Gene wasn't giving the kid a lesson on how to play the drums, he was directing the kid on how the song is supposed to be played. it was playful, funny, and awesome because the kid did good. that kid will always cherish that time he played with Gene Simmons and even got some pointers. just awesome.

@VauxhallViva1975

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah. LOVED this, and that kid did an AWESOME job. Gene's corrections were NOT critical, just advise. That kid did an AMAZING job.

@charlesphillips3982

Жыл бұрын

Poor people need fo get a life LOL

@kippertrace5808

Жыл бұрын

Well thanks for that explanation. I would never have known otherwise 🙄

@rickdj

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely. I was a drummer for 14 years and you need to know the exact stop point and wait and time it out and still stay in rhythm. That's exactly what Gene was teaching the kid and they did a phenomenal job and this kid will remember that for the rest of his life! Kudos to all involved! :-)

@BNatoAk

Жыл бұрын

Bs he was being a narcissistic biatch

Gene still sounds great. Very cool to let a fan have that unforgettable moment

@xDoiida

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe he paid for that opportunity...

I’m 19 and I’m a drummer, got to play a few songs in my dads bands throughout my life. I can tell you playing on someone else’s kit, ESPECIALLY the first time and only once, it doesn’t feel right or natural. The kid did great, he’s a natural.

@davidcudlip6587

Жыл бұрын

Word. It took me days to set my kit up til it felt right. Couldn't imagine stepping up to a strange kit and ripping into a song.

@joaquinmccurty4762

2 ай бұрын

I covered for my cousin on his kit when he smashed his knuckle. My kit was in the repair shop. Fucked up the opening song. We had an almost identical set up. But it juuuuuuuuust didn't feel right when I got on his. I had to harmonize with the band for a bit until I got the hang of it. This kid did pretty good on a kit that ain't his.

I envy this kid! He played great. To join Gene onstage would be a life event!!

Gene is really so talented. Love to watch him perform. A living legend.

That kid played like he owned the place! He was hittin' 'em! That was awesome to watch!

Not many huge rock stars ⭐️ would do that let a high school student up on stage to drum 🥁. He did it . The kid is good!

Love it. The kid did a fantastic job. And Gene had to teach him how Peter played the break!

@buckeyevinnie8456

11 ай бұрын

Peter Criss was not that good of a drummer

Mr. Simmons that was wonderful. That's truly what being a legendary rock star is all about.

"She's' been around, but she's young and clean". What a lyric. 😂😂

@grahamtaylor8912

3 жыл бұрын

A year later but,, lol.

I love that the new generation loves the legendary bands.......this was awesome.....im 52......and started listening to kiss on records and the 8 tracks in the old farm truck....rounding up cattle.....those were the days....

that break does make a huge impact song wise/love it that gene made him get it right but was a great teacher hard song to play good job

The Kid will never forget this moment for the rest of his life.

@johnnyc2185

5 жыл бұрын

Yea cause Gene embarrassed him on a technicality. Come on improvise and go with it dude. Don't stop the band. You broke the chain,your bad Gene imo. Wtf...

@sowasvonlustig2977

5 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyc2185 No, Vincent had said he knows the song. He didn't know it. So he had to get it to play it rightly further. ;-)

@Nubias

5 жыл бұрын

Damn,I won't forget it!

@ragereynolds4374

4 жыл бұрын

@@johnnyc2185 honestly, it wasnt embarrassing, he made him better. taught him. how to play the song right. he was nice to him. something he wont forget

@youdontknow4712

4 жыл бұрын

Johnny C I’m pretty sure he wasn’t embarrassed at all. Not everyone is a sensitive little snowflake.

The kid didn't even look nervous . What a great job .

Awesome clip. I love how Gene takes his time to make sure it’s done right. It’s a great lesson for everyone.

Longtime KISS fan. From 3rd grade til today, and I'm a 49yr old black man. LEXINGTON KY in the house....

The kid just became the most popular kid in high school.

@ianmattl

4 жыл бұрын

Nobody from his HS knows who Gene is

@noname-yt7uf

4 жыл бұрын

Not sure about that... You must be 59?

The kid got to play with one of the Rock and roll greats and learned a little something while doing it. What way to go.

Love it! This kid has a story to tell his own kids and grandkids someday.

Gene. Great of you to let this gifted kid have some stage time.

I couldn't stop smiling. I bought that record 42 years ago, damn long time.

@mr.anonymous5501

4 жыл бұрын

So, he was about 28 when he wrote the song.

