Kiss will wrap up their 50-year career in the city where they first formed in 1973 on December 2. And bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons is certain that the performance at Madison Square Garden in New York, which marks the conclusion of the quartet’s 253-show End of the Road tour, will undoubtedly be the last for the band he and guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley have led to international renown. However, when Simmons, Stanley, guitarist Tommy Thayer, and drummer Eric Singer make their farewell bow in Manhattan, the Kiss narrative isn’t quite over.
Simmons states in a recent interview with Rolling Stone that “hand to Bible” will be the group’s final performance in Manhattan on December 2nd, pointing out “the physicality of being in Kiss says that this is the right thing, at the right place, at the right time.”
He remarks, “You want to go out while you’re on top.” Remember that we say, ‘You wanted the best, you got the greatest, the hottest mofo band on the planet, Kiss.'” as we introduce ourselves. When I’m in my wheelchair propelled by a rocket and being pushed around by a gorgeous nurse, those words won’t mean anything at one time.”
Fans of the band that evening, whether in the venue or on the pay-per-view broadcast, shouldn’t anticipate a final reunion with former members Ace Frehley and Peter Criss or the appearance of any special guests with Kiss. Simmons argues that “when you have other artists jump up on stage, you’re showing off.” “I personally have asked Ace and Peter more than once,” the musician said “The answer was no.”
However, when journalist Andy Greene asks, ‘There’s been talk of a future version of Kiss with all new musicians. Do you really think that might happen?’ Simmons refuses to rule the idea out, while insisting that he and Stanley would retain ultimate control over such a venture.
“I’m totally open to that idea,” he says. “Why not pass the baton, pass the crown to four new, young people who are deserving?”
Kiss is urging fans worldwide to join them as they prepare to perform “Rock and Roll All Nite” one more time.
The iconic heavy rock group said on Thursday that their final performance, scheduled on December 2 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, will be streamed live on pay-per-view.
A press release states that the band’s final performance of the remaining 25 dates of their The End of the Road Tour will be streamed exclusively on PPV.com, allowing fans around the world to watch the performance live, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. It “promises to be a massive event,” according to the release, even though no other information were disclosed.
Instead of registering for a membership, fans in the United States and Canada pay a one-time cost of $39.99 to access the program live. (The event costs $14.99 to view internationally.)
In North America, cable and satellite companies like Xfinity, Spectrum, Contour, Optimum, Fios, DirecTV, DISH, Rogers, Telus, and others will also broadcast live coverage of the Rock and Roll Hall of Famers’ final performance.
The “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” rock group celebrated the news by posting a teaser trailer on Instagram that showed them performing and accompanied by fireworks.
Half a century of rock and roll. The foursome captioned it, “1 Final Show.” “Enjoy your final performance with @kissonline! Their very last performance, live from @thegarden, will be available exclusively on PPV.COM for global streaming.