He also donated his own lot to the sale where a bidder paid $100,000 for exclusive backstage access to a KISS show.
A guest at the auction, which raised more than $400,000, tells the New York Daily News, "[Gene] bought 18-karat gold sunglasses for $20,000, among other things. Gene also donated a trip with his band when they travel on their tour." - more metal news from Blabbermouth
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