The rock world is in a state of deep mourning for Kiss guitarist Ace Frehley, who died Oct. 16 following a fall at his home.
“We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley,” Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley said in a joint statement. “He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history. He is and will always be a part of KISS’s legacy.
frehley was a part of Kiss from their earliest shows in 1973 all the way until 1982, when he left due to substance abuse issues, musical differences, and persistent personality clashes with simmons and Stanley. He rejoined in 1996 for the group’s triumphant reunion run,but left again 2002 following the conclusion of the band’s first farewell tour.
The original four members last stood onstage together when they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2015, but they didn’t perform that night.In 2018, however, Frehley played four songs with the new lineup of the band at a Kiss kruise on Halloween. It was Frehley’s final appearance with the band. Earlier that year, Simmons and Frehley went on a co-headlining tour of Australia, and wrapped up every night by playing a couple of Kiss songs together.
Over the past two decades, Freely toured all across America with his solo band, hitting a mixture of theat
Ace frehley Won’t appear at Kiss Kruise Following Recent Health Issues
Ace Frehley, former lead guitarist of Kiss, will not be appearing at the upcoming Kiss Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas event. This news comes after Frehley canceled several shows earlier this year due to health concerns.
In October, Frehley was hospitalized after a fall at his home, leading to the cancellation of a performance at the Antelope Valley Fair in Lancaster, California.He later canceled all remaining dates for 2023, citing “ongoing medical issues” [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ace-frehley-cancels-shows-health-1234838441/].
Fans had hoped for a potential reunion with Frehley and former Kiss drummer Peter Criss at the Kiss Kruise, envisioning a proper farewell after being denied one during the band’s recent farewell tour. though, this is now impractical given Frehley’s health.
Kiss is scheduled to perform at the Kiss Kruise: Landlocked in Vegas, taking place November 14th at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas [https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kiss-reunion-kiss-army-storms-vegas-1235304580/].The band has indicated they will perform both acoustic and electric sets, but will not be wearing their signature makeup. Organizers are expected to include a tribute to Frehley during the event.