I'm not sure what he would have to be bitter about , he was a druggie and a drunk who messed things up for himself. I'm sure looking back he may have a few regrets if anything.
@@midnightmover2329 Oh I do. Then I imagine Ace taking me on a Rocket Ride to Rip It Out and Shock Me with his big hard Rock Soldier (See what I did there? Lol)
What's cool about Destroyer is I was born the day it came out. My Dad was a KISS fan and he was friends with one of the big DJ's here. He found out my Dad was at the hospital waiting for me to be born and the DJ stole the promotional copy sent to the radio station to give to my Dad and ended up giving me as a birth gift. I still have it to this day.
RTHA, March 15, 1976. Mac, no Chris but it rhymes with KISS, so there's that lol (Actually Christopher was my Dad's Confirmation Name so they named me after that with his Dad's middle name as mine)
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RowdyRodimus Tell someone who really cares....fuck your stupid
Ace was always the funniest member of KISS by far! He's also the most honest and down to earth one in his interviews. His personality is my favorite, and I think that most True KISS fans would say that. Reading the other KISS fans comments about Ace always makes me smile. It's obvious that his fans really love him, both as a Guitarist and a person.
Ace is such a genuine guy, honest, down to earth, modest even.... yet he was the most talented musician in the group. His humility and honesty is what makes Ace fans so loyal in spite of his admitted shortcomings and failings. I believe what Ace says. Every time Gene and Paul open their mouths there's an agenda'. Spin. A sales pitch. With Ace there's none of that. Just his honest take on things. I like that. Keep on keeping on Ace. You're a legend.
My wife knew nothing of kiss. I would talk kiss, play kiss, etc.... Then she heard New York Groove. Text me one day and said I have a new favorite song. Became a kiss fan. Loves Ace, I mean loooves Ace. She's cool with Peter. Not so much Gene and Paul. She's 57 yrs old. Kiss fan for 2 yrs now
Yeah, he got a little cocky in the middle years there. I like this Ace the best. We had young Ace, the cosmic Spaceman who wove a cool astral guitar spell on us, we had cocky 80s rocker-guy Ace (SO cute though), and now we have this Ace, who's older and wiser, more humble, and willing to share his stories of survival with us. I like this Ace the best. He reminds me of myself, he's human, and I can relate to him the best.
He never was! If there was anyone on earth that you'd think would have a chip on his shoulder or an inflated ego it would be the original KISS guitarist...the most talented and beloved member. But he's had the same laid back attitude since day 1. I'd challenge ANYONE to have lived the life he's lived and still be humble.
Probably the best and most honest interviews. Ace accepts his down falls and tells the truth without shitting on the rest of the guys. Wish Paul and Gene could do this.
"...tells the truth"? In the video he says they were acting childish when they had to put another guitar solo on the album that wasn't him. The sentence before that he stated he didn't show up. He was Notorious for not showing up and being on all kinds of alcohol and drugs.
@@rockroll9513 he didnt show up and as a punishment they put another solo recording from another player instead of his and its childish. that's what he was saying.
@IP Rainwater it was Peter Criss that CONSTANTLY threatened to quit KISS...IF you're going by Paul's autobiography, which you clearly are. It's hilarious every time Paul mentioned Peter threatened to quit, too. I've seen someone like that in life... it's almost surreal to see a grown man act like that. As far as we know, Ace did quit twice but without need to threaten it like some grown ass crybaby. Lol
Even Peter's exe-wife who was a photographer for early KISS who read all the books said the only honest book was Ace's. She said from Day 1, Ace was always an odd guy, but he was honest. He was also someone you had to take at face value, but he was stated to always be honest and genuine.
Ace was always my favorite.. even put ace makeup for Halloween as a kid,, plus his signature classic amazing original guitar style has always been underrated and overlooked.
Love Ace! He exudes charisma! A great musician and song writer and amazing stage presence, I love his humility and story telling. I loved kiss from the age of 14, when I discovered them. Going to see them in Baltimore for the end of the road tour all these years later!
At the age of 54, Im returning to the bands that fascinated me when young. Im enjoying all the interviews and videos of Kiss's concerts. Have to say after listening for hours now, Ace is the most interesting, talented and humble. Life's struggles can gain a person a lot more wisdom of how to live a better future.
I was a kid in the 70's, my best friend Charlie was really big on this live (kinda) album KISS Alive. He played part of it to me, and I fell in love with Ace's solo work. All these years later, I still love 70's KISS.
Strange ways, Parasite, Dark light, his solo album, he wrote the best KISS songs. The KISS sound in the 70's was because of him. Love the guy. Love KISS.
