The rock icons took over Virgin Hotels for a weekend fan event
This past weekend, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Kiss celebrated 50 years of the Kiss Army with their highly anticipated event, Kiss Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas. Created in conjunction with co-producers Pophouse, creators of boutique music vacations Topeka, and music-led destination experience company Vibee, the jam-packed weekend took place at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas and welcomed Kiss fans across all 50 states and 32 countries for three days of activations.
Throughout the weekend, fans came out in droves to enjoy a jam-packed line-up of exclusive experiences, from Q&A panels with the band to performances from Kiss themselves. The extravaganza kicked off on Friday night with a special Unmasked Acoustic Set from Kiss and marked their first live appearance together since retiring from touring in 2023. Legendary drummer Eric Singer also joined them for a stripped-down version of their classic hits. On Saturday night, members Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer once again took the stage for a second time for a full house of over two thousand fans with an Unmasked Electric Set. On Sunday, the full band did an audience Q&A, talking about the band’s legacy.
Attendees were also treated to exclusive Q&A sessions with Simmons, Stanley, and Thayer, as well as longtime manager Doc McGhee. Other panelists included legendary Kiss producer Bob Ezrin, Lynn Goldsmith, famed Kiss photographer, and Kiss Army founders Bill Starkey and Jay Evans. Additionally, fans were able to get a sneak peek of all that is ahead for the band in a special The Future of Kiss panel.
Stanley also revealed he’s working on new music, although further details are scarce.
