Gene Simmons, KISS bassist and performer, celebrates his 77th birthday amid multiple high-profile developments, including the announcement of the 'End of the Road' documentary chronicling the band's farewell tour, the launch of the collaborative project Stanley Simmons with his son, and his upcoming Lifetime Achievement Award at IEBA 2026. He has also spoken publicly about his political shift, stating he now has no affiliation with the Democratic Party despite previously identifying as liberal, and shared personal anecdotes about former bandmate Ace Frehley. Simmons continues to perform actively, citing his deep love for the stage, and has revealed he holds phone numbers for Donald Trump and Elon Musk.