Gene Simmons recently shared details about a television opportunity he turned down in the early 1980s. He revealed his decision was purely financial in a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter).
The KISS frontman explained how he chose touring over a potential TV series after consulting with his business manager about the financial implications.
“ABC, in the early 80s offered me a TV series called GROTUS,” Simmons said. “I was going to do it until the business manager told me how much more I’d make on tour.”
“So I went on tour and didn’t do the series,” he continued. “Oh well.”
This revelation sheds light on the calculated business decisions that have defined Simmons’ career. The timing was particularly significant during a period when KISS was experiencing substantial commercial success.