@adamsworld100

Жыл бұрын

Yup I had that on casette...I was 15 at the time..played that song all summer

In the world of crappy things....this was the best thing I have seen a really long time....just made me smile! Thank you!

That was fantastic! Thank you Gene for giving that kid the memory of his lifetime! You will have a fan forever with him and many others for your passing down the talents of live entertainment and opportunity

Gene had always been a champion of young musicians and artists

Awesome!!! The kid did GREAT!!!

Wow! The kid nailed it! Excellent seeing seasoned band members with a fresh face amongst them! So all the way from Ypsilanti, MI.... ROCK ON GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@will4673

5 жыл бұрын

Crazy, I’m in Dundee....

At 13 years old I played Gene in a school talent show singing Christine Sixteen. As a young man KISS brought a lot of joy into my life with their image & music. In the 70s & 80s we had true ROCK N ROLL. Todays kids just don't have that. Makes me feel sorry for teenagers these days. I couldn't even imagine my childhood without ROCK N ROLL.

This kid is really good! I have a now 19 year old drummer who I met at 15. Me and lead singer of Broken Mirrors gave him a chance. Playing out was a struggle. I had to be his guardian. Lol He is simply a prodigy. He still continues to amaze me to this day. Never count out someone simply because of their age.

What a champ, no acknowledgement at the end but the band members occasionally came and fed off him like if he was in the band. Love it when bands invite a crowd member to play.

Gene is a class act. Always has been.

That was bad ass!!!!! Hats off to Gene, the drummer and the entire band for allowing that 15 year old to play with them!!!! This video puts a huge grin on my face every-time I see it!!!

"You say Christine 16 now you get arrested" good one

being on stage and working out that break with Gene's help, was like a semester in music school for this kid!!

Way to go Gene I like how you bring noobs up on stage. It also shows the audience how real you and your music are.

This kid lucky to be on stage with a true legend. Gene is a true Rock God, kid got a real lesson.

Dang he has a good voice and a really good bass tone, the stuff stars are made of.

@bradprice8040

4 жыл бұрын

So.... Gene went ahead and made KISS officially all about him? I am surprised it took so long.

Gene will send the bill for the drum consultation to that kids parents

Seems like a genuine, heartfelt moment by Gene........15 minutes later, he's plowing thru the kid's mom......

@Dorito9081

5 жыл бұрын

Lmfao

@michaelrevis1191

5 жыл бұрын

More likely his sister

@MongerMeSideways

5 жыл бұрын

@@michaelrevis1191 As well

@gamedoggenius2177

5 жыл бұрын

This was pretty disgusting just because the guy playing is my longest childhood friend

@canadianroot

5 жыл бұрын

You mean before. The price of entry was letting her kid play drums.

Drum lesson from Gene, life changing event

@jimmythundarrsdrumcoverser492

5 жыл бұрын

But It was just a Dickhead in a public hair wig.....Opppps, mean't pubic,but it's public now I guess.....

@JoseMorales-jn5qw

5 жыл бұрын

@James agreed

This was frickin AWESOME, why must we judge a man's character rather than just enjoy the clip. It was a great frickin clip, stop complaining and enjoy the moment,,,

i love how he stops in the middle of the song to get that part right, this is another reason why i love youtube seeing vids like this

My first time seeing KISS was on that very stage in 1976. Me and my cousin had taken the train in to town to go to Gröna Lund. But just as we got there all the attractions closed down due to some newfangled band with paint on their faces. But we remained and it ranks, still today, as one of my best experiences music wise...

Awesome opportunity for that boy, he made rock history for his generation.

I like the old school backline set up....sounds like a REAL rock and roll band!!

Kid did a great job. He'll never forget that!!

One of the greatest ever to do the thing...KISS

Haters will hate, Gene is awesome and this was hilarious!!!

If you can handle being stopped over and over from Gene Simmons on stage till you get it right. You can handle anything. Gene showed this kid a VERY valuable lesson in what it takes to be a pro and he didn't even mind crashing his show a little to do it. As big an ego Gene has, he has always been a rock star mentor to new bands, teaching them about the whole package of being a rock star. Even when he had the kid say his name he told him "Say it like a rock star" I've heard him do this with other young bands on Howard Stern. People hate him, and sometimes he makes me cringe too, but he's still been one of my biggest rock star hero's for 40 years.

@cptfunnypants

6 жыл бұрын

Exactly! All the unsavory things that folks say about Mr. Simmons...well.....look where he's at? One of the biggest names in rock....ever! He's doing something right! You don't get into that position being stupid. And anyone that does this kind of thing for a kid, well he's okay in my book. That kid held it together exceptionally well too!

