Gene Simmons just insisted that “everything is fine” after getting into a car accident this week.
The KISS legend was hospitalized in Malibu on Tuesday and was “recovering at home” after passing out while driving his car and crashing on the Pacific Coast Highway, according to NBC4 Los Angeles.
The outlet also reported that the 76-year-old rock star told responding deputies that he had passed out or passed out while driving along the famous oceanfront road and hit a parked car.
After news of the accident spread, Gene took to his official X, formerly Twitter, to assure his fans that he was “totally fine.”
“Thank you all for the well wishes. I’m totally fine. I had a minor collision. It happens. Especially to those of us (who are) horrible drivers. And that’s me. Everything’s fine,” he wrote.
Meanwhile, his wife, Shannon Tweed, confirmed to NBC4 investigates that Gene was now recovering at home.
The incident comes just before KISS is set to perform together for the first time since retiring from touring in 2023.
THE I was made to love you The rockers will reunite in Las Vegas this November for the KISS Army Storms Vegas event, celebrating their 50th anniversary as a band.
The event will feature “Unmasked” Simmons, Paul Stanley, Tommy Thayer and other special guests and will take place November 14-16.
A press release said of the event that it would include “exclusive Q&A sessions with band members, a panel with longtime manager Doc McGhee, a special live performance by former KISS member Bruce Kulick, as well as sets from KISS tribute bands, other special guests, interactive activities, exclusive experiences and much more.” »
