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Kiss News - Music Head - 30-04-2010 lol from music news Gene Simmons says his band Kiss is more famous than Mickey Mouse. The long-tongued bassist with the glam rockers – famous for their black and white painted faces – claims the band’s image and merchandising are more successful than any other group in history and instantly recognisable. He told the Daily Telegraph newspaper: 'You don’t know how big the image is. By some experts, it is believed to be the most recognised pop culture image on Earth – even above Mickey Mouse. 'You know, there’s no U2 comic book, there’s no Mick Jagger action figure. We have our own Visa card. You can go into Wal-Mart and get sweets with our faces on. We have a Dr Pepper soft drink campaign now. It’s unbelievable!' Gene, who does not drink alcohol, and his bandmate Paul Stanley put the success of the 'Love Gun’ group – which, in its present incarnation, also includes guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer - down to their hard work ethic and anti-drug stance. Paul said: 'When everyone started talking about sex, drugs and rock and roll, I was saying, 'You keep the drugs, and I’ll take the sex and the rock and roll.’ '