Gene Simmons Performs While Seated After Becoming 'Obviously Sick' on Stage During KISS Concert in Brazil

Gene Simmons had to tone down the rock and roll during a recent concert.

During KISS‘ concert on Wednesday (April 12) in Manaus, Brazil, the band needed to briefly pause the show after the 73-year-old singer and bass player became sick on stage.

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“Hold on, hold on,” singer and guitarist Paul Stanley told the audience mid-show, as seen in videos shared online by fans. “We’re gonna have to stop.”

“We know how much you love Gene, and he’s obviously sick,” Paul, 71 continued. “We’re gonna have to stop to take care of him, because we love him, right? Let’s give Gene a really loud, ‘Gene!’ One, two, three — Gene!”

The show came to a halt for about five minutes before Gene returned to the stage to perform “Say Yeah” while seated in a chair, according to a clip posted by ACritica.

Following the show, Gene took to Twitter to reveal what happened.

“Hey everybody, thanks for the good wishes. I’m fine. Yesterday at Manaus Stadium in Brazil, experienced weakness because of dehydration,” Gene explained. “We stopped for about five minutes, I drank some water, and then all was well. Nothing serious. Tomorrow, Bogota Stadium. See you there!”

KISS is currently in the midst of their End of the Road Tour and will return to the United States for shows from October through December.

We’re glad to hear Gene is feeling better!