KISS Reunion Performance

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The KISS reunion performance marked a pivotal moment in the band's history, beginning with a surprise appearance by Ace Frehley and Peter Criss at the 1996 Grammy Awards. This event set the stage for a highly anticipated reunion tour, which kicked off on June 28, 1996, at Tiger Stadium in Detroit. The sold-out show, attended by approximately 40,000 fans, was a testament to the enduring popularity of the original lineup. The reunion tour, known as the Alive/Worldwide Tour, spanned 192 shows over a year, earning significant revenue and cementing KISS as a top concert act in 1996. The tour featured vintage stunts and a nostalgic stage show, drawing on the band's iconic 1970s performances. Despite some logistical challenges and eventual lineup changes, the reunion was a commercial success, leading to a new studio album, Psycho Circus, in 1998. The tour celebrated the return of the original members, reigniting the magic of KISS for both old and new fans.