FILE – Members of the band Kiss, from left, Tommy Thayer, Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and Eric Singer attend the premiere of A&E Network’s “Biography: KISStory” in New York on June 11, 2021. Kiss have announced the final shows of their latest tour and plan to ditch their platform boots after back-to-back shows at Madison Square Garden in New York in late 2023. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
NEW YORK – Rockers Kiss have announced the final shows of their latest tour: The band plans to hang up their platform boots after two consecutive shows at Madison Square Garden in New York in late 2023.
The final leg of the band’s 17-date North American tour kicks off in Texas in October and travels to California, Washington, Canada, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois, Maryland and then culminates in their famous hometown venue on December 1st and 2nd.
“Kiss was born in New York City. On 23rd Street. Half a century ago. It will be a privilege and honor to conclude the tour at Madison Square Garden, 10 blocks and 50 years from where we started,” the band said in a statement.
The band currently consists of original members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, along with Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer. Her best known songs include “Rock and Roll All Nite”, “I Was Made for Lovin’ You” and “Detroit Rock City”.
Tickets go on sale to the public March 10 at livenation.com.
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