KISS bassist and co-singer Gene Simmons tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the band to postpone four more dates on their current farewell tour just four days after Paul Stanley was confirmed positive for COVID.
Stanley, who is vaccinated (along with Simmons, the rest of KISS and all of their crew), shared a health update late last night, expressing that his COVID symptoms were mild compared to those experienced by the others and noted, “It kicked me a–“, before advising fans, “It’s over now.”
As KISS prepared to hit the road again after postponing a handful of dates while the “Starchild” recovered, the group has now suffered another setback after Simmons’ positive COVID test result.
A social media post revealed Simmons’ diagnosis and confirmed the upcoming round of concert postponements. The “Demon” would experience mild symptoms and the rest of the party and crew would go into isolation for the next 10 days.
Throughout the pandemic, Simmons has emphasized the importance and effectiveness of masking and has been a big supporter of coronavirus vaccines that are freely available to all Americans. Earlier this afternoon, he even shared a CNN article that detailed Senate Republican Mitch McConell’s call for the public to get vaccinated, as the Delta variant has led to an overwhelming increase in COVID cases in the world. Hospital beds across the country are filling up, straining healthcare systems.
Earlier this month, Simmons scoffed at anti-vaccines that claim their rights and freedoms are violated as more public spaces began to demand proof of vaccination or a negative test result for enter.
“I have my rights, don’t tell me what to do,” he ridiculed in an interview with UCR and continued: “Which is curious because you are not allowed to drive on the highway in a car without a seat belt. You have to stop at a red light – that is not a right that you have. And you are not allowed to walk naked in the street. These are not ideas that put your life at risk. We’re talking about a fucking pandemic and people are fighting it. “
Referring to anti-vaccines, he said bluntly: “I’m not worried if an idiot catches COVID and dies”, and stressed that his main concern was that the supposed “idiot” and their reckless behavior would have dire consequences. concerning the lives of others.
All KISS shows postponed – 2021
August 26 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake
August 28 – Raleigh, NC @ Coastal Credit Union Music Park in Walnut Creek
August 29 – Atlanta, GA @ Cellairis Amphitheater in Lakewood
September 01 – Clarkston, Michigan @ DTE Energy Music Theater
September 02 – Dayton, Ohio @ Wright State University Nutter Center
September 04 – Tinley Park, Illinois @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
September 05 – Milwaukee, Wisconsin @ American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Summerfest Grounds
22 celebrities who have made anti-vaccine claims
Whatever the reason, celebrities often have a lot to say about vaccines and immunization, whether they are lobbying against legislation, questioning science, or spreading misinformation through opinions disguised as fact. . Below, find out which star was so upset that his wife vaccinated their children that he ended up bringing in lawyers, as well as which star was criticized for spreading misinformation about the link between autism and autism. vaccines.
