The rock band Kiss promises a last tour "without complex"

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Rock band members Kiss announced that they would begin a farewell concert tour in January because they wanted to say goodbye and deliver the outstanding performances that delighted the audience. public for 45 years. career.

Known for his makeup, thick hair and extravagant costumes, Kiss was one of the biggest bands of the 1970s, coming out of the glam rock era with hits like "Rock and Roll All Nite".

"As it's sad and pathetic to see the band, and you've seen a lot of them, (where) you remember their glory days and they're there a little too long," said the bbadist of 69-year-old singer Gene Simmons.

"We have too much pride and respect for ourselves, and too much love for our fans, to not respect our self-imposed mandate," he added. "You wanted the best, you have the best, the hottest group in the world."

The End of the Road tour will begin January 31 in Vancouver. It should last two to three years and expand across the world, Simmons said.

"The Earth is a great place and we will go to every corner," he said.

Kiss has sold more than 100 million albums during his career. He served as a predecessor to the heavy metal bands of the 1980s, such as Motley Crue. Kiss currently has two original members – Simmons, singer and guitarist Paul Stanley -, guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer.

"I guarantee that people who come have never seen us before will say," Why did we wait so long? Said Stanley, 66, "because it's going to be brilliant, explosive, without a celebration of everything we've done. "

"The word" bittersweet "does not really fit in, he added," For us it's a party, we want to be the best while we can always do what we do. " "