[SoothSayerONETIME]

if anyone has ever seen the Gene Simmons show, there is an episode where he visits San Diego and Ft Pendleton (spelling?) He visits the vets hospital and thanks vets for thier service. He’s down to earth and respects those that protects our freedoms so that his fantasy world is made possible.....in his own words. Much Respect for his respecting those who deserve it!

[PLD]

I have seen that show and think it is good, but funny..Gene Simmons is a very intelligent business man..I had just heard of these guys KISS and never listen to the music they play and probably won't, not my type of music at all..They seem like a very happy family that love one another very much..I did see the military show where Gene went to the base to entertain the troops..He also seems to love America which I admire in anyone these days....

[piperpilot]

if anyone has ever seen the Gene Simmons show, there is an episode where he visits San Diego and Ft Pendleton (spelling?) He visits the vets hospital and thanks vets for thier service. He’s down to earth and respects those that protects our freedoms so that his fantasy world is made possible.....in his own words. Much Respect for his respecting those who deserve it!

I happened upon that episode by accident--I don't watch the show--and was very moved by it. Gene Simmons was in awe of those vets. Seeing them brought tears to his eyes. You had to see it to believe it, but I have no doubt that he was absolutely 100% sincere about it.

[Kimmers]

I have watched his show and saw that particular episode and it brought tears to my eyes, he was so respectful of our military. He seems to be one rocker that gets it.

I have to say I may disagree with some of the lifestyle choices but he raising some nice kids.

[mnehring]

Mr. Chaim Witz seems to be a pretty cool guy once you get past the hedonism. (but heck, he is a rocker so you gotta forgive that.) He is always doing charity events and has done a lot for the USO and other military organizations.

[dsutah]

I’m sure glad you mentioned that! I saw that episode on his show too. I’m so surprised that it hasn’t been mentioned on FR by anyone before! He also does shows where he has US Marines on stage with other members of his backup band. He also invites military members in the audience to come up and sing with him, and those in the audience as a whole.

Other old rockers from the past that are big supporters of both the current military and veterans are Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad and Paul Revere from Paul Revere and the Raiders. There is Ozzy Ozbourne too. Probably many others are too, but those are a few who come to mind!