Gene Simmons’ 10 favourite albums

Gene Simmons has named ten favourite albums that trace the influences behind his work with Kiss, ranging from early rock and soul to British rock and pop. His choices show how he sees rock as part of a wider musical lineage and credits earlier artists with shaping his own career.

The article identifies albums by Ray Charles and James Brown, The Beatles’ *The White Album*, Led Zeppelin’s debut and The Who’s *Tommy*, alongside ABBA’s *Greatest Hits* and music by Patsy Cline. Simmons praises the songwriting and performance across these records, and says the Beatles’ influence was central to his becoming a musician.