Gene Simmons KISS and Tells | Bertcast # 671

I sit down with the legendary KISS bassist/singer, Gene Simmons. We talk about dating Cher, Diana Ross, how KISS got their makeup, how he met his wife, the future of concerts, and much more! My new special “Lucky” is streaming now on Netflix! Follow Gene IG: https://www.instagram.com/genesimmons --------------------------------------------------- Sponsors: Liquid I.V. - Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to https://liquidiv.com and use code BERT at checkout. True Classic - Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at https://trueclassic.com/BERTCAST! #trueclassicpod Helix Sleep - Go to https://helixsleep.com/bert for 20% Off Sitewide BlueChew - Try your first month of BlueChew FREE when you use promo code BERTCAST at https://bluechew.com-- just pay $5 shipping. Robinhood - To receive your 3% boost on annual IRA contributions, sign up at https://robinhood.com/gold BetterHelp - Visit https://www.betterhelp.com/bert to get 10% off your first month. Cigars International - Check out Cigars International and use my code BERT for a great deal: https://www.cigarsinternational.com --------------------------------------------------- SUBSCRIBE so you never miss a video https://bit.ly/3DC1ICg Stream LUCKY on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81713944 Register to join us in Tampa, FL (or virtually) for the 2 Bears, 5K on May 4, 2025! https://www.2bears5k.com PERMISSION TO PARTY WORLD TOUR is on sale now: http://www.bertbertbert.com/tour For all things BERTY BOY PRODUCTIONS: https://bertyboyproductions.com For MERCH: https://store.bertbertbert.com/ Follow Me! Facebook: http://www.Facebook.com/BertKreischer Instagram: http://www.Instagram.com/bertkreischer YouTube: http://www.YouTube.com/user/Akreischer TikTok: http://www.TikTok.com/@bertkreischer Threads: https://www.threads.net/@bertkreischer X: http://www.Twitter.com/bertkreischer Text Me: https://my.community.com/bertkreischer 0:00 Intro 0:45 Being Judged 2:00 Bert meeting Gene for the first time 5:20 Bert only slept with 6 women 9:30 Gene’s early years with women 16:30 Selling KISS Rights 17:10 Makeup Origins 22:50 KISS early years & marketing 26:10 Merchandising 32:00 Marrying Shannon Tweed 42:05 Nick and Sophie’s music 46:16 Album Covers 53:45 The Future of Concerts 58:45 Solo Tour & Other Ventures 1:00:30 Trademarks 1:03:00 Calling Nick Simmons