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willowchloe's review against another edition
3.0
Lets face it, Gene Simmons is a stereotype of all that is terrible about commercial rock and roll. Having said that though, noone would deny the achievements he's made or that he is an interesting character. This book passes along all this nicely. I wouldn't recommend it for someone who hates Kiss but for anyone who like reading bio's this is a very nice light read.
ferrisscottr's review against another edition
4.0
Loved every minute of it - for what it was, pure entertainment and you know every once and a while that's good enough.
cartist515's review against another edition
4.0
He slept with a lot of women and it was interesting but crazy life.
g2pro's review against another edition
3.0
Another one of my childhood favorite bands that I have now had the chance to work with. I enjoyed this book about the band from Gene's point of view.
ilefkowitz's review against another edition
4.0
This book surprised me. I was a KISS fan as a teen and have recently started watching his reality show, Gene Simmons Family Jewels. On a whim I picked this up and have to say that it was a quick and enjoyable read. Fine literature, no but it was fun.
Told in a very stream of consciousness manner the book takes you from Gene's childhood as Chaim Whitz from Haifa, Israel to the mega success of one of the most innovative rock bands ever. He spills the dirt on every aspect of his life whether it be his early days in Brooklyn attending a Hebrew Day school or the details of his many, many "conquests" on the road as a member of KISS. You are privy to a behind the scenes look at the workings both musical and business of a band. Not being of a music background it was interesting to see the development of the band and the problems that they faced along the way.
Gene doesn't hold back at all, he lets it all hang out. Fights with band members, hard decisions the band had to make and then later, his complete turnaround on the subject of commitment and fatherhood.
Again, not great literature but a fun look into a man who doesn't take himself or the world around him too seriously.
Told in a very stream of consciousness manner the book takes you from Gene's childhood as Chaim Whitz from Haifa, Israel to the mega success of one of the most innovative rock bands ever. He spills the dirt on every aspect of his life whether it be his early days in Brooklyn attending a Hebrew Day school or the details of his many, many "conquests" on the road as a member of KISS. You are privy to a behind the scenes look at the workings both musical and business of a band. Not being of a music background it was interesting to see the development of the band and the problems that they faced along the way.
Gene doesn't hold back at all, he lets it all hang out. Fights with band members, hard decisions the band had to make and then later, his complete turnaround on the subject of commitment and fatherhood.
Again, not great literature but a fun look into a man who doesn't take himself or the world around him too seriously.
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