Gene Simmons Says Full KISS Lineup May Not Appear at Vegas Fan Event

Gene Simmons Says Full KISS Lineup May Not Appear at Vegas Fan Event

Gene Simmons has clarified that not all members of KISS may appear together at KISS Army Storms Vegas, the upcoming three-day fan event scheduled for Nov. 14–16 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. “This is much more a fan gathering,” Simmons told 94.3 The Shark radio station in a new interview. “The KISS Army are taking over the Virgin Hotel and we will show up, but I don’t even know if the entire band’s gonna be there.” Simmons continued, “I know P…

Gene Simmons clarifies KISS won't play a concert at Kiss Army Storms Vegas convention following backlash

Gene Simmons says KISS have no plans to perform live at the Kiss Army Storms Vegas convention.

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For the record, Kiss's "only a couple of hits" includes such now-classic-rock staples as "Detroit Rock City," "Beth," "Deuce," "Black Diamond" and "Rock and Roll All Nite," among others—all christened in a three-year golden age of the band that influenced such later acts as Metallica, the Replacements, Nirvana, Guns & Roses, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Lady Gaga, to name a few.

In a new interview with Rob Rush, Gene Simmons spoke about the upcoming appearance of Kiss without makeup at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. This, as part of the three-day event "Kiss Army Storms Vegas", which takes place from 14 to 16 November. "Kiss Army Storms Vegas" celebrates the 50th anniversary of the band’s fan club. It will be the band’s first appearance since Simmons, guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley, guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Si…