Ace Frehley: Why KISS Didn't Invite Me on Final Tour

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  • Опубликовано: 5 июл 2024
  • #KISS legend #AceFrehley talks with @grahamwire about why he wasn't invited on the band's final tour, how #GeneSimmons saved his life multiple times, why he'll never play another KISS Kruise and his new album Origins Vol. 2. Grab the album here: www.amazon.com/dp/B08DPTBF2X?...
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  • @johnsamms6468
    @johnsamms6468 3 года назад +328

    He never bad mouthed Gene, Paul or the other guys. That shows class. Always has something positive to say about them, even when they didn't reach out to him.

    • @TheGeorgiaRover
      @TheGeorgiaRover 3 года назад +33

      Literally just watched a video where Ace accused Gene and Paul of stealing from him.

    • @pamelamorris8189
      @pamelamorris8189 3 года назад +8

      Not in THIS interview

    • @pumpkinpuna4087
      @pumpkinpuna4087 3 года назад +14

      There's a video of Ace talking to fans inside what looks to be a highschool gym. He was saying some not so nice words about Gene. It was Ace's birthday and Gene crashed Ace's rant as he made his way to the stage... carrying a birthday cake for Ace. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪👍

    • @douglascesar8531
      @douglascesar8531 2 года назад +5

      @@pumpkinpuna4087 they are brothers...dont you have any brothers or sisters? Thats is what it is like...they are asshole but you love them

    • @douglascesar8531
      @douglascesar8531 2 года назад +4

      @@pumpkinpuna4087 ace is not so close to gene because gene is a worker and he is so fucking lazy, he is closer to Paul cause paul likes nice musicians...gene is closer to Peter cause Peter is a funny guy and more easy going than paul, so paul and gene work more together but arent that close. Paul doesnt likes Peter because he thinks peter is a bad player and not very bright. Peter and ace are buddies though they doesnt look have hanged out together much.

  • @rodbelding9523
    @rodbelding9523 3 года назад +310

    Ace seems happy, and thats really all that matters.

  • @mysteriowc
    @mysteriowc 3 года назад +167

    This is the soul of Kiss right here guys. Would have NEVER made it without ACE.

    • @DunmoresMovieMania
      @DunmoresMovieMania 2 года назад +3

      Would've never made it without Gene or Paul either, right?

    • @samsmith5004
      @samsmith5004 Год назад +1

      Yup yup no doubt,ace brought the sound that was kiss,we was all shooting pool,listening to 8-tracks,calling dr love an I loved it.a fan ever since

    • @kristaheaton7579
      @kristaheaton7579 Год назад

      And Ace screwed up and lost.

    • @WilliamCurry-bh3dk
      @WilliamCurry-bh3dk Год назад

      true

    • @eric7922
      @eric7922 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@kristaheaton7579 What? Ace screwed up and lost???....pfffft...pa-lease...1 Ace always beats 3 different low cards...

  • @Efemedio1
    @Efemedio1 3 года назад +154

    Ace is the man, always my favorite member of KISS!

  • @thefonzkiss
    @thefonzkiss 3 года назад +537

    “It’s great when you’re in control of your own destiny and you can do your own decorating” - Ace Frehley 2020

    • @Yes-gz9qs
      @Yes-gz9qs 3 года назад +16

      and thats why he wasnt asked to join them on the end tour...LOL!

    • @PlasticAssasin8
      @PlasticAssasin8 3 года назад +9

      @@Yes-gz9qs well he wouldn't get into his outfit anyway

    • @whataboutrob442
      @whataboutrob442 3 года назад +2

      @@PlasticAssasin8 Thats always been my point.

    • @WizardofFuzz
      @WizardofFuzz 3 года назад +2

      Paused the video to check if someone posted this comment.

    • @pillepalle3614
      @pillepalle3614 3 года назад +4

      And y‘all wonder why he is not on the final tour.

  • @hudozhnikdali8456
    @hudozhnikdali8456 3 года назад +723

    Ace's laughing is so funny

  • @shaynegoodison
    @shaynegoodison 3 года назад +252

    I don't care what anyone says Ace, you're all authentic and always were. The new album is awesome!

    • @THE-zv7vj
      @THE-zv7vj 3 года назад +1

      @Abe Froman your mom likes TOOLS

    • @shaynegoodison
      @shaynegoodison 3 года назад

      @Ace frehley Hi Ace. wow, just wow. TY for replying. and I sent a message to you directly.

    • @thebluesrockers
      @thebluesrockers 2 года назад

      @Ace frehley I loved your bean joke about the 239 beans hahaha, great one. I have one for you, why do witches go without underwear? They get a better grip on the broom. hahaha Peace..

    • @HayeMarc
      @HayeMarc 2 года назад

      Where do you see a Ace comment ?

    • @riproar11
      @riproar11 2 года назад +2

      Please stop it with the "I don't care what anyone says". If you were genuine about it, then you would never say this.

  • @falquest
    @falquest 3 года назад +233

    Ace is the only KISS member past or present I can see myself shooting the shit with. Laid back, seems like a stand up guy. Paul and Gene are far too rigid and serious. It’s rock n roll for crying out loud!

