Gene Simmons Announces First Post-Kiss Show

Gene Simmons has introduced a present along with his solo band, marking his first efficiency since Kiss performed its closing live performance.

The Gene Simmons Band will take the stage Friday, April 26 on the Summer Breeze competition in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The band’s lineup contains guitarists Brent Woods (Sebastian Bach, Vince Neil) and Zach Throne (Corey Taylor), together with drummer Brian Tichy (Whitesnake, Billy Idol, Foreigner).

Simmons final toured along with his solo band in 2018, when he took a distinct lineup of musicians out for gigs within the U.S., Europe and Australia.

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During the earlier treks along with his solo band, Simmons carried out quite a lot of Kiss materials, whereas additionally masking such rock luminaries because the Beatles, Little Richard and Chuck Berry. The bassist additionally delved into some tracks from his 1978 solo album.

What’s Next for Kiss?

As the ultimate notes performed on Dec. 2 throughout Kiss’s farewell efficiency at Madison Square Garden, the band revealed plans to proceed forth as a digital act. “The end of this road is the beginning of another road,” frontman Paul Stanley declared because the band’s subsequent part was unveiled. Though Kiss gave followers a sneak peak at their avatar likenesses, a lot of the know-how for the mission continues to be being perfected. As such, the digital Kiss just isn’t anticipated to debut till 2027.

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Though the human model of Kiss has retired from touring, its members are protecting busy. Stanley has introduced a pair of artwork exhibits in February the place he’ll showcase a few of his work. Meanwhile, guitarist Tommy Thayer not too long ago confirmed he wasn’t “completely ready to retire yet.”

“I’m not thinking of continuing to play in another band or that sort of thing – that doesn’t appeal to me,” he clarified. “But I look forward to an exciting future, working hard and being a part of good things going forward.”