Gene Klein (born Chaim Witz on August 25, 1949), known professionally as Gene Simmons, is an Israeli-American musician, singer, and songwriter. Also known by his stage persona The Demon, he is the bassist and co-lead singer of Kiss, the rock band he co-founded with lead singer and rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley in the early 1970s.
instruments played
bass
Vocals
Also Known As
The Demon The God of Thunder Dr. Love Reginald Van Helsing
Associated Acts
Kiss Wicked Lester
Birth Name
Chaim Witz
Genres
Hard rock heavy metal
Occupations
Musician singer songwriter record producer actor entrepreneur television personality
Origin
New York City, U.S.
Website
Years Active
1970 present
Name
Gene Simmons
Nationality
United States of America, Israel