KISS' Gene Simmons - "Walmart Is The Reason We Got To Do Sonic Boom"
November 24, 2009, 14 years ago
KISS' Gene Simmons spoke with Larry Rodgers from Azcentral.com recently about a number of topics. A few excerpts from the chat follow:
Azcentral.com: What has made your farewell to fans last almost ten years?
Simmons: "You realize that just because a band is dysfunctional . . . (because of ) people who are self-destructive, that shouldn't determine how long a band lasts. There is something left to prove to yourself and to the fans . . . which is that no one member is bigger than the band. No one is irreplaceable, and that includes me."
Azcentral.com: Why did you wait 11 years to put out your latest studio album?
Simmons: "Without a retail partner, it's not worth doing. You bust your hump . . . and then people steal it (online). Not interested. Last time I checked, KISS wasn't a charity. Walmart, which is the largest retailer in the world, is the reason we got to do Sonic Boom."
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