July 20, 2004
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: GENE SIMMONS' SPEAKING IN TONGUES
New York, N.Y. - Simmons Audio Visual/New Millennium/Sanctuary Records Group is proud to announce the DVD & CD release of GENE SIMMONS' SPEAKING IN TONGUES, on August 10, 2004.
SPEAKING IN TONGUES chronicles GENE SIMMONS' first ever, no holds barred "lecture tour" of Australia, shocking and tantalizing his audiences by speaking his mind on his favorite topics - Money, Success, Fame, KISS & of course - Women! Other highlights from SPEAKING IN TONGUES include a fascinating in-depth look at one of rock 'n roll's most legendary icon's private life including his home, his family and his various business dealings. Additionally, the DVD & CD includes for the first time anywhere, over ten unheard and never-before-released Gene Simmons songs from the seventies through the nineties.
SPEAKING IN TONGUES, is an intimate and revealing portrayal of SIMMONS' personal philosophies of life. SIMMONS (arguably the most opinionated man in music) states, "I decide things for myself, convention in society says I'm supposed to get married, I'm supposed to do this.I refuse. I'm a contradiction to all this stuff.I'm willing to bear all the criticism and I'm willing to take all the rewards. All the blame, but all the credit." A brave statement from a man unafraid of pushing the envelope and dealing with the consequences.
Most recently, SIMMONS co-founding member of KISS, America's No.1 Gold Record Champions Of All Time (RIAA - Group Category), released his highly anticipated second solo effort, A**HOLE, revealing yet another side to the multi-talented artist. Like his 1978 self-titled solo album, A**HOLE is a diverse forward thinking, genre splitting effort and features a number of musical luminaries which include Bob Dylan, Dave Navarro and the Zappa Family.
KISS, who has rock and rolled all night and partied every day for over three decades and broken box office attendance records set by Elvis Presley and the Beatles, continue to conquer audiences with their current 2004 "ROCK THE NATION " worldwide tour.
GENE SIMMONS, arguably the most opinionated man in music, offers a
fascinating look at...himself!
Following Gene for two speaking engagements in Australia, SPEAKING IN
TONGUES is a spoken word show of Gene speaking his mind on his
favorite topics - money, success, KISS, fame, and of course, girls! The man
certainly has a way with words and whether you love him or hate him you
can't deny him (100 million records sold is hard to argue with).
Some of the more memorable quotes from our favorite Demon include:
"Women are from Mars. Men have Penis."
"Cash will buy love."
"Money is not the root of all evil. LACK of money is the root of all evil!"
"Dress British, think Yiddish."
"I am selfish. I love myself."
"Don't work 5 days a week, work 7 days a week."
Not only is SPEAKING IN TONGUES a forum for the man to espouse his
philosophies, it is also an in depth look at his home, his family and his
business dealings. Part stand up comedy, part self help seminar and part
MTV CRIBS, Gene Simmons' SPEAKING IN TONGUES is a fascinating look
at rock n' roll's favorite A**HOLE.
www.genesimmons.com
Highlights:
. fans will FLOCK to this release. It is a fascinating and uncompromising look at their God of Thunder in a never before seen
documentary style release.
. Major marketing initiative around the KISS tour this summer.
. Expect reviews and features in major publications including Spin, Rolling Stone, Blender, Revolver, and Metal Edge.
. Online Marketing campaign will mobilize the KISS Army via a viral campaign utilizing banner ads and e cards.
. TV advertising campaign to run on FUSE, MTV, VH1, VH1 Classics, Spike and Fox Sports.
Posted by MK Magazine at July 20, 2004 01:56 PM