“It’s like when you leave home – you’re happy because you’re excited about the new possibilities, but you’re leaving mom crying at the doorway,” he added. “But all things have to come an end. You have to have the pride and dignity of knowing when to stop before Mother Nature takes over.”

Despite no longer having to put his signature Demon makeup on every day, Simmons told us he’s “busier than ever” post-KISS.

Page Six’s Desiree Murphy caught up with Simmons at his Rock & Brews restaurant in El Segundo, Calif.Page Six

The legendary musician reflected on his final two shows with KISS at Madison Square Garden – and taking over New York City in celebration. Inside the restaurant, he signed special edition copies of the New York Post for fans.Page Six
The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has still been performing and touring, now alongside his Gene Simmons Band. The group is heading to Finland next month to play a set at the Kuopiorock Festival, followed by shows in Sweden, Germany, Holland, Spain and more.

He’s also been hard at work expanding his Rock & Brews empire, MoneyBag Soda brand, film company Simmons/Hamilton Prods., amongst other business ventures.

“I have nothing to complain about. No woulda, coulda, shoulda. Been there, done that,” Simmons said, telling us that he’s still close with now-former bandmates Stanley, Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. “Obviously we’re in communication, between emails and texts and all that. Every other day we text and talk to each other.”

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