    • @johnsamms6468
      @johnsamms6468 3 года назад +17

      I met Paul in Orlando in '02 or '03 when he was at the NAMM show and a buddy of mine got me in. Paul was the coolest guy that you could ever meet; he actually listened and talked TO people, not at them. I heard that Gene is real serious, but once you get through that tough exterior, he's an ok guy.

    • @buttercatz99
      @buttercatz99 3 года назад +9

      It's a business. You don't make money if you are high, messed up and disorganized. Gene carried this guy.

    • @supadupahilton6848
      @supadupahilton6848 2 года назад

      Peter is pretty cool too.

    • @sirspongadoodle
      @sirspongadoodle 2 года назад

      @@buttercatz99 businesses are fucking shit and ruin the planet.

    • @williamlough4803
      @williamlough4803 2 года назад

      @@buttercatz99 b s , gene Simmons carried Ace , if it wasn't for Ace Frehley and Peter Kiss wouldn't have been anything , what a half added bass player and a ok guitarist / singer couldn't have done it , I play guitar 51 years now , believe me if Ace was high and playing like he did , don't be saying that , Ace Frehley is a rock God , Gene Simmons stated Rock is dead , Gene Simmons talks shit , and so are you , kiss Army taken over by Rock Soldiers , Alice Cooper took Ace on tour not Gene not Paul , Geez what's that say , It says Alice Cooper knows Ace Frehley was and still is one of the best out there ,

  • @timlile5309
    @timlile5309 3 года назад +61

    Ace is KISS! I wouldn’t have ever picked up a guitar if it wasn’t for him.

  • @anthonyr829
    @anthonyr829 3 года назад +70

    Ace seems like he's really in a good place.

  • @rylieriley
    @rylieriley 3 года назад +58

    In these trying times of the COVID-19 lockdown, we need more of Ace's laugh to light up the world. 😄

    • @rylieriley
      @rylieriley 3 года назад

      @Rebel Georgia INFANTRY That's awesome!

  • @Mrearthwarrior
    @Mrearthwarrior 3 года назад +86

    Ace seems like such a humble and down to earth kind of guy.

    • @alkohallick2901
      @alkohallick2901 3 года назад +6

      Ever meet him? I did. He's an ass.

    • @gregsheppard3377
      @gregsheppard3377 3 года назад +4

      I do still like his music I don't wanna meet him i hear he's s jerk

    • @Frip36
      @Frip36 3 года назад +2

      Humble? This is the guy who...oh whatever...read Gene's book. They were all ego trippers. Like BEYOND regular rock stars.

    • @jimcall5232
      @jimcall5232 3 года назад +4

      I don't know what he's like on the street oh, but I've met him three times in signing situations and he was friendly. He acted like he'd rather be doing something else but.... after all the years of meeting fans I'm sure it doesn't feel like it did in 75 or 76

    • @Frip36
      @Frip36 3 года назад +5

      @@jimcall5232 To give Ace some slack...I cannot imagine what it's like to be a long time rock star. It probably warps the mind. Ace would be the best to have a drink at the bar with. No doubt. I saw a pic of him and Glenn Tipton hanging out backstage at some award ceremony. Glenn is pretty prickly, but he was laughing. If Ace can get Glenn to loosen up, Ace must be pretty fun.

  • @gnbgffgcd3902
    @gnbgffgcd3902 3 года назад +143

    Haven’t seen him laugh this much in a while. Love how happy he seems.

    • @derbeaverhaus1862
      @derbeaverhaus1862 2 года назад +1

      He’s in love with his new girlfriend who knows how to take care of him! 😘♥️

    • @ryanmarquez3556
      @ryanmarquez3556 2 года назад

      He's BLASTED

    • @gnbgffgcd3902
      @gnbgffgcd3902 2 года назад +1

      @@ryanmarquez3556 more like 14 years sober. But ok.

  • @daveshredder6783
    @daveshredder6783 3 года назад +13

    How can anyone not love Ace?

  • @mdub2000
    @mdub2000 3 года назад +32

    With the death of EVH its comforting to know that some of our guitar heros are still around. Stay healthy Ace glad your still rockin.

  • @TheMiggitymark
    @TheMiggitymark 2 года назад +22

    Every time Ace Frehley laughs, an angel gets its wings.

  • @sarahwick227
    @sarahwick227 3 года назад +32

    I love this guy :) He puts a smile on my face every time I hear him interviewed. Just a real guy.

  • @larrymead5950
    @larrymead5950 3 года назад +27

    Ace has the greatest laugh I have ever heard. Gotta love Ace!

  • @anthonynozum3484
    @anthonynozum3484 3 года назад +56

    I love watching interviews with Ace. He seems so cool and down to earth. He seems to talk about negative subjects (like the gene sexual accusations), without throwing Gene's name in the mud. He still talks highly of him despite issues between them. Rock on Ace!🤘

  • @howiseeit5129
    @howiseeit5129 3 года назад +17

    They knew if there was a Q and A that Ace would be so popular they would have to keep including him because the crowd would want more Ace! He would show them up as to who the popular KISS member is!

  • @johnmeyer3754
    @johnmeyer3754 3 года назад +31

    R.I.P. Eddie..... Ace has influenced more kids to pick up a guitar than any other musician. This is what makes him the greatest. He is a true rock star. He does what he wants and never sold out as a corporate puppet. I still play air-guitar everytime I hear his solos. Rock on Space Ace!

