During an interview with AXS TV, bassist Gene Simmons shared his thoughts about the reason behind Kiss’ success.
About it, Simmons said:
“We decided not to play the game. The game of pop groups was to try to figure out those saccharine sweet melodies and choruses that had to do with love and heartbreak and so on, that mom and dad listening to the radio during the day time would find appealing.
“The philosophy was to put together an entire statement, a body of work if you will, as opposed to one song.”
Simmons added more regarding his Demon get-up on stage:
“My favorite moment continues to be getting up on that stage, which as far as I’m concerned is holy ground. It’s electric church. What we do is unequaled.
“In fact, we introduce ourselves with, ‘You wanted the best, you got the best, the hottest band in the world, Kiss.'”
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