Legendary bassist and co-founder of the rock band KISS recently kicked off his highly anticipated solo tour at the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City, Georgia, on May 2nd. Although bad weather forced the first show to be cut short, the tour has since picked up steam, with Simmons treating his fans to memorable performances through his explosive stage presence and timeless rock tunes.
However, during one of his performances, the rockstar left attendees in awe as he surprisingly invited a famous singer from the ’60s to the stage to entertain his fans with an outstanding performance. This moment has since gone viral on social media.
Gene Simmons invites iconic ’60s star Tommy James to the stage in New Jersey
@akadlj @KISS @GeneSimmons on his solo tour surpised the @The Wellmont Theater crowd with a rendition of “Mony Mony” by the original singer/writer @tommyjamesofficial #kiss #genesimmons #monymony #tommyjames #concerts #livemusic #musictok ♬ original sound – LouisAtAShow
While performing in New Jersey, rock fans were treated to a memorable moment when the 75-year-old brought iconic singer Tommy James on stage for a surprise appearance. James, popular for his 1968 hit single “Mony Mony,” which topped the UK singles chart and went on to become a rock and roll anthem at the time, joined Simmons for a dazzling performance of the classic track, introducing the old tune to a new generation of fans.
The unprecedented collaboration not only electrified the audience but also showcased Simmons’ deep respect and appreciation for legendary musicians who were trailblazers and pathfinders in rock music.
Fans react to the memorable moment when Gene Simmons and Tommy James shared the stage
The viral moment featuring Tommy James and Simmons seems to prove that great music transcends generations. Fans took to the comment section to express their excitement at having two of their favorite rock stars share the stage.
While some of the fans expressed regret at missing the live performance, others took the opportunity to comment on James’s remarkable contributions to music, revealing that he should have been a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer as of now. They also condemned the glaring oversight of the organizers of the Hall of Fame and called for his long-overdue induction.