Nowadays, everyone seems to be a Swiftie, including Gene Simmons.

The famous KISS singer lauded Taylor Swift while discussing the current generation of bands and musicians making their mark on the music industry today.

“There’s no question, Taylor Swift has taken over, and she’s great,” Simmons told Page Six exclusively at his Rock & Brews restaurant in El Segundo, California.

“I am a fan.” I know her, and she is a very solid person. Aside from that, I am not sure what is cool.”

Photo of Taylor Swift8In an exclusive interview with Page Six, the KISS member lauded Taylor Swift. “There’s no question, Taylor Swift has taken over [the music industry] and she’s great,” he said. “I’m a fan.”Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management.

Simmons dropped Swift’s name after pondering on musical legends from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. The “God of Thunder” rocker stated that, aside from Swift, today’s talent roster cannot match to the true enthusiasm that the music world felt at the time.

“When we were growing up in the 1960s, we had Led Zeppelin, The [Rolling] Stones, The Beatles, Elvis, Pink Floyd, Madonna, Motown, and all of that, plus Prince and David Bowie. “All of this was going on at the same time,” Simmons, now 74, said. “What’s happening now?”

As Swift fans may know, the KISS Army has already collaborated with the Swifties. Last August, KISS frontman Paul Stanley brought his family to witness one of the singer’s Eras Tour gigs in Los Angeles. The Starchild even uploaded a photo of himself wearing tour memorabilia on social media.

A photograph of Paul Stanley and Taylor Swift.8KISS frontman Paul Stanley earlier demonstrated his support for Swift by accompanying his family on her Eras Tour in Los Angeles.Paul Stanley via X/Getty Images.A snapshot of Taylor Swift dressed as KISS guitarist Ace Frehley. 8Swift previously dressed up as former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley for a tour performance in 2009.

Swift, 34, once dressed up like former KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, complete with spaceman makeup, when performing as the opening act for Keith Urban’s Escape Together World Tour in 2009.

Swift and members of her band (also dressed in full KISS attire) seized the stage during the country singer’s performance of “Kiss A Girl” in Kansas City, Missouri, for an unforgettable surprise prank.

While Swift has been traveling the world on her continuing Eras Tour, Simmons and Stanley have been focused on their individual careers after 50 years with KISS. In December 2023, the rock group made their final appearance together, delivering back-to-back gigs at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of their End of the Road World Tour.

“On one level, I felt really proud. But on another way, it was quite melancholy,” Simmons said of his final moment on stage while speaking with Page Six at Rock & Brew.

“It’s like when you leave home – you’re happy because you’re excited about the new possibilities, but you’re leaving Mum crying at the doorway,” he said. “But everything has to come to an end.” “You must have the pride and dignity to know when to stop before Mother Nature takes over.”

Despite no longer having to put on his famous Demon makeup every day, Simmons told us he’s “busier than ever” after leaving KISS.