In shocking news, legendary guitarist Ace Frehley, one of the four original members of KISS has passed away at age 74.
Frehley recently made the difficult decision to cancel his remaining tour dates for 2025 after reportedly falling in his home studio and requiring hospitalization.
Apparently, Frehley suffered a brain bleed from the fall and had been on life support.
Ace Frehley is known as the original lead guitarist and co-founding member of the iconic rock band KISS. Joining the band in 1973, Frehley played a pivotal role in shaping KISS’s signature sound with his raw, blues-influenced guitar style and vibrant stage presence as the “Spaceman.” He was key to the success of the band’s legendary 1970s albums, including Destroyer, Rock and Roll Over, and Love Gun. His songwriting and distinctive solos resonated with fans, and in 1978, his self-titled solo album became the most commercially successful of the four released by the band’s members.
Frehley left KISS in 1982 amid growing personal and creative tensions but maintained a solo career marked by cult success and a loyal fanbase. He rejoined the band for a highly publicized reunion tour in 1996 and participated in several albums and tours before departing again in the early 2000s. Throughout his solo career, Frehley released multiple albums, including Anomaly (2009), Space Invader (2014), and Spaceman (2018), showcasing his enduring love for hard rock and space-themed motifs. Despite battles with substance abuse and periods of absence from the spotlight, Frehley remained a respected figure in rock history and is widely credited with influencing generations of guitarists.
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