Guests – Gene Simmons Legends of Rock Expo

MEET THE LEGENDS

Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons is a multi-hyphenate entrepreneur and one of the world’s most recognized personalities. Co-founder and Bassist of KISS, America’s #1 Gold Record Award Winning Rock Group of all time (RIAA).

GEEZER BUTLER

Geezer Butler is the legendary bass guitarist and lyricist for the pioneering band Black Sabbath. Playing with the band through 1984 then again for reunion in the 1990s.

DAVE DAVIES

Dave Davies is a singer and songwriter, and is known for being the lead guitar and vocals for the legendary British Rock Band The KINKS! Davies is known for his innovative guitar techiniques including being one of the first to use Guitar Distortion. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1990.

STEWART COPELAND

Stewart Copeland is best known for being a founding member and the drummer for the legendary band The Police. He is also known for writing and composing movie scores and scores for video games.

ORIANTHI

Orianthi is an Australian Singer/Songwriter/Musician who has been a touring guitar player for Michael Jackson, Alice Cooper, Carrie Underwood, Michael Bolton, Richie Sambora and more! She currently has a successful solo career.

STEPHEN PEARCY

Stephen Pearcy is known as a founding member of the band Ratt. Rat has sold more than 20 million records worldwide including their debut Out of the Cellar which sold more than 3 million copies.

TOMMY THAYER

Tommy Thayer got his start with the band Black ‘n Blue and Harlow, but is known for being the lead guitar for KISS from 2002-2005.

ERIC SINGER

Tommy Thayer got his start with the band Black ‘n Blue and Harlow, but is known for being the lead guitar for KISS from 2002-2005.

BRUCE KULICK

Bruce Kulick is a legendary guitarist best known for his tenure with KISS during the band’s platinum-era resurgence. A powerhouse player, Kulick has also collaborated with artists across rock and metal, earning a reputation for versatility, precision, and melodic fire. Bruce is also known for his time with Legendary rocker Meat Loaf and as lead guitarist for Grand Funk Railroad, Union, and Michael Bolton.

carmine appice

Carmine is a legend in the rock world. Playing with bands like Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, King Kobra, Beck, Bogart and Appice, and Blue Murder. He’s also been the drummer for names like Rod Stewart, Ozzy Osbourne, Ted Nugent, Paul Stanley and many more!

JOHN MOYER

John Moyer is an American musician best known as the bassist for Grammy nominated multi platinum heavy rock band Disturbed. Moyer has been with Disturbed since 2004 and prior to that he played bass for major label acts Soak and The Union Underground. Besides having played on well over 10 number one rock hits, selling millions of albums and touring the world he also produces up and coming young bands.

VINNY APPICE

Vinny’s unique, powerful drumming is marked not by his performances with a single group, but by his flawless musical contributions to an extensive list of rock and roll icons like Black Sabbath, Ronnie James Dio, Heaven & Hell, Rick Derringer, John Lennon and more!

DAVID ELLEFSON

David Ellefson is best known for his long tenure as bassist for Megadeth. He is also known for the bands Metal Church, Metal Allegiance, Kings of Thrash and The Lucid

GRAHAM BONNET

Graham Bonnet is an English rock singer who has performed solo and with several bands, including Rainbow, Alcatrazz, Anthem, Impellitteri, The Marbles, Blackthorne and Michael Shenker group.

LITA FORD

Lita Ford is known for being lead guitarist for the 1970s all-female rock band The Runaways. She is also known for a string of hits in the 1980s, including “Shot of Poison”, “Playin’ With Fire”, “Kiss Me Deadly”, and “Close My Eyes Forever.”

MICHAEL DES BARRES

Michael Des Barres is known for being the frontman for the 80s new wave band Power Station and for his massive 1980s hit “Obsession”. He has also appeared in more than 100 movies and tv shows including, WKRP in Cincinnati, MacGyver, and Ghoulies

JIM MCCARTY

Jim Mccarty is the founding drummer for the legendary British Rock Band The Yardbirds. The Yardbirds are known not only for their influence on the world of rock but for producing rock legends like Jeff Beck, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page.

JERRY SCHEFF

Jerry is best known for playing bass in Elvis’ TCB band in Las Vegas from 1969 to 1977. He also played bass on The Doors LA Woman. He has also played for Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Sammy Davis Jr, Elvis Costello and more.

Chuck Burgi

Chuck Burgi is a legendary drummer who is best known for playing for Billy Joel. He has also played for Meat Loaf, Hall & Oates, Michael Bolton, Blue Öyster Cult, Rainbow, and more!

Detroit Rock CIty

Edward Furlong and James Debello from the 1999 hit Detroit Rock City.

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