KISS bassist Gene Simmons who recently made some controversial comments about depression and suicide, has posted the following message on his Facebook page:
“I want to make this statement about my views on depression for the record and to clarify my prior remarks.
To the extent my comments reported by the media speak of depression, I was wrong and in the spur of the moment made remarks that in hindsight were made without regard for those who truly suffer the struggles of depression. I sincerely apologize to those who were offended by my comments. I recognize that depression is very serious and very sad when it happens to anyone, especially loved ones. I deeply support and am empathetic to anyone suffering from any disease, especially depression.
I have never sugarcoated my feelings regarding drug use and alcoholics. Somewhere along the line, my intention of speaking in very directly and perhaps politically incorrectly about drug use and alcoholics has been misconstrued as vile commentary on depression. Unkind statements about depression was certainly never my intention. Fully, you will know that and I do not intend to defend myself here and now, by listing the myriad charities and self-help organizations I am involved with. Rather, I simply want to be clear that my heart goes out to anyone suffering from depression and I deeply regret any offhand remarks in the heat of an interview that might have suggested otherwise.”
Simmons has received criticism for his comments from Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx, who described the KISS frontman’s statements as “moronic”.
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Gene just shut up
You are rich and famous but no one gives a s-t about your thoughts.
I believe in his sincerity and wish him well. I hate people who refuse to accept apologies. God be with all of those suffering that indiscriminate disease and God be with Gene and his courage to correct his stupid mistake.
I don’t believe it for one minute. He was trying to save face, because he doesn’t want to lose one potential cent. He cares about two things: getting laid – whether it be his wife or some random piece – and money. He cares very little about you or me, unless we’re potentially going to buy something with the KISS logo on it. I’m glad his big mouth and bigger ego have caught up with him.
Funny. I care about getting laid and money too. I thought most people did (?). So me and Gene are the only ones who care about getting laid and money? Who woulda thunk it. All those porn sites and Money Tree stores out there and apparently it’s just for Gene and I. Wow. Agreed Richman. Very good apology from a person who made a mistake and admitted it.
I’m very glad Gene apologized….I still can’t figure out him but AGAIN….I really believe he does have a heart. And I also agree with DR….I love my wife and having sex with ONLY HER…(I’m a germ phobe bad) & I also enjoy my money that I LITERALLY busted my bones…..ligaments…..neck, eh 4get it. Will be here all day…lol. Thank you Gene….sincerely appreciate the apology. Now go fuck yourself….lols, just kiddin…..Joe in The Cuse
Seems like your the one Judging people richman, You should point the finger at yourself, hypocrite!
This is what I’m talking about. Why can’t anybody take someone who apologizes at their word? I’m not a hypocrite. I am actually a good looking guy but you are so consumed with hatred that you can’t see the truth. Why are apologies just a waste of time? Jesus begged His Father to forgive His killers and tormentors while He was suffering on a cross, so we could all take Simmons at his word. Stop the madness and love. God be with you GREGLAVALL. If I saw you in pain. I would help you.
THE RICHMAN
Nope, Richman is right–you’re either incapable or unwilling to look deeper and see a different side to all this. How about this– why don’t you go bug someone else on some other website. This site isn’t a forum for your personal attacks on people last I checked. A sincere apology but you can’t accept it. I agree with Richman. People who can’t accept apologies for something said are just holding on to a bag of bricks and expect others to carry it around for them. Forget that!
I should have stated FOR SOMETHING SAID as you just did. Obviously there is a difference between words and physical harm. Good post Mike.
Back off
Only because a Hollywood superstar killed himself is why Gene is apologizing. With Robin Williams killing himself just days after Genes rant really made the Kiss machine look bad. If a normal everyday fan killed themselves he wouldn’t give a rats ass. I’m sure a lot of his being sorry is because of the hate and resentment he’s receiving from a lot of the Hollywood rich friends of his and Robin Williams. Again if not for a big star like Robin that was lived he wouldn’t recant shit. Genes a “DICK”!!!
Intelligent people are capable of seeing things a different way when something catastrophic happens. Maybe Gene was deeply affected by Robin Williams death and is sincerely sorry for his comments. If not, that’s his business. What do you want? Jail time? GET REAL!!!
I guarantee if Gene saw someone in a serious situation…(aka Howard Stern saving someone from jumping off a bridge)…..wanting to off themselves Gene would attempt to stop that person. I know in my heart (disregarding his ego) that Gene is a very passionate, sincere person. I would also say Paul Stanley would also do the same……Joe in The Cuse
Joe,
In my heart, I agree but people don’t want to hear that right now. They want to condemn Gene for his words. Good post Joe!
You’re right, the article that was quoted(not entirely) was 6 weeks old at the time, not to mention Gene has said the same exact thing for 20 years.
I’m glad he clarified his mistake. Saying moronic statements like that distances promoters and marketing $$., and obviously he did so those $$ keep rolling in. However, God be with Gene? How is God with a person who has a wife that’s a pornstar and promotes porn merchandise? You need to reevaluate your understanding of God. With that said, everyone should get a second chance.
The God I believe in befriended a prostitute and now we have houses of worship named for her. Something about casting a first stone. Anybody who thinks that their beliefs and lifestyle are superior to that of others is in fact inferior to those that he judges. God be with you Jaz.
God is with everyone Jaz, even you. Reevaluate his understanding of God when your the one who questions why God would be with a soul like Gene Simmons? Wow, we’re really going somewhere here. But still I ask, am I the only one who cares about sex and money?
This entire thread: this is when this site works, this is epic stuff right here.
I don’t think an apology was even warranted, for God’s sake man, Robin is the one who killed himself, was Gene at his house egging him on? So, then, Robin read Gene’s comments and then killed himself? That is the only scenario in which maybe, Gene should apologize, but that is not close to being plausible. So, we’re left with thousands of unknown people that Gene is responsible for, his what? fiduciary duty? That’s ridiculous. Classic posts though guys, that is some great stuff, it’s the eye of the tiger man…
Porn star? You don’t know anything about her! Use facts! Ridiculous!!!!
Um Gene can’t understand a word ur saying with those platform dragon boots in your mouth and I see crow as well
He made a stupid comment and apologized. Time to move on.
Enjoyed your sex video, yer fat and wear a wig.
You have to be the angriest guy I can think of.