We've always heard. Gene Simmons of KISS. Is a brilliant businessman more than he's a great Classic Rocker. The latest headlines state something differently. The business of KISS has been accused of not paying proper royalties to their late drummer Eric Carr. Simmons and Stanley have both been named in the suit. Earnings from 5 to 50% for material Eric Carr wrote dating as far back as 1981. KISS has declined to make a comment.
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Speaking of news of the weird. Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones is writing a new book. Not an autobiography. A children's picture book titled Gus and Me. The Story of My Granddad and My First Guitar’ Richard says “The bond between a grandfather and their grandchildren is unique and should be treasured. This is a story of one of those magical moments. May I be as great a grandfather as Gus was to me.” Look for it September 9, 2014 in conjunction with the Hachette Book Group imprint Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.