Simmons Says Lambert 'Should Shut Up'

He is the co-founder of KISS, a best-selling author and a reality TV star on A&E. Some people said he may be the hardest working man in rock and roll.

Joining "Good Day Philadelphia" Thursday morning from Los Angeles was rock icon Gene Simmons, who is now in his fourth season of his family's reality show, "Gene Simmons Family Jewels."

During the interview, Simmons said "American Idol" runner-up Adam Lambert is "great and has a lot of talent," adding that "he's got a future if he wants sing in Queen or be on Broadway."

But Simmons also had some pointed advice for Lambert, who recently spoke out about his sexual preference, among other things, in Rolling Stone Magazine.

"Mostly he should shut up about his sexual preferences. We, America, the rest of the world, really don't care," Simmons said. "I mean, if the story becomes 'I prefer farm animals to,' you know, who cares?"

Simmons also seemed to take umbrage with Fox 29's Jennaphr Frederick's phrasing of a question about KISS performing with Lambert on "Idol."

"How was it for him to perform with us, you mean?" Simmons said. "That's right, I see. Well, you just have to realize who the governor is and who the little puppy is."