Countless musicians have responded to the claim, mostly to defend the honor of rock, and now Angus Young and Brian Johnson have offered their opinions.
Slipknot's Corey Taylor opens up about his thoughts on the current state of music and ripped Gene Simmons for his controversial quote "Rock is finally dead."
KISS' Gene Simmons, taking some heat over comments in a recent interview, says that he "deeply supports" and is empathetic to anyone suffering from depression.
Gene Simmons defended disgraced former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling, who was recently banned from the NBA for life due to racist remarks.
How much uglier could it get between current and former members of KISS? The iconic act will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year, choosing not to perform at the ceremony after various conflicts. However, Gene Simmons just launched perhaps the most insulting comment to date in the direction of classic members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss.