Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons’ sons recently discussed their collaborative musical project in an interview shared on KTLA. They addressed their artistic direction and explained how it differs from their famous fathers’ legendary rock band.
The sons highlighted their diverse musical inspirations. When asked about Stanley Simmons band’s musical direction, Evan Stanley explained their influences.
“We grew up loving a lot of roots stuff, Americana folk, so you hear a lot of that in there. It really has nothing to do with what our dads do,” Evan said. “I think the interesting thing is we do actually have a lot of the same influences.”
Both sons emphasized their fathers’ unwavering support for their creative endeavors. Evan noted the value of honest feedback from his father.
“They’re unbelievably supportive. If someone’s honest with you, then when they say something’s great, it’s actually worthwhile, and it means something,” he said.
Gene Simmons’ son Nick Simmons shared a lighter perspective on his father’s unique approach to giving compliments. “My father is the master of the backhanded compliment. He’ll be, like, ‘This is much better than the last thing you showed me.’ And I was, like, ‘Oh, you said some nice things about that.’ He goes, ‘Nothing compared to this,'” Nick said.
The duo’s commitment to carving their own path reached a significant milestone today. Stanley Simmons released their official debut single “Body Down” on December 5, 2025, marking the official launch of their musical career as a collaborative project.
The musical foundation of Stanley Simmons reflects a deliberate departure from the hard rock and glam metal legacy of KISS. The duo has been posting videos of themselves harmonizing on classic songs such as Simon and Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence” and the Eagles’ “Take it Easy,” as reported by Ultimate Classic Rock. These choices clearly demonstrate their strong influence from Americana, folk, and classic rock traditions.
The collaborative project began spontaneously when the two started singing together for fun. The resulting harmonies led them to create original music. American Songwriter noted that the duo describes their sound as something new and unique—a connection that feels like a “third voice” when they sing together.
Although their background is rooted in rock through their famous fathers, the Americana and folk influences are evident in both their cover selections and the style of their debut single. This indicates a clear and intentional departure from their fathers’ signature sound. They are moving toward a more acoustic, harmony-driven approach to music.