  • @r.p.mcmurphy6328
    @r.p.mcmurphy6328 3 года назад +25

    I hope Ace knows he had the best solo albums out of the four!!! His laugh is infectious. I wish I had it for my ringtone, that way I would never answer my phone, I'd just let it laugh all day!!!!

    • @pumpkinpuna4087
      @pumpkinpuna4087 2 года назад

      You can make his laugh a ringtone.

    • @pumpkinpuna4087
      @pumpkinpuna4087 2 года назад +2

      I forgot the guys name doing the interview with all 4 in full costumes. Tom Snyder I think. Where Ace says something like " I'm a plumber..." and he starts laughing. LMAO !!!!!! So funny !!!!! Ace was,is and forever will be my favorite.

    • @cookmoore3736
      @cookmoore3736 2 года назад

      Great :)

  • @dennisbrown2106
    @dennisbrown2106 3 года назад +74

    Man kiss not letting frehley play the final tour is like The Beatles not letting George Harrison play the final show

    • @bohmaaaan
      @bohmaaaan 3 года назад +2

      No. Because beatles never had other members than paul, john, ringo and george

    • @bohmaaaan
      @bohmaaaan 3 года назад

      But i still thinks that ace and Peter have to be inducted in the last show OFC

    • @TheGeorgiaRover
      @TheGeorgiaRover 3 года назад +1

      @@bohmaaaan paging Pete. Come in, Pete.

    • @pamelamorris8189
      @pamelamorris8189 3 года назад +7

      He doesn't even show up for his solo gigs on time or honor VIP tickets bought that included a meet and greet/autograph signing, and Gene and Paul knew he'd pull this same crap touring with them.

    • @Prof_Tickles92
      @Prof_Tickles92 2 года назад +4

      I’m sorry but Peter and Ace did that to themselves. In the 70’s they proved themselves to be flighty and untrustworthy so Gene and Paul were right to keep them on a tight leash during the reunions.

  • @Oldaker
    @Oldaker 3 года назад +15

    Great to see how well Ace is doing sober. Seams way happier and in peace than most, whilst still being 100% the guy he's always been. He's quite simply the real deal. Him and Keith Richards.

  • @GrayWoIf
    @GrayWoIf 3 года назад +192

    Hey look its rock n roll!

    • @TheMack
      @TheMack 3 года назад +5

      LOL!

    • @selcanaslan6586
      @selcanaslan6586 3 года назад +7

      Damn I’ve heard his voice while reading this

    • @TheDogggrecords
      @TheDogggrecords 3 года назад +1

      You're a mean person! 🤭

    • @briskflicks688
      @briskflicks688 3 года назад +4

      Selcan Aslan dude me too I even saw him pointing at me😂

    • @gfeast4518
      @gfeast4518 3 года назад +1

      Was just about to comment this as I saw your comment 😂

  • @UncleEbenezer77
    @UncleEbenezer77 3 года назад +58

    Greatest laugh in history!

    • @beatnique9188
      @beatnique9188 3 года назад

      Love your profile pic! Best movie 😊

  • @alexscott730
    @alexscott730 3 года назад +117

    Ace:I'll never do another Kiss Kruise
    Paul and Gene:$30,000?
    Ace:I love doing Kiss Kruises

    • @rocknrollmilitant
      @rocknrollmilitant 3 года назад +5

      I think it would take more than that but it's not like Gene and Paul can't afford it. I'd love to see Peter do it too.

    • @dman0044
      @dman0044 3 года назад

      $15K to not do a Q & A

    • @DayZElitist
      @DayZElitist 3 года назад

      Seems like they would low ball ace and Paul every tour kinda sad

    • @MikeyMike-uu3fe
      @MikeyMike-uu3fe 3 года назад +2

      30K??? Are you serious man..It would be WAY FUCKING MORE THEN 30K LOL And Ace is not hurting for 30k

    • @DayZElitist
      @DayZElitist 3 года назад +2

      @@MikeyMike-uu3fe I think he's just pointing out the fact Paul and gene would low ball tf out of Ace and Peter.

  • @shawnmcvey7789
    @shawnmcvey7789 3 года назад +494

    His voice sounds like a permanently drunk Christopher Walken🤣

  • @Wasechubby
    @Wasechubby 3 года назад +6

    "I talked about it in my book"
    He could've went on to plug/ promote his book but nope he just continues to tell the story! Gotta love Ace he's so humble and down to earth. One of the few celebrities I would actually want to meet

  • @ChevyZ28K10
    @ChevyZ28K10 3 года назад +32

    Ace’s laugh is infectious!

  • @Jowls2024
    @Jowls2024 3 года назад +89

    There you go. "I've know Gene for 40 plus years and hes always been a gentleman around my girlfriends and wife" ... I've always liked Gene, I don't care what anyone says about him, and now I like him even more. Thanks Ace.

