The news circulated yesterday according to which 12,500 dollars must be paid for to make the Gene Simmons roadie is strongly exaggerated. In fact, this is not a job offer, but one of the so -called experiences that are sold by the musician. And no, you don't split your back by paying to struggle.
We wrote here. The experience market to be made with musicians is flourishing thanks to the presence of superfans who are willing to spend 2000 dollars for a photo with their idol or much more to toast with a rocker or play with him to video games in the backstage.
That's why the so -called VIP packages are multiplying which, in addition to the entrance ticket, offer gadgets and above all “experiences”. The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience and the other experiences that the bassist sells on his site are part of this logic.
After paying $ 12,495, a person in concert (plus an accompanying person) will receive a bass autographed by Simmons and played at a test of the Kiss, he will be able to meet the bassist and his band in the hotel (or another place on the day of the concert), he will make a meal with them, he will have access to Backstage and Soundcheck, he will go on stage during the show presented by Simmons, he can take the whole day. and bring four objects to his choice from home that the musician will sign. And then the experience-rodie: in addition to receiving a badge, jersey and hat of the crew, he will arrive at the place with the musicians and “will help the band to prepare for the show”, a generic formula that certainly does not make a serious work commitment.
For “only” 6500 Simmons dollars sells another bass experience that includes among other things to take home an electric bass (this does not play at the Kiss tests) and to meet Gene Simmons who, ensures the description of the package, “is very in hand, fun and informed about almost all the topics”.
