Bob Dylan, known for his legendary songwriting and enigmatic personality, is a dream collaborator for many musicians. However, his intimidating reputation makes most hesitate to approach him. Kiss frontman Gene Simmons, despite knowing the odds were against him, decided to take the leap. The worst that could happen? Rejection or no response at all. Yet, to Simmons’ surprise, Dylan was open to the idea, leading to an unexpected musical partnership.
The Bold Approach
In 1991, while Dylan was between projects, Simmons took a chance and reached out through Dylan’s management. Although the Kiss singer fully expected a polite decline, the timing worked in his favor. Dylan, uncharacteristically receptive, agreed to collaborate. This marked a rare opportunity for Simmons, who considered Dylan one of the top artists any musician would dream of working with.
The Song That Emerged
Their collaboration resulted in the song “Waiting For The Morning Light.” Though written in the early ‘90s, the …