    • @DaP84
      @DaP84 3 года назад +10

      He's always very nice around fans too! Always read this and have personal experience of this. He even shared his own breakfast and an hour and a half very down to earth conversation with a fellow swedish Kiss fan that hung around Genes hotel like a stalker in reunion times :P

    • @JENDALL714
      @JENDALL714 3 года назад +8

      The Egomaniac Rock Star image of Gene was created by Bill Aucoin. In the early days of KISS, Bill thought Gene sounded too much like a Businessman, so he wasn't allowed to do interviews, because no kid is going to buy an album from some guy who sounds like his parents. The Rock Star Gene is all for show and marketing. He's really a nice Jewish guy from NY who loved his mother.

    • @CHlODOS
      @CHlODOS 3 года назад +2

      I read somethin' recently where Ace actually said Gene groped his wife or something. So, honestly, I don't even know who's a good guy or not at this point.

    • @thecollector4332
      @thecollector4332 2 года назад +2

      @@CHlODOS
      Ace recalled that statement. He now thinks his ex wife was lying then.

    • @rickyray2794
      @rickyray2794 2 года назад +1

      Yeah.. he was bullshitting to not get his former bandmate into shit but look what he said recently after gene went in on him for no reason

  • @stephenrussell9545
    @stephenrussell9545 3 года назад +82

    When I was growing up listening to Kiss, what attracted me to their music the most was the guitar. Ace is not a technically amazing player, but he has a unique sound that is what I call controlled chaos. He is a self-taught player that I think would have been ruined if he took formal lessons. He has rock and roll in his blood, and Kiss is not as good without him!

    • @davidpierce9949
      @davidpierce9949 3 года назад +1

      Guess you're a guitar professional

    • @stephenrussell9545
      @stephenrussell9545 3 года назад +5

      @@davidpierce9949 I never claimed to be a pro. Just my opinion from growing up listening to Kiss and other rock bands, as well as learning the history and becoming an enthusiast of some of the most popular guitarists in rock over the years.

    • @fretman09
      @fretman09 3 года назад +3

      ENOUGH ALREADY! IT IS OVER! Ace and Peter had their chance, don't get me wrong I Love KISS and new and old I LOVE them, but this is a dead horse being beaten, its time to move on , and I know Ace is pretty much done with them, so we are all KISS fans old and new.

    • @xChrisN1975x
      @xChrisN1975x 2 года назад +1

      I agree! It was the guitar that hooked me. I want to send a shout out to Bob Koolick. He did a great job on the KISS albums.

    • @redrock717
      @redrock717 2 года назад +1

      Most of greatest of all time are self taught.

  • @wild1nc2000
    @wild1nc2000 3 года назад +257

    The FINAL show needs to have ALL living members included!!!

    • @ACEDIAMOND666
      @ACEDIAMOND666 3 года назад +21

      Paul has been very clear that the only way VV will be at the final show is if he buys a ticket and stays in the crowd. Paul wants nothing to do with Vinnie.

    • @wild1nc2000
      @wild1nc2000 3 года назад +16

      @@ACEDIAMOND666 yeah, but the fans would like it to end with all included. We can all dream. Gene and Paul are about money, they would sell out a football stadium in minutes if that were to happen.

    • @dylanzrim1011
      @dylanzrim1011 3 года назад +5

      William F won’t happen, something about ace being unreliable even though he hasn’t flaked on a gig in something like 7 years or more

    • @dylanzrim1011
      @dylanzrim1011 3 года назад +1

      William F the fans are still split on the issue though

    • @Jaques20
      @Jaques20 3 года назад +7

      Apparently they’ve invited Ace, Bruce & Peter to join them already. Let’s see what happens I guess

  • @mprieto505
    @mprieto505 3 года назад +5

    Ace is a really good man. I love the way he talk about Gene outside of bussines. "He is a gentleman, He saved my life"

  • @bigroy38
    @bigroy38 3 года назад +292

    “Actually I’m a plumber”.

    • @Dizzy1980
      @Dizzy1980 3 года назад +8

      One of my favorite KISS memories!

    • @puthyx
      @puthyx 3 года назад +25

      "I got some pipes out back I would like you to work on".... "TELL ME ABOUT IT" LOLOLOLOL

    • @duffrox1964
      @duffrox1964 3 года назад +1

      Hilarious moment!

    • @immortalgram
      @immortalgram 3 года назад +8

      I remember buying a bootleg VHS copy of that Tom Synder show in the 80's just so I could see Ace completely hammered on that show. That was classic.

    • @kaixooaeri5392
      @kaixooaeri5392 3 года назад

      XDDD

  • @adambomb5381
    @adambomb5381 3 года назад +53

    Ace is clearly the coolest member of KISS.

    • @adambomb5381
      @adambomb5381 3 года назад

      @Billy Reynolds I should of added most down to Earth as well

  • @SimonHallMelbs
    @SimonHallMelbs 3 года назад +18

    Kiss should do a FULL reunion tour, and include every living member in some capacity - that would be fantastic.

  • @shanes_bs2659
    @shanes_bs2659 3 года назад +14

    Love Ace! Saw his band a couple years ago and they were spot on!

  • @razzledazzle1462
    @razzledazzle1462 2 года назад +2

    Man.... Ace..... don't ever leave us.

