Kiss - "Let's Put The X In Sex" with girl from the crowd, 7/22/95, Detroit,  MI. Cobo Hall

In a moment that’s equal parts hilarious and heartwarming, a Kiss fan convention in Detroit back in 1995 took an unexpected turn when a 10-year-old girl grabbed the mic and belted out one of the band’s cheekiest tracks—“Let’s Put the X in Sex.”

During the band’s Worldwide Convention Tour, the pint-sized rockstar joined Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Bruce Kulick, and Eric Singer on stage for an impromptu, high-energy rendition of the 1988 single. The crowd didn’t quite know what to expect, but she quickly won them over with her fearless delivery and infectious enthusiasm. Every time she hit the line “Love’s like a muscle and you make me wanna flex,” she threw in a triumphant bicep pump, sending the audience into fits of laughter and wild applause.

The band, clearly loving every second, backed her with big grins and roaring guitars. While the girl’s name wasn’t mentioned in the footage, Simmons made sure to tell the crowd her age after the performance, capping off the already unforgettable moment.

That 1995 convention tour was more than just a nostalgic trip—it was a cultural reset for Kiss. After years of distancing themselves from their ‘70s face-painted era, these events let them reconnect with fans through acoustic sets, memorabilia exhibits, and up-close Q&A sessions.

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Reflecting on the conventions, Simmons wrote in Kiss and Make-Up: “We realized Kiss had become more than music—it was part of people’s lives. We met girls named Beth, teenagers counting down to their own ‘Christine Sixteen’ moment.”

The Detroit stop wasn’t the only memorable one—during the Los Angeles event, founding drummer Peter Criss made a surprise appearance, laying the groundwork for the full-blown original lineup reunion that followed in 1996.

Now, nearly 30 years later, Kiss is preparing to revisit that convention magic. This November, they’ll host Kiss Army Storms Vegas—a multi-day fan event at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas featuring a rare “unmasked” performance, celebrity guests, and immersive Kiss experiences. It marks their first time on stage since wrapping up their farewell tour in 2023.

And as for that little girl who once rocked a stadium with a grown-up anthem? If she shows up in Vegas, she’ll be rocking it as a 40-year-old woman—proof that Kiss memories really do last a lifetime.

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