Ace Frehley believes Kiss bassist Gene Simmons has “alienated just about everybody on the planet” with his recent comments on depression, addiction and poverty. And the guitarist has predicted his former colleague could next turn on gay people – all because he doesn’t understand the human condition.
His comments stem from Simmons’ incendiary comments about depression, when he claimed his message to anyone preparing to take their own lives was, “Fuck you, then kill yourself.” He later apologized for his statements.
Now Frehley tells Artisan News Service, “First he attacks immigrants, then he belittles poor people by saying, ‘Be nice to the rich people because we’re the ones that give you jobs.’ Then he attacks people with depression, alcoholics, drug addicts. The only thing left for him to do is to attack the whole gay movement. I’ve heard him do that in private, so that’s probably still yet to come.”
The guitarist argues Simmons isn’t as clever as he likes to think. “I don’t think he makes any sense,” he reflects. “He prides himself on being such an intellectual, he brags about being able to speak seven languages, but when it comes to being knowledgeable about the human condition – depression is a very serious disease.
I’ve suffered from it, I know my daughter suffers from it. Alcoholism is a disease, so is drug addiction; it’s the disease of addiction. Many people are born that way – and Gene just seems ignorant of that whole fact. I think it’s time for Gene to go back to school and get educated in the health field.”
source: classicrockmagazine.com
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I find it hilarious how people on this site all side with Ace and bash Gene. Sure Gene is egotistical, but Ace aint perfect. There is A LOT of stories out there about Ace. Sure we would like all four original KISS guys together, but the guys are too different. As a person who has never done drugs I can understand where Gene and Paul come from.
Maybe it is BECAUSE he isn’t perfect while Gene and Paul are trying to sell us their perfect image and version of Kiss?? Also. taking sides with someone does not mean they are perfect, it is a choice you make which, of course, can be irrational or just personal.
Exactly–irrational and just personal–not very good tools for debate. Nevertheless, thank you for being honest.
It is more than just debate here, Mike, it is fun!
It’s only fun when it’s a good debate or discussion.
Then I must say I feel sorry for you … maybe you go somewhere else where there is more real debate, ergo more fun for you to find?? Or just acknowledge the fact that posts on blogs and forums like this one or anywhere else on the net are not real life, consequently they are not real discussions, and what isn’t real cannot be good, these are not real people talking to you, “schocoman” is not me, “Mike” is not you, the second I press the keys I am in a different world and I behave differently even/especially if one does not realize it – or is that too philosophical for you? Once you have understood what I mean you have the chance of coming here and ENJOY it, all of it. But now you will tell me that critisizing someone (like me) for their stupid remarks is the fun I just mentioned, well, OK then, you won’t get it …
I get it now–you live in a fantasy world. Thanks for the confirmation. It explains so much about you’re way of thinking.
I knew you would not be able to tell fantasy from reality 🙂 Go back to school.
Oh–well–you sure got me there! Busted!
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I am pretty much over the whole Kiss drama s-t. Gene should be more human and think before speaking. Paul is just as arrogant, well almost. Ace, well idk. I don’t care anymore. Maybe, its good publicity for them. Has to be for Ace. I love the guy but he isn’t exactly selling out arenas world wide by himself. As far as kiss, i wrote them off years ago. I hope gene keeps running his mouth about shit he knows nothing about. Gene, karma is a bitch man
Ace says this crap for publicity. If he truly believes his words he wouldn’t be trying to get Gene on his covers album. Everytime, you hear this BS from Ace and Gene, they end up eating at a restaurant together. If anyone talked like that about me, I’d cut them out of my life. They are publicity, attention wh*res.
Ace is watching Peter’s numbers in Chicago and might join him for the conventions. Hey Brian: Kiss sold out the L.A. Forum and Ace is playing Sayerville . Not true? Paul’s voice is a non issue. Kiss are kicking ass on the ’14 tour. Ace is so broke he couldn’t come up with the city tax 2 years ago….and we won’t talk about his house, er ex house (actually a recording studio he chucked windows on). Ace knows Thayer & Singer kick ass. Ask Paul. Peter, are the drum heads 75 a shot or 50? Kirk: “Go 80, eBay rocks”.
Funny how many people always judge Ace’s or Peter’s life today referring to what amount of money they still might have/make or not. Thayer might be “richer2 than ace now, so what?? And please also keep in mind: it was Kiss AND Def Leppard who sold out the venues on the current tour, though almost sold many venues seem to have been, I ackowledge that. But go watch the 1998 Psycho Circus Dodger Stadium footage on YT and look at what Kiss on their own were able to sell out ….
Oh, and that has nothing to do with a recovering economy?
Hey lee, just curious? If you happned to meet peter by chance would you ask for his autograph? If you say yes, i think you will, then we are ALL full of s#iT on this sight. Because i will not o see this version of KISS with Eric and Tommy dressed as Ace and Peter. But i still love Paul and Gene, Think about it….
KISS is touring with Def Leppard…wonder if that helped sell out the Forum at all?
Before that KISS toured with Motley Crue. See a pattern?
Hey “Deo”, yes, I see an industry pattern. Take off your angry blinders and look at all the co-headling shows. Do you think Rod Stewart can’t fill an arena on his own? What about Santana? Elton/Billy? ZZTop/Jeff Beck? I could go on and on here. Read Pollstar, Variety and do your homework. The bands and venues make much more money. Just about everyone co-headines these days. So really, just what are you implying or reveling in? Ohhhhhh, Kiss aren’t able to sell tickets anymore. I guess Metalica can’t tour without Megadeath. Same with Maiden. Oh and Rob Zombie/Manson Or Rob Zombie/Cooper or HEAVEN and HELL double tour with Alice. Get over it dude.
Where did you get the info from? There’s nothing on the net that states this! Co head lining tour means there are 2 bands not just 1! How many folks on here including Eddie have told you this and you do not seem to get it for some reason! Buy the way last I checked 143.7 million dose not equal chapter 7 and that was the reunion tour kisses biggest tour ever!
Okay got on eBay! Lars signed drum head 69 to 129 peter 199 to 229 so what are you talking about???
Lee ‘ Kiss sold out the LA Forum wait what show where you at . ? They covered all the seat they didn’t sell with curtains on the left and right side and they where selling $20 tickets for a month just to fill it and thats with Def leppard i am sure they are doing at all the show thats the great marking of DOC M and will take a picture every night and post so it looks like we are doing good its about as fake as them >>>>
Thanks Chris you hit it right on the head of nail!!to like is one thing that I have 0 issue with everybody has the right to listen to any band they want but to make stuff up trying to make a point out of false facts dose nothing for kiss or any band at that.
Your sentences lead into each other and makes is difficult to understand what you’re saying. I you using that little microphone on your IPhone? I don’t think Kiss is making anything up concerning their attendance and selling out venues. I think Chris is making it up to make his points seem valid.
You’re not being honest.