![Gene Simmons, bass guitarist/co-lead vocalist of KISS, played in Rupp Arena in Lexington, Wednesday, May 16, 1979. The tour was in support of their newly released album, "Dynasty". He co-founded the band in January of 1973. The rock band played Rupp Arena eight times from 1977-2000. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff](https://kyphotoarchive.bluehost.mcclatchy.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2015/07/790516KISSA-533x675.jpg)
Gene Simmons, bass guitarist and co-lead vocalist of Kiss, played in Rupp Arena on July 16, 1979. The tour was in support of the newly released album Dynasty. Simmons co-founded the band in January 1973. The rock band played Rupp Arena eight times from 1977 to 2000. Photo by Charles Bertram | Staff