Gene Simmons is one of music’s most decorated bass guitar players, and across his career with Kiss has had a hand in shaping an absolute boatload of hits.
But he is clear that he’s no virtuoso of his chosen instrument. In fact, Simmons never really wanted to be considered as such, and – while he respects virtuosos themselves – doesn’t value “virtuosity” as a concept, preferring instead to pursue memorability over technical skill.
