Hi Gene,
I recently saw some footage from Download 2008 where both KISS and Ace played. One thing that I’m unclear about is that Ace was playing songs from KISS and then YOU the current band were also playing songs from KISS. From the crowds point of view it was double the dose. I’m sure you knew that Ace would be there but then how is HE or anyone else for that matter able to play songs that belong to the band KISS? Do all 4 original members own the rights to these songs?
Response from Gene:
Everyone is allowed to play almost any song live. That's different than recording the song. For that, you need a sync rights piece of paper and usually a fee before and then afterwards, publisher and writer royalties.
My gf tells me that in the state of California, living with your girlfriend for 25 years legally binds you to marriage. Is this true? And does his mean you and Shannon Tweed are in fact married?
I of course told her either she's wrong or Gene Simmons is smart enough to find some sort of a loophole in this "law". You're smarter than that.
Response from Gene:
Your GF is misinformed and incorrect. And, it's not a loophole. It's the law of the land. A Cohabitation agreement nullifies any agreement the state has a say in (i.e. marriage). It's simply a business arrangement. You sign a Co-Hab agreement when you check in at a hotel. Just because you stay there the weekend, doesn't mean when you leave the hotel, you take half of it with you. Get legal advice, and don't listen to your girlfriend.
Mr. Simmons;
You were mentioned in a recent article in the local Edmonton Newspaper related to your searches for new talent. It was also mentioned you have a connection to a former prominent politician in Canada.
With these two items in mind may I suggest you look into a traveling road show come talent search by way of a passenger train passage from one end of Canada to the other. (It will probably take some political help to pull it off.)
A few sleeper cars, a dinning car, a couple of baggage cars (with a stage) and a film crew. Start at a venue in Vancouver or Halifax and move east or west adding or dropping talent along the way. A show for every major town along the way. Please remember to showcase some of the old guard along the way. (We have plenty of recognized unrecognized talent in every genre.) Have a few guest hosts along the way. Some radio, local TV, local bars & nightclubs. (Check out CKUA)
If you want reality you will have it. You may even find some talent that could care nothing about being famous but simply love the fact that they can do what they do. Can you imagine someone saying NO. (I guess I have been to too many kitchen jams...)
I could go on for hours, but I think you have the idea...You would have a challenge ahead of you...but you may have a gold mine in the end...
Let me know if the road show is coming to town...I’ll be there....peter clark
Response from Gene:
Like most ideas, the road to ruin is paved with good intentions. You're sweet for suggesting the above. Only one question, who's paying for all of this and who's paying me?
What do you suppose is the reason you believe you are qualified to be a teacher?
You went to Rabbinical School
You were a Teacher (briefly)
You are a speaker at Music & Business/Entrepreneurial Symposiums
Here at GeneSimmons.Com you often discuss your opinions on Religion, Marriage & Business
All of your books have a theme of teaching to them
Etc...
Do you really think you're that special?
Zeke
p.s. That is a rhetorical question!
Response from Gene:
I suppose my Bachelor of Arts in Education is my qualification. The rest is simply my experience practicing what I preach. But you already knew that. You listed the reasons.
Hi Gene:
No question just a compliment. Have always believed you to be one of the greatest marketers and business minds of our time. Watched you on the Apprentice and agreed with you 100% on your view of Eastman Kodak. Speaks volumes to your character that you stood by your belief that the exucutives of Eastman Kodak were wrong in their direction of the company. I told everyone that you would be proved corrrect.
I believe enough time has passed to declare you CORRECT!! The projected earnings over the last 3 quarters has not been anywhere close to projections. Losses have been off the charts. Hope Donald Trump takes note.
You sir, are a hero for your character.
Best regards,
Dave Vasuta
Response from Gene:
Well, YOU are correct. And, so am I.
Jeffrey Hayzlett, the forward thinking exec at KODAK, who appeared on the Apprentice.... has been having discussions with myself and Rich about hiring our SIMMONS ABRAMSON MARKETING.
Gene,
Was this the inspiration for the cover of Music from The Elder? I see this was from one of your favorite films THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME.
Jim
Response from Gene:
No. Just coincidence.
The Christmas season begins................
Three men died on Christmas Eve and were met by Saint Peter at the pearly gates.
"In honor of this holy season" Saint Peter said, "You must each possess something that symbolizes Christmas to get into heaven."
The first man fumbled through his pockets and pulled out a lighter. He flicked it on. "It represents a candle", he said.
"You may pass through the pearly gates" Saint Peter said.
The second man reached into his pocket and pulled out a set of keys. He shook them and said, "They're bells."
Saint Peter said "You may pass through the pearly gates".
The third man started searching desperatel y through his pockets and finally pulled out a pair of women's panties.
St. Peter looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, "And just what do those symbolize?"
The man replied, "These are Carols."
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