Love Ace. 💕Best guitar player ever!🙂He has so much talent. He speaks so honest. Having his own solo career is great. Love his album. So sad he is not in the band anymore. Can't believe they never praised him on his guitar playing? How sad!! Ace has many talents. Him and Peter, made KISS the greatest band ever!💕
I'll bet that Paul and Gene were upset, upon hearing that comment! These two always want the glory for themselves. They've definetly been around long after Ace and Peter left... for the second time. But, whose Album sold the most copies, and even had a hit single? I do believe that it was Ace Frehley. Ace put together lead solos that Paul Stanley never even tried to put together. Ace was the heart and soul of KISS. After they put Tommy Thayer in Ace's place, and also put Eric Singer in Peter's place, I lost interest. The original four were the Classic KISS. No one else even comes close!
Paul is very talented. I think he worked the the hardest to improve. Ace was a very good rock player by 1973 standards, but he kinda rested on his laurels. He did not keep learning/improving like a Glenn Tipton.
...and pooping in his kitty litter, and peeing in his kitty litter, and covering up the pee & poop in his kitty litter...and so on, and so forth...Ace was, and always will be, an absolute trip, man! He sounds like he's fun to be around!
Absolute greatest moment in rock history, "You wanted the best, you got the best, The hottest band in the land, KISS!!! Ace's intro, and........BOOM!! The greatest explosion sound, absolute magic. Me and my best friend lost our minds. That whole album is absolute gold, not a weak song on there. But that explosion, man, impossible to beat.
Six years old in'77. My aunt got me started. Kiss was Gene, Paul, Ace, and Peter. Anything beyond that would be "Kinda Kiss, I guess....." Ace, you are great, sir....
@@jerseysucks6158 technically there are hundreds of guitar players "better" then Ace. Really doesn't mean shit to be honest, Ace wrote all those legendary tunes. Those other guys just play them.
No matter how good or talented you are. You still need to be reliable and available to the task at hand. Ace was not. And he admits to that. It's no wonder why Paul and Gene moved on with other guitar players. Just a simple fact.
Just saw Ace again last Friday in Anderson, IN. Ace and his band sounded great and put on a killer show! The acoustics were great at the venue and the crowd was up and rockin' the whole set!
Shock me!!!!! That song is so fun to listen to, especially the solo that he did live, back in 1977! It's a very strong solo, with some technology thrown in for great effects!
Ace was my favourite member of Kiss, by far the best musician in the band, he's just so honest. That fact he doesn't dwell on past disputes and Paul and Gene being disrespectful to him in the press. Ace is just so relatable. Love the Spaceman.
I've watched this video several times now, I actually met Ace a few months after this and talk about a cool human being. I've got 40 proud years in the KISS Army (I'm 52) and still the music, no matter how cheesy at times, still fixes whatever is wrong at the time. I EFFING love this band! #KissArmy Brothers and Sisters til the gory and bitter end.
You know no ones perfect, we all go through our trials and tribulations , just like Robert downy JR. we all still love him, so W.T.F. , the ACESTER is the coolest and always will be, I just wish he would come out of hiding and make another album , I think hes still has at least another 2 or 3 records in,em maybe even more, who knows how many more he could produce if he were to put his mind into it, like he did his solo album, which sold the most out of the 4 members , it sux how the other guys never gave him the credit he deserved, I know the feeling there big time, I used to be in a 3 piece band I was guitars, there was a bass and a drummer, both the bass guy and the drummer always had to have it there way, long story short, that band released only one CD sold over 3500 copies at $12.00 bucks a piece, we never made another CD because I quit, fuck always never having any say or getting the credit you should receive from the guys your giving your all to, especially when they don't sound like there giving it there all, so fuck,em I hate joining cover clown pussy bands afraid of there own shadows, too afraid to make a CD that might get some attention and God forbid we make any kind of serious money , fucking weak assholes ,never let it happen ever again, I wished I was old enough to be in a band with ACE back in the day, I would have LOVED sharing the stage with him ,for sure, nothing but LOVE here for you ACE ,make another record ACE !!! ill buy it, W.H.W. 11-6-19
What irks me is people talk down about people who've struggled with addiction whether it be drugs or alcohol or both. Do you actually think anyone of sound mind and body set out to be an addict? Fuck no. At 19 i was free from the death grip of my father and fuck yea, I was celebrating! Fast foward 20yrs and I realize I can't stop. It took me another 8yrs to finally get it right. I still struggle. Do you think one day I woke up and said "fuck yeah! I'm going to be an alcoholic! Doesn't that sound like fun?" Fuck no! I woke one day and I couldn't stop. It pisses me off that "educated" people act like people with addictions are sub-human or less human than they are. SMDH
Space Ace Frehley....truly a legend and the main reason I play guitar, what about "Mr Speed" a single B Side released here in Australia a really good early Ace song!
Ace is a humble laid back man I grew up on kiss and I hope he is baptised and saved so he .... can play his guitar 🎸 in heaven.i so love you brother.god bless you and your family and friends you are my favorite guitar 🎸 player of all time I hope peace and love for you Paul take care of yourself and stay safe
EGO! becauce Ace's solo is fkn amazing and the 3 songs on both Dynasy/Unmasked are even more amazing... then Frehley's Comet ( Ace Frehley ) is just fkn awesome.
