For most fans of the group KISS, it was indeed a once in a lifetime experience.
Gene Simmons mingled with his fans and shared every piece of entrepreneurial advice he could give. Sometimes he even took the time to talk individually with those lucky ones to have a one on one conversation with him.
He signed autographs everywhere (I even got mine on the back of my shirt) and even though he kept his role as a superstar, he was approachable by anyone who wanted to be near him.