Happy birthday! Gene Simmons turns 75 today

By Lori Macatee
Washington
Last updated on August 25, 2024

The iconic and legendary musician turns 75 on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024.

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Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is celebrating his 75th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed musicians of his generation.

Popular musician-singer-songwriter-producer-business man-actor Gene Simmons has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 75th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Simmons, a cultural icon

Born Chaim Weitz in Tirat HaCarmel on August 25, 1949, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Simmons' not just a great musician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a very charming man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Gene hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Gene Simmons as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 75.

Happy Birthday, Gene, you're the best!