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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He’s getting so much flak for something that no one should care about if they really had a life.
polish those turds anymore, clown, and they are going to look like solid bronze.
Gene apologizing is good but I think the only reason he did is money. Another thing is even though he said he was sorry, doesn’t mean that he means it.
Gene is only recanting because he has a new TV show about his Arena Football team and sponsors and TV execs are on his case. Gene will do anything if it means making or saving a $.
What really happened was that one of Gene’s accountants pointed out to him that several members of the KISS army, who buy KISS merchandise suffer from severe depression and might stop buying KISS merchandise and they might lose some money, this got gene depressed.
This got gene REALLY depressed
This got gene SO depressed, that he now truly understands what severe depression is.
I know this unprofessional, so I apologize in advance. Chris, your comment really made me laugh. Thanks 🙂
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Sadly, Chris is onto something. Gene’s entire world revolves around marketing. I don’t believe for a minute this is from his heart. This is about damage control and dollars. Usually most things are.
Chris…….L.M.F.A.O…..that was brilliant. Joe in The Cuse
He may know a lot about money but he’s not a very nice person,hopefully some fan didn’t listen to his stupid advice.