Legendary rocker Gene Simmons, the bassist and co-lead singer of the iconic band KISS, fell ill during a recent concert in Pennsylvania, causing the band to halt the show to attend to him. According to reports, the band was performing their classic hit “War Machine” during a concert in Pittsburgh on Saturday night, when Simmons began experiencing discomfort and was unable to continue. The band’s frontman, Paul Stanley, addressed the crowd, stating, “I’m sorry to say that Gene isn’t feeling well. He’s very sick, and he can’t continue with the show.” The announcement was met with disappointment from the audience, who had come to see the iconic band perform live. However, Stanley reassured the crowd that the band would do everything possible to ensure that Simmons was okay, stating, “We’re gonna have to stop to take care of him for a moment.” The band then left the stage, and Simmons was taken backstage to receive medical attention. After a short break, Stanley returned to the stage to update the audience on Simmons’ condition, stating, “Gene’s feeling a little bit better. He’s going to see a doctor, and we hope to have him back out here soon.” The crowd erupted in applause at the news, showing their support for the rock legend. The band then continued the concert without Simmons, performing some of their biggest hits, including “I Love It Loud,” “Detroit Rock City,” and “Rock and Roll All Nite.” After the show, Simmons took to social media to thank his fans for their well wishes and to assure them that he was feeling better. In a post on Twitter, he wrote, “Thanks for all the well wishes, everyone. The show must go on, but sometimes even rock and roll needs a little bit of TLC.” Simmons’ illness comes at a time when KISS is in the middle of their “End of the Road” farewell tour, which began in January 2019 and is scheduled to conclude in 2023. The tour has seen the band perform across the globe, playing their biggest hits for millions of fans. Simmons, who is known for his flamboyant on-stage persona, has been an integral part of KISS since its inception in the early 1970s. The band has sold over 100 million records worldwide and is widely regarded as one of the greatest rock bands of all time. Despite Simmons’ illness, KISS is expected to continue with their “End of the Road” tour, with their next show scheduled for April 15 in Springfield, Missouri. Fans of the band will no doubt be eagerly awaiting updates on Simmons’ condition and hoping for his speedy recovery.