Gene tags along with Nick when he must travel to Comic Con for business and promote his new comic book, "Incarnate." To get back at dad for all the awkward positions he has put him in over the years, Nick volunteers Gene and three-quarters of KISS to be his backing band at the comic's premiere party. While Nick leads the biggest band in the world through a live set of classics, Shannon and Tracy compete in a 5K to prove to a group of younger women they have still "got it."
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Nice Day For a Facelift
MON, August 9th
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Face-Off
MON, August 9th
7:30 AM Pacific
6:30 AM Central
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Gene's Best Friend
MON, August 9th
8:00 AM Pacific
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Rootin' Tootin' Gene
MON, August 9th
8:30 AM Pacific
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Lil' Gene
TUES, August 10th
7:00 AM Pacific
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Sexercise
TUES, August 10th
7:30 AM Pacific
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Nail Me
TUES, August 10th
8:00 AM Pacific
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Movin' Out
TUES, August 10th
8:30 AM Pacific
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KISStastrophe
TUES, August 10th
8:00 PM Pacific
7:00 PM Central
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Smarty Pants
TUES, August 10th
9:00 PM Pacific
8:00 PM Central
NEW EPISODE
The Geeks Shall Inherit the Earth
TUES, August 10th
9:30 PM Pacific
8:30 PM Central
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Trapped In Paradise
WED, August 11th
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Next Generation Rockstar
WED, August 11th
7:30 AM Pacific
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It Was a Very Good Year
WED, August 11th
8:00 AM Pacific
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Grapes of Wrath
WED, August 11th
8:30 AM Pacific
7:30 AM Central
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Stir Crazy
THURS, August 12th
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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X-Gene
THURS, August 12th
7:30 AM Pacific
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Shannon B. DeMille
THURS, August 12th
8:00 AM Pacific
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The Demon Turns 60
THURS, August 12th
8:30 AM Pacific
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Sophie's Sweet 16
FRI, August 13th
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Nick After Dark
FRI, August 13th
8:00 AM Pacific
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Don't Mess With the Simmons'
FRI, August 13th
8:30 AM Pacific
7:30 AM Central
Aug 4th-
FOREST GROVE (Aug. 4, 2010) - Perfect weather, a star-studded field of celebrities and two days of entertainment, music and golf, has translated into another huge success for the Pacific University Legends Golf Classic.
Hosted by KISS guitarist and Beaverton native Tommy Thayer, the fourth annual tournament grossed over $425,000 to benefit Pacific University's 21-sport NCAA Division III athletics program. For the first time, the event was a sell out with over 400 people attending the Sunday dinner, auction and concert, and 185 people participating in the Monday golf tournament. The event was held at The Reserve Vineyards & Golf Club in Aloha.
"I sincerely thank everyone involved for making the 2010 Legends Golf Classic a huge win for Pacific University," Thayer said. "Legends continues to become bigger ever year and 2010 tops them all. We will continue to make a difference in the lives of Pacific University's student-athletes."
KISS co-founder Gene Simmons joined Thayer as the featured celebrity at this year's tournament. Simmons filmed an episode of his reality television show, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, at the event, focusing on his first-ever attempt at playing golf. The episode is schedule to air early this fall on the A&E Network.
Simmons himself was a moneymaker for the University as the opportunity to play golf with him and KISS manager Doc McGhee raised $30,000 at the Sunday live auction. The opportunity to play golf with tournament host Thayer fetched $10,000.
Aug 3rd-
Here it is.
Proof positive that I play golf.
Not really. This is the first time I've ever played golf. And, it was for a good cause.
Tommy Thayer held a Celebrity Charity Event for Pacific University in Portland, Oregon to raise money for the athletic department there. Attendees bid big money to play golf with the likes of me. And, there was a charity auction/dinner.
There was also an Award handed out - to me.
All of this will be made much clearer when you see the episode on GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS Season V.
Yes. It's currently running (Tues nights). But, A&E has ordered more episodes for this season.
Here is the Award.
Hopefully, you can't read what it says.
Aug 2nd-
Gene's the voice of the new "Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock" game!
Take a look at this interview and footage of him recording the narration tracks.
Aug 1st-
GENE SIMMONS FAMILY JEWELS AIRING SCHEDULE:
NEW EPISODE
Detroit Rock Mommies
TUES, August 3rd
9:00 PM Pacific
8:00 PM Central
On the eve of the KISS' tour kick-off in Detroit, Gene decides to pay a visit to an all female band he is interested in signing to Simmons Records. Little does he know the rock band is comprised of middle-aged moms that will completely change his opinions about what is marketable. Meanwhile, an all female KISS cover band, PRISS, convinces Shannon to join them on stage and sing one of Gene's signature hits.
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Under the Knife
MON, August 2nd
7:00 AM Pacific
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Genetopia
MON, August 2nd
7:30 AM Pacific
6:30 AM Central
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Memphis Blues
MON, August 2nd
8:00 AM Pacific
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Gene Gets Punked
MON, August 2nd
8:30 AM Pacific
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Fan...tastic
TUES, August 3rd
7:00 AM Pacific
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Loose Change
TUES, August 3rd
7:30 AM Pacific
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Letters Lost
TUES, August 3rd
8:00 AM Pacific
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Like Father, Like Son
TUES, August 3rd
8:30 AM Pacific
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Puppy Love
TUES, August 3rd
8:00 PM Pacific
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Gene the Croc Hunter
TUES, August 3rd
8:30 PM Pacific
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Behind the Makeup
WED, August 4th
7:00 AM Pacific
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Mommy Makeover
WED, August 4th
7:30 AM Pacific
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Master Gene Theatre
THURS, August 5th
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Gene's Big Mouth
THURS, August 5th
7:30 AM Pacific
6:30 AM Central
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Un-Anniversary
FRI, August 6th
7:00 AM Pacific
6:00 AM Central
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Coming Out Party
FRI, August 6th
7:30 AM Pacific
6:30 AM Central
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Dirty Little Secrets
FRI, August 6th
8:00 AM Pacific
7:00 AM Central
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Honeymoon at Last
FRI, August 6th
8:30 AM Pacific
7:30 AM Central
