KISS singer/bassist Gene Simmons has had some hot takes over the years. This new one, though, is something else. During a recent Senate Judiciary subcommittee meeting, the rock legend stated that he believes music performers are treated “worse than slaves.”

The rock ‘n’ roll frontman was on hand to testify on the subcommittee in support of the Music Fairness Act. “Let’s call it for what it is. An injustice that has been going on for decades,” Simmons said. He was speaking about artists not being paid when their music is played on the radio. “When you work hard, and you get to the top, what do you got? Zipperooney,” he added. “That’s not the American way.”

When it comes to broadcast radio compensation, songwriters are paid when their songs are played. Performers, however, are not. Ultimat

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