Gene Simmons Says He’s Fine After Falling Ill On Stage During KISS Concert

Updated On March 18, 2024 | Published By: Bruce Wayne | In Career , Health

Source: PEOPLE

Gene Simmons has given a health update to his fans and assured them that he’s fine after falling ill while performing in Brazil.
Simmons completed the show while seated.

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Gene Simmons says he’s fine after falling ill on stage in Brazil while performing for KISS

Gene Simmons has assured his fans that he is feeling better after KISS paused a concert on Wednesday so the rock star could recover from “dehydration.”

The 73-year-old posted to Twitter on Friday for concerned fans. Guitarist Paul Stanley told the crowd that Gene was “obviously sick” and needed care.

He wrote on Twitter:

“Hey everybody, thanks for the good wishes. I’m fine. Yesterday at Manaus Stadium in Brazil, experienced weakness because of dehydration. We stopped for about five minutes, I drank some water, and then all was well. Nothing serious.”

He also told his fans he would be seeing them in KISS’ Friday concert at Estadio El Campín in Bogotá, Colombia.

Gene Simmons performed the show seated — Simmons performed the show seated (Source: Blabbermouth)

He then posted a follow-up tweet:

“Ok, kids. Not a big deal. Thanks for your kind wishes. Last night we played Amazon jungle Stadium/Brazil. Humidity and temperature were sky high. I was dehydrated and was forced to sit for a song. We got back on stage in 5 minutes & finished the show.”

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Simmons fell ill during the show in Brazil while performing

Gene Simmons, the bassist, and vocalist of KISS fell ill during a show in Manaus, Brazil on April 12. Bend member Stanley told the audience mid-show,

“We’re gonna have to stop. We know how much you love Gene, and he’s obviously sick. We’re gonna have to stop to take care of him, because we love him, right?”

He continued:

“Let’s give Gene a really loud, ‘Gene!’ One, two, three — Gene!”

The show came to a break for about five minutes before the rock star returned to the stage and performed their song, ‘Say Yeah’ while being seated on a chair.

KISS is currently in its ‘End of the Road Tour’. They have two dates at NYC’s Madison Square Garden on December 1 and 2.

They chose N.Y.C. for their final shows ever in honor of their roots.

Short Bio of Gene Simmons

Gene Simmons is an Israeli-American musician, songwriter, and record producer. He is famous as the bassist and co-lead vocalist of the rock band KISS.

The musician co-founded KISS in the early 1970s and helped turn the band into one of the most successful in rock history. The band is known for its elaborate costumes, makeup, and theatrical live shows.

Aside from his work with the band, Gene has also released several solo albums, acted in films and TV shows, and made appearances as a judge on the reality competition series “Gene Simmons Family Jewels.”

Gene Simmons with his KISS band mates — Simmons with his KISS band mates (Source: PEOPLE)

He is also an entrepreneur, with his own record label, publishing company, and clothing line.

Simmons is famous for his distinctive onstage persona, including his demon-like makeup and iconic tongue-wagging.

He has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of KISS and is widely regarded as one of the most influential bassists in rock music history.

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