According to Kiss frontman Gene Simmons, Stormont needs to be rebuilt to handle the needs of the people of Northern Ireland.
After being invited by Ian Paisley to Parliament on Wednesday, the rock legend spoke with BBC News Northern Ireland.
For assisting the band in getting to the UK for their End of the Road tour, he expressed his "gratitude" to the North Antrim MP.
In Northern Ireland, Simmons added, he hoped "everything gets back in order and the people's business should be done by their elected officials.".
Regarding how Mr. Paisley extended the invitation, Simmons explained to the BBC's Good Morning Ulster that "one of our crew happened to know him or they discussed something, and I guess he was a big fan.
I was aware of the legendary Ian Senior, who was his father, and what he accomplished for Ireland, the speaker continued.
"I don't know what to say; it was just one of those things that happened. ".
The band's private jet, according to Simmons, was having trouble landing in the UK.
The MP called and requested a favor, and suddenly our private jet was the only one permitted to land close to London, so it was that we landed, the speaker continued.
I was appreciative, of course, and I went to the House of Commons early on Wednesday to meet Ian and everyone.
Actually, the day was quite extraordinary. It was very motivating to learn about history and the revered institutions of democracy. " .
Simmons was referred to by Mr. Paisley as "a really knowledgeable guy" regarding the background of Parliament.
He has had a private tour and has had the opportunity to attend Deputy Prime Minister's Question Time, the North Antrim MP told the PA news agency. "He's got a genuine interest in both the history and theology behind all this stuff," the MP said.
"It's great to have him here; it's an honor to have visitors here, and it's great when they're passionate and interested and they can tell the world about the significance of this building and democracy, as well as what it means to the people here. ".
Mr. Paisley made light of the fact that his guest, whose credits for Kiss include the singles Rock and Roll All Nite and Crazy Crazy Nights, would be giving a private concert to support the DUP before joking, "That's a lie!".
Gene Simmons stated in a Wednesday night interview conducted from his hotel that he had previously visited the Irish Parliament and had hoped to meet the taoiseach (Irish prime minister), but "didn't quite get there.".
He affirmed, "We, I mean yours truly, did tour the facility a few years back.
"In my opinion, it's crucial for people to actually see where the public's business is being conducted. ".
Before Kiss was formed, Simmons taught sixth grade in New York. He recalled teaching his students about Guy Fawkes and the British Parliament.
He expressed his admiration for the "lesson in civility" displayed in Parliament between opposing politicians and made a favorable comparison between it and US politics on Good Morning Ulster.
"Visiting Parliament is crucial when the situation warrants it. You'll be able to enter and view some of it, I'm confident. ".
A DUP MP honored a well-known singer at Parliament for the second time this year on Wednesday.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Dolly Parton's song "I Will Always Love You," Strangford representative Jim Shannon submitted an early day motion in March.
He claimed to have taken note of the song's sentiment and "what it means to so many," including Mr. Shannon's wife.
According to Simmons, politics "is far more important" than music.
He declared, "We're a distraction.". For the brief time that you spend with us, it is our responsibility to help you forget about your problems. ".
When asked if he might be tempted to get involved in politics, Simmons joked, "They don't pay enough.".
As unbelievable as it may sound, "I can literally make more money doing a concert in one night than I can being a politician in one year," he said.
But he added that democracy is "our only hope.".
"Sure, if I were called to serve, I would, but I would not accept a salary; I would serve for one dollar, naturally tax-free. ".
You can hear Gene Simmons' entire interview with Good Morning Ulster here. here.
