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Rock Group Ends Live Concerts, Becomes Computerized Avatars — VOA Learning English

Article · Language: English · Level: hard · Author: VOA Learning English · ≈ 3 min · 439 words

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Rock Group Ends Live Concerts, Becomes Computerized Avatars

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Recently, members of the American rock band Kiss closed out their final performance. The group’s “The End of the Road” concert series ended in New York City’s famous Madison Square Garden.

But as it turns out, fans will still be able to enjoy Kiss performances for years to come.

The band formed in 1973. It is currently made up of founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, as well as Tommy Thayer and Eric Singer. Towards the end of Saturday’s show, the band members left the stage and revealed computerized likenesses of themselves. The computerized avatars launched into a performance of the song “God Gave Rock and Roll to You.”

After 50 years of Kiss, the band now hopes to be remembered forever.

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Maria Sherman reported this story for The Associated Press. Gregory Stachel adapted it for VOA Learning English.

Source: learningenglish.voanews.com/a/rock-group-ends-live-concerts-becomes-computerized

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