The legendary co-founder of Kiss recently shared his opinion while speaking in Beverly Hills, putting his own twist on the controversial “shut up and dribble” phrase popularized by Laura Ingraham. Simmons suggested that entertainers should stick to making music, movies, or art rather than weighing in on political debates.
During the conversation, Simmons even singled out a few celebrities by name—though viewers would have to watch the video to find out exactly who he was referring to.
What makes his remarks notable is that Simmons himself has previously spoken openly about politics. Back in 2016, he predicted a victory for Donald Trump, saying the businessman-turned-politician would be good for the political system. In interviews at the time, Simmons described Trump in positive terms.
However, his tone appeared to shift somewhat in later years. During a 2022 appearance with Bill Maher, Simmons acknowledged that his view of Trump had evolved, explaining that the person he initially saw rise to power was not the same figure he observed after a year or two in office.
Despite that change in perspective, Simmons now seems to believe that public figures should keep their political opinions largely to themselves—suggesting that fans care more about entertainment than political commentary.#newsafro_
