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If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Gibson has announced the release of their custom Gene Simmons G2 Thunderbird Bass, inspired by a sharp, sleek, staple of classic rock history. One of the most recognizable …

Although it’s sometimes forgotten, Kiss — and the band’s Gene Simmons in particular — played a key role in the early days of Van Halen. After seeing the then-unsigned band at an Los Angeles club in 1977, Simmons brought Van Halen to New York and produced their first demo. A …