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Potent Quotables: Simmons Sticks It to Santana


"I'm sick and tired of these bands like Carlos Santana looking at his shoes and thinking that's a rock concert." --Gene Simmons

In a recent interview, while discussing the possibility of a new Kiss album and tour, the singer took a swipe at the Latin guitar virtuoso.

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johnny

where do you gene simmons get of talking shit to santana he's way better at making music you're a rock star gene simmons but carlos santana is a fuckin legend like bethoven

December 04 2009 at 5:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SamBlob

I know not what course others may take, but as for me, I'd rather listen to music than watch a freak show.

September 05 2009 at 8:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kevin Kain

Is Carlos Santana The wetback that plays the shit out of the lower 2
string of his guitar? at least Gene Simmons can play all 4 on his
Bass. HUMMMMM!

September 02 2009 at 11:12 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
JAckson Wallace

Simmons has an insatiable need for attention, and thats why he makes dumb comments like this, although he prob does actually believe that glam show garbage he made it on is real rock. Lick It up is a sad, sad reality compared to the virtuousity shown in Santana in Mexico. When I saw that, my mind was blown, and I, too, have a bias against instrumental twaddle, but Santana knows the guitar in a very fluid, particular way. His performance at Woodstock put him in rock history at the 60s pinnacle along with the Who and Hendrix.
Kiss is a mangey mutt at the door scratching to get into heaven. They suck ass. Ozzy is a joke now, but in Sabbath he was also great. Say what you want, but he was a huge lyricist and vocalist of the heaviest (but still musical) band ever. Sabbath Bloody Sabbath..Kiss can't even get within spitting distance of that record.
THe two times I Watched his show, its clear Simmons family is embarassed by his relentless materialism. You can admire the man, but the music? Detroit Rock City - cool, but SHISS took a wrong sell-out turn after that into pure horribleness. Not a discography to be proud of.

August 25 2009 at 5:38 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Darkoblivion

Wow, how dumb to you have to be to insult one of the most brilliant musicians of all time when you can barely even play a bass guitar. Kiss were a good band and they were great performers, but Santana has more talent then all four of the original memembers of kiss and all of the crappy replacements combine.

August 15 2009 at 8:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
deb

Carlos Santana is a musical genius who has inspired millions worldwide. He does not need face paint and gimmicks and he sure does not put down other musicians. His music has stood the test of time and it is loved by all all generations. Simmons quit your whinning- your lack of talent is showing and you might mess up your pancake makeup!

August 15 2009 at 8:47 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SuzukiEd55

carlos is a good guitar player.as far as gene i dont think that is a great bass player.kiss just had that gimmick with the makeup and ran with it.i'd rather here carlos and listen to good music.

July 27 2009 at 9:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
lauren

kiss sucks, you suck, & carlos santana is a wonderful musician.

July 24 2009 at 11:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Kenny

I think Gene has a good point. Although picking on Carlos was a bit outta line, the point is KISS is entertaining!! I absolutely HATE going to see a band play and they all look un-showered, bed hair, and generally look like they don't care about anything. I guess thats what i get growing up in the 80's with bands like Motley Crue, Poison, Ozzy, AC/DC, and yes KISS. I thank Gene for giving the fans their hard earned moneys worth with a very entertaining show.

July 22 2009 at 9:26 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
TheSatyr

If I want to watch a guy run around on stage in makeup I'll go see Alice Cooper. The originator of shock rock...who has more talent than KISS,Manson and Zombie combined.

July 22 2009 at 9:22 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply