KISS Hairstylist Claims Band Mismanaged COVID Demise Of Guitar Tech

A longtime hairstylist for KISS says the rock band did not act quick sufficient to assist a COVID-stricken guitar tech whereas they had been on tour, resulting in his loss of life.

In response to a brand new lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, David Mathews accused KISS’ supervisor Doc McGhee, of mishandling the grave state of affairs involving Francis Stueber. KISS legends Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley are additionally named defendants within the go well with.

Mathews claims the group was on a tour cease in October 2021 when he discovered Stueber had contracted a extreme case of COVID whereas staying in an Illinois resort room.

He says he urged Stueber to contact Stanley to rearrange being despatched to the hospital, and  Stueber agreed to take action.

Mathews says he then went to Stanley’s dressing room and advised him, “Name Fran. He is very sick. I can hear the worry in his voice. He must go to the hospital.”

Stanley allegedly responded, “I get it. I used to be afraid too after I was sick with COVID.” The rock star, in keeping with the docs, phoned Stueber and advises him to go to the hospital, explaining that the illness was “nothing to fiddle with.”

However, hours later, Mathews says McGhee advised him Stueber did not wish to go to the hospital, which conflicted with Stueber’s earlier statements to him.

Nonetheless, Stanley known as Stueber once more and advised him to go to the hospital, the docs say.  Stueber apparently agreed, and McGhee promised to have a Reside Nation rep take him to the medical middle.

That allegedly by no means occurred. Practically an hour later, in keeping with the docs, Matthews inquired about Stueber with McGhee, who stated Stueber was being examined with an oxygen meter to see if he actually wanted to go to the hospital.

Matthews says, “Sadly, it was obvious that Mr. McGhee didn’t act in a well timed method. The Reside Nation consultant didn’t arrive till the next morning. When guests entered Mr. Stueber’s room at about 1 a.m., he was discovered useless.”

Rolling Stone journal then ran an article about Stueber’s loss of life, blaming KISS for having lax COVID protocols whereas on tour. The band was allegedly livid and blamed Matthews for the nameless leaks to the R.S. reporter.

Though Mathews denied being the supply of the knowledge, the band apparently did not consider him and allegedly ended up canning him the next Could after 30 years of service.

Mathews is suing the group for wrongful termination, retaliation in violation of labor code and failure to pay all wages.