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Gene Simmons Pushes for Artist Royalties in Congress

12/9/2025

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  • Gene Simmons, co-founder of KISS, advocates for the American Music Fairness Act.
  • He argues that U.S. radio stations should pay artists performance royalties.
  • Simmons plans to meet with lawmakers on Capitol Hill to urge bipartisan support for the bill.
  • The bill remains stalled in the House Judiciary Committee.
  • He expresses confidence that Democrats and Republicans will unite to pass the legislation.