30-04-2010, 11:31
lol
from music news
![[Image: kiss.jpg]](http://www.music-news.com/images/news/kiss.jpg)
Gene Simmons says his band Kiss is more famous than Mickey Mouse.
The long-tongued bassist with the glam rockers â famous for their black and white painted faces â claims the bandâs image and merchandising are more successful than any other group in history and instantly recognisable.
He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: 'You donât know how big the image is. By some experts, it is believed to be the most recognised pop culture image on Earth â even above Mickey Mouse.
'You know, thereâs no U2 comic book, thereâs no Mick Jagger action figure. We have our own Visa card. You can go into Wal-Mart and get sweets with our faces on. We have a Dr Pepper soft drink campaign now. Itâs unbelievable!'
Gene, who does not drink alcohol, and his bandmate Paul Stanley put the success of the 'Love Gunâ group â which, in its present incarnation, also includes guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer - down to their hard work ethic and anti-drug stance.
Paul said: 'When everyone started talking about sex, drugs and rock and roll, I was saying, 'You keep the drugs, and Iâll take the sex and the rock and roll.â '
from music news
Gene Simmons says his band Kiss is more famous than Mickey Mouse.
The long-tongued bassist with the glam rockers â famous for their black and white painted faces â claims the bandâs image and merchandising are more successful than any other group in history and instantly recognisable.
He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: 'You donât know how big the image is. By some experts, it is believed to be the most recognised pop culture image on Earth â even above Mickey Mouse.
'You know, thereâs no U2 comic book, thereâs no Mick Jagger action figure. We have our own Visa card. You can go into Wal-Mart and get sweets with our faces on. We have a Dr Pepper soft drink campaign now. Itâs unbelievable!'
Gene, who does not drink alcohol, and his bandmate Paul Stanley put the success of the 'Love Gunâ group â which, in its present incarnation, also includes guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer - down to their hard work ethic and anti-drug stance.
Paul said: 'When everyone started talking about sex, drugs and rock and roll, I was saying, 'You keep the drugs, and Iâll take the sex and the rock and roll.â '