From The Toolbox: Gene Simmons
Gene Simmons on why he’s telling Adam Lambert to stop being gay:
I don’t think I’ve been talking smack at all. In fact, if anything, I’ve been soft-peddling. He’s enormously talented, best talent ‘American Idol’ has had, but I think he killed his career because now the conversation is not about his talent but about his sexual preference. He’s done. You’re forcing people to deal with issues they may not be interested in. Life is unfair, and the masses don’t all live in L.A. They live in Wisconsin and Nebraska, and you’re on crack if you think the same rules apply there. My advice is still the same, shut the f*** up, just sing and let people say whatever they want. But I do wish him the best because he’s got all the talent in the world. If only the world was not homophobic, but it is. I would be the first one to vote for equal rights for gay women and men, and get the church and the state to stop telling everybody how to lead their lives, but do I think he’s killed his career? Oh, in an instant. I hope I’m completely wrong. I hope he becomes the next Beatles and proves me wrong.
I wonder if Gene realizes that by asking someone to be untruthful about his/her sexuality he is only perpetuating homophobia. Adam isn’t “forcing” anyone to deal with his sexuality. No one has to deal with it but him! The media speculated and people were obsessed; Adam chose to acknowledge the obvious. Big deal!
If Simmons really was a supporter of gay rights and wanted to help he should have said something like this:
“Adam Lambert is a talented musician whom has an amazing career ahead of him. I’m glad he felt comfortable acknowledging the rumors and was honest about who he was. Hopefully people will realize that none of this is a big deal and understand that Adam is a gifted human being.”
Instead we get: Shut the fuck up!
Gene Simmons is a tool.
…and add part of one of the most over-rated bands in history. He is a smart business man in the sense that he merchandised all that he could with his band’s name on it, but I think you are less shock rock when your image is on a lunchbox.
did I mention he is also a media whore?
amen.
i feel like hiding yourself behind a certain image was pretty popular in his time…haha
If Gene truly hoped that he was wrong about Adam’s reveal he would not have made the “it killed his career… in an instant” remark, or dare if you will.
gaycousinteddy, your proposed answer is eloquent and appropriate, but Gene is not capable of this. He is pessimistic about society as a whole, and from a different time and mindset, a generation once-removed from total segregation and prejudice regarding race, creed, orientation, and so on.
I will say that Adam’s openness and admirable character has opened the minds and hearts of countless people who really had not previously given much serious thought to this issue because we might not have had to deal with it personally. I’m one of those enlightened people.
You know, before Adam I never gave Gene Simmons a thought either, and from this moment on I never again will lend an ear to what he has to say. I will, however, continue to watch the Adam-Kiss Medley and enjoy every minute of it because Adam was having a great time!
BTW, what led me to your site is that you are linked to….that Music Beat site. “Sam” posted an article on Adam there in which he blatantly accused him of lying regarding the Hi-Fi/Wilshire bs. This was not well-received by Adam’s growing fanbase. I linked to you as I was checking to see how viral it was through the affiliates of Music Beat.
Bye, take care.
Thanks for the comment. I agree completely. I think Adam has probably opened up some hearts and minds with regards to his honesty. Perhaps more positive “out” people will help those whom are struggling with this issue come to their senses. One can only hope.
I can’t believe this guy that torn Adam’s career that is not like him we all should know the Gay of rights and I support Adam a lot not only is he openly gay which is the point but He is what he is and a musician and we can’t take that away from I love him to death and a hot one he just a few reminders.