Berg, Ross

Gene Simmons: A Rock 'n Roll Journey in the Shadow of the Holocaust

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ISBN 13:
9781937600587
author:
Berg, Ross
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Mill City Press, Inc.
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
302
Dimensions:
20.3 x 12.7 x 1.7 centimetres (0
Genre:
Biography, Historical, Biography,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£21.54

Description

Gene Simmons' Journey into the Shadows of the Holocaust Gene Simmons' mother survived the Holocaust, but the rest of her family perished in the camps. This personal tragedy had a profound impact on Gene, who turned to his creativity to understand and cope with his emotions. As a young child, he began building a monstrous alter-ego, a fire-breathing, blood-spewing creation that would become a defining part of his persona. This book is a deeply personal exploration of Gene Simmons' journey into the heart of darkness, and the ways in which his experiences shaped his music and his life. Through a unique blend of memoir and historical context, Ross Berg sheds light on the complex and often fraught relationship between creativity and trauma. By examining the origins of Gene Simmons' iconic alter-ego, Berg offers a fascinating glimpse into the darker corners of the human experience.

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