KISS

The Kiss star credits his own childhood curiosity with the idea and insurance requirements for part of the cost.

He insists there was "nothing tawdry" about the band's womanizing.

As the film's titular star, Joaquin Phoenix identified with the face-painted rockers.

Even more oddly, six years later Gene Simmons appeared on the big screen in the exact same outfit.

During Steve-O's 'Wild Ride!' podcast, Gene Simmons said that no one in KISS can take credit for suggesting the band wear makeup in the '70s.

He maintains the band wasn't looking for the $300 million deal they cut.

The group has sold the rights to the company behind ABBA's popular avatar show.

More headlining solo shows are set to be announced in Europe and South America.

KISS icon Gene Simmons tells the story of the only time he ever got high, provoked by his son Nick on a podcast.

He'll perform with his solo band in April.