Gene Simmons' comments about Guns N’ Roses top this week’s hennemusic Hot 10.
While in the UK last week to host the Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards, the KISS bassist did plenty of interviews to promote himself, the show and the band.
In a session with Music-News.com, Gene was also asked about KISS’ longevity, it’s brand power, and what advice he would offer Axl Rose about staying at the top of his game.
"Guns N’ Roses could have been the best band in the world, and the reason they're not is because of Axl Rose,” said Simmons. “I mean, the drugs, the heroin, the alcohol and all that. But ultimately, it falls on Axl's shoulders."
So, Gene, what could Axl have done differently?
"A good beating would have helped,” Simmons replied. “I mean, when you misbehaved as a little kid and continued to do it, there was somebody there to give you a what for. Then when you become a grown-up, who's there to set you straight?"
The HH10 is a list of the most-viewed rock news stories in the past week by hennemusic readers.
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hennemusic Hot 10
week ending November 20, 2011
01 – Gene Simmons says ‘a good beating’ would have helped Axl Rose
02 – VIDEO: Jimmy Fallon as Jim Morrison of The Doors
03 – VIDEO: The Van Halen cover the band banned in America
04 – Van Halen reunion won’t include Sammy Hagar
05 – Van Halen still divided into two camps?
06 – PHOTO: Van Halen signs with Interscope Records
07 – RUMOR: Motley Crue Las Vegas residency set for February
08 – VIDEO: Watch Axl Rose That Metal Show interview
09 – Led Zeppelin IV re-enters Billboard 200 album chart after 25 years
10 – The Rolling Stones respond to 50th Anniversary tour question
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Oct 16: Guns N’ Roses top the hennemusic Hot 10
Oct 09: Gene Simmons, Shannon Tweed top the hennemusic Hot 10 for 2nd week
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Sep 04: Motley Crue tops the hennemusic Hot 10
Aug 28: Tom Waits tops the hennemusic Hot 10
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Aug 14: Metallica top the hennemusic Hot 10
Aug 07: Van Halen top the hennemusic Hot 10 for 2nd week
Jul 31: Van Halen top the hennemusic Hot 10
Jul 24: Red Hot Chili Peppers top the hennemusic Hot 10
Jul 17: James Durbin tops the hennemusic Hot 10
Jul 10: Steven Tyler tops the hennemusic Hot 10
Jul 03: James Durbin tops the hennemusic Hot 10