I have seen and read many, many interviews over the years with Ace. I have been a fan since 1975, my older cousin introduced me, saw and heard Alive for the first time; I was hooked! Seen the reunion tour in Vancouver 1996, the band was in tip, top shape, great show! Ace is a tough interview, this young journalist cracked Ace open here, in a good way. Keep up the good work! I felt compelled for the first time every to comment. Thank you to everyone here with positive insights and comments. Ace Frehley is a very talanted, guitarist, song writer, producer, artist and all around cool guy!
This is a great interview. This guy's asking real good questions and Ace is answering honestly and to the best of his memory. Excellent. Enjoyed this very much. Ace is a fun, cool dude!
Also thank you for being the inspiration behind my learning to play the guitar, base, mandolin, and the violin. From 1973 to the present and beyond. From a black man who grew up in South East - Washington, D.C. Love you guys.✌👊
Ace and Peter Criss were treated like stepchildren by Paul and Gene because they were so egotistical!!! Peter and Ace actually knew they were going to leave the band, but Paul and Gene wanted everyone to think they fired them to save face!!! Worst move they could have made in my mind!!!
Kiss is one of the best rock n roll bands ever ace is the man kiss was the biggest part of growing up in the 70s Kiss helped many of us growing up from 7 years old now 51 kiss always has a place in my hart thank ace
Ace has been sober for nine years. His playing inproved. His creativity jumped leaps and bounds. Pyscho circus is a masterpiece. The best studio album since the very first album.
Ace is so underrated as a guitar player and performer..I've always liked him in Kiss and still do to this date.. I wish things had been different for him and Peter staying in the band, but people change and you just have to go with the flow..I respect all of the performers in Kiss and will always love their music..Love You Guys!! ROCK SOLDIERS!!
Dressed To Kill, Rock N Roll Over, and Ace’s solo record. Ace’s solo record is my favorite. So many good songs. Ozone, Speeding Back To My Baby, Snow Blind, Rip It Out, and the overrated New York Groove, which is good but not my favorite
Great interview with someone who is way more down to earth than a guy with his talent should be. He praised the real people who helped make the album's what they were.
Ace is a national treasure. I was 10 years old in 75. Kiss Alive was one of the first three albums I got, along with Rush2112 and Aerosmith Get Your Wings probably
Ace seems so down to earth he is my favourite kiss member since i was a kid ace is the king of kiss he is so great . Really love your leather jacket ace
With every video I watch of him, I love Ace even more!! He’s just so chill despite everything’s that happened in the past and his laugh... is the best thing ever?
I lived in Detroit a few times and walked past Cobo Hall all the time. Washington Boulevard at the corner of Jefferson Avenue. i was back in Detroit a few weeks ago.
We need more interviews like this, where Ace and Peter can give their perspective. Because Paul and Gene are really judgmental and slanderous, and are 100% convinced they are right.
Frehelys comet... rock solders. Awesome shit. Ace is the only member of kiss ive ever liked and ive followed the band since i can remember. My brotthers 5 years older than me and was into the band when i was born in 76 so im grateful that his 5 yr old ass was already into music when i came along and for my parents for being cool enuff for letting him listen to kiss at such a young age. Ace is also the reason i play guitar. Ace was my hero back then.
I like Ace..I learned to play by ear listening to basically 3 records. The first Kiss album, the fiirst Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album and Skynyrds first album. Now that was some cool learning. I had 3 different genres of music in my brain and fingers. Ace to me seems the guy who will just sit and have a beer with you. I met Gene in Columbus while working as a union stage hand. during their no make up tour. He was there when we started unloading the trucks. Just hanging around watching everything. He is very smart man and just liked to watch the mechanics of the entire process. See what they are paying for. Very business minded and also very personable. I never met any other member of Kiss but Ace seems to be the most regular guy of the bunch.
What a treat it would be to see him on stage for the End of the Road tour. He deserves it. "KISS" as I know it was Ace, Peter, Paul and Gene... any other version of the band was second place.
Ace is able to be amused and laugh frequently through this interview! I'm so happy for him. Gene and Paul seem hardly happy any time they are interviewed. What does that say.
I saw them last week in Cincinnati. I'm 27 and It was my first Kiss concert and they delivered. They really lived up to the hype. Not as great without Ace and Peter though. Original lineup IS KISS 😊
My favourite song from Ace Frehley's 1978 solo album is "Ozone". I think that is just such a cool song! It is imperatively serious that Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley bring Ace Frehley back into Kiss one last time before officially closing their career! They could not have picked a worse choice for lead guitar when they decided to accommodate Tommy Thayer! He sucks! Anybody in their own right mind would know that he doesn't belong in Kiss, nor does he deserve to be wearing Ace's silvery comet makeup! Gene and Paul need to bribe Tommy Thayer out of the band and bring back Ace Frehley immediately! Ace Frehley is the man!!! ~Dutch
I couldn't let your quote end with someone saying a song that Ace did not write as their favorite. If I didn't know any better I think it was Gene trolling! But I 1 million percent agree that ozone is the bomb!
