Happy birthday! Gene Simmons turns 77 today

The iconic and legendary musician turns 77 on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.

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Kiss frontman Gene Simmons is celebrating his 77th 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 77th 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 77.

Happy Birthday, Gene, you're the best!

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