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‘Greedy’ KISS rocker worth $400M is slammed for charging fans insane money to be his ᴀssistant

‘Greedy’ KISS rocker worth 0M is slammed for charging fans insane money to be his ᴀssistant

Gene Simmons of KISS fame is charging his fans a staggering amount of money just to be his personal ᴀssistant for a day.

But his critics have said the move is ‘sick’ and ‘greedy’ as the rock star is reportedly worth over $400M.

The bᴀssist and vocalist is planning to give his fans the chance to be in his close proximity and work for him but for a shocking, five-digit sum.

Dubbed ‘The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience,’ Simmons, 75, is allowing his fans the opportunity to pay him $12,495 for the opportunity to be his ᴀssistant for just one day only.

After forking over the check, the lucky fan will then be his ‘Personal ᴀssistant & Band Roadie’ for a show date on his upcoming tour with his Gene Simmons Band. 

Simmons — whom Cher wrote about in her new memoir, recalling that he told her he loved her after just one date when ‘we hadn’t even kissed’ — is offering one fan per show the chance to tag along with him.

The Gene Simmons Band is made up of the rock star, who is known by his stage persona The Demon, joined by drummer Brian Tichy and guitarists Jason Walker and Brent Woods. 

Gene Simmons of KISS fame is charging his fans a staggering amount of money just to be his personal ᴀssistant for a day; pictured December 2023 in New York City

Gene Simmons of KISS fame is charging his fans a staggering amount of money just to be his personal ᴀssistant for a day; pictured December 2023 in New York City

The fan package is listed on his band’s official website: ‘You will meet up with Gene and GS band members early in the day (either at his H๏τel or designated location) to go over the Band’s Show day schedule.’ 

Simmons, who is widely believed to be the wealthiest member of KISS with a reported net worth of $400 million, is also offering additional meet-and-greet experiences for a minimum of $6.5K.

He is also offering a ‘Gene Simmons Bᴀss Experience,’ in which a fan can pay $6,500 for a signed instrument and meet the rock star. 

In the description of the fan package, the posting read: ‘You will find that Gene Simmons is very down-to-earth, funny, and knowledgeable on almost any subject.’ 

For a bᴀss guitar that he played on stage, the price doubles and will ‘start at $12,500.’

The special fan selected to be his roadie will receive a crew member shirt, hat and VIP laminate for the personal ᴀssistant job, per the band’s official website.

They will also have a meal with Simmons, help the band set up for the show and hang out backstage. 

The special fan can bring along one guest and take pH๏τos throughout the entire experience.

The bᴀssist and vocalist is planning to give his fans the chance to be in his close proximity and work for him but for a shocking, five-digit sum; pictured May 2019 in Los Angeles

The bᴀssist and vocalist is planning to give his fans the chance to be in his close proximity and work for him but for a shocking, five-digit sum; pictured May 2019 in Los Angeles

The special fan selected to be his roadie will receive a crew member shirt, hat and VIP laminate for the personal ᴀssistant job, per the band's official website. They will also have a meal with Simmons, help the band set up for the show and hang out backstage

The special fan selected to be his roadie will receive a crew member shirt, hat and VIP laminate for the personal ᴀssistant job, per the band’s official website. They will also have a meal with Simmons, help the band set up for the show and hang out backstage

Dubbed 'The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience,' Simmons, 75, giving his fans the opportunity pay him $12,495 for the opportunity to be his ᴀssistant for just one day only

Dubbed ‘The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience,’ Simmons, 75, giving his fans the opportunity pay him $12,495 for the opportunity to be his ᴀssistant for just one day only

After forking over the check, the lucky fan will then be his 'Personal ᴀssistant & Band Roadie' for a show date on his upcoming tour with his Gene Simmons Band; pictured August 2014 in Saratoga Springs

After forking over the check, the lucky fan will then be his ‘Personal ᴀssistant & Band Roadie’ for a show date on his upcoming tour with his Gene Simmons Band; pictured August 2014 in Saratoga Springs

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Additionally, the fan will receive a signed set list and can also bring four additional items for Simmons to autograph. 

Simmons will also invite his personal ᴀssistant for the day on the stage during the show and gift them a rehearsal-used, signed bᴀss guitar. 

Simmons has been touring with his band since he retired from KISS in 2023 after wrapping up their End of the Road World Tour.

As a co-founder of KISS, he played bᴀss and co-led vocals from 1973 until their retirement two years ago. 

The metal band was formed by Paul Stanley, Ace Frehley and Peter Criss in addition to Simmons in New York City in the early 1970s. 

During the band’s half a century together, Simmons and Stanley also performed with now-former bandmates Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer for years.

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