"The devotee of Kiss has splurged $12,000 to work as Gene Simmons' roadie for a single day, seeking happiness rather than amassing wealth at the end of life."
Rule-breakin' rockstar Gene Simmons of the band Kiss caused a stir this year with his outrageous tour package offer. For a whopping $12,495, fans could live their rock 'n' roll dreams and be his personal roadie for a damn day!
Some folks might think it's bonkers, but hey, who are we to judge? One die-hard Kiss fanshelled out the cash and considers it a lifelong memory worth every dime.
This exclusive offer was limited to one per show on Simmons' 26-date US solo tour. It took 13 shows to find a taker! The lucky winner was Dwayne Rosado, a former correctional facility employee, who brought his 13-year-old son along for the ride.
Rosado said, "You only live once, and I want to experience life. I'm not going to die with a lot of money. I'm going to die happy." And boy, did he ever!
For the price of a used 2010 Honda Civic or a month's long cruise, Rosado got to lug gear, set up amps, and even join Simmons on stage for a sing-along. Rosado was a bit nervous about performing, admitting "It felt awkward, because I have a whole crowd in front of me, and all I wanted to do is hug him."
The package also includes breakfast with Simmons (hopefully not cold cereal) and a bass guitar Simmons used during a Kiss rehearsal. Simmons himself defended the high price, noting he wanted to offer fans an unforgettable experience that he himself would have loved when he was younger[3][4].
So, if you've got the cash and the appetite for a once-in-a-lifetime rock 'n' roll adventure, dive right in! Who knows – you might just end up on stage with the God of Thunder himself! 🤘🎸🔥
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- Dwayne Rosado, the lucky winner, admitted that he felt nervous about performing, admitting, "It felt awkward, because I have a whole crowd in front of me, and all I wanted to do is hug him."
- In addition to lugging gear and setting up amps, the package includes breakfast with Gene Simmons and a bass guitar that Simmons used during a Kiss rehearsal.
- For the price of a used 2010 Honda Civic or a month's long cruise, Rosado got to experience a once-in-a-lifetime rock 'n' roll adventure, ending up on stage with the God of Thunder himself.
- Simmons himself defended the high price, noting he wanted to offer fans an unforgettable experience that he himself would have loved when he was younger, aiming to provide top-tier entertainment and a unique technique.