  • @pamstreisel2942
    @pamstreisel2942 Год назад +2

    I love Ace❤his guitar playing, energy, personality and glad he is happy and healthy 😍

  • @JustAPairofLegs
    @JustAPairofLegs 3 года назад +14

    I love him he’s so Wholesone

  • @theartofhavoc5467
    @theartofhavoc5467 3 года назад +11

    That dude made me (and gazillions of teens around the world) play the guitar, so whatever flaws he may have, I don't care. He's Ace.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 3 года назад +273

    Gene & Paul only rely on Ace when they need to be noticed again. If Ace was on the 'end of the road tour' Kiss would have sold out multiple nights at each venues, not just one show or struggle to get bums on seats at some venues.

    • @mysteriowc
      @mysteriowc 3 года назад +15

      can't say it better. Being that Gene is an "excellent businessman", they should put clauses in the contract that would prevent Ace from being able to do said things. I am sure Ace can hang and take much of the stress off of Paul and his vocal issues by singing 1/3 of the tunes at least.

    • @GrayWoIf
      @GrayWoIf 3 года назад +5

      They are stupid they struggled with selling some shows I saw groupons that where like almost 50% off in some cities

    • @terryanthony5323
      @terryanthony5323 3 года назад +7

      Ace is a clown and a loser. He cant play anymore. His KISS songs suck. KISS is doing fine without him. One cool thing about seeing Ace at a 200 seat club - theres always plenty of good seats available. Nobody cares about Ace except for losers who think its still 1976. That being said, with the state of Pauls voice why would anyone pay to see them?

    • @MickC2167
      @MickC2167 3 года назад +4

      You can see exactly what happened with the EOTR tour. They teased Ace for several months, then released the tickets to test the waters. When they realised they were making enough from venues whether full or not as long as the expensive floor seats were mostly sold, they dropped the idea of Ace. Many of the venues had thousands of tickets for sale within a few days of the show and got sold on the cheap in the last 48-72 hours. if the first sales had been lukewarm they would have been on the phone to Ace in a flash, just like they begged him to come back following the Farewell Tour when Aerosmith enforced three original members for the joint tour, then they got Peter pack when Ace said no.

    • @MickC2167
      @MickC2167 3 года назад +2

      @Chris Stanley Yes they did. Whenever Paul was asked about the lineup he was deliberately vague.

  • @eaaivazian
    @eaaivazian Год назад +8

    Ace is my 2nd-favorite guitar player of all-time (following Ritchie Blackmore). And it was Ace's stunning lead guitar work that sold me on this band...in an instant. After DEUCE & 100,000 YEARS, I thought, "This is the most amazing music I've ever heard in my life. I had no idea they were SO good! I thought their costumes & stage were what fans loved... I HAD NO IDEA IT WAS THE MUSIC!!"
    There's a reason their current guitar-player looks like and sounds like Ace: because they knew that was their winning ticket and the essential piece of the puzzle. No matter what people say about him, I will admit that Tommy is a solid guitar player. But, I have to admit that I don't really know what he sounds like because he spends his time in KISS trying to sound like, play like, even look like Ace. AND THERE'S ONLY ONE ACE.
    I love KISS! But let's be honest here: Ace is not in the band because of money. To get Ace back, they have to accept that they will need to pay him more per gig (probably quite a LOT more) then they pay Tommy. And it's their band now; they can choose with whom they want to play. And they figure, the money they lose from not having Ace there maybe works out to them being able to pay less to Tommy...plus, they don't have to deal with Ace being more forceful; Ace is NOT and NEVER was a yes-man. They want Tommy over Ace because they pay Tommy less and it makes Gene & Paul's lives easier. That's it. That's the only reason Ace is not in the band.

  • @popcultureandcomicbookstuf6455
    @popcultureandcomicbookstuf6455 3 года назад +9

    To: Ace
    I'm in San Diego, there's a homeless guy in my neighborhood named, "Billy". Says he grew up with you. He's a drinker, but really sweet dude. Good vibes when he mentions you.

  • @MichaelKerr71
    @MichaelKerr71 3 года назад +121

    I've always noticed that Ace laughs like the Joker.

    • @kaydgaming
      @kaydgaming 3 года назад +6

      ACE Chemicals

    • @MichaelKerr71
      @MichaelKerr71 3 года назад +3

      @@kaydgaming HAH! I didn't even think of that!

    • @deanserra8795
      @deanserra8795 3 года назад +1

      That’s exactly what I was thinking.

  • @madcrabber1113
    @madcrabber1113 3 года назад +2

    I wasn't a big Ace fan back in the 70s or 80s but the more I hear interviews with him over the last decade I am now a fan.

  • @raiderfanatictom8987
    @raiderfanatictom8987 3 года назад +3

    Been a huge fan of Ace since I discovered KISS in 1975. Glad he's survived so much in life. Keep rockin' Ace!!

  • @thrasher66613
    @thrasher66613 3 года назад +35

    Ace is doing ok on his own. His latest solo album debuted at #81 on the Billboard 200 chart. There’s many rock albums that fail to reach #81 these days.

    • @BlueEyes-gp8lg
      @BlueEyes-gp8lg 3 года назад +3

      Unfortunately, the way the Billboard charts work these days, that means that Ace probably sold about 20 copies of the album that week.

