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Grammys host Trevor Noah kicked off a video tribute to recently-deceased Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins with the following words:

Taylor Hawkins was suffering from chest pains before he passed away on Friday (25. 03. 22).

Michele Amabile Angermiller The musical community — including rock royals Ozzy Osbourne, Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine, the band Smashing Pumpkins and Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons of KISS — is mourning the death of Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins.Shortly after news broke that Hawkins died in Bogota, Colombia hours before the band was due to take the stage, tributes started pouring in on social media. A beloved fixture in Los Angeles, where he lived, along with the greater touring world, many shared memories and photos of Hawkins behind the kit along with heartfelt words of grief.“@TaylorHawkins was truly a great person and an amazing musician. My heart, my love and my condolences go out to his wife, his children, his family, his band and his fans,” wrote Osbourne on Twitter.

KISS frontman Gene Simmons has given his thoughts on whether bands should cancel any upcoming performances in Russia. See the clip below.In the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine last month, numerous artists have announced the cancellation of scheduled performances.

Kim Kardashian found an unlikely ally in Gene Simmons after the iconic Kiss band member threw his support behind the makeup mogul amidst her drama with her estranged husband Kanye West. The rock legend, 72, said the “Famous” rapper could use a “slap” over the way he’s been harassing Kim and her new beau Pete Davidson on social media lately. “At a certain point, if anybody misbehaves, a good bitch slap [works],” he told TMZ on Thursday (March 3).

Gene Simmons has had an incredibly lengthy career in both the music scene and Hollywood. While starting off with the groundbreaking glam rock band Kiss in the 1970s, the 72-year-old entertainer, who was born in Israel, rose to fame with chart-topping hits such as “Rock and Rock All Nite” and “I Was Made For Loving You.” When the band’s popularity began dying down, Gene made a name for himself as an actor, starring in such flicks as 1984’s Runaway with Tom Selleck and 1987’s Wanted: Dead or Alive. He even got his own reality show in 2010 with Gene Simmons Family Jewels.

Apparently celebrities are just like us! Gene Simmons, 72, and his wife Shannon Tweed, 64, went grocery shopping for themselves in L.A. on Thursday afternoon (Feb. 24). The couple, who have been together for nearly 40 years, were pictured walking out of Erewhon Supermarket with their purchases. Shannon pushed a cart filled with groceries towards their vehicle in the store’s parking lot, as her famous husband held one bag of groceries in his arms.

KISS frontman Gene Simmons has said that he will accept cryptocurrency to sell his Las Vegas mansion.The mansion is on sale for $13.5million (£9.93million) and he’s now revealed he will accept Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, Uniswap, Polkadot, Litecoin, Aave, Try or a combination of those to purchase the home (via The Music Universe).In a statement to Blabbermouth earlier this month, Simmons said: “I have been an outspoken proponent of cryptocurrency from the beginning. It is the future of money, and it just makes sense to offer interested parties the option of using cryptocurrency to purchase the estate.”Simmons bought the house in 2021 for $10.8million (£7.95million) but told The Wall Street Journal that he and his family rarely stay at the property.A description of the house from says the “distinctive and modern estate offers unparalleled artistic beauty unrivalled anywhere in the Las Vegas Valley.”You can see images of the property here:A post shared by Forbes Global Properties (@forbesglobalproperties)Back in December, the Foo Fighters brought Simmons onstage during a show in Las Vegas.After spotting a fan who bore a striking resemblance to the bassist, Dave Grohl then invited the real Simmons to come out from the side of the stage during their gig at Park MGM’s Dolby Live theatre.As he left the stage Grohl said: “Can we just hear it one more time for Gene FUCKING Simmons,” before he told the crowd he had posters of the KISS legend on his wall as a child.

KISS has said he would be up for making some music with Foo Fighters if the opportunity ever came up.Speaking at the red carpet premiere of Studio 666 – the new horror-comedy starring the Foos – which took place at the TCL Mann Chinese Theater in Hollywood on Wednesday (February 16), Stanley opened up about his connection to Dave Grohl.“Dave and I, we had children in the same school, so I’ve known Dave for a while,” the guitarist told Consequence.He then went on to share his admiration for the iconic frontman. “I mean, look, what he’s done is phenomenal,” said Stanley.

Britney Spears found an unlikely ally in Gene Simmons after the iconic Kiss band member threw his support behind the pop star amidst her legal drama with her family. After it was reported Britney’s father Jamie Spears requested the “Toxic” singer to sit down for a deposition following her claims he took millions of dollars from her during her conservatorship, Gene fired up his Twitter on Friday (January 28) to respond.

Gene Simmons is defending Britney Spears.

Saint Bryan, who shared a message from Wilson’s family on Twitter, confirming that the musician had passed away in his sleep on Saturday morning (January 22).His family says Don Wilson, a founding member of The Ventures, passed away this morning in his sleep. With over 100 million records sold, The Ventures are the best selling and arguably the most influential instrumental rock band of all time. Wilson, the rhythm guitarist, was 88.

