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  • Kiss and Make-Up

  • By: Gene Simmons
  • Narrated by: Gene Simmons
  • Length: 8 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.5 out of 5 stars (693 ratings)

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Kiss and Make-Up

By: Gene Simmons
Narrated by: Gene Simmons
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You wanted the truth, you got the truth - the hottest book in the world!

Fueled by an explosive mix of makeup, costumes, and attitude, KISS burst onto the music scene 30 years ago and has become a rock institution. The band has sold more than 80 million records, has broken every concert attendance record set by Elvis Presley and the Beatles, stands behind the Beatles alone in number of gold records from any group in history, and has spawned more than 2,500 licenses.

There would have been no KISS without Gene Simmons, the outrageous star whose superlong tongue, legendary sexual exploits, and demonic makeup have made him a rock icon. KISS and Make-Up is the wild, shocking, unbelievable story, from the man himself, about how an immigrant boy from Israel studied to be a rabbi, was saved by rock and roll, and became one of the most notorious rock stars the world has ever seen.

©2001 Gene Simmons (P)2003 Gene Simmons, All Rights Reserved
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"A sterling if ephemeral addition to pop-music collections." (Booklist)

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Interesting history of Kiss

Although interesting, Paul Stanley's book was more interesting and detailed. I love that Gene speaks to you.

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Phenomenal. Luv Gene Simmons honesty, candor

was hard to put down. he spoke with absolute sincerity, honesty and it was a fun read. he definitely knows how to entertain people while keeping a humble attitude. his description of events seemed pretty damn accurate :-)

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Great if you are KISS fan - which I am.

If you could sum up Kiss and Make-Up in three words, what would they be?

Rock and Roll!

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It's strange how Gene reads. I guess it's like a bass player perhaps. Or someone who has English as a second language. There is no transition in his voice from one story to the next. It actually almost feels like the book was written by someone else and he was reading it cold. But I still always prefer the author read his own work.

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very inspirational very influential

I really did like listening to this book. I've been a long time kiss fan since July 1976. Gene Simmons is just a Dynamo. he is a straight edge smart entrepreneur and businessman. he knows what he wants and he goes out to get it. needs to write a follow-up to this becauseI think that would be worth checking out. he truly is a self-made man. God bless him

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The tougue speaks!!

Great listen! It was interesting to hear about his past and how such a man came to being. Even diehard fans of the band will discover something new in this.

Very cool!

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what a story and a awesome story teller Gene rocks

a great journey of kiss...good and bad..a awesome work .behind the scene.stories we always wanted to know ..a must read for all kiss fans

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Excellent!

Loved hearing all the backstage info straight from Gene! I learned quite a few things about the band!

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my view

Gene's book was the last of four original band members books that I had listened to and since he was never under the influence of any drug during KISS's existence his story was the most accurate and complete in my view.

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Money

Money money money money me me me money money money money money me me me I’m Gene I’m the best KISS.

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Must Read Kiss book

Loved this book a Must Read for Any KISS FAN!!!!!!! GET IT NOW OR ELSE

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