at 12:48 on January 27, 2009, EDT.
By THE CANADIAN PRESS

TORONTO - Fledgling indie rock bands, Kiss frontman Gene Simmons wants you.

That is, assuming you are Canadian. The legendary rocker is now soliciting electronic video demos from unsigned Canadian bands for his record label, Simmons Records. Simmons, in partnership with Universal Music Canada, announced in November that he planned to develop and sign Canadian bands for his label.

An article published on U.S.-based blog Idolator on Monday caught Simmons's ire, with the writer guessing that "lots and lots of merchandising will likely be involved" with the project.

Simmons, whose longtime romantic partner Shannon Tweed is Canadian, responded with a blog post on his label's site the same day, dismissing the "arrogance of the U.S. media" and elaborating further on his plans.

"We're going to find, develop, nurture and launch new talent emanating from - CANADA.

!," he wrote. "That's right, baby. Why here? Because you actually DO have the talent. And now, you have a WAY.

"ME."

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On the Net: http://www.simmonsrecords.com


©The Canadian Press, 2009

Hate to break it to you moderator, but...wrong forum. This is the El DeBarge Forum.

RipHer2Shreds said:

RipHer2Shreds said:

nice try

Oh no. What poor Canuck suckers are gonna leave Gene Simmons in charge of their careers?

"Here's one for you, one for me. Two for you, One, two for me. Three for you and one, two, three for me. Didn't you read your contract? I did. That's why I am such a successful businesman and sleep with many beautiful ladies. HAHAHAHAHA!"