Gene Simmons keeps performing KISS songs in his new solo shows.
Simmons and his band played at the opening of a Rock & Brews restaurant in Ridgefield, Washington, on April 23. It was his first live show since KISS finished their farewell tour in December. The bassist was on stage without Paul Stanley but he played a similar setlist KISS played in their concerts for years. Mitch Lafon shared his setlist on X, writing:
“The Gene Simmons band played their first show last night at the Rock & Brews restaurant grand opening in Ridgefield, Washington The set list was definitely intriguing:
1. ‘Deuce’
2. ‘War Machine’
3. ‘Detroit Rock City’
4. ‘Weapons Of Mass Destruction’
5. ‘Ace Of Spades’ (Motörhead cover)
6. ‘Communication Breakdown’ (Led Zeppelin cover)
7. ‘I Love It Loud’
8. ‘Shout It Out Loud’
9. ‘Love Gun’
10. ‘Calling Dr. Love’
11. ‘Cold Gin’
12. ‘Parasite’ (with Tommy Thayer)
13. ‘Lick It Up’ (with Tommy Thayer)
14. ‘Are You Ready?’
15. ‘100,000 Years’
16. ‘Let Me Go, Rock ‘N’ Roll’
17. ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’
18. ‘Rock And Roll All Nite.'”
Other Comments On The Band’s Setlist
Eddie Trunk also reacted to the Gene Simmons Band’s setlist, saying the following on X:
“Shocked at this setlist. Would have expected some deeper different tracks than what KISS has played nonstop for decades. I get some of the big hits. But ‘I Was Made For Loving You?’ Gene even has said he hates that song! Odd. I hear maybe deeper cuts another leg of the tour. Let’s hope.”
Ilani Casino Resort had announced the free show on their Instagram account a few days earlier, writing:
“The Gene Simmons Band is putting on a free show to kick off opening day at Rock & Brews. Will you be there? Tuesday, April 23, 8:00 pm – Rock & Brews.”
Simmons Gives Hints About The Band’s Upcoming Performances
The bassist also previously spoke about what fans should expect from the concert:
“There are no rules, which is my favorite thing in life. Anything is bound to happen. I may jump off the stage and get into the audience. We may pull some folks out of the audience. You wanna sing ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You’? Here’s the mic. Good luck. We get a chance to play songs KISS has never played and some songs have never been recorded. So it’s a very exciting event.”
Apart from Simmons, the Gene Simmons Band includes guitarists Brent Woods and Zach Throne, along with drummer Brian Tichy. They will head towards Europe for a tour in July.
You can see the tweets below.
THE GENE SIMMONS BAND played their first show last night at the Rock & Brews restaurant grand opening in Ridgefield, Washington
The set list was definitely intriguing:
1. Deuce
2. War Machine
3. Detroit Rock City
4. Weapons Of Mass Destruction
5. Ace Of Spades (MOTÖRHEAD cover)… pic.twitter.com/kDYO6gDqac— Mitch Lafon (@mitchlafon) April 24, 2024
Shocked at this set list. Would have expected some deeper different tracks than what Kiss has played non stop for decades. I get some of the big hits. But I Was Made For Loving You? Gene even has said he hates that song! Odd. I hear maybe deeper cuts another leg of tour. Let’s… https://t.co/erLhoiZUWh
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) April 24, 2024
