Paul Stanley, KISS co-founder, continues to be highlighted for his enduring influence in rock music, with recent discussions on songwriting and his legacy ahead of the Songwriters Hall of Fame honor. He and Gene Simmons are also promoting their collaborative project Stanley Simmons, which has released a new single and announced its first U.S. tour. Meanwhile, reflections on their early musical experiments, including a previously unreleased 'hippie' album, have surfaced in interviews.