Gene Simmons

Simmons left his demonic persona behind in favor of hosting an all-star, genre-hopping party.

Bassist doesn't know what to say about former bandmates' positions as final show looms.

Kiss member recalls meeting his old friend for the final time.

Intimate performance was part of $5,000 VIP event.

He was able to recover and complete the performance.

Bassist performs from a chair before taking a break and coming back better.

Paul Stanley feared "ego fight" would break out during conversation about group's name.

Kiss guitarist discusses his respect for bandmate of 50 years.

Good advice from the Starchild.

Others thought they’d blown their big chance after Kiss rejection.

What about Paul?

He thinks the show should go on.

See what they had to say.

"It’s better for the fans and you and for the legacy to get off the stage while you’re still great," bassist adds.

He also wasn't offended when son's girlfriend refused invitation to attend festival set.

They don't want to be known for touring too long.