Foo Fighters brought KISS‘ Gene Simmons onstage during a recent show in Las Vegas.After spotting a fan who bore a striking resemblance to the bassist, Dave Grohl then invited the real Simmons to come out from the side of the stage during their gig at Park MGM’s Dolby Live theatre.He then walked onstage wearing a face mask before he handed the Foo Fighters frontman a receipt and made his exit.As he left the stage Grohl said: “Can we just hear it one more time for Gene FUCKING Simmons,” before he

KISS’s Gene Simmons has hit out at anti-vaxxers, saying “if you’re willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you are an enemy”.Speaking to Steve Harkins on Talkshoplive’s Rock N’ Roll Channel, Gene Simmons said: “I don’t care about your political beliefs.

Michele Amabile Angermiller KISS founder Gene Simmons has always had a sharp tongue, and he didn’t mince words during an appearance with host Steve Harkins on Talkshoplive’s Rock N’ Roll Channel when asked about his feelings regarding those who are still unvaccinated.“If you’re willing to walk among us unvaccinated, you are an enemy,” he said, pointedly.Simmons — who was on hand to talk about the 45th anniversary of the classic KISS album “Destroyer” — took aim at those who refuse to take the

Gene Simmons didn’t mince words, when discussing his thoughts on people who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The Kiss singer and bassist criticized anti-vaxxers, when he told Steve Harkins on talkshoplive’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Channel that he thinks people that say that the COVID vaccine is an infringement of their rights are “delusional,” while mentioning that some fans had trouble joining the Kiss Kruise, because of their vaccine status.

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is no joke for Gene Simmons.

KISS have shared details of the 2022 edition of their ‘Kiss Kruise’ tour.The veteran rock band are currently on the 10th edition, which sees them perform to fans aboard a cruise ship’s pool deck over a few days.

“Good Morning Britain” Friday.“Get over yourself,” Simmons, 72, said, addressing vaccine opponents. “We’re not concerned if you agree with it or not.

KISS‘ Gene Simmons managed to avoid a fall after a descending platform malfunctioned at the start of the band’s show in Tampa, Florida last weekend.As Simmons, Paul Stanley and Tommy Thayer began dropping to the stage on individual platforms for opener ‘Detroit Rock City’, Simmons’ failed to lower all the way to the ground and became unbalanced, tilting and shaking.Simmons was luckily unhurt and managed to hold his balance throughout the ordeal, holding onto a cable as the platform eventually

Kiss’ Gene Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19, representatives for the musician confirmed.The news was shared on Kiss’ social media page yesterday (August 31), just days after Simmons’ bandmate, Paul Stanley, also tested positive for the virus.The statement posted on social media read: “Kiss will postpone their next few tour dates.

KISS has postponed more shows on their End of the World Tour after another band member tested positive for coronavirus.

Gene Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19.

KISS is being forced to cancel more shows now that Gene Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19 — just days after a previous cancellation due to Paul Stanley testing positive.

artists have opted to cancel tours rather than risk getting infected on tour during the ongoing pandemic, including Stevie Knicks, Nine Inch Nails, Garth Brooks and BTS.“While Paul Stanley tweeted that he has recovered from COVID, Gene Simmons has now tested positive and is experiencing mild symptoms,” Kiss said in a statement Tuesday. “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 Sept.

Another member of the legendary rock group Kiss has tested positive for COVID-19. Following a Friday announcement that Paul Stanley tested positive for the virus — and that the band was canceling the evening’s show as a result — Gene Simmons has also tested positive, and the group will be postponing multiple upcoming shows as a result.

Jordan Moreau Kiss’s next four concerts have been postponed because Gene Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19, just five days after the band had to cancel a show because Paul Stanley had tested positive.The band made the announcement Tuesday, saying that the musicians and crew members will have to stay at home and self-isolate for the next 10 days.

tweeted from their official Twitter account on Tuesday. “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.”The Post has reached out to reps for Gene Simmons for comment.Purchased tickets for their “End of the Road” farewell tour will be honored at the new dates once they are announced, the post added.

KISS‘ Gene Simmons has condemned politicians in Florida and Texas in a new interview as he again expresses his support for a COVID-19 vaccine mandate.Speaking to 95.5 KLOS, via Blabbermouth, Simmons has once again shown his support for making vaccines mandatory by law, saying: “Should there be a mandate, which means a law, that you must get vaccinated? Yes, there should be.”He went on to criticise the notion that a vaccine mandate goes against the rights of those who wish not to be

Gene Simmons has publicly apologised after David Lee Roth took offence to comments Simmons made about the Van Halen frontman in a recent interview.Last year, Roth opened for KISS on their ‘End of the Road’ farewell tour before it was called off due to the pandemic.