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KISS rocker Gene Simmons raises eyebrows by charging fans $19,000 to be his ‘personal assistant and band roadie for the day’

Mar 11, 2025

Well, he is a rockstar after all!

KISS star Gene Simmons is making headlines for a fan experience listed on his genesimmonsaxe website, where fans have the chance to be his ”personal assistant and band roadie for the day” for a cool $US12,495 – approximately $19,800.

The experience with the rocker, 75, includes having a meal with Simmons, getting a T-shirt and hat, getting to watch soundcheck and photos throughout the day ahead of one of his shows with his band, the Gene Simmons Band.

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Another cool perk, if you’re willing to splash the cash, is that you can take a guest with you, and Simmons will introduce you on stage during the show.

But one fallback is that you have to purchase your own ticket for the show separately.

The experience is described as the “ultimate” experience.

Gene Simmons

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It also includes a Gene Simmons-used bass signed by the star.

Other experiences offered by the star, who has a reported networth of $US400million or $635million, include a meet and greet and a bass for $US6,500 or $10,300.

It was reported two years ago that the rocker, who had a reality show in the 2000s with his family called Gene Simmons Family Jewels, fell ill on stage during a show two years ago.

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But like a pro, after the Brazil show was paused, he carried on by sitting on a chair and playing guitar. 

“We know how much you love Gene, and he’s obviously sick. We’re gonna have to stop to take care of him, because we love him, right?” KISS rocker Paul Stanley told fans.

Afterwards, Simmons told fans in a tweet that he was just “dehydrated” and said it was “not a big deal”.

In 2023, the iconic group finished their The End of the Road tour and retired from touring. 

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KISS star Gene Simmons ill on stage, performs seated on a chair

The group formed in New York in 1973 and had a solid run for 50 years. 

They are known for hits including I Was Made for Lovin’ You, God of Thunder and Rock and Roll All Nite.

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