Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons is the stage name of Chaim Witz, bassist and co-vocalist of the rock band Kiss.
Known for his demon makeup, blood-spitting stage persona, and extraordinarily long tongue, Simmons became one of rock's most recognizable figures.
Off stage, he's known for aggressive self-promotion and business acumen: He's got Gene Simmons energy—always selling something.
Deep-string instrumentalist
- frontmanLead performer of group
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- rockSolid earthen material
glam · makeup · costume · stage · pyrotechnics · fire-breathing · tongue · anthem
Granting official permission
- merchandisingPromoting and selling goods
- brandingCreating distinctive identity
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
- franchiseLicensed business operation
mogul · tycoon · businessman · capitalist · investor · real-estate · venture · endorsements
Exaggeratedly emotional for effect
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- spectacleVisually striking event
- dramaticStrikingly expressive or sudden
charisma · extravaganza · pageantry · kabuki · codpiece · armor · leather · spandex
bassist
Deep-string instrumentalist
- frontmanLead performer of group
- vocalistOne who sings professionally
- performerOne who entertains audiences
rock · glam · makeup · costume · stage · pyrotechnics · fire-breathing · tongue · anthem · arena
licensing
Granting official permission
- merchandisingPromoting and selling goods
- brandingCreating distinctive identity
- trademarkRegistered commercial identifier
franchise · mogul · tycoon · businessman · capitalist · investor · real-estate · venture · endorsements · media
theatrical
Exaggeratedly emotional for effect
- flamboyantStrikingly bold in style
- showmanshipSkill at impressive presentation
- spectacleVisually striking event
dramatic · charisma · extravaganza · pageantry · kabuki · codpiece · armor · leather · spandex · wig
four-string
Having four courses
- amplifierSignal-strengthening electronic device
- fretboardStringed instrument's neck face
- grooveNarrow cut or routine
rhythm · strings · tone · distortion · riff · heavy · thunderous · low-end · pick · strap
Nick
Male given name
- reality TVSurvivor, contestant, The Bachelor, elimination, The Bachelorette
- BassistsCharles Mingus, John Paul Jones
- Reality StarsKim Kardashian, Snooki, Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Kylie Jenner
- HungariansFranz Liszt, Saint Stephen
- Jewish MusiciansLeonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Barbra Streisand, Benny Goodman
- Rock MemoirsKeith Richards, Patti Smith, Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen, Carole King
Gene SimmonsNeil Young
Eddie Vedder · Kurt Cobain · Bruce Springsteen · Tom Petty · John Fogerty
Gene SimmonsBill Watterson
Kate Bush · Brian Wilson · Sia · Banksy · J.D. Salinger
genes, genetic, gene, genealogy, genetics, genome, genomics, genealogical, genotype