A KISS fan who paid a whopping $12,495 (£9,500) to be Gene Simmons’ roadie for the day insists he has zero regrets and he’ll “die happy”.
Back in March, The Demon hit international headlines when he offered fans the ‘Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience’ of being his personal assistant and roadie for the day on his North American tour.
As well as helping Simmons load in and set up at the venue, the $12,495 package also includes a plus one, a KISS rehearsal used bass guitar personally signed by Simmons, a signed setlist, an exclusive crew member T-shirt, hat and VIP laminate, plus a meal with Simmons.
Retired corrections sergeant Dwayne Rosado paid for the experience at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, New Jersey on Monday 5th May, and he also brought along his son Zach.
Rosado, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis 18 months ago, believes the roadie experience was “absolutely” worth the hefty price tag.
“You only live once, and I want to experience life,” he enthused to the New York Times. “I’m not going to die with a lot of money. I’m going to die happy.”