
This is a straightforward event announcement piece sourced entirely from press releases and promotional materials from Gene Simmons and Fanboy Expo. The language is descriptive and promotional without critical framing—word choices like 'unforgettable,' 'once-in-a-lifetime moments,' and 'rub elbows' reflect the language of the press release itself. No independent reporting, critical context, or alternative perspectives are present; the article functions as publicity distribution rather than journalism.
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KISS singer-bassist Gene Simmons has announced the Gene Simmons’ Legends of Rock Expo, featuring members of KISS, Black Sabbath, The Police, The Kinks, and more.
The three-day event will take place September 25th-27th at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, with tickets available here. Prices range from $249 for a premium weekend pass to $2,795 for a Black Diamond VIP pass.
Simmons himself will be on-hand, alongside Black Sabbath’s Geezer Butler, The Police’s Stewart Copeland, and The Kinks’ Dave Davies.
Also appearing will be Simmons’ KISS bandmates Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer, Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Cactus), Vinnie Appice (Dio), Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Alcatrazz), actor James Debello, David Ellefson (ex-Megadeth), Lita Ford, actor Edward Furlong, Bruce Kulick (ex-KISS), John Moyer (Disturbed), Nelson, Stephen Pearcy (RATT), Saving Abel, and Jerry Scheff (Elvis Presley).
A press release states. “This will be an unforgettable weekend with once-in-a-lifetime moments; it’s set to be action-packed with concerts, autograph sessions, photo ops, parties, and panels.” Among the performances, Simmons will take the stage with his group The Gene Simmons Band.
Promoter David Heynen of Fanboy Expo stated, “This is an opportunity for everyone to rub elbows with musicians from their favorite rock bands. The kind of access most of us can only dream of!”
The Gene Simmons’ Legends of Rock Expo will precede the recently announced 2026 edition of the “KISS Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas” event, which will take place November 13th-15th at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, and feature two unmasked performances by KISS.
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