# Formation and debut of Stanley Simmons musical duo > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/formation-and-debut-of-stanley-simmons-musical-duo > Updated: 2026-08-21T12:32:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, sons of KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, have formed a musical duo named Stanley Simmons. The group has released a music video for the song ‘Lilith’ and is preparing for the international release of their debut album, ‘Dancing While the World Is Ending’. In various interviews, the musicians addressed the use of their surnames in the band name, stating it is a reflection of their identities rather than a marketing tactic. They cited musical precedents like Simon and Garfunkel to justify the name. The duo expressed a desire to be judged on their music rather than their family lineage, with Evan Stanley noting he is ‘busy doing my own thing’ and has no intention of adopting the makeup or personas associated with KISS. The debut album is scheduled for release on August 28. ## Claims - The band Stanley Simmons will release their debut album, Dancing While the World Is Ending, on August 28. (corroborated by 4 sources) - The band chose the name Stanley Simmons to avoid gimmicks and follow the precedent of artists like Simon and Garfunkel. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Nick Simmons expressed a desire for the band to be judged on their music rather than their family connections to Kiss. (corroborated by 4 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Stanley Simmons band to release debut album on August 28 The band Stanley Simmons, formed by the sons of Kiss members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, will release their debut album, ‘Dancing While the World Is Ending’, on August 28. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stanley-simmons-band-to-release-debut-album-on-august-28 ### 2026-08-08: Stanley Simmons: New band formed by sons of KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons Sons of KISS members Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons have formed the band Stanley Simmons, releasing the single 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/stanley-simmons-new-band-formed-by-sons-of-kiss-members-paul-stanley-and-gene-simmons --- Cite as: Formation and debut of Stanley Simmons musical duo. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/formation-and-debut-of-stanley-simmons-musical-duo