    • @greghamilton881
      @greghamilton881 3 года назад +1

      I think being in KISS made him miserable, he doesn't have the work ethic to keep up with Gene and Paul. That's not a cheap shot, its just factual Ace does things when he feels like it. KISS on tour has a tight schedule with make-up, meet and greets and the show. Ace just wants to show up and play.

  • @ShaneSG
    @ShaneSG 3 года назад +5

    I got into playing guitar before Kiss arrived , but it was Ace that made me finally want to go out and perform and start up a band. Always the coolest member of Kiss and such a legend of a guy. Thank you for being that inspiration to a 15 year old me

  • @kevintrotter5094
    @kevintrotter5094 3 года назад +3

    Without a doubt the coolest and most humble guy in Kiss!

  • @arthurwolfburg6441
    @arthurwolfburg6441 2 года назад +1

    You are one of the greatest guitar players in the world I saw you when I was 9. My first concert. I'll never forget it. I had every album of KISS.
    Keep rocking
    It was 1974 I saw kiss. I believe it was in Worcester Massachusetts.

  • @ladypalomino3151
    @ladypalomino3151 2 года назад +3

    I love Ace, he is loveable and down to earth..He's really a beautiful human being, a heartthrob. Ace is growing old gracefully. He has always been my fave.

  • @damooncrabXD
    @damooncrabXD 3 года назад +66

    My moms high school music teacher was Brooke Ostrander one of the original members, from when they were Wicked Lester

    • @cellblocknine5385
      @cellblocknine5385 3 года назад +1

      I wonder if Brooke is jealous that two of his bandmates went on to be extremely successful millionaires and he didnt

    • @damooncrabXD
      @damooncrabXD 3 года назад +2

      @@cellblocknine5385 He didnt want to do it anymore thats why he left. He died of cancer in 2011

    • @gabrieldelong1238
      @gabrieldelong1238 3 года назад +3

      @@damooncrabXD I'm sorry to hear. Your mom must've had a badass teacher.

    • @cellblocknine5385
      @cellblocknine5385 3 года назад +2

      @LF X Haha I know right! I know a guy named Bridgette lol. Idk why anyone would name their boy a girls name, it just sets them up to get picked on during their childhood.

    • @andrewharper1609
      @andrewharper1609 3 года назад +1

      @LF X Well I seem to remember that Clint Eastwood was called Marion by his parents. And there's an awesome song covered by Johnny Cash - A Boy Named Sue which is a cracking tune.

  • @jfk5star
    @jfk5star 2 года назад +3

    Ace frehley is some of the magic of kiss you could just feel it when they headlined 1996 download. Long may he be around 🥰😎🤟 🎸

  • @Flapperdame16
    @Flapperdame16 3 года назад +6

    Ace's laugh never fails to make me smile!
    And good for you Ace, if you don't like the way you're treated no need to put yourself in that situation! However it is too bad, Kiss needs Ace (not vice versa)
    AND: We miss you too Ace!!!

  • @arlenmargolin1650
    @arlenmargolin1650 3 года назад +4

    Without a doubt the most grounded down to earth person in the whole band

  • @JohnyLim6393
    @JohnyLim6393 3 года назад +17

    8:40 gene save his life too many times. Thx to gene, Ace still living today

  • @ThinkReal
    @ThinkReal 3 года назад +83

    If Paul and Gene really cared about the fans they would give them what they want.
    BRING ACE BACK!

    • @Joe-ou3rr
      @Joe-ou3rr 3 года назад +3

      stan broniszewski the disrespect towards Eric Singer and Tommy Thayer is unreal. After the reunion, Gene and Paul wanted to have Ace on the symphony in Australia but he REFUSED. Peter Criss also REFUSED to come back to KISS after Eric Carr died. How can they say we weren’t given chances or weren’t asked when they refused

    • @Mark-um5hc
      @Mark-um5hc 3 года назад +2

      @@Joe-ou3rr, that's because it's about money. Peter had a problem with what he was getting paid. Supposedly, Ace lied about what he was getting paid, to Peter. Saying they care about fans, is one thing. When it comes right down to it. It's all about the money. Don't let anyone tell you different. Lol !

    • @giraffesareselfish9563
      @giraffesareselfish9563 3 года назад +1

      @@Joe-ou3rr where did you get the information that Kiss asked Peter to come back after Eric Carr passed? I've never heard that from anyone, not Peter, Gene, or Paul.

    • @Joe-ou3rr
      @Joe-ou3rr 3 года назад

      Hillbilly Cat watch ‘When KISS ruled the world’

    • @irishjoe2941
      @irishjoe2941 3 года назад +3

      They don’t care, they only came back for the money and that’s it.

  • @freddiesoverbite6162
    @freddiesoverbite6162 2 года назад +3

    Ace is awesome. Was always my favorite member of Kiss.

  • @Cube_Ernator1077
    @Cube_Ernator1077 3 года назад +4

    Ace was always my favourite in the original KISS, after Peter. He STILL is my favourite today-Minus KISS!

  • @gazoo5059
    @gazoo5059 3 года назад +3

    "I don't consider myself that great a guitar player" Holy shit, he is one of the greatest. I can't wait to see him again. Last two times was at the Belly Up Tavern.

