Gene Simmons

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Gene Simmons starred with his partner Shannon Tweed and their children in the TV reality show “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” that has completed a seven-season run on the A&E network. (Associated Press)

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Gene Simmons and Kiss were in England on the Fourth of July, where they performed a benefit in London for the charity Help for Heroes, which aids British military veterans. (Associated Press)

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Gene Simmons and his Kiss band mates regularly meet with members of the U.S. military and perform for them. In 2008, they visited Air Force personnel and their families at Spangdalem Air Force base in Germany. (Associated Press)

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**FILE** Rock band Kiss members (from left) Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer hold their book "Monster," which contains photographs of the band's 40-year career, at a July 3, 2012, press conference in London. (Associated Press)

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Gene Simmons

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ASSOCIATED PRESS Kiss' Gene Simmons predicts Texas Gov. Rick Perry will win the presidency in 2012. He has a good track record, having voted for Presidents Clinton, George W. Bush and Obama but says Mr. Obama's stance on Israel has made him regret that choice.

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Gene Simmons of KISS. ** FILE **

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FILE--KISS lead vocalist Gene Simmons shows his tongue during a concert Friday, April 25, 1997, at the Mankato Civic Center in Makato, Minn. The Seattle-based provider of background music said last week it made a deal with the hard rock icons known for their heavy face makeup, outlandish leather costumes, lofty platform shoes and fiery stage shows.(AP Photo/Mankato Free Press, Brett Groehler)