KISS legend Gene Simmons pays tribute to Chuck Berry March 20, 2017 99Rock - Online at WFRD.com | The passing of Chuck Berry over the weekend was hard to digest. During his first ever solo performance Gene Simmons paid tribute to the late and great musician. KISS’ Gene Simmons Honors Chuck Berry Onstage During First-Ever Solo Performance Via loudwire.com 03/20/2017 8:49 AM Editorial credit: Featureflash Photo Agency / Shutterstock.com