KISS co-founder Gene Simmons has received an honour from Yad Vashem, The World Center for Holocaust Education, Documentation, Research and Remembrance.

Westside Today reports: It is the mission of Yad Vashem to keep the memory of the Holocaust and the legacy of its survivors alive. The World Remembrance Center in Jerusalem founded 64 years ago, serves as the conscience of humanity and the voice of the Jewish people. It preserves and shares the stories of the 6 million murdered during the Second World War.

“We were honored to attend the gala sponsored by the American Society of Yad Vashem at the Beverly Wilshire honoring famed KISS co-founder Gene Simmons and his Holocaust survivor mother, Flora Klein, The Spiegel Family and the feature film, Denial.”

Read more and see a photo from the ceremony at westsidetoday.com.

Out of makeup, Gene Simmons is embarking on his first-ever solo tour with a red-hot backing band to perform some high-octane rock hits. Don't miss the God Of Thunder himself when Simmons comes to your town. Confirmed dates are listed below.

August
4 - Harrah's - Funner, CA
5 - Riverside Performing Arts Center - Riverside, CA
11 - Mahnoment Casino - Mahnoment, MN
12 - North Star Mohegan Resort - Bowler, WI
25 - The Colosseum at Ceasars - Windsor, ON
26 - Wizard World - Chicago, IL

September
8 - American Music Theater - Lancaster, PA
16 - Nashville Bike Week - Nashville, TN
21 - Matter.ngo Concert - Minneapolis, MN
23 - Edmonton Expo - Edmonton, AB

October
28 - Northside Festival - Monterrey, Mexico
30 - Pepsi Center - Mexico City, Mexico

November
11 - Rhode Island Comic Con - Rhode Island, NY
17 - Austin Wizard World Con - Austin, TX