Captain Jack at Rockford's 96.7 The Eagle radio station has published an article on what KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is really like after meeting the man. An excerpt from his rundown is available below.

- "He is really good with kids. During their acoustic set there was a father that brought his young son. Gene was waving, tossing guitar picks the kids way, and told a crew member to give the kid his water. Happy Gene, happy kid.

- "The big bad Demon is all talk – I don’t want to get anyone in trouble so I’ll just say another band member was telling me all about how great of a guy Gene is. How all the chatter, the big talk, the chest pounding 'Gene Simmons' stuff is gimmick. He enjoys being the bad guy, being the loud mouth because it keeps him out there and always in conversations."

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Wizard World, Inc., (WIZD) the pre-eminent producer of Wizard World Comic Cons across North America, has announced that legendary KISS frontman, bassist and rock icon, Gene Simmons will appear at Wizard World Richmond, Virginia on September 10th. Simmons will meet fans, sign autographs, take photographs and participate in a Q&A discussion from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

During the Q&A discussion, Simmons will show the never before seen, short film titled Gene Simmons: Rock Icon & Media Mogul.

“I’m excited to bring Rock & Roll to Wizard World Comic Con in Richmond,” says Simmons. “It’s gonna be a killer time, so I hope to see you there!”

“We’re incredibly excited to have Gene Simmons join us at Wizard World Richmond,” says John Maatta, Wizard World President and CEO. “This is the kind of exclusive and exciting programming that Wizard World is all about.”

Located at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Gene Simmons will join previously announced guests including: Jewel Staite (Firefly; Serenity), Nichelle Nichols (Star Trek), Lindsey Morgan (The 100; General Hospital), Kevin Sorbo (Hercules, The Legendary Journeys), Tommy Flanagan (Sons Of Anarchy), and more.

For more information on Gene Simmons’ appearance, and to purchase general and VIP admissions for the event, view the schedule, location, show hours, hotel and travel information, click here.