Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons
	Simmons in 2012
Born	Chaim Witz; August 25, 1949; Haifa, Israel
Other names	Gene Klein; The Demon; the God of Thunder; Dr. Love; Reginald Van Helsing;
Citizenship	Israel; United States;
Occupations	Musician; singer; songwriter; record producer; actor; entrepreneur; television personality;
Years active	1970–present
Spouse	Shannon Tweed (m. 2011)
Partners	Cher (1978–1980); Diana Ross (1980–1983)
Children	Nick; Sophie;
	Musical career
Origin	New York City, U.S.
Genres	Hard rock; heavy metal;
Instruments	Bass guitar; vocals;
Formerly of	Kiss; Wicked Lester;
Website	genesimmons.com

Gene Simmons (born Chaim Witz; Hebrew: חיים ויץ [χaˈim ˈvits]; August 25, 1949) also known by his stage persona "The Demon", is an Israeli-born American musician. He was the bassist and co-lead singer of the hard rock band Kiss, which he co-founded with Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss in 1973. Simmons remained a member of Kiss until the band retired in 2023. Simmons is also known for his long tongue and for his reality television show, Gene Simmons Family Jewels, which aired from 2006 to 2012. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2014 as a member of Kiss.