Greatest thing about ACE is he doesnt doesnt sound bitter about anything. just sees everything as history
History -----> KISSTORY!
Mark Giallo well when your in recovery you learn to forgive and move forward. Living in the moment and No Regrets right. ACE rules
Mark Giallo Well the title of how book says it all! No Regrets. ACE rules
I'm not sure what he would have to be bitter about , he was a druggie and a drunk who messed things up for himself. I'm sure looking back he may have a few regrets if anything.
Ace is the only member of the band who has talent
How can you not love Ace??? I love his personality and his sense of humor!
@@midnightmover2329 bruh wtf
Whatever the band conflicts were no one can touch Ace's music integrity.
His laugh
@@midnightmover2329 Oh I do. Then I imagine Ace taking me on a Rocket Ride to Rip It Out and Shock Me with his big hard Rock Soldier
(See what I did there? Lol)
Ask Gene and Paul. They hate him
What's cool about Destroyer is I was born the day it came out. My Dad was a KISS fan and he was friends with one of the big DJ's here. He found out my Dad was at the hospital waiting for me to be born and the DJ stole the promotional copy sent to the radio station to give to my Dad and ended up giving me as a birth gift. I still have it to this day.
And he named you BETH!
RTHA, March 15, 1976. Mac, no Chris but it rhymes with KISS, so there's that lol (Actually Christopher was my Dad's Confirmation Name so they named me after that with his Dad's middle name as mine)
RowdyRodimus Tell someone who really cares....fuck your stupid
Let's not play with Wats Doug, fellows! He's mean.
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Ace was always the funniest member of KISS by far! He's also the most honest and down to earth one in his interviews. His personality is my favorite, and I think that most True KISS fans would say that. Reading the other KISS fans comments about Ace always makes me smile. It's obvious that his fans really love him, both as a Guitarist and a person.
I agree! For a spaceman he's more down to earth than a lot of earth dwellers 😂
Ace has the most infectious laugh..love him!
Ace is the best! Still my favourite Kiss member after 30 years!
I don't believe I've ever heard/seen Ace more together, thoughtful/introspective and on-point than he is here. Great to see!
Henry Richards I know right. Being in recovery changes people. ACE rules
...like Joe Perry, not a good lead singer but interesting music.
I personally love Ace's solo album from 1978, it's so raw and cool, especially Snow Blind
totally agree, just recently rediscovered it. The entire album still holds up.
That album is solid from beginning to end. Not a bad track on it
Agreed; i always felt his voice works best when he really goes for it, so I love the energy of Wiped Out. And Fractured Mirror is really wonderful
Ace is such a genuine guy, honest, down to earth, modest even.... yet he was the most talented musician in the group. His humility and honesty is what makes Ace fans so loyal in spite of his admitted shortcomings and failings. I believe what Ace says. Every time Gene and Paul open their mouths there's an agenda'. Spin. A sales pitch. With Ace there's none of that. Just his honest take on things. I like that. Keep on keeping on Ace. You're a legend.
planktonau Ace was a rockstar, in a band controlled by 2 clever businessmen, PRETENDING to be rockstars.......
My wife knew nothing of kiss. I would talk kiss, play kiss, etc.... Then she heard New York Groove. Text me one day and said I have a new favorite song. Became a kiss fan. Loves Ace, I mean loooves Ace. She's cool with Peter. Not so much Gene and Paul. She's 57 yrs old. Kiss fan for 2 yrs now
its great to listen to the guy speak and not sound like an egomaniac
Yeah, he got a little cocky in the middle years there. I like this Ace the best. We had young Ace, the cosmic Spaceman who wove a cool astral guitar spell on us, we had cocky 80s rocker-guy Ace (SO cute though), and now we have this Ace, who's older and wiser, more humble, and willing to share his stories of survival with us. I like this Ace the best. He reminds me of myself, he's human, and I can relate to him the best.
He never was! If there was anyone on earth that you'd think would have a chip on his shoulder or an inflated ego it would be the original KISS guitarist...the most talented and beloved member. But he's had the same laid back attitude since day 1. I'd challenge ANYONE to have lived the life he's lived and still be humble.
UncleJackOnline you just be talking about Gene right?
Blood 15honey that’ll never happen lol
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ACE RULES FOREVER
hey look, it's rock and roll !!!
Oh, it's you.
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Yep ACE FREHLEY is here forever
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Probably the best and most honest interviews. Ace accepts his down falls and tells the truth without shitting on the rest of the guys. Wish Paul and Gene could do this.
"...tells the truth"? In the video he says they were acting childish when they had to put another guitar solo on the album that wasn't him. The sentence before that he stated he didn't show up. He was Notorious for not showing up and being on all kinds of alcohol and drugs.
