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Gene Simmons' Shocking Tongue Incident with Adam Sandler

3/13/2026

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Gene Simmons described in a March 12, 2026 interview that he stuck his tongue in Adam Sandler's mouth at a charity event.
He said he intended to turn Sandler into his "bitch" on stage.
Adam Sandler recalled the incident on Conan in 2019, noting Simmons' tongue coming toward him as he played guitar.
Simmons has previously criticized hip-hop's fit in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

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Gene Simmons described in a March 12, 2026 interview that he stuck his tongue in Adam Sandler's mouth at a charity event.
He said he intended to turn Sandler into his "bitch" on stage.
Adam Sandler recalled the incident on Conan in 2019, noting Simmons' tongue coming toward him as he played guitar.
Simmons has previously criticized hip-hop's fit in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.