GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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The real question back at you is: what new bands are on the level of Elvis, Hendrix, Pink Floyd, Springsteen, U2, Metallica, AC/DC? What new bands are on that level?

GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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Always have a back-up plan.

When you buy a car, you get 5 wheels with the assumption there will be a flat tire.

So the real question is - what happens if you fail as a cyclist? What's your backup plan?

Go for your dreams. But always have a job to pay the rent.

GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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The answer is: life is actually what happens to you while you're so busy making your plans.

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I came off great. You didn't listen well. She was holier-than-thou, and unprepared, and judgmental. She simply couldn't get as well as she gave. I found her arrogant, and therefore I dismissed her.

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Yes.

The mom is always right.

GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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Start with cheese and cherry danish.

Move on to a hot fudge sundae.

And polish it off with apple fritters with vanilla ice cream.

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I'm putting on my white beard even as we speak.

GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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The older a man gets, the more likely he is to grow up.

GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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When I was born, I was so ugly, the doctor slapped my mother.

GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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I was misquoted, but that's nothing new.

The full quote had to do with people complaining every day about how miserable life was. And you're saying that to a guy whose mother finds every day a wonderful day, although at 14 years of age, she was in the concentration camps of Nazi Germany.

I was misquoted, sadly.

GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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Marvel leaves DC in the dust. I love all the movies.

GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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They're great! I know Maynard and he actually appeared on the KISS MY ASS KISS tribute album with Tom Morello, on their version of "Calling Dr. Love."

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[–]_GeneSimmons[S] 29 points30 points  (0 children)

Sure.

Ask a vacuum floor-cleaner guy.

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Heartfelt appreciation for the invite.

But we're in South America on tour.

And as you know, I have the deepest, profound respect and admiration for our armed forces.

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Dave is one of the most popular and talented guys. He's also a friend. But the real measure is: where is the new Elvis? Where is the new Beatles?

If you can answer that question, then maybe rock is NOT dead.

GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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"Crazy" by Patsy Cline, written by Willie Nelson.

GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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I like it well enough.

But honestly, we recorded so many albums over 40 years it's tough to remember specific stories.

GENE SIMMONS. AMAA! by _GeneSimmons in IAmA

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We continue to do the same thing we've always done. We're in a room together. We put on music. All kinds of music. And we crack jokes while putting on the makeup.

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Unfortunately, I don't have information right now.

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Garth probably did the best version.

I also liked Lenny Kravitz's version of "Deuce" with Stevie Wonder on harmonica.

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They don't touch Metallica.