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  • Paul Stanley wrote God Of Thunder (which we all know) but the lines "I was raised by the demons" and "Hear my words and take my heed," were originally "I was raised by the women" and We make love 'til we bleed". changed when decided the song was perfect for Gene to sing.
  • In 1989, preliminary discussions were held between the KISS and Aerosmith camps for a potential co-headline, stadium, summer tour. Unfortunately, it never materialized.
  • All Hell's Breakin' Loose is the only KISS video to ever be nominated for an MTV Video Music Award. It was nominated for best cinematography in 1984.
  • Joe Perry (Aerosmith) played guitar on Radioactive and Tunnel Of Love from Gene's solo album. In fact, I think everyone in the history of music made an appearance on that record.
  • KISS Meets The Phantom Of The Park aired October 28, 1978. Believe it or not, the movie did well in the ratings for NBC.
  • The newscast heard at the beginning of Detroit Rock City of the Destroyer album was actually read by Gene Simmons himself.
  • In 1978, KISS was the first band offered the roles of F.V.B. (Future Villain Band) in the movie "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band", that starred Peter Frampton and the Bee Gees. KISS turned down the role of fear of hurting their "super hero" image and it was then given to Aerosmith.
  • Currently, the KISS Unplugged show is the second highest rated MTV Unplugged special right behind Robert Plant and Jimmy Page.
  • When KISS had to replace Ace Frehley in 1982, well known guitarists such as Marq Torien (Bullet Boys), Punkey Meadows (Angel), Richie Sambora (Bon Jovi) and even Eddie Van Halen wanted to audition for the group.
  • Gene's parents, Chaim and Florence Witz, are divorced. Florence Witz, a Hungarian, brought Gene to America in 1958. Gene's father resides in Israel.
  • Paul Stanley's parent's names are William and Eve Eisen.
  • Gene Simmons attended high school at Newton High School, Queens, NY in the early 1960's. Gene began his studies in education Sullivan County Community College in Plattskill, NY, hoping to become a teacher. Gene later transferred in 1970 to Richmond College in Staten Island, NY to continue his study in education. Gene taught 6th grade at Public School #75 in Manhattan in 1972.
  • Gene Simmons worked for Vogue Magazine as an editorial assistant in 1972.
  • Paul Stanley attended high school at Manhattan High School of Music and Art. Following high school, Paul went to Bronx Community College to further his art of studies.
  • Ace Frehley attended high school at Cardinal Stone High School, NYC