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Kiss band rights sold to Pophouse, limiting future performances
Gene Simmons has revealed that the rock band Kiss can no longer perform live without the permission of Pophouse, the company that purchased the band's rights. The sale included the band's makeup, music, and publishing.
Simmons explained in an interview with Detroit's WCSX that while the sale was a significant financial decision, the partnership with Pophouse will involve future projects such as a motion picture, cartoon shows, and a theme park.
To continue performing on stage, Simmons has formed the Gene Simmons Band. He noted that he felt a need to stay active in live music following the conclusion of Kiss's End of the Road World Tour on December 2, 2023.
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- [● 4 SOURCES] Future Kiss projects with Pophouse include a motion picture, cartoon shows, and a theme park. 99wfmk.com · 1057thehawk.com · wblm.com · blabbermouth.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] Gene Simmons formed the Gene Simmons Band to continue performing live. 99wfmk.com · 1057thehawk.com · wblm.com · blabbermouth.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] The band Kiss sold its makeup, music, and publishing rights to Pophouse. 99wfmk.com · 1057thehawk.com · wblm.com · blabbermouth.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kiss performed their final concert on December 2, 2023, as part of the End of the Road World Tour. 99wfmk.com · 1057thehawk.com · wblm.com · blabbermouth.net
- [● 4 SOURCES] Kiss requires permission from Pophouse to perform live due to ownership of the brand and makeup. 99wfmk.com · 1057thehawk.com · wblm.com · blabbermouth.net