Gene Simmons Slams Vegas Headliner Santana
Rock Stars Drag Vegas Into Long-Running Feud
POSTED: 12:54 pm PDT June 11,
2009
UPDATED: 3:27 pm PDT June 11,
2009
LAS VEGAS -- KISS lead singer Gene Simmons had harsh words for Carlos Santana during a Thursday morning interview on FOX5 News: Live In Las Vegas.When asked about the future of KISS, Simmons talked of plans for a new album and tour. Then, out of nowhere, he took a swipe at Hard Rock headliner Santana.
Video: Gene Simmons Slams Carlos Santana“It’s time for us to go out and show the little boys how the big boys do it,” the 59-year-old said, “I’m sick and tired of these bands like Carlos Santana looking at his shoes and thinking that’s a rock concert.”“Get off the stage,” Simmons said.FOX5 did some research and found there has been an ongoing feud between the two rock stars since 2005, when Santana questioned Simmons’ musical ability and labeled him “Las Vegas Entertainment.”“A musician doesn't need the mask and the mascara so there's a difference between an entertainer and a musician,” Santana was quoted saying in an article posted on KNAC.com.Santana has obviously softened his stance on Las Vegas since signing a two-year deal to perform at the Hard Rock earlier this year.
Video: Gene Simmons Slams Carlos Santana“It’s time for us to go out and show the little boys how the big boys do it,” the 59-year-old said, “I’m sick and tired of these bands like Carlos Santana looking at his shoes and thinking that’s a rock concert.”“Get off the stage,” Simmons said.FOX5 did some research and found there has been an ongoing feud between the two rock stars since 2005, when Santana questioned Simmons’ musical ability and labeled him “Las Vegas Entertainment.”“A musician doesn't need the mask and the mascara so there's a difference between an entertainer and a musician,” Santana was quoted saying in an article posted on KNAC.com.Santana has obviously softened his stance on Las Vegas since signing a two-year deal to perform at the Hard Rock earlier this year. Copyright 2009 by KVVU.com. All rights reserved.
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