As previously reported, a sex tape allegedly featuring KISS icon Gene Simmons has surfaced and is making the rounds on the internet. Rock Confidential has since conducted an exclusive interview with adult film star Taylor Wane, who has been a friend of Simmons for several years. The following is an excerpt from the interview:

Q: Do you think Gene knew he was being recorded? In your opinion, would he be so bold to do something like that?

Wane: "When I first heard about it, I did think for a minute that Gene probably had something to do with it, but after viewing the sex tape and taking some things into consideration I now believe that he did not know that he was being filmed. Firstly, I honestly don’t think it’s Gene’s style to let the world see his dick and to see him fuck this horrid slut. (I’m calling her that because it is outrageous to film someone without his or her consent and then try to prosper by the release of such a tape. Hideous!!!) He really does care about his family at home, he loves his kids. As much of a businessman Gene is, I don’t think he would go this far to get some hype for the new season of Family Jewels. The show is one of the top rated shows on TV without the help of such a tape. Secondly, you can see that the recording was done on a low quality hidden cam. One would think if he set it up that the quality would be a little better, at least on a camcorder, not a web cam."

Q: Is he at a crossroads in his life regarding his perception to the public?

Wane: "What crossroads? He is still the same guy from KISS as he was many years ago. He is a rock star. Rock Stars are wild, crazy, they live a fast, engaging life. The only side to Gene that the public hadn’t seen in the past was what a great dad he is and I think most of the public didn’t know that Gene is completely Tea Total (that is an English term for SOBER). He has never drank alcohol or taken drugs in his entire life. He doesn’t drink coffee or take any stimulants, he doesn’t need to. He is a fast living, hard working, life loving, and moneymaking machine. Believe what you see, because he really is like that. Work, work, work…he never gets tired."

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