Unexpected Academic Paths of Famous Stars, photo 22

• Gene Simmons: Education StudiesBefore becoming the iconic bassist for KISS, Gene Simmons studied education at Richmond College and Brooklyn College. He briefly worked as a sixth-grade teacher before fully committing to music. While seemingly disparate, skills like planning, crowd management, and persistence are relevant in both teaching and performing, as well as in Simmons’ later success in branding and business.