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Merlin Alderslade

Gene Simmons appears to fall ill at Kiss show in Brazil, sits out part of song before set is paused

Gene Simmons on stage

Kiss fans have voiced concern for Gene Simmons today after the band's bassist and co-founder appeared to be taken ill at a show in Brazil last night (Wednesday April 12). The gig, which took place at the Arena da Amazônia in Manaus, was the opening night of the Brazilian leg of the band's End Of The Road, final world tour. During a performance of the song Say Yeah, taken from Kiss's 2009 album Sonic Boom, the legendary rock musician was seen having to take a seat near the back of the stage, as seen in footage since posted on social media. 

"We're gonna have to stop to take care of him," Kiss frontman Paul Stanley tells the Brazilian crowd later in the clip, "'cause we love him, right?" After prompting a hearty cry of "Gene!" from the audience, Stanley promises that the band will try to see everyone later.

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