The singer fell in love with the singer and bassist of Kiss, who showed great admiration for the young woman’s work ethic.
Taylor Swift enchants not only for his music. From a business and career management perspective, the singer also attracts the attention of big names and entertainment industry veterans. One of them is Gene Simmonswho spoke about his professional colleague with great enthusiasm and respect.
The singer and bassist of Kiss gave a long interview to Forbeswhere he commented on various topics. It all started with a reflection on Died Gratefulband that the musician says he has never appreciated. However, he admits that the group has created a culture around itself – and the same has happened with Taylor and his “Swifties”.
Commenting on the pop star, he said:
The success is well deserved. He’s young, but he’s worked hard. She started out as a country singer as a teenager and decided on her own to expand her business. And it was because he decided, not because there were rules he would follow. I met her a few times. She is a truly impressive young woman.”
Other famous rock names have already praised him Fast. From Elton John THE Paul McCartneycrossing the more extreme side of metal, with artists like David Draimann (Disturbed) AND Gary Holt (Exodus, Killer), it is not uncommon to see the singer earn compliments and recognition from heavy music bigwigs. But in Kiss’ case it seems like it’s mutual.
Space Taylor Swift?
In 2009, Taylor Swift a US tour with Keith Urban. During the show, the singer and three members of her band invaded the artist’s show during the last song, all dressed as the band members. Kiss.
The American embodied the character Astronautwith the makeup and clothes initially worn by the guitarist Ace Frehley and then say Tommy Thayer.
Much later, in 2021, the Gene Simmons shared images of “Space Taylor” on his profile on X (formerly Twitter). On that occasion he commented (via the site Igor Miranda):
Taylor Swift… yes. It’s Taylor. Isn’t that beautiful?”
Currently, the Kiss he is enjoying a well-deserved retirement after his last show, held in December 2023, in New York. In this regard, Taylor Swift breaks records and makes history, with many years of work ahead.
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