From American Songwriter · Paige Gawley · · 50s
Gene Simmons KISS Touring Decision
Gene Simmons says KISS knew when to stop touring.
In brief
Gene Simmons says KISS knew when to stop touring. Gene Simmons states KISS respected fans by ending their tour early. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
Gene Simmons on KISS Touring
Gene Simmons says KISS knew when to stop touring as they realized the band needed to respect fans.
“You’ve got to know when to gracefully and proudly step off that stage.”
KISS Touring Challenges
Simmons described wearing up to 70 pounds of armor, studs, and guitars on seven inch platform boots for two hours.
KISS Band Identity
Simmons said KISS was four knuckleheads from New York with no resume, no plan, and no experience.
“We were four knuckleheads off the streets of New York with no resume, it bears noting. No plan, no experience, nothing.”
KISS Touring Decision
KISS stopped touring after Simmons realized they had to respect fans enough to know when to get off the stage.
The essence
Gene Simmons states KISS respected fans by ending their tour early.
