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Gene Simmons

(Eugene Klein, born Chaim Witz)
musician
Born: 8/25/1949
Birthplace: Haifa, Israel

A founding member of the rock group Kiss (1973–present), a band noteworthy as much for its members' theatrical costumes and make-up as for its influential recordings like platinum sellers Alive! (1975) and Destroyer (1976). He has also appeared in several movies, including Runaway (1984) and Red Surf (1990).


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