Happy birthday! Gene Simmons turns 76 today

The iconic and legendary musician turns 76 on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.

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Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is celebrating his 76th 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 76th 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 76.

Happy Birthday, Gene, you're the best!

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