Rusty Taflinger I know right. Love the guitar God. ACE rules
PAUL and GENE rea big a holes
@@rockroll9513 he didnt show up and as a punishment they put another solo recording from another player instead of his and its childish. that's what he was saying.
Shitting on each other is what sells books and admit it, it's entertaining.
I got to meet Ace in 2017 he autographed my Ace Frehley Les Paul he is really down to earth. He is my favorite guitarist of all time
Great guitar to have! Hope you keep it,
Me 2
@@patcampion716I hope he gives it to me.
How cool is Ace? There's not an ounce of pretension in him.
what bronx new yawker has ever had an ounce?
I agree 100%
@IP Rainwater it was Peter Criss that CONSTANTLY threatened to quit KISS...IF you're going by Paul's autobiography, which you clearly are. It's hilarious every time Paul mentioned Peter threatened to quit, too. I've seen someone like that in life... it's almost surreal to see a grown man act like that. As far as we know, Ace did quit twice but without need to threaten it like some grown ass crybaby. Lol
He has his faults, as we all do, but at least he's honest about things! Ace was the one guy in that band, seemingly, with true talent!
Definitely a cool guy.
people are so angry......ace isn't perfect, but he's one of a kind
Even Peter's exe-wife who was a photographer for early KISS who read all the books said the only honest book was Ace's. She said from Day 1, Ace was always an odd guy, but he was honest. He was also someone you had to take at face value, but he was stated to always be honest and genuine.
Ace was always my favorite.. even put ace makeup for Halloween as a kid,, plus his signature classic amazing original guitar style has always been underrated and overlooked.
Underrated? Overlooked? He's frequently named one of the most influential guitarists of all time.
Alien? I thought Ace was a plumber!!!
Tell me about it! Ah-ha-ha-haaa!
NO HES THE TROUT PLAYER
TELL ME ABOUT IT
Eric Carr was a plumber
Tom: I have a piece of pipe for you to fix in the back
Ace: tell me about it Ahahaahahaaaha
Love Ace! He exudes charisma! A great musician and song writer and amazing stage presence, I love his humility and story telling. I loved kiss from the age of 14, when I discovered them. Going to see them in Baltimore for the end of the road tour all these years later!
At the age of 54, Im returning to the bands that fascinated me when young. Im enjoying all the interviews and videos of Kiss's concerts. Have to say after listening for hours now, Ace is the most interesting, talented and humble. Life's struggles can gain a person a lot more wisdom of how to live a better future.
I was a kid in the 70's, my best friend Charlie was really big on this live (kinda) album KISS Alive. He played part of it to me, and I fell in love with Ace's solo work. All these years later, I still love 70's KISS.
Strange ways, Parasite, Dark light, his solo album, he wrote the best KISS songs. The KISS sound in the 70's was because of him. Love the guy. Love KISS.
inshadows: don't forget Cold Gin!
Dark Light is really the only bright light (pun intended) on The Elder. Love that solo.
And shock me. I also think his solo on a world without heros was awesome.
Hello? "Shock Me"??? :)
Strangeways was shit ...
Ace's solo album was so great; I remember reading the credits and him giving a shout out to Queens and the cabbies he used to roll with.
Love Ace. 💕Best guitar player ever!🙂He has so much talent. He speaks so honest. Having his own solo career is great. Love his album. So sad he is not in the band anymore. Can't believe they never praised him on his guitar playing? How sad!! Ace has many talents. Him and Peter, made KISS the greatest band ever!💕
Only one Ace. For me, 70's kid, next to Page, Ace is the man. Eddie Kramer said he was the heart and soul of KISS.
So did Doc Magee
And i say that too. No Ace no Kiss.
Ace is one of a kind
I'll bet that Paul and Gene were upset, upon hearing that comment! These two always want the glory for themselves. They've definetly been around long after Ace and Peter left... for the second time. But, whose Album sold the most copies, and even had a hit single? I do believe that it was Ace Frehley. Ace put together lead solos that Paul Stanley never even tried to put together. Ace was the heart and soul of KISS. After they put Tommy Thayer in Ace's place, and also put Eric Singer in Peter's place, I lost interest. The original four were the Classic KISS. No one else even comes close!
Gene and Paul didn't praise you Ace because they were jealous as HELL! You were the most popular and the best musician!!
Agree, they used as such talented prime guitar ACE, he made kiss happen.
Paul is very talented. I think he worked the the hardest to improve. Ace was a very good rock player by 1973 standards, but he kinda rested on his laurels. He did not keep learning/improving like a Glenn Tipton.
I joined the Kiss Army when I was 12 years old! I'm 50 now!
So you joined during the Rock And Roll Over tour. Good timing
Thank you for your service.
Same here, I'm 52!
I was FORBIDDEN to join the KISS Army by my mother OR have the lunchbox.
Yapostadodat Your mother is a tyrant.
Ace's music has always been the better of the the 4....keep rockin' Ace!!!!
I love how he's honest about his song writing ability.
