Gene Simmons Wall Street Journal Interview on “Kiss and Capitalism” doesn’t Make Me Wanna Rock and Roll All Night

In February 2019, Gene Simmons of the legendary rock band Kiss, gave an interview entitled: Gene Simmons on KISS and Capitalism for the Wall Street Journal. Despite the title, the discussion initially focuses on the narrower topic of “money in music,” more than the Capitalist system per se. But Simmons takes this much further, philosophizing about money, the need for it and its role in society in general. I wouldn’t have known this interview had existed, until a friend had emailed it to me with the suggestion that I take a look at it. It is…

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Al Ronzoni is a writer, historian and political activist based in New York City

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Al Ronzoni

Al Ronzoni is a writer, historian and political activist based in New York City