Hey Gene,
If you happen to catch the trailer for the star-studded movie "Valentine's Day", Ashton Kutcher's character asks George Lopez's character something along the lines of " What is the most romantic song?"
To which George Lopez's character responds "Rock N Roll All Nite"
Best Regards,
Mike Masiello
Dear Mr. Simmons,
I hope that this letter finds you and your family well. I have written to you concerning a recent interview you did and the statements you made within that interview concerning Michael Jackson. I know you are a very intelligent man, and therefore it only added to my surprise at your comments and lack of true information concerning Michael. It seems that you may have fallen prey to what many of us did over the years by listening to hearsay, rather than researching the facts before speaking. Although we are each entitled to our own opinions, I would only ask on behalf of his children and family, which I'm sure if it were you that you would also appreciate, that you would look at the known "facts" concerning the cases involving Michael. I myself researched these things only after his death and truthfully, felt an incredible sense of guilt because of my own prejudices and simple minded willingness to blindly accept the "news" that the media had been feeding the public for years concerning a fellow human being. I was actually quite horrified when I compared the facts vs. media accounts of those cases that this kind of thing could happen to anyone of us given the right amount of money or fame it involved. It matters Mr. Simmons because he was a fellow human being just like you and me. I believe we all deserve to be remembered for the truth of what we were in this world. I would also like to say that I appreciate your consistent work ethic and drive over the years pertaining to your own career. You have continued to evolve over the years as an excellent business man and musical legend and that is to be commended and respected.
Take care and God bless
Deepest Regards,
Sandie Moritz
Response from Gene:
I'm sorry. But, I stand by my words.
There have been too many allegations, suits, and settlements. It's true that the legal system found him innocent. It's also true that OJ Simpson was found innocent of murder, and then found guilty in the civil case. But that doesn't prove anything. What IS a widely held point of view in the legal system, is that it's tough to convict celebrities here. And that also doesn't prove anything.
This is simply my conviction, and I stand by it.
The victims here were not celebrities.
They are the children.
Dear Gene,
How do you tolerate the outrageous mistruths about you promulgated by the media? You must have one tough hide. Recently, I heard a report which said you were 80 years old, female, English….and, dead!
This is appalling, cause I'm sure none of this is true.
Greg
Response from Gene:
Well, it's true and untrue.
I'm not 80 years old, female or English.
But JEAN Simmons was. She was a famous actress in movies such as SPARTACUS. And, she has just passed on
Hey Gene,
Just wanted to say thanks. I've been a fan since almost day one. A long time ago, when I was just a kid, I remember reading that you never smoked cigarettes, drank alcohol or did drugs in your entire life. Growing up, I wanted to be you....so I did my best. I'm going to 40 years old on March 8th 2010...and to this day, I havent done a single drug or smoked a single cigarette. Ever. Sure, I have a drink here n there, but hey...2 out of 3 aint bad!
So again, just wanted to say thanx for the positive influence.
Drug Free,
Roger Habel Jr.
My family and I just finished watching the Super Bowl and we all said The Who is a great band but KISS would be better as a halftime performance. Imagine all the Kiss merchandise that could come from this. KISS in full make up at Super Bowl halftime would be great.
Tara Nelson
Response from Gene:
KISS has already played the Superbowl a few years back.
I don't know if this is true or not and I tend to not believe what is said in the news. However, if this is true I want to complain or let Gene know that he is so wrong on this!
http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/kiss-gene-simmons-calls-michael-jackson-an-abuser-235539
Now to let you know I am a BIG MJ fan and have been since I was a kid (I am now 36 years old)! First of all, Gene needs to do LOTS of research before making a judgment like this! The first kid that came forward was forced to do this by his own father! And recently the kid (now an adult) came forward and admitted that MJ did NOTHING TO HIM!
Also this kid's father recently committed suicide (Nov. 5 which happened to have been my b-day) out of guilt and depression and who knows what else (don't really care about the dad after what he did to MJ and his own son)! The other kid and family have yet to come forward but I've seen police footage of when they interviewed this kid who wanted to be an actor btw and they (and the jury too) noticed he was "acting" and not doing a very good job of it either! Videos are on YouTube and I'd be happy to send them to you if you'd like! So again MJ IS NOT GUILTY! People wanted his money!
Read up and research before making accusations, assumpitons, judging, etc. MJ or anyone else please! MJ IS NOT GUILTY! Thank you and I hope this message does get passed on to Gene! Also I hope he realizes that he is WRONG in thinking MJ is guilty because MJ IS NOT GUILTY! Do the research and you'll see! Thanks!
Heidi
Response from Gene:
My conviction is based on:
1. There have never been allegations from any women... of any age against him.
2. There have never been public allegations from any men.
3. There have been many allegations from boys. All between the ages of 8 thru 14.
Some in legal courts. Some in public statements. Some to the Police.
4. There are tape recordings, which we all heard on TV, of a private jet where booze was served to underage boys in a Coke can -- referred to as "Jesus Juice".
5. One cash settlement was for over $3 million dollars to one boy.
6. Another cash settlement was for a reported $22 million dollars (approx). That means if you defended yourself in court and your yearly court costs were $500,000, you would be able to defend youself for 44 years!!!!
Where there's lots of smoke, there is fire.
I stand by my words.
I have a question for Gene. On page 29 of his bio kiss and make up, Gene writes that he stayed with a family named the Scheiners in Williamsburg, Brooklyn while he went to the jewish school at 206 wilson street.
Although he doen't mention the school by name, that school is Yeshiva Torah Vodaath, which moved out of Williamsburg and is now in the Kensington section of Brooklyn. The school has a teacher whose last name is Scheiner (he is about 70 years old) and he told me his parents took in students during the time when Gene went to the school. Gene wrote the Scheiners had no kids. is it possible he didn't remember the details?
This family lived on Bedford avenue. Does Gene remember where he stayed? I understand its 50 years ago and he might not remember such details. By the way, I am also a student at the school, but in the college division, not in the elementary school like Gene was. Finally, does gene remember the name of his teacher or principal?
Sincerely,
Marty
Response from Gene:
Everything in your email is true.
And the principle was Rabbi Rivlin.
