I never would've guessed Gene Simmons and Darius Rucker existed in the same orbit. But apparently, they're good friends! According to Rucker's new memoir, Life's Too Short, he was a "KISS head"! (I hate that nickname for a fan, but I'll move on.) Rucker listened to all their songs and would eventually meet them. It was then that Simmons and Rucker made the fateful friend connection.
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Per Taste of Country, Simmons had an adorable nickname for Rucker! "Gene never calls me Darius," Rucker said. "He always calls me 'Old Man River'. And he sings it," Rucker clarifies.
When "Why?" inevitably came up, Rucker had a short and sweet answer. "Because he says I'm a crooner." Well, Rucker is pretty soulful. I'm not sure if that's quite an accurate assessment of his singing style, but, hey. Simmons loves it, Rucker loves it. Who am I to judge?
Gene Simmons and Darius Rucker Are Surprising Celebrity Friends
You know what? Since we're here, let's look at some more unexpected celebrity friends! I'll start with my absolute favorite: Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg.
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