During his solo show at the L’Auberge Casino Resort in Lake Charles, LA, on February 20, Gene Simmons performed for the first time the Kiss songs “Strange Ways” (From ‘Hotter Than Hell’) and “Rocket Ride” (Single – Co-written by Sean Delaney), written and sung by Ace Frehley. Also part of the setlist were “Cold Gin” and “Parasite”, which, although originally sung by Simmons, were written by the guitarist.
Simmons, who criticized Ace Frehley and Peter Criss over the past decades, provoked outrage among fans last year after suggesting that bad decisions had led to his death, although he sadly passed away a few days after a fall at his studio.
Watch Gene Simmons performing “Strange Ways” and “Rocket Ride” for the first time
Setlist
- “Deuce”
- “Shout It Out Loud”
- “War Machine”
- “I” (!!!)
- “Domino”
- “Parasite”
- “Strange Ways” (live debut)
- “Charisma”
- “Rocket Ride” (live debut)
- “Cold Gin”
- “I Love It Loud”
- “Calling Dr. Love”
- “Let Me Go, Rock ‘n’ Roll”
- “Rock and Roll All Nite”
Gene will be part of the Rock Legends Cruise XIII from Fort Lauderdale to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, which takes place from February 23 to February 27. He also has a concert scheduled for February 28 at Bayside Stadium at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.
He is currently the only original member of Kiss who is touring, as Paul Stanley has not performed live since the band came to an end in 2023, and Peter Criss has not toured in decades, although he recently released a new solo studio album.
One of the most influential Rock bands of all time, Kiss was formed in New York City in 1973 by Gene Simmons, Ace Frehley, Peter Criss and Paul Stanley. During their 50 year career, only Simmons and Stanley remained in the band the entire time, and they have sold an estimated 100 million records worldwide.