Funny that you say that because he said he and Peter were drinking in the bar at the Hilton when the Yankees were in town and Roger Maris, Mantle, and Whitey Ford were in there with him drinking. All three of those guys had long since retired by the time KISS was formed. I love Ace but that story is bullshit.
Talented?? Lol Hes one of the worst professional guitarists I've ever heard. Watching his solos live is genuinely laughable, it feels like a skit it's so bad.
@@carolmichonne5788 It makes perfect sense if you know anything about baseball which you evidently don't. I don't have the time nor desire to explain it to you so you'll have to remain ignorant.
Met him in 2017 and gave him my 10 year coin. I was too nervous to say anything but I told him like many others have, he's my inspiration, yada yada yada... he gave me hug when I told him how his solo album was my peace during my deployment to Iraq....he thanked me for my service... signed some items for me...my top things of my bucket list ... Got to meet my hero....
Brian Reed -- i can't say much about Peter or Ace. I only actually know that Paul looks into the camera and lies on a frequent basis. If it makes you feel better that Ace and Peter have lied about something in the past then more power too you. But i only have witnessed Paul's dishonesty.
@@epaulk1969 - what have you witnessed? Overhype? That's not what i would call lying. Lying is Peter claiming he wrote Beth and 2 different stories about how he lost his makeup. Ace has been lying about still owning his makeup for 20 years and has admitted he doesn't remember much from the 70's.
Out of the 4 members, Ace Frehley is absolutely the best! So laid-back and chilled! I could totally hang out with this dude ... and his LAUGH is contagious! 🤣🎸❤
Drove 2 hours to Ohio to see KISS at one of the last tours before the original breakup. Show ran until 2am. Drove back home, got up at 5:30am for work. Couldn't hear for 2 days. Not one regret...
Ace Frehley: the best musician in Kiss, the most likeable person in Kiss, the best sense of humour in Kiss, the best solo album in the series of the 4 1978 Kiss solo albums, the only member of Kiss who had a solo hit, the only member of Kiss that people actually would go and see perform, the one Kiss member who has had a massive influence on subsequent generations of musicians, the only member of Kiss with any integrity, do I need to go on?
I was around back in the day when Kiss was a nobody band playing the popcorn club AKA Coventry's as well as a few others, Back then there weren't many places that you could play your own tunes at. The mercer arts center was a one of those places and a couple of others like coventry's, copperfields and CB's. I was a roadie for another local band who was on the bill when kiss showcased at the diplomat hotel and I knew them in passing as just another local NY rock band. They weren't very good musically and as a unit they hadn't found the cohesiveness that followed after touring relentlessly. Saying that I will say that Ace was always the nicest guy in the band with peter following close behind, Gene and paul were always about image and money and were pretty much assholes even back then, a lot of the local musicians did not like them due to the art rock scene ethos and not wanting to be considered commercial sell outs. They had a gimmick and some decent tunes in the beginning but the real reason they made it was their uniqueