Legendary KISS bassist and vocalist Gene Simmons was hospitalized on October 7 following a car crash in Malibu, where he reportedly passed out behind the wheel. His black Lincoln Navigator crossed several lanes of traffic on the Pacific Coast Highway before hitting a parked vehicle.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department responded to the scene, and Simmons was taken to a hospital for medical care. His wife, Shannon Tweed, informed the media that the rock star had recently had changes made to his prescriptions and was advised to increase his water intake, though Simmons isn’t fond of drinking more fluids.
Simmons shared a reassuring message on social media afterward, expressing thanks for the well wishes and confirming he was “completely fine.” He humorously called the incident a “slight fender bender” and admitted to being a “horrible driver.” Fans have been following his recovery closely as he prepares to join his bandmates for a reunion event in Las Vegas, marking the first time they will perform together since retiring in 2023.
This incident underscores the importance of monitoring health carefully, especially for aging rock stars who remain active on and off stage. Simmons’ openness about the crash and recovery has helped ease public concerns, showing a resilient spirit behind his rock and roll persona.
