born 1949
Gene Simmons is an American musician, singer, and songwriter best known as the co-founder and bass player of the rock band Kiss, which gained fame in the 1970s for its theatrical live performances and distinctive face paint. Born on August 25, 1949, in Haifa, Israel, he later moved to the United States, where he became a prominent figure in the music industry, known for his larger-than-life persona as "The Demon." In addition to his music career, Simmons has expanded into television, entrepreneurship, and authoring books.