  • @comatose3788
    @comatose3788 3 года назад +3

    Ace you were Kiss. Without you there is nothing. fk what Paul or Gene has to say. This is from the real fans!
    You ripped up the world and was the embodiment of rock and roll to many. Thank you so very much!

  • @mbabcock111
    @mbabcock111 3 года назад +1

    Mr. Frehley, you are and will always be part of KISS to me. This can not be taken away from the fans. Peace,

  • @ewanwhite4644
    @ewanwhite4644 2 года назад +5

    Ace and Eric were the best members of KISS. I’m proud of what Ace has accomplished on his solo career and he brings out stuff that’s better than what KISS has re-recorded or what they brought out with Sonic Boom

  • @ieronimo18
    @ieronimo18 3 года назад +32

    Ace is a good guy, besides being a rock legend.

  • @markmiller1683
    @markmiller1683 3 года назад +69

    When you consider the size of Gene and Paul’s ego, I don’t think there’s enough space on the stage for Ace.

  • @johnnyv1938
    @johnnyv1938 3 года назад +2

    Ace was by far the most gifted and his special effect guitars. Wish he would show up for the end of the road tour. Sept 2 2021 in Dayton Ohio

  • @TH3F4LC0Nx
    @TH3F4LC0Nx 3 года назад +96

    Probably the KISS member with the most actual skill.

    • @evenkeel6131
      @evenkeel6131 3 года назад +2

      Replace probably with "easily" and I agree.

    • @treyreichert4428
      @treyreichert4428 3 года назад +11

      Paul Stanley sings, plays, and can solo wdym 😂

    • @dylanzrim1011
      @dylanzrim1011 3 года назад +6

      Trey Reichert Stanley’s voice has gone to crap. He “can” play and he “can” solo.
      Ace isn’t looking to take Paul’s spot, he’s looking to take his own spot from tommy Thayer. The guy pretending to be ace...

    • @keepoffmyherb420
      @keepoffmyherb420 3 года назад +3

      @@treyreichert4428 thats no even true 😂😂 hes been caught limp syncing since 1999 lmao especially during there final tour

    • @michaelleahy9265
      @michaelleahy9265 3 года назад +4

      I would say their second drummer Eric Carr

  • @daviatorcustoms3168
    @daviatorcustoms3168 3 года назад +23

    I was lucky to have met the original lineup of Kiss (Gene, Paul, Ace and Peter) at their absolute pinnacle of success and then again years later. At both instances, Peter and Ace were the most accessible by the fans and seemed more genuine. Don't get me wrong, they were all very kind to the fans, just Ace and Peter were a little bit MORE so. I have the whole original band's autographed photos on my wall ( and Ace and Peter asked ME if they could autograph something for me, not the other way around, I always thought that was very kind of them) and I will always treasure those autographs and Peter and Ace's answers to my questions, especially the first time when I was just a kid. Of course, nowadays if you want to meet them, you have to pay an outrageous ticket price to do it as a meet and greet, and of course, you won't get to meet Peter and Ace. So if you ever want to know if things were REALLY that much better back in the day, there's one example to show you that they were...

  • @lindseyralston7612
    @lindseyralston7612 3 года назад +2

    Shock me one of my favorite Kiss songs. Saw them twice with the original members both times. Awesome.

  • @timshort3662
    @timshort3662 3 года назад +1

    Would love to see the original 4 of you again... i think everyone feels the same. Love the fire & water video

  • @spaceknight793
    @spaceknight793 3 года назад +7

    I love everything Ace is doing these days. Every album is a joy, every show is fun, the guy is the heart of rock and roll.

  • @Vic-Valentine
    @Vic-Valentine 3 года назад +34

    They gotta have the “original” 4 play one last time

    • @ThePaulmirto
      @ThePaulmirto 3 года назад +2

      I agree

    • @vader9721
      @vader9721 3 года назад +6

      Even if it's only the last song of the last concert. Peter could get through one song I'm sure.

    • @kevos9562
      @kevos9562 3 года назад

      They will. Once they've exhausted this tour. They will do select shows. I love Ace to bits but in fairness you can see why they don't want to sell tickets for a full tour based on him being there given his track record. Easier and better for everyone if they do a select few.

  • @barbaracannuli8232
    @barbaracannuli8232 3 года назад +1

    Ace, you were always the most sincere and genuine. It showed in your music!

  • @Staffan1966
    @Staffan1966 3 года назад +1

    Ace your my true orginal
    No one would never ever play in the same level with the sound and feeling as you
    They are all pale copys
    And you and Peter ia always my true hero ever since back in early 1973 days
    your first records all the way to kiss alive ll was pure magic.
    Thank you🙏🙏🙏

  • @muuriciodegollada3870
    @muuriciodegollada3870 3 года назад +3

    Love ace a true rock star . Wish the best with new studio 🎙

  • @spooge33
    @spooge33 2 года назад +3

    I saw Kiss 3-4 times in the 70's. Never thought about the man behind the mask, just the show. When I got older I felt bad to learn of the heavy drinking and drugs. Then the internet presented the whole picture at once. I'm 60 now and I have a lot of respect for this guy. Also my memories of the 7 shows I went to are more important, now that I know a lot more about that man behind that mask. Cheers Ace.