I could care less if Alive was touched up in studio. I loved that album, it played a huge roll in my life, and im from Detroit!
every live album is touched up in the studio. Alive! was the best of them all...bar none!
@@ericlaroze5549 No, most were, not all. The best weren't.
Alive II has my favorite version of "Detroit Rock City"
I lived in Detroit a few times. Love it still. And it's getting better all the time!
Bought it twice, 8 track and LP.
Ace kills me. He goes "Peter was playing in his kitty litter" lmao I'm dead
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Kyle Coffey hahahahaha
Ace was always the comedian and he was a natural at it. Bad ass guitar player onstage, funny guy offstage. Awesome guy really chill and laid back
...and pooping in his kitty litter, and peeing in his kitty litter, and covering up the pee & poop in his kitty litter...and so on, and so forth...Ace was, and always will be, an absolute trip, man! He sounds like he's fun to be around!
That pink Hello Kitty litter in the background.
Absolute greatest moment in rock history, "You wanted the best, you got the best,
The hottest band in the land, KISS!!! Ace's intro, and........BOOM!!
The greatest explosion sound, absolute magic. Me and my best friend
lost our minds. That whole album is absolute gold, not a weak song on
there. But that explosion, man, impossible to beat.
Six years old in'77. My aunt got me started. Kiss was Gene, Paul, Ace, and Peter. Anything beyond that would be "Kinda Kiss, I guess....." Ace, you are great, sir....
sir ♠⁉
go ask QE II.
what sucks is that Gene and Paul never give Ace credit ... always talk bad
They always do....they sayed that without the original four they would not be here
Well he did do drugs and brought the band down. Also, guitarists after him like Vinnie Vincent and Bruce Kulick kick his ass as far as skill goes.
@@jerseysucks6158 technically there are hundreds of guitar players "better" then Ace. Really doesn't mean shit to be honest, Ace wrote all those legendary tunes. Those other guys just play them.
Jersey Sucks Vinnie was the worst guitarist kiss has ever had 😂
No matter how good or talented you are. You still need to be reliable and available to the task at hand. Ace was not. And he admits to that. It's no wonder why Paul and Gene moved on with other guitar players. Just a simple fact.
Got to love Ace~ Best Member of KISS Past or Present!
And Eric Carr
Karen Sokol
There is. No best member of kiss.
They are all legends.
You are a class act Ace. Thank you for all of the great tunes and for enduring the egos that you share the stage with. Live long and prosper spaceman.
Ace is so cool and keeps things real always has !
ACE is the MAN - RESPECT !
Forget age, forget bickering, forget bad blood, Forget the crap... It's COLD GIN TIME AGAIN.....
Best comment 🎸 🎛️ 😎
Just saw Ace again last Friday in Anderson, IN. Ace and his band sounded great and put on a killer show! The acoustics were great at the venue and the crowd was up and rockin' the whole set!
Ace Frehley LEAD GUITAR!
Shock me!!!!! That song is so fun to listen to, especially the solo that he did live, back in 1977! It's a very strong solo, with some technology thrown in for great effects!
*TROUT PLAYER
Ace Frehley, Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page
@@myopinion1845Lindsey Buckingham!!!!!!
Ace was my favourite member of Kiss, by far the best musician in the band, he's just so honest. That fact he doesn't dwell on past disputes and Paul and Gene being disrespectful to him in the press. Ace is just so relatable. Love the Spaceman.
Ace was always my favorite.
I've watched this video several times now, I actually met Ace a few months after this and talk about a cool human being. I've got 40 proud years in the KISS Army (I'm 52) and still the music, no matter how cheesy at times, still fixes whatever is wrong at the time. I EFFING love this band! #KissArmy Brothers and Sisters til the gory and bitter end.
Ace is back and I told you so!!!
Skipped right over Alive 2 and "Rocket Ride" one of Ace's best ever.
Yeah. I like the guitar work on Rocket Ride.
I agree. And the solo was great also. That was who he was. Love it still to this day.
Millenial is interviewing him trying to relate. But his research fell short. Alive 2 was just as important as Alive 1 in a lot of respects.
RDJ410 Side four of that record is PERFECT
Ace played every instrument on the recording of rocket ride... beside peter criss on drums
This makes me like Ace... Aside of his mishaps he's a cool dude.
