Kiss and Make-Up

By: Gene Simmons

Narrated by: Gene Simmons

Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins

Publisher's summary

You wanted the truth, you got the truth - the hottest book in the world!

Fueled by an explosive mix of makeup, costumes, and attitude, KISS burst onto the music scene 30 years ago and has become a rock institution. The band has sold more than 80 million records, has broken every concert attendance record set by Elvis Presley and the Beatles, stands behind the Beatles alone in number of gold records from any group in history, and has spawned more than 2,500 licenses.

There would have been no KISS without Gene Simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. KISS and Make-Up is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from Israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and became one of the most notorious rock stars the world has ever seen.

©2001 Gene Simmons (P)2003 Gene Simmons, All Rights Reserved

Critic reviews

"A sterling if ephemeral addition to pop-music collections." (Booklist)

Interesting history of Kiss

Although interesting, Paul Stanley's book was more interesting and detailed. I love that Gene speaks to you.

Phenomenal. Luv Gene Simmons honesty, candor

was hard to put down. he spoke with absolute sincerity, honesty and it was a fun read. he definitely knows how to entertain people while keeping a humble attitude. his description of events seemed pretty damn accurate :-)

Great if you are KISS fan - which I am.

If you could sum up Kiss and Make-Up in three words, what would they be?

Rock and Roll!

Any additional comments?

It's strange how Gene reads. I guess it's like a bass player perhaps. Or someone who has English as a second language. There is no transition in his voice from one story to the next. It actually almost feels like the book was written by someone else and he was reading it cold. But I still always prefer the author read his own work.

very inspirational very influential

I really did like listening to this book. I've been a long time kiss fan since July 1976. Gene Simmons is just a Dynamo. he is a straight edge smart entrepreneur and businessman. he knows what he wants and he goes out to get it. needs to write a follow-up to this becauseI think that would be worth checking out. he truly is a self-made man. God bless him

The tougue speaks!!

Great listen! It was interesting to hear about his past and how such a man came to being. Even diehard fans of the band will discover something new in this.

Very cool!

what a story and a awesome story teller Gene rocks

a great journey of kiss...good and bad..a awesome work .behind the scene.stories we always wanted to know ..a must read for all kiss fans

Excellent!

Loved hearing all the backstage info straight from Gene! I learned quite a few things about the band!

my view

Gene's book was the last of four original band members books that I had listened to and since he was never under the influence of any drug during KISS's existence his story was the most accurate and complete in my view.

Good book

It was a good book. I enjoyed the fact that Gene read it himself. It was pretty much what I expected it to be.

The story of Kiss like no one else could tell it

I was too young being born in 1977 do you really know much about kiss for a good portion of my life as a teenager I listen to some of their music and definitely always thought they were interesting to say the least. I would have to admit I really first became fascinated with Gene Simmons From his reality TV show my wife and I loved it watched every episode it was great and then there was the day as we were driving through town in Wichita Kansas my nine-year-old son Who had just recently started playing guitar and to be quite honest is showing signs of real talent says... dad kiss is coming to town it says it’s the last tour ever!! When he said that to me something just seemed right about it so that evening I purchased our tickets and we went to the show. A stellar performance by any standards amazingly the man puts on an incredible show at 70 years old who does that Jean Simmons. I then with a renewed interest once again I downloaded this book And just like the concert I seen only a week or two ago this book does not disappoint. Gene I believe is an incredibly honest, humble and most interesting individual who tells a great story and I’m sure in person you could sit and listen to him for days just telling the things he seen. This book is well worth the purchase And I have no doubt you would find it as interesting and enjoyable as I did. Gene Simmons Truly is a rock ‘n’ roll legend