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Kiss's 1996 Tour: A Triumph Amid Tragedy

2/10/2025

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In 1996, Kiss made a triumphant return, kicking off their Alive/Worldwide Tour at Detroit's Tiger Stadium. Originally set to feature Stone Temple Pilots, the lineup changed when lead singer Scott Weiland entered rehab. Instead, Alice in Chains took the stage, with their own frontman, Layne Staley, battling addiction—a struggle that would tragically claim his life in 2002.

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In 1996, Kiss made a triumphant return, kicking off their Alive/Worldwide Tour at Detroit's Tiger Stadium. Originally set to feature Stone Temple Pilots, the lineup changed when lead singer Scott Weiland entered rehab. Instead, Alice in Chains took the stage, with their own frontman, Layne Staley, battling addiction—a struggle that would tragically claim his life in 2002.