You know no ones perfect, we all go through our trials and tribulations , just like Robert downy JR. we all still love him, so W.T.F. , the ACESTER is the coolest and always will be, I just wish he would come out of hiding and make another album , I think hes still has at least another 2 or 3 records in,em maybe even more, who knows how many more he could produce if he were to put his mind into it, like he did his solo album, which sold the most out of the 4 members , it sux how the other guys never gave him the credit he deserved, I know the feeling there big time, I used to be in a 3 piece band I was guitars, there was a bass and a drummer, both the bass guy and the drummer always had to have it there way, long story short, that band released only one CD sold over 3500 copies at $12.00 bucks a piece, we never made another CD because I quit, fuck always never having any say or getting the credit you should receive from the guys your giving your all to, especially when they don't sound like there giving it there all, so fuck,em I hate joining cover clown pussy bands afraid of there own shadows, too afraid to make a CD that might get some attention and God forbid we make any kind of serious money , fucking weak assholes ,never let it happen ever again, I wished I was old enough to be in a band with ACE back in the day, I would have LOVED sharing the stage with him ,for sure, nothing but LOVE here for you ACE ,make another record ACE !!! ill buy it, W.H.W. 11-6-19
What irks me is people talk down about people who've struggled with addiction whether it be drugs or alcohol or both. Do you actually think anyone of sound mind and body set out to be an addict? Fuck no. At 19 i was free from the death grip of my father and fuck yea, I was celebrating! Fast foward 20yrs and I realize I can't stop. It took me another 8yrs to finally get it right. I still struggle. Do you think one day I woke up and said "fuck yeah! I'm going to be an alcoholic! Doesn't that sound like fun?" Fuck no! I woke one day and I couldn't stop. It pisses me off that "educated" people act like people with addictions are sub-human or less human than they are. SMDH
@@demonphreak2570 we get itn brother
Ace sure seems well adjusted as a person, my favorite by far !
Ace just makes me happy, great guy
This maybe the most honest musician I've ever heard from...,love ya ACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Space Ace Frehley....truly a legend and the main reason I play guitar, what about "Mr Speed" a single B Side released here in Australia a really good early Ace song!
This has to be the best interview I have seen with Ace. Very illuminating. Very honest, too. Thank you for this.
Ace's solo was the best of them all! Different textures and tunings as well as great guitar tones. The archetypal rock guitar god album!
Ace is a humble laid back man I grew up on kiss and I hope he is baptised and saved so he .... can play his guitar 🎸 in heaven.i so love you brother.god bless you and your family and friends you are my favorite guitar 🎸 player of all time I hope peace and love for you Paul take care of yourself and stay safe
Got into KISS when I was 7
I’m 49 now ✌️
ACE was my favorite from day 1
Ace needs a greatest hits style record, he has a ton of great songs.
EGO! becauce Ace's solo is fkn amazing and the 3 songs on both Dynasy/Unmasked are even more amazing... then Frehley's Comet ( Ace Frehley ) is just fkn awesome.
I have seen and read many, many interviews over the years with Ace. I have been a fan since 1975, my older cousin introduced me, saw and heard Alive for the first time; I was hooked! Seen the reunion tour in Vancouver 1996, the band was in tip, top shape, great show! Ace is a tough interview, this young journalist cracked Ace open here, in a good way. Keep up the good work! I felt compelled for the first time every to comment. Thank you to everyone here with positive insights and comments. Ace Frehley is a very talanted, guitarist, song writer, producer, artist and all around cool guy!
This is a great interview. This guy's asking real good questions and Ace is answering honestly and to the best of his memory.
Excellent. Enjoyed this very much.
Ace is a fun, cool dude!
Also thank you for being the inspiration behind my learning to play the guitar, base, mandolin, and the violin. From 1973 to the present and beyond. From a black man who grew up in South East - Washington, D.C. Love you guys.✌👊
Ace and Peter Criss were treated like stepchildren by Paul and Gene because they were so egotistical!!!
Peter and Ace actually knew they were going to leave the band, but Paul and Gene wanted everyone to think they fired them to save face!!! Worst move they could have made in my mind!!!
New York city still loves our brother Ace! Boogie down Bronx baby!❤
I remember 40 years ago, trying to form a band and having difficulties because I wanted to play a couple KISS songs
Ace nailed it when he said that The Elder was a very good album.. but it come out at the wrong time...He was 100 correct!!!
03:25 I got this feeling the kid was thinking sweets, not suites.
Hahahaha
I agree. He didn't get it.
I'm glad to know I'm not the only one that caught that
Kiss is one of the best rock n roll bands ever ace is the man kiss was the biggest part of growing up in the 70s Kiss helped many of us growing up from 7 years old now 51 kiss always has a place in my hart thank ace
Ace has been sober for nine years. His playing inproved. His creativity jumped leaps and bounds. Pyscho circus is a masterpiece. The best studio album since the very first album.
Stephens Dygert it’s a shame it’s billed as an album with the original 4 but really isn’t.
@@darthhull85 genuinely a shame at least we have into the void with all original members (I’m pretty sure please correct me if I’m incorrect)
Ace is so underrated as a guitar player and performer..I've always liked him in Kiss and still do to this date.. I wish things had been different for him and Peter staying in the band, but people change and you just have to go with the flow..I respect all of the performers in Kiss and will always love their music..Love You Guys!! ROCK SOLDIERS!!
Ace was always my favorite. I play Les Paul's because of him. It is the definition of cool.
It's the definition of overpriced.
@@surfsup5757 How so? Stimmy Munny is free now. Everything is free, right???
I still listen to "Dressed to Kill" Best KISS album, hands down.
