Gene Simmons has introduced a present along with his solo band, marking his first efficiency since Kiss performed its last live performance.
The Gene Simmons Band will take the stage Friday, April 26 on the Summer time Breeze competition in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The band’s lineup consists of 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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Throughout the earlier treks along with his solo band, Simmons carried out a wide range 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 Subsequent for Kiss?
As the ultimate notes performed on Dec. 2 throughout Kiss’s farewell efficiency at Madison Sq. Backyard, the band revealed plans to proceed forth as a digital act. “The top of this highway is the start of one other highway,” frontman Paul Stanley declared because the band’s subsequent part was unveiled. Although Kiss gave followers a sneak peak at their avatar likenesses, a lot of the know-how for the challenge remains to be being perfected. As such, the digital Kiss isn’t anticipated to debut till 2027.
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Although the human model of Kiss has retired from touring, its members are holding busy. Stanley has introduced a pair of artwork reveals in February the place he’ll showcase a few of his work. In the meantime, guitarist Tommy Thayer not too long ago confirmed he wasn’t “utterly able to retire but.”
“I’m not pondering of continuous to play in one other band or that kind of factor – that doesn’t enchantment to me,” he clarified. “However I look ahead to an thrilling future, working laborious and being part of good issues going ahead.”
Kiss Solo Albums Ranked Worst to Greatest
Counting down solo albums launched by numerous members of Kiss.
Gallery Credit score: Matthew Wilkening
