Kiss' Farewell Tour: The Economics and Future of Rock 'n' Roll
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As Kiss prepares for their final concerts on their End of the Road farewell tour, band members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have expressed that Kiss will continue to exist in some form even after their retirement. They view Kiss as a concept and an ideal that can evolve with new members. Simmons even envisions a future "Kiss" tour without any original members. While the band has not specified their exact plans, they believe that Kiss will always endure and exist in some capacity beyond their final shows.
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