Gene Simmons, legendary bassist and co-founder of KISS, was honored with the Key to the City of Niagara Falls and a street named after him. The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer was recognized for his business contributions to the community through his Rock Steady Sodas partnership.
“The business community in Upstate New York is alive and thriving, and I am honored to be a part of it,” said Simmons.
“This is the ideal picture of a homegrown family business exemplifying strong values and commitment to quality. The people and their work ethic make Niagara Falls a wonderful place to do business.”
Founded in 1935, Rock Steady Sodas is a family-owned beverage company based in Niagara Falls. The brand expanded its reach in 2017 when it teamed up with Gene Simmons to create MoneyBag Sodas. This premium soda line, crafted with pure cane sugar, is available in six delicious flavors and has grown from a regional to a national product.
“Gene’s depth of business knowledge and consumer branding expertise has been an invaluable asset to our company,” said John Janik, Vice President of Rock Steady Sodas.
“We couldn’t be happier to celebrate Gene’s return to the area and look forward to keeping this momentum going here in the heart of the Falls. Gene’s public display of admiration for Niagara Falls truly demonstrates the unlimited potential of the city as a destination not just for tourists, but aspiring business owners and investors alike.”
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