This previous March, KISS bassist Gene Simmons had introduced he’s providing a dear “Final Gene Simmons Expertise” bundle on his present solo tour, giving followers with deep pockets the chance to be his roadie for a day.
Whereas the concept garnered some criticism, one fan – retired corrections sergeant Dwayne Rosado – took Simmons up on the supply, splurging on the bundle and becoming a member of the musician’s highway crew for his present in New Jersey on Could fifth.
Rosado, who introduced his son Zach alongside for the expertise, says it was price each penny.
“You solely reside as soon as, and I need to expertise life. I’m not going to die with some huge cash. I’m going to die blissful,” he instructed the New York Instances.
The “Final Gene Simmons Expertise” included a soundcheck with the band, a meal with Simmons, a roadie expertise, and getting to hang around in Simmons’ backstage dressing room.
Throughout the live performance, Simmons even introduced Rosado and his son onstage to introduce them to the viewers.
“It felt awkward, as a result of I’ve an entire crowd in entrance of me, and all I needed to do is hug him. I didn’t care about the rest that was occurring,” Rosado stated.
“Nothing can beat tonight. It’s cemented in Kisstory now, as a result of it’s going to be on YouTube and all the things else. So I’ll get to look again and see that second ceaselessly.”
In response to the New York Instances, nonetheless, Rosado and Zach didn’t do an excessive amount of precise roadie work. They did, although, spend fairly a little bit of time with Simmons – throughout which, the musician reportedly praised Rosado for his parenting and for conserving his son Zach away from illicit substances, and shared with Zach the story of how he misplaced his virginity.
As for the expertise’s hefty price ticket, Simmons defined to the New York Instances: “There’s free market, provide and demand. Folks need to do it, you do it. You purchase a Rolls since you need a Rolls, however a Volkswagen will get you there, too.”
