KISS guitarist Ace Frehley RIP

[KingsGene]

Original KISS Guitarist ACE FREHLEY Dead At 74​

"... Original KISS guitar hero, Ace Frehley (real name Paul Daniel Frehley), passed away at 74 years of age earlier today (October 16th) in Morristown, New Jersey.

Frehley’s family said in a statement (thanks Rolling Stone):

“We are completely devastated and heartbroken, In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!

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Ace Frehley, Kiss Lead Guitarist and Solo Artist, Dies at 74​

 

[KingsGene]

Make no mistake.... this one hits hard for me. Kiss was "the" band for me growing up before Rush eventually took over that title. No question he influenced a ton of our guitar heroes over the years. My tennis racket "guitar" will never sound the same again.

 

[KingsGene]

Original KISS Guitarist ACE FREHLEY Dead At 74​

ACE FREHLEY’s Family Issues Statement Following His Death; BRUCE KULICK, BLACKIE LAWLESS, JOHN 5, RUSH, GILBY CLARKE Pay Tribute To Late KISS Guitarist​

KISS – GENE SIMMONS And PAUL STANLEY On The Passing Of ACE FREHLEY – “He Was An Essential And Irreplaceable Rock Soldier”​

STEVE VAI Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY – “Ace Reminded Us All That Rock Should Never Apologize For Being Fun”​

DREAM THEATER Drummer MIKE PORTNOY – “ACE FREHLEY Was Always The King Of Cool; He Played With Such Swagger”​

ACE FREHLEY’s Label Pays Tribute – “His Creativity, Humour And Passion For Music Will Remain An Enduring Part Of MNRK’s Story”; Radio Personality And Friend EDDIE TRUNK Shares Emotional Video Message​

OPETH’s MIKAEL ÅKERFELDT Pays Tribute To ACE FREHLEY – “A Rocking Beacon Of Light For Guitar Players Worldwide”​

Listen: Charlie Kendall’s METALSHOP Remembers KISS Guitar Legend ACE FREHLEY​

ALICE COOPER Remembers “One Of The Pioneers” ACE FREHLEY – “An Absolute Guitar Hero To So Many People”​

“BILL AUCOIN Said To Me, ‘Cool It With The Cursing’” – ACE FREHLEY Remembers KISS’ Fanbase Changing In The Late ‘70s​