And WTF is that Love Her All I Can guitar solo?????? Awesome
Dressed To Kill, Rock N Roll Over, and Ace’s solo record. Ace’s solo record is my favorite. So many good songs. Ozone, Speeding Back To My Baby, Snow Blind, Rip It Out, and the overrated New York Groove, which is good but not my favorite
"You can't hide the hook". Can't say that on TV now. So true.
Sad thats the PC Police for you . But the two hooks run the band .
Referring to Gene being a nice Jewish boy lol
Great interview with someone who is way more down to earth than a guy with his talent should be. He praised the real people who helped make the album's what they were.
I love Ace. .. he's so honest and down to earth. .. very interesting listening to him .. and he makes me laugh. .. long live the Spaceman :))
No matter what people say about him, he was clearly most peoples favourite member of KISS !!
I love his honesty.
Ace is a national treasure. I was 10 years old in 75. Kiss Alive was one of the first three albums I got, along with Rush2112 and Aerosmith Get Your Wings probably
Ace seems so down to earth he is my favourite kiss member since i was a kid ace is the king of kiss he is so great . Really love your leather jacket ace
great interview
love ace
always have and always will
loved how he referred to still and OUR at the 506 mark
With every video I watch of him, I love Ace even more!! He’s just so chill despite everything’s that happened in the past and his laugh... is the best thing ever?
I still love Ace singing Back, In The New York Groove
The first three albums are my favorite. I still listen to them today .
I love you Ace always bro. my very favorite guitar player of all times just the best ,and honest as always love that about you Ace.
That pic of Ace on the first LP is his best look, the makeup, the hair color & facial exspression, love it !
I LOVE ACE so much !!!! Best ever spirit and insight ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏
Ace 78 is one of my all time favorite hard rock albums! I like it more than a lot of KISS albums.
Glad I got to experience KISS on their reunion tour back in 1996, KISS army rules!
I lived in Detroit a few times and walked past Cobo Hall all the time. Washington Boulevard at the corner of Jefferson Avenue. i was back in Detroit a few weeks ago.
We need more interviews like this, where Ace and Peter can give their perspective. Because Paul and Gene are really judgmental and slanderous, and are 100% convinced they are right.
Ace Frehley, had so much flavor with kiss... He laid a huge foundation for Rock and Roll. Great Artists.
Ace could have been a stand up comedian you can listen to his stories all day and yes great guitarist
Ace didn't write many hits alone but i love his sound and his guitar work. And his solo album was the best one. Plus, seems like a cool guy.
Never a dull one from Ace.
Frehelys comet... rock solders. Awesome shit. Ace is the only member of kiss ive ever liked and ive followed the band since i can remember. My brotthers 5 years older than me and was into the band when i was born in 76 so im grateful that his 5 yr old ass was already into music when i came along and for my parents for being cool enuff for letting him listen to kiss at such a young age. Ace is also the reason i play guitar. Ace was my hero back then.
I like Ace..I learned to play by ear listening to basically 3 records. The first Kiss album, the fiirst Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers album and Skynyrds first album. Now that was some cool learning. I had 3 different genres of music in my brain and fingers. Ace to me seems the guy who will just sit and have a beer with you. I met Gene in Columbus while working as a union stage hand. during their no make up tour. He was there when we started unloading the trucks. Just hanging around watching everything. He is very smart man and just liked to watch the mechanics of the entire process. See what they are paying for. Very business minded and also very personable. I never met any other member of Kiss but Ace seems to be the most regular guy of the bunch.
What a treat it would be to see him on stage for the End of the Road tour. He deserves it. "KISS" as I know it was Ace, Peter, Paul and Gene... any other version of the band was second place.
The most honest kiss guy
Ace is able to be amused and laugh frequently through this interview! I'm so happy for him. Gene and Paul seem hardly happy any time they are interviewed. What does that say.
Ace was such a huge part of KISS sound
I saw them last week in Cincinnati. I'm 27 and It was my first Kiss concert and they delivered. They really lived up to the hype. Not as great without Ace and Peter though. Original lineup IS KISS 😊
My favourite song from Ace Frehley's 1978 solo album is "Ozone". I think that is just such a cool song! It is imperatively serious that Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley bring Ace Frehley back into Kiss one last time before officially closing their career! They could not have picked a worse choice for lead guitar when they decided to accommodate Tommy Thayer! He sucks! Anybody in their own right mind would know that he doesn't belong in Kiss, nor does he deserve to be wearing Ace's silvery comet makeup! Gene and Paul need to bribe Tommy Thayer out of the band and bring back Ace Frehley immediately!
Ace Frehley is the man!!!
~Dutch
my favourite Ace solo song is New York Groove, I know it off by heart but I'm a bit shy of my vocal ability
I couldn't let your quote end with someone saying a song that Ace did not write as their favorite. If I didn't know any better I think it was Gene trolling! But I 1 million percent agree that ozone is the bomb!
Thank you, Ace and Kiss for one: The music that is still helping me through trying times in my life. being the