The final two dates of KISS’ “End Of The Road” world tour are this Friday and Saturday. KISS fans that can’t be in attendance can watch the Dec. 2 show on pay-per-view.
Leading up to their live finale, KISS singer/guitarist Paul Stanley came down with a bad case of the flu, and the band had to cancel three consecutive shows while he recovered.
“Toronto And Ottawa … I’ve done everything possible to get onstage and be a part of the incredible 2 1/2 hour celebration we planned but this flu has made it impossible,” Stanley wrote following the first two gig cancelations. “I along with Gene, Tommy and Eric couldn’t be more disappointed and send our deepest apologies.”
KISS did return to the stage on Saturday night in Indianapolis, and according to Ultimate Classic Rock, Stanley provided a health update during a Q&A session at soundcheck.
“You know, I’ve done shows with cracked ribs, I’ve done shows with a 103 fever,” he explained. “[This time] I literally… I was wondering if it was my time. But anyway, I’m here and its awesome.”
The show seemingly went off without a hitch, and Stanley and KISS paid tribute to Indiana native Bill Starkey, who founded the band’s KISS Army fan club in 1975.
“There was a radio station in Terre Haute, Indiana that wouldn’t play Kiss,” Stanley explained from the stage. “And an amazing young guy – cause it just takes one young person with a little bit of balls and independence to make things happen – Bill Starkey called the radio station and said, ‘If you don’t play KISS… we will surround your radio station.’ They thought it was a joke… until the station was surrounded and they played KISS!”
Video of the concert can be viewed below.
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