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GENE SIMMONS On What Fans Can Expect From Upcoming ‘Kiss: End Of The Road’ Documentary
Gene Simmons says the upcoming documentary *Kiss: End Of The Road* will trace the band’s story from its beginnings and show why its live performances defined KISS. The film also documents the group’s final tour and the decision to leave the stage while it could still perform at the level fans expected.
Simmons said KISS began as four New Yorkers with no experience and set out to create a spectacular live show. The documentary, co-produced by Pophouse and Mercury Studios and directed by DJ Viola, premieres online on 19 November; access to the livestream costs $14.99. KISS played its final concerts in December 2023, after launching its farewell tour in 2019.
In short
- KISS’s new documentary follows the band from its beginnings to its final tour.
- It premieres online on 19 November, with livestream access priced at $14.99.
- Simmons says the band wanted to step off stage while it could still deliver.
Explained simply
KISS formed in New York in the early 1970s, with Gene Simmons among its founding members. The band became known for elaborate costumes, face paint and theatrical live shows, as well as its rock music.
After decades of touring, KISS began a farewell tour in 2019 and played its final concerts in December 2023. Its decision to stop touring came as the band considered how long it could continue performing to the standard audiences expected, making the film’s account relevant to its history and its fans.