GENE SIMMONS And His Solo Band Perform ACE FREHLEY-Written Songs ‘Strange Ways’ And ‘Rocket Ride’ Live For First Time Ever
Written by megarock on February 22, 2026
KISS bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons and his solo band, GENE SIMMONS BAND, performed two KISS songs written by Ace Frehley for the first time ever during their concert Friday night (February 20) at L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
The band — consisting of Gene on bass and vocals, Jason Walker on guitar and vocals, Brian Tichy on drums and vocals and Brent Woods on guitar — played “Strange Ways” and “Rocket Ride” as part of the 14-song set, which marked GENE SIMMONS BAND‘s first show of 2026.
“Strange Ways” was sung by KISS drummer Peter Criss on the band’s 1974 album “Hotter Than Hell”.
