Classic Rock

THE LAST HURRAH

At the end of the day, Mother Nature and Father Time get their comeuppance,” Gene Simmons offers philosophically. “They put their hand out and say: ‘Okay, time for you to pay us for this wonderful life you’ve led.’ You have to have the dignity, self-respect and pride to know when it’s time to get off that stage.”

Making that move hasn’t been easy for Simmons. When Kiss wrap up their nearly four-year-long End of the Road tour this month, it will bring the group’s 50-year career to a rousing finale. Kiss have taken their sweet time crossing the finish line, but when it’s

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