KISS postpone more tour dates as Gene Simmons tests positive for COVID

Late last week, it was revealed that KISS backing vocalist, rhythm guitarist Paul Stanley tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the band to postpone the PA, NC and GA stops on their ‘End of the Road’ 2021 U.S. tour.

Today, August 31st, it was revealed that lead and backing vocalist, bassist Gene Simmons has also tested positive for COVID. In a statement the band said:

“KISS will postpone their next four tour dates. While Paul Stanley recently tweeted that he has recovered from COVID, Gene Simmons has now tested positive and is experiencing mild symptoms. The band and crew will remain at home and isolate for the next 10 days and doctors have indicated the tour should be able to resume on September 9th at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, CA. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new dates once announced. More information will be emailed to ticketholders directly.”

Postponed dates include:
September 1 – Clarkston, MI – DTE Energy Music Theatre
September 2 – Dayton, OH – Wright State University Nutter Center
September 4 – Tinley Park, IL – Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre
September 5 – Milwaukee, WI – American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds

The remainder of the tour runs as follows:
September 9, 2021 Irvine, CA FivePoint Amphitheatre* [TIX]
September 10, 2021 Mountain View, CA Shoreline Amphitheatre* [TIX]
September 12, 2021 Wheatland, CA Toyota Amphitheatre* [TIX]
September 17, 2021 Ridgefield, WA Sunlight Supply Amphitheater [TIX]
September 18, 2021 George, WA Gorge Amphitheatre [TIX]
September 21, 2021 Boise, ID ExtraMile Arena [TIX]
September 22, 2021 West Valley City, UT USANA Amphitheatre [TIX]
September 23, 2021 Sparks, NV Nugget Event Center*^
September 25, 2021 Chula Vista, CA North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre [TIX]
September 26, 2021 Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion [TIX]
September 28, 2021 Hidalgo, TX Payne Arena*^ [TIX]
September 29, 2021 Del Valle, TX Germania Insurance Amphitheater [TIX]
October 1, 2021 Fort Worth, TX Dickies Arena [TIX]
October 2, 2021 Tulsa, OK BOK Center [TIX]
October 5, 2021 Biloxi, MI Mississippi Coast Coliseum [TIX]
October 6, 2021 Lafayette, LA Lafayette Cajundome [TIX]
October 8, 2021 West Palm Beach, FL iThink Financial Amphitheatre* [TIX]
October 9, 2021 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre* [TIX]
* New Show

In addition, KISS yesterday announced the rescheduling of their Australian trek, in an official message, they said, “Promoters One World Entertainment and TEG Live advise that, due to the ongoing COVID-19 restrictions on mass gatherings and interstate travel, the KISS End of the Road Australia tour in November / December 2021 will be rescheduled to March / April 2022. Tickets and VIP packages purchased for the November / December 2021 concerts remain valid for the rescheduled dates without need for exchange. Ticket holders will be emailed with their new dates and will not need to take any further action. One World Entertainment and TEG Live, along with the legion of Kiss fans across Australia, also send their very best wishes to Paul Stanley for a speedy recovery from COVID-19, which was reported in the media on Friday.”

Stanley added, “I am overwhelmed by the hundreds of messages of love and support that I have received from my Aussie fans and want to let you all know that I now feel great and am near my complete recovery. My doctors have told me that I was very smart to get fully vaccinated as that has clearly made the difference in making sure I don’t get really sick from this virus. I know that Australia is accelerating its vaccine roll out but, unfortunately, it won’t be in time for our November / December tour to proceed as scheduled. So, we will push the tour back a few months but, rest assured, WE ARE COMING FOR YOU!!”

Australian dates for 2022:
Saturday March 19 ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE VIC
Sunday March 20 ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE VIC
Tuesday March 22 ROD LAVER ARENA, MELBOURNE VIC
Saturday March 26 RAC ARENA, PERTH WA
Tuesday March 29 ADELAIDE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, SA
Friday April 1 QUDOS BANK ARENA, SYDNEY NSW
Saturday April 2 QUDOS BAND ARENA, SYDNEY NSW
Wednesday April 6 BRISBANE ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE, QLD
Saturday April 9 QUEENSLAND COUNTRY BANK STADIUM (outdoors) TOWNSVILLE, QLD



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