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Gene Simmons Entertained by Gallagher Feud

In an interview with U.K. radio station XFM Saturday, Kiss bassist Gene Simmons opined on the state of British rock, giving a shoutout to bands including the Arctic Monkeys, Franz Ferdinand and Keane. But as far as the "most interesting" musicians in Britain, Simmons said he'd have to go with Liam and Noel Gallagher, who bring something entertaining to a music scene otherwise void of "stars."

Simmons "loves" the Arctic Monkeys, but says of most British musicians, "I don't care what they do, who they're s---ing, where they live ... they're not interesting people. The most interesting people to me are the Gallagher brothers. The interesting thing about them is they're drug addicts and alcoholics and they fight with each other. That's really it."

The Oasis brothers are currently pursuing projects separately, but are certainly keeping fans including Simmons entertained with their ongoing spats, which came to a head last summer when Noel walked out on the band after an argument with Liam backstage at a festival in France.

Rumors that Oasis was finished circulated, with both brothers fanning the flames in the press. In November Liam clarified that the band would go on without Noel, who apparently "wanted out."

"We had an argument -- but we've had bigger ones, about more important people," Liam said at the time. "Basically, I think [Noel] wanted out, wanted something different, but he hadn't got the bollocks to tell the band or the fans."

Oasis is currently working under the name Oasis 2.0, and plans to release a new album this year. Meanwhile, Noel is preparing for solo spots on Mar. 25 and 26 at London's Royal Albert Hall as part of a series benefiting the Teenage Cancer Trust. The shows will be his first solo performances since leaving Oasis.

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chris

I LOVE IT WHEN ALL THE LOSERS GET ON HERE AND COMMENT ON FAMOUS PEOPLE... THEY HATE THEIR OWN LIVES SO GOTTA RAG ON SOMEBODY THAT IS SUCCESSFUL. GENE SIMMONS MADE IT WITHOUT THE DRUGS, BOOZE AND OTHER CRAP MOST OTHER ROCK STARS GET CAUGHT UP IN... AND HE'S A GOOD FATHER...

March 08 2010 at 3:57 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Ed

Who gives a shit what Gene says Kiss sucked anyway

March 08 2010 at 2:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Angiebaby

I'd find GENE SIMMONS much more interesting if he'd marry that woman he's been shacked up with for so long.

March 08 2010 at 1:11 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Frank

Kiss hasn't done anything remotely relavant since '77 and anyway how is this even news!!!!!!! who cares?!

March 08 2010 at 12:41 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SteveMM

Have always loved the the Brits & their music, hate american rap/hiphop. Though I have to admit, I haven't kept up with what is current. Guess I have a life.

March 08 2010 at 12:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Danny

Although people do not want to believe it, KISS was a great band and very influential in its time. For the people who do not like Gene Simmons, well he is a dick sometimes and says stupid things but he deserves to say it.

March 08 2010 at 12:29 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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Susan

Just because Kiss was influential "in it's time", that doesn't mean it was a GOOD influence, and as a teenager in that era, I was not impressed by the cheesy costumes and hype that surrounded these cartoon characters...which spawned a whole genre of cheesy posers...blech! Oasis, i think they're more of a legend in their own minds than to the general public. Another band that didn't live up to the hype because they can't seem to get out of their own way.

April 12 2010 at 12:15 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Grommit

Kiss is a joke, and I've never understood why people are remotely interested in anything Gene Simmons has to say.

March 08 2010 at 12:21 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
bret

Oasis sucks. Always has, always will. Kiss isn't far behind them.

March 08 2010 at 11:29 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
pnut166

more than who care what you think.

March 08 2010 at 10:53 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rod

Compare the British music scene of now vs. the British music scene of the 60's. Granted there probably will never be anything like the original British invasion ever again, but it's amazing how bad music from over the pond has become.

March 08 2010 at 10:37 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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jimmyboy

i agree. i haven't listened to any british music since the La's and that was 20 years ago. always thought oasis and people like elvis costello were really overrated.long live the beatles and dave edmonds.

March 08 2010 at 1:02 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
wolfparad76

travis,franz ferdinand,the kooks,coldpaly,arctic monkeys and especially radiohead all great bands from the uk. radiohead is only the single greatest band since the beatles. quit just listening to radio or the same records youve heard for past 20 years and you will discover new great music. im all for the classics also. but man there is great music if you know how to find it

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