Members of the legendary American rock band, KISS, played their final show on Saturday night, marking the end of their “End of the Road” tour at Madison Square Garden in New York. After 50 years of electrifying performances, founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, along with guitarist Tommy Thayer and drummer Eric Singer, took to the stage one last time, delivering an unforgettable concert filled with classic hits like “I Love It Loud” and “Beth.”
But here’s the exciting news: KISS isn’t quite done yet! At the end of the show, the musicians stepped aside to allow their digital avatars to take over and perform the timeless anthem, “God Gave Rock And Roll To You.” Imagine witnessing an incredible blend of cutting-edge technology and rock and roll history!
KISS has partnered with Pophouse Entertainment Group to create these stunning digital avatars. In fact, KISS is the first American band to adopt this innovative approach. The avatars were brought to life by Industrial Light & Magic, the visual effects company founded by George Lucas. In a captivating video released on their official YouTube channel, you can see KISS members in motion-capture suits, which were used to capture their every move and recreate their digital counterparts. And yes, these avatars even breathe fire!
Frontman Paul Stanley highlights the significance of this new venture, stating, “The band deserves to live on because the band is bigger than we are.” And he’s absolutely right. This evolution not only immortalizes KISS but also pushes the boundaries of rock and roll performances. Pophouse Entertainment Group predicts that KISS will continue to delight audiences digitally for decades to come.
This groundbreaking technology allows the band to remain forever young and iconic. As Gene Simmons boldly declares, “We can be forever young and forever iconic by taking us to places we’ve never dreamed of before.” Get ready for KISS to defy expectations once again, with Paul Stanley planning to jump higher than ever before!
KISS isn’t the first band to embark on this digital journey. Swedish band ABBA has already staged concerts featuring their digital avatars, showcasing the incredible possibilities that lie at the intersection of technology and music. Pophouse Entertainment Group has also collaborated with other renowned artists like Avicii and Swedish House Mafia.
So, get ready to witness the timeless, electrifying energy of KISS in a whole new way. Let their groundbreaking digital avatars take you on an unforgettable journey through the history of rock and roll. KISS may be saying goodbye to their farewell tour, but their music and legacy will live on, captivating audiences of all ages for years to come!