  • @PlayitagainVHS
    @PlayitagainVHS 3 года назад +1

    Ace is the best!!! I love this guy! I cant wait for his film to come out.👍😃❤

  • @talesofanasphaltjockey
    @talesofanasphaltjockey 2 года назад +1

    Ace was always my favorite member of KISS ... just seems like a genuine guy.

  • @VitaminC440
    @VitaminC440 2 года назад +4

    Love this dude. Bronx born like me.💯💥.
    I've watched Ace since 75 .
    He opened the door for multitudes of todays guitar players. Ace was always my favorite. I can feel his humbleness and sincerity.
    I wish I could meet him someday. 🙏 God Bless you.

  • @nevereverville
    @nevereverville 3 года назад +3

    Ace was always my favorite. He’s still cool as shit!!! . I love hearing that he wants to produce young rock bands!

  • @kjguzman23
    @kjguzman23 3 года назад +1

    Ace was the reason I listened to KISS. Without Ace i wouldnt even spare a glance

  • @angelahill3556
    @angelahill3556 3 года назад

    Saw KISS in 1976 & Ace in 2019.
    I love the Space Ace! ⚡💖⚡💖⚡
    His laugh lights up my world.

  • @Faerwing66
    @Faerwing66 3 года назад +12

    Ace looks and sounds great. I agree with some of the comments below that he seems happier than other interviews over the last couple years.
    Ace was always my favorite. Rock on, Ace, and stay healthy. Loved your new Origins II music.
    PS: if you do a volume 3, how about Strange Ways, Rocket Ride, and Mississippi Queen (I think your unique guitar tone and style would be fantastic with

  • @ianoag
    @ianoag 3 года назад +8

    Ace Frehley is simply awesome! I remember seeing "Frehley's Comet" a long time ago and it was one of the best gigs of that year. His first solo album was by far the best out of the 4 Kiss solo albums and if I had the money and imagination, I'd produce a Sci-fi movie with the sole intent of having Ace do the score for it

  • @roadiesnrockstars
    @roadiesnrockstars 2 года назад +1

    Ace is a real American Rock Star and a nice guy to work with.

  • @smokestackstudiosgem
    @smokestackstudiosgem 3 года назад +1

    I was lucky enough to see kiss live in 1980 Waverley Stadium Victoria Australia.
    Paul, Gene, Ace and Eric Carr’s first tour. They were on and totally LIT. I’ve never seen them since and it’s pretty much the perfect memory of them for me. Ace made me wanna learn guitar and I’ve played everyday for 40 years since. Thanks Ace👍🤘🎸

  • @JesseJuup
    @JesseJuup 3 года назад +14

    Ace has the best laugh on the planet. Batmans Joker comes second!

  • @b.m.2434
    @b.m.2434 3 года назад +3

    The laugh. Like a crows heckle, it’s genuine.

  • @johnnydi2203
    @johnnydi2203 3 года назад +2

    Ace has a contagious laugh.

  • @jamesharris4775
    @jamesharris4775 2 года назад +1

    There are countless guitarists in the business that credit Ace as a huge influence on them, never met or heard anyone ever say they were influenced by Gene or Paul.

  • @Kippu1
    @Kippu1 3 года назад +40

    My observation is that Ace has always been treated like an outsider by the rest of the band members. He's been vilified and lambasted. He's gone through a lot in his personal life that everyone's aware of but he came out the other side a much stronger person.. probably more than those two yentas could ever wish to be.

    • @aceythespacemanfrehley2566
      @aceythespacemanfrehley2566 3 года назад +3

      I was with you until the name-calling part. I've noticed that almost every KISS fan resorts to that sort of talk immediately, as a way to disparage Gene and Paul. Disgusting.

  • @tomgrieb6866
    @tomgrieb6866 3 года назад +10

    He seems like him and Pete would be the only fun ones to hang out with

  • @melissabritt3791
    @melissabritt3791 2 года назад +1

    He was always my fave of the band and always will be.Keep Rockin Ace!!

  • @noelleleto4700
    @noelleleto4700 2 года назад

    I LOOOOVEEEEEE ACE!!
    I Didn’t get tickets for the Kiss tour this year because Ace and Peter weren’t there.
    I wishhhh I got to meet Ace back in the 80s/90s😍🤤

  • @bigdogpete43
    @bigdogpete43 3 года назад +3

    He's actually a guitar virtuoso. It doesn't matter the complexity or the technical ability. What matters is that it is memorable. And wow, do they have some memorable songs.

  • @drbrendankishketon
    @drbrendankishketon 3 года назад +3

    I would LOVE to see the original line-up of Kiss one last time. It’s one thing if some of the original members were dead, but they aren’t. They’re all living! I know they have clashed over the years, but people would pay good money to see the original line-up!! I know I would. I know I’m not the only one who wants this!!

  • @silencedogood5101
    @silencedogood5101 3 года назад +2

    Ace was always my Favorite member without him its not KISS!

  • @henrikbeushausen4408
    @henrikbeushausen4408 2 года назад +1

    Out of the bunch, Ace is the most down to earth guy. You can’t blame him for beeing a little wierd with early fandom like his magnitude. Such a contagious laughter😄