Gene Simmons recently responded to a KISS fan’s comment on social media, addressing a misattribution of his bass work. The exchange was shared on X (formerly Twitter).
The fan had incorrectly credited Paul Stanley with bass playing on the track “I Was Made for Lovin’ You,” attributing it to Gene’s work. Simmons responded directly to correct the record.
“Here’s another moron who has never met us, never been in the studio and believes he knows things. Idiot. I happened to have played bass on the track. And you, have one follower. Mic dropped,” Simmons said.
Simmons’ blunt response highlighted his frustration with the misattribution. The fan apparently lacked knowledge about the band’s work.
The confusion surrounding “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” has persisted for decades. Various misconceptions have circulated among fans and online communities. However, credible sources have consistently confirmed the actual lineup on this iconic 1979 recording.
Gene Simmons is definitively credited as the bassist on the original studio recording of “I Was Made for Lovin’ You,” according to Ultimate Classic Rock. Multiple authoritative music sources and industry professionals who worked on the track have verified this fact.
TalkBass forums have documented that rumors suggesting Gene Simmons did not play bass on the track are incorrect. Producer Vini Poncia and other studio professionals confirmed Simmons’ involvement on the bass line. The misconception likely arose from confusion about the band members’ roles during the late 1970s era.
Songsterr, a comprehensive music database, officially lists Gene Simmons as the bass player for the song. This documentation further cements the historical record that Simmons’ bass work on the track is well-established in music history.
The incident underscores a broader issue in music fandom: the importance of verifying facts before making public claims about artists’ contributions to their own work. Simmons’ pointed response, while blunt, reflects the frustration many musicians experience when their own accomplishments are misattributed or forgotten by fans.
