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KISS to Continue Legacy with Digital Avatars After Final Live Show

Rock Band KISS Unveils 'Fantasy-Based Superhero' Avatars for Future Performances

  • KISS, the iconic American rock band, performed their final live show at Madison Square Garden in New York City, marking the end of their 'End of the Road' farewell tour.
  • During the encore of their final show, the band introduced their digital avatars, created by George Lucas' special-effects company, Industrial Light & Magic, in partnership with Pophouse Entertainment Group.
  • The avatars, which are designed to look like 'fantasy-based superheroes', will continue to perform in the band's place, allowing KISS to continue their legacy 'for eternity'.
  • The technology used to create the avatars involves the band members performing in motion capture suits, with the data captured used to create the digital versions of the band.
  • While the band has not yet revealed specific plans for the avatars, possibilities include future concerts, a rock opera, a musical, or a story adventure.
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