Gene Simmons, former frontman of the iconic rock band KISS, is scheduled to perform at the Buffalo Chip during the 2025 Sturgis Rally on Aug. 3. Expect to hear popular hits from the self-proclaimed God of Thunder, who will join the musical lineup that already includes Five Finger Death Punch and Jason Aldean, with more artists to be announced as the rally date draws nearer.
Find more information in the press release below, and visit American Rider’s Sturgis page to stay up-to-date on all Sturgis news.
Sturgis, SD (Jan. 30, 2025): KISS may have called it quits, but Gene Simmons is far from done. The man with the tongue, the former KISS frontman, the writer or cowriter of 105 KISS songs that sold more than 100 million albums and earned more Gold Album Record Awards than any American band in history, the singer of more than 100 KISS hits will be performing some of the most popular hits on stage at the Legendary Sturgis Buffalo Chip on Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025.
Gene Simmons, the internationally recognized actor, reality show star, serial entrepreneur, philanthropist, rockstar stud, and KISS superstar, will join a Buffalo Chip lineup that already includes Jason Aldean and Five Finger Death Punch, with many more to be announced soon. Passes are on sale now.
“That Sunday evening will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to be part of a historic event,” said Rod Woodruff, CEO of the Sturgis Buffalo Chip. “There is simply nothing we could be doing that Sunday evening that would be more enjoyable or more memorable than joining some friends and Gene Simmons singing songs we all know the words to. It’ll create memories you’ll never forget.”
In addition to world-class entertainment, Buffalo Chip guests can experience thrilling events, powerful freedom celebrations, worthwhile charity rides and events, top-tier bike shows, heart-pounding stunts, Women’s Day events, white-knuckle racing events, and more during the 2024 event. The festival runs Aug. 1-10, 2025. For a full list of Sturgis Buffalo Chip events, see the Buffalo Chip Events page. The Buffalo Chip is home to the Sturgis Rally Information Center and is the official sponsor of Sturgis.com’s free Official Sturgis Rally Registration Program.
