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Gene Simmons is best known for his time with KISS. See pics of the musician and rocker from then and now.

Gene Simmons is a legend. He founded the iconic rock band KISS with Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley , and Peter Criss in the early 1970s. Gene is the bassist and co-lead singer of the group. Currently, KISS consists of Gene, Paul, Eric Singer, and Tommy Thayer. Outside of music, Gene has been involved in numerous TV projects. He had his own reality show called ‘Rock School,’ followed by ‘Gene Simmons Family Jewels,’ which followed his life with his wife Shannon Tweed, and their kids Nick and Sophie. Gene has also doine voice acting for shows like ‘Fairly OddParents’ and ‘Family Guy.’

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