The legendary rock band KISS have signed up to pay tribute to Michael Jackson in an October concert.

Katherine Jackson appeared on CNN Monday to discuss the show. “I know he would be very excited about KISS,” Michael Jackson’s mother said.

However, a story published by the Canadian Press a week after Michael Jackson’s death on June 25, 2009, quoting KISS leader Gene Simmons concerning sexual molestation allegations against the pop star.

The following extract comes from RadarOnline:

Simmons goes on to say that he knew some of the musicians Jackson toured with, and cites one who quit after seeing “boys coming out of the hotel rooms…Well, you know, where there’s smoke there’s fire. There’s no question in my mind he molested those kids. Not a doubt.”

This comes from the band who will be performing @ a tribute concert for Michel Jackson.

The promoter appeared unaware of the controversy Monday when CNN asked for a reaction.

CNN / RadarOnline