(Cartoon by Joe Lennon) | By Matthew Wilson, American Songwriter | Gene Simmons has officially left the building with the band KISS retiring from touring. Simmons’ family is sharing the love and celebrating the accomplishment. Taking to social media, Simmons’ wife and children praised his accomplishments.
On Instagram, Simmons’ son Nick posted a picture of Simmons, in full KISS garb, surrounded by his family. Nick wrote, “We’ve always been your biggest fans, pops. congratulations on your final shows at MSG.”
Similarly, Simmons’ daughter also shared the same photo with a black heart. Meanwhile, Simmons’ wife Shannon shared a picture of the family in color with Simmons holding his tongue out. It was important for Simmons to include his family in this moment.
KISS decided to hang up their instruments at Madison Square Garden in New York City. In an interview with Blabbermouth, KISS guitarist Tommy Thayer opened up about the band’s final performance.
“I thought it was a fantastic night. I felt really good about it,” he said. “This is a celebration. But most importantly, this is Gene and Paul’s night. This has been their baby for 50 years, and I think everybody was really feeling that. I mean, it’s Kiss and everything too, of course, but this is about Gene and Paul tonight. This is their encore and their night.”
However, it’s not necessarily the end of the line for KISS. The band will outlive its members in a lot of ways. As the human members of the band made their final bow, they introduced digital avatars that will take up the mantle for them moving forward. The band has gone digital with these avatars designed to continue their legacy.
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Photo: KISS-story | From Gene Simmons’ Official Facebook page (cartoonist Joe Lennon)
Gene Simmons’ Family Share Heartfelt Tribute as KISS Retires from Touring: “We’ve Always Been Your Biggest Fans”
