KISS announced their farewell tour back in 2018 but it appears that they won't be stopping anytime soon as they continuously add more dates to their concerts. Recently, Gene Simmons revealed that if ever the time would come, he still wants the band to continue its legacy.
Speaking to the "Let There Be Talk" podcast with Dean Delray, the frontman said he foresees the band having a long future even though original members-him, Paul Stanley, Eric Singer, and Tommy Hayer- retire in the future.
"KISS the touring band will stop. But the touring band. KISS will continue in other ways," he said. (via NME)
The vocalist added that he won't mind if there are "four deserving 20-year-olds" wearing their signature makeup and hiding their identities to carry on the band's name in the future.
"KISS will continue in ways that even I haven't thought of, but I can conceive of... You know, the Blue Man Group and Phantom Of The Opera tours around the world with different personnel," he added.
He also suggested that the metal group could have a concert with effects and a "full-blown celebration" and performance, but they're not included.
However, he clarified that they won't mind performing again every once in a while.
Why Gene Simmons Might Leave KISS Anytime Soon
In a previous interview with the New York Post, the frontman uttered a shocking phrase, saying "Rock 'n' Roll's dead."
He noted that ever since the internet, the streaming era, and social media dominated the world, fans have stopped paying for music.
He explained that music acts only earn "hundredths of a percent of a cent" and they couldn't keep up with downloading, minimum wage laws, and more.
In addition, he also revealed that his age is a big factor in why he wanted to retire soon because KISS shows require him to wear 40 pounds of armor and 7-inch platform heels.
"I can't sit in a chair picking a guitar like blues musicians. I know you can't stay on the stage too long. Better get off while the getting's good," he added.
Last month, the band added a hundred more scheduled shows for their current tour and Simmons is unsure how they'll end their concerts on a good note.
The reason behind it is that he wanted the experience to be like a "painting and writing a book."
The band's next show will be at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Victoria, on August 20.
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