TCU PLACE Presents: Gene Simmons Band  |  Monday December 7, 2026 at 7:00 pm

Gene Simmons is an international rock icon and co-founder of KISS, the RIAA’s #1 gold record award-winning group of all time. Beyond his legendary stage persona, Simmons is a formidable serial entrepreneur who revolutionized the intersection of music and commerce.

Under his leadership, KISS became a global merchandising powerhouse with over 5,000 licensed products, generating more revenue from trademark deals than any other band in music history. His career is defined by historic accolades and high-level advocacy. He is a 2014 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame Class of 2026, and a recipient of the prestigious 2025 Kennedy Center Honors. As an integral partner with SoundExchange, Simmons has become a leading voice in Washington, D.C., recently testifying before the Senate to champion the American Music Fairness Act (AMFA).

His efforts are central to closing the "radio loophole" and ensuring all recording artists receive fair compensation for terrestrial airplay. Simmons’ diverse business portfolio includes the international restaurant chain Rock & Brews, the MoneyBag spirits line, and a career as a New York Times bestselling author.

A dedicated philanthropist, he has raised millions for veterans and children’s health, recently receiving the 2025 World Smile Award from Operation Smile. Whether leading global business ventures or touring with the Gene Simmons Band, he remains a definitive force in entertainment and industry. 
 

Some fans have been asking:

Who is in the band? 

What music will Gene will be playing?

 

Gene Simmons: Bass, Vocals

Brent Woods: Guitar

Zach Throne: Guitar

Brian Tichy: Drums

Gene’s set is nearly ALL Kiss songs… The said he does one or two well known cover songs (just for fun)… but it is pretty much all Kiss.

The set list is based on his choices. There are no restrictions on what he’s allowed to play. With 50 years of albums, Gene has a big catalog to pull from!