10 Times Rock Musicians Stopped Their Own Shows

10. Gene Simmons Takes A Break

As much as everyone would like them to stay young and sexy forever, even rock stars are blighted by the curse known as old age.

Confronting the fact that our favourite performers aren't as young as they used to be can be daunting, especially when that fact is made as blatantly clear as it was when KISS took to the stage in the Spring of 2023.

The band were in the middle of their first global tour in a very long time, playing a show in Manaus, Brazil. Fans first got suspicious that something was up when Gene Simmons had to sit down during one song. Things got more alarming when the veteran bassist left the stage entirely.

Fellow member Paul Stanley tried to reassure the crowd that Gene was ok, before also leaving to check on his friend. Thankfully, about five minutes later, both men returned, although Simmons had to carry on without any of his usual on-stage flamboyance.

It was never disclosed what the health issue was that stopped this show, but the main thing is that Gene was ok, although maybe partying all night and rocking every day is now off the cards.