Gene Simmons: His Tongue

Across the decades, the American rock band Kiss has never failed to thrill their fans in countless ways. Yet, amidst all their electrifying performances, one thing remained constant—the iconic tongue-out pose of their bass guitarist, Gene Simmons. It’s only natural that he took steps to protect this distinctive asset, but the question lingers: What was the price tag attached to his signature move?

Gene Simmons, known for his outrageous persona both on and off the stage, insured his tongue for a hefty $1 million. However, the rockstar didn’t exactly revel in the attention this garnered. With a touch of exasperation, he quipped, “It seems all anyone ever wants to discuss is the makeup or inquire, ‘Let me see your tongue.’ Sometimes, you wish people would just focus their gaze a bit higher so we could engage in a proper conversation.”