@freddiearmstrong121

6 жыл бұрын

What a moment of greatness for Vincent!!!! Like a ROCK STAR!!!!

@massapower

6 жыл бұрын

Perverted Podcast WELL said Dude !

@BillPeschel

6 жыл бұрын

Nicely said. This is what mentors do!

@killahjay1000

6 жыл бұрын

I don't think he was being an asshat. He was using it as part of the gig. He could've went along but it provided an opportunity that you don't pass up on these situations.

Kid killed it!! Awesome!!

I saw Gene's band in Australia & it was such a fun laid back gig. I was so surprised. I was so envious of all the people that Gene pulled out of the crowd to join him on stage.

I like how the guitar player on Gene's left was a little concerned for a second at the start until he realised the kid knows what he's doing. Gene was pretty funny too! LOL!

That was great! Nice job brother! I love seeing this!

That's GOT TO BE--- one of the kewlest things I've seen! Way to go Gene S! Hat's off bro!

The memory of a life time.

The lad's got chops! Way to go kid! I love to see when people get to live the dream!

@fukhue8226

4 жыл бұрын

We let an unknown, unheard 17 year old kid in the back door of a bar one night and let him play with the band. He had his sticks with him so that told me he played all the time and might be pretty good. After hearing about 20 seconds I knew it was going to be fun. He played like Alex Van Halen and knew most of the stuff we did. Ronnie joined the band 2 years later (at 19) and we used him for the Water Boy during the Wet T-Shirt contest's. We raised him right!

@noname-yt7uf

4 жыл бұрын

@@fukhue8226 who are you talking about?

I love how Fitzy's hanging on the side filming with his phone!

seriously how fukin cool was that, unforgettable moment in his lifetime

This was awesome!! I like Gene doing these sort of jam shows.

That was a fun video to watch …coming from a Kiss fan since 1975 ….when i was 15 !!

I've always felt that Gene was pretty down to earth. Looks like that day was a lot of fun!

That kid was under some enormous pressure...that kid pulled off a damn miracle!

@scottyweimuller6152

4 жыл бұрын

Ah its not really pressure being in front of a big crowd. You just do your job behind the kit and move on and have a shit ton of fun doing it

@acprado67

4 жыл бұрын

@@scottyweimuller6152 for shure, when you know how to play the song, it´s natural. And the song is not difficult in this case

Love it!!!! Gene is one of my all time favorite people.

Im over here losing it 😂😂😂 this is GREAT!!! I LOVED THIS VIDEO

It's hard to believe that ole Gene is coming up on the BIG 7-0! Still rockin hard!

well done ,, no easy task young man!! gene simmons now thats what rock is all abt... fun and great music

Great job man ! I hope they got video for you. It was obvious that they were amazed at how you were spot on. Awesome experience !

Very cool...gotta love Gene

Most R@R musicians egos would just let anyone play on the spot like that. How awesome was that of Gene to let the guy play drums.

Gene's a great guy and a real rock Ambassador.

@timzeringue2649

11 ай бұрын

Yes, very cool, nice job,Mr.Simmons.

2nd time watching this and I just noticed the bands actual drummer was wearing a Las Vegas Golden Knights t-shirt. My man!!! That's my home town team!! Rock on!

@dwena39

5 жыл бұрын

I think they're from Tennessee. Gene said it in one of these vids.

I'll never forget when I was a teenager I met Gene in Virgin Records Store. So cool. I remember when I was a kid wondering when I would ever get to see him and the others without the makeup on. lol

Don't know why, but this made me happy.

@kountryedge

5 жыл бұрын

LuckyLicks DITTO! Its as if I had a hanger in my mouth smiling through the whole thing!

@RSTI191

5 жыл бұрын

RIGHT!

@chabomorphosis

5 жыл бұрын

It's because Gene is having a fuckin good time. You can see it in his face! lml

@chuckhembree6101

4 жыл бұрын

It was seeing a kid get a chance that made you feel good !!! Made me feel good also. There is soooooo very much talent out there that never gets heard.

@rocinstruments

4 жыл бұрын

Made me smile too. That takes us back to a time when all was good for us.

Is this considered legal for Gene to sing this song at this age.

@sfpincchicago

9 күн бұрын

It wasn't legal for him to sing it in 1977.

Gene, you have done everything big in life , and here is just another side to your big heart.....you're totally cool in my book...you gave that kid an experience of LIFETIME...… that kid will never forget that moment....FOREVER....... thanks , good job bro .

@taowaycamino4891

5 жыл бұрын

Gene is not the most famous Kiss member for no reason.

That was a dream of a lifetime. Good job young man.

What a great thing to get to do that at 15! And he pulled it off. 👍👍👍

Brent is such a good drummer and very humble not to mention how accessable and kind to me back in his V .N. band days.Thank you Brent ! Dmac A.K.A bigasskussfan.

@lelandlee5008

4 жыл бұрын

OMG ARE U TRULY LISTENING CLOSELY THEY ARE B RATED MUSICIANS AT BEST

That was probably the highlight of that kids life so far. Gene is a class act for letting that young lad up on stage to perform with the band. I hope that the kid appreciated what Gene did and I hope that the kid turns out to be a successfull drummer. He did a great job on Christine, even with the hiccup.

Jamming with Gene at a show having him joke around and doing a great job! that is a life event never to be forgotten among generations of your family! How could it be any better!

That was really fun to watch. Thanks for sharing!

Knowing Gene, he docked the regular drummer's pay.

@AndreaRoll

5 жыл бұрын

ahahahahah that's so spot on!

@Zib187

5 жыл бұрын

Brent Fritz was his drummer at this show but he has been the drummer for Slash with Miles Kennedy & the Conspirators. He also plays bass as well. He's a damn good drummer.

@joemazzari1783

5 жыл бұрын

Perfect

@johnrogers748

5 жыл бұрын

And made the guitar player buy the KISS T-shirt

@mrhyde2484

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao !!!!

Found a heck of a drummer. love it

I wish I had that kind of opportunity when I was younger!..wow alot of fun good job dude!

I like when a fan can come up and play with the band.Nice thing too do of the band.Respect

Good for you Gene!!!..... “School of Rock’ is IN SESSION!!!

Like seeing stuff like this.

At 15 jam live with Gene, so awesome, the coolest thing I got to experience was to be part of the opening band for Therion the first time they visited my city at 19... and that was my first time playing in a gig outside the rehearsal place we had for like 2500 people xD

Absolutely fantastic VINCENT !

My dream was to have Black Sabbath let me come up and play one song with Tony's guitar. Never happened but I would have chosen Iron Man or Into The Void

@bilbobaggins5962

5 жыл бұрын

noone cares

@mikeblaz

3 жыл бұрын

@@bilbobaggins5962 Actually I do. I hate Gene and Kiss but love Sabbath. I came to this video ONLY to see the kid play drums....

@MichelBiesot

3 жыл бұрын

@@bilbobaggins5962 What a crap answer! Calling yourself Bilbo Baggins, wich is a very likable Hobbit... so very NOT YOU! ! !

@lenharley269

3 жыл бұрын

Definitely into the void

@Rockandrollgeerage

3 жыл бұрын

Really, it never happened?.imagine that

the young man rocked the drum part !! yeah..>!!!!...love it...!!

Wow for Gene, entrusting the last song to a 15 yr old. amazing. kid will never forget this moment in his life, he will forever remember to always listen to the band and not just at your own instrument. be free but alert and just follow!

The Best Concert I've ever seen in my life... Kiss full makeup reunion tour... Straight show man professionals blew me the fuck away...

Kids application at McDonald's: DRUMMER FOR KISS

That shows he don't care about nothing his self...at least he has a heart and.lets fan play

@rodneylee4026

6 жыл бұрын

Just because he's not a Democrat? Man, you are a bigot.

@JoJoGunn1956

6 жыл бұрын

A sloganeering loser who calls someone a bigot also has a particular point of view, therefore it too is a bigot.

@jymebale5545

6 жыл бұрын

Most bands do this now, let fans play at a show, they never used to do this because back in the 70's and 80's there were some fans who were far better than the pro musicians and you could hear it, now, the bands want to promote any musician that wants to try.

@spaceknight793

6 жыл бұрын

Hardly. This music was HUGE back then so they didn't NEED that kind of PR help. Bringing up young people is a massive (desperate) attempt to draw in the younger audiences.

@igooglewords

6 жыл бұрын

What?!? All I can see how the artist loves their music. They made it, man. I would like it to be perfect too... or close to perfection.

Proud of the indomitable spirit to go for it. Rock it kid with rock idols. You’re a natural keep going for it you will get that brass ring.

My favorite gene Simmons performance bar none.

Gene can still rock with the best of them!

Love this version of Gene ... shows you don't always have to use the "i am a arrogant dick" routine .. people like the cool Gene much better...

@daishoga

3 жыл бұрын

I concur with this assessment.

That's how the Torch of Rock & Roll is helped along to be passed to the next generation, Thanx KISS for giving that young man a great opportunity in life, F'n Fantastic !!

Now isn't this the coolest thing. Thanks for sharing.