See, their musicianship is generally much bettee than regarded. I think it was discounted due to the show and the general circus that surrounded the band. However, their riffs and rhythm were as good as anyone.
People get after Gene Simmons because of some of his simplistic bass lines, but listen once a couple of minutes to any of their songs, you'll realize he did exactly what the song called for.
And you have to have some dexterity to pulll off I was made for Loving You.
"Smarter than the Average Bear."