KISS frontman Gene Simmons downplayed politics during an interview with CNN on Sunday, and urged Americans to stop worrying about their neighbors’ political beliefs. “It’s nobody’s business who you support,” Simmons told Manu Raju on CNN’s “Inside Politics.” “Nowadays, people engage in, ‘So are you pro or,’ and my first question is, ‘Who the f— are you? … Read more
Gene Simmons made quite the eyebrow-raising comment on live TV. The KISS frontman, 76, took a trip to Washington, D.C. this week to advocate for the American Music Fairness Act, which would ensure musicians are properly compensated. Simmons appeared on Atlanta-based Scripps News network to chat about his work with anchor Maritsa Georgiou. Gene Simmons during an on-air … Read more
President Trump on Saturday celebrated a star-studded lineup of the nation’s most “acclaimed and renowned performers” as he gave out medals to this year’s Kennedy Center Honorees in the Oval Office. President Trump awards a medal to Gene Simmons from KISS. Getty Images Dressed in a tuxedo, he awarded gold-and-navy medallions to actor Sylvester Stallone, … Read more
A series of “bad decisions” by KISS guitarist Ace Frehley contributed to his death, band frontman Gene Simmons told The Post. Simmons condemned the substance abuse he suggested contributed to Frehley’s fatal fall down the stairs in his Morristown, NJ home studio, leading to a brain bleed that killed him days later on Oct. 16 … Read more
Gene Simmons is reflecting on the death of his KISS bandmate, Ace Frehley, who died on Oct. 16 at age 74. “If I have any regrets, my hand to God it’s that I sometimes — and I think we all go through this sometimes — wish we were smarter and better at trying to help … Read more
KISS honored Ace Frehley in the band’s first performance since his death. The rock group performed its three-day KISS Kruise: Landlocked event in Las Vegas over the weekend and paid tribute to the guitarist, who died Oct. 16 at age 74 after suffering a fall in his studio. “Obviously, before we get going — and we’re … Read more
KISS’ Ace Frehley’s cause of death has been revealed. The band’s co-founder died Oct. 16 at age 74 of blunt trauma injuries to his head due to a fall, the New Jersey Morris County Medical Examiner confirmed in documents obtained by People on Monday. The manner of death was ruled an accident. Ace Frehley of … Read more
Ace Frehley has been laid to rest. The KISS co-founder and original guitarist was buried in New York City on Wednesday during a ceremony attended by his friends, family and former bandmates Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley and Peter Criss. “Ace Frehley has now been laid to rest in Bronx, NY,” SiriusXM host Eddie Trunk wrote … Read more
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are mourning the sudden loss of former KISS bandmate Ace Frehley. The “Beth” rockers, who founded KISS with Frehley and drummer Peter Criss in 1973, addressed the guitarist’s death shortly after the shocking news was announced Thursday. “We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley,” the pair said in … Read more
Ace Frehley, who co-founded Kiss and served as the band’s original guitarist for years, has passed away. He was 74. The musician’s family announced the devastating news in an emotional statement on Thursday, Oct. 16. “We are completely devastated and heartbroken,” they began, per Variety. “In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been … Read more
Ace Frehley is reportedly on life support. The Kiss co-founder and original guitarist, 74, is said to have suffered a brain bleed after taking a scary fall in his studio last month, insiders close to the rocker told TMZ on Thursday. Although Frehley spoke out after the incident to cancel a spate of upcoming tour … Read more
Gene Simmons is giving his worried fans a relieving health update. The Kiss co-founder has addressed the scary car crash in Malibu, California, that left him temporarily hospitalized earlier this week. “Thanks, everybody, for the kind wishes,” Simmons, 76, shared via X on Wednesday, Oct. 9. “I’m completely fine.” Gene Simmons of Kiss performs at … Read more
Gene Simmons won’t be able to rock and roll all night, at least for a little while. The Kiss legend was reportedly hospitalized following a car crash in Malibu, California, on Tuesday, Oct. 7, according to NBC4 Los Angeles. Although Simmons, 76, is now said to be “recovering at home” following the scary incident, the … Read more
Get ready for Kiss: The Next Generation. The hard rockers with the heavy makeup may have wrapped their farewell trek, the End of the Road World Tour at New York’s Madison Square Garden in 2023, but their legacy lives on in the sons of front men Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. That’s right: Nick Simmons, … Read more
If you were made for lovin’ Gene Simmons — and his face-painted band Kiss — then the rocker stands by charging $12,495 to be his personal assistant and band roadie for a day. That’s the cost of “The Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience” — a pricey package that is being offered to one fan per show … Read more
When Kiss suited up to shoot the iconic cover of the band’s 1975 album “Dressed to Kill” on the southwest corner of 23rd Street and 8th Avenue in Manhattan, there were no stylists or tailors involved. “I did not own a suit or a tie, so I had to borrow our manager at the time … Read more
You can “Rock and Roll All Nite” with Gene Simmons — but it’ll cost you. The Kiss frontman, 75, is giving fans the opportunity to be his personal assistant and band roadie for over $12K. Hawking the job as “the ultimate Gene Simmons experience” on his website, the rocker promises you’ll “be on the GS … Read more
It was one of those “Crazy Crazy Nights” for Gene Simmons. The rock legend appeared as a guest judge for Hair Metal Night on “Dancing With the Stars” Tuesday, leaving fans outraged by his scoring and feedback. The 75-year-old told the first performers of the night, Danny Amendola and partner Witney Carson, he couldn’t figure … Read more
Legendary rockers Kiss sold their catalog, brand name and IP to Swedish company Pophouse Entertainment Group in a deal estimated to be over $300 million, it was announced Thursday. This isn’t the first time the band has partnered with Pophouse, which was co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus. When the band’s current lineup — founders Paul … Read more
Vivid Seats is the New York Post’s official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. You only have a few more chances left to “Rock and Roll All Nite (and Party Every Day).” Starting Thursday, Oct. 19, classic rock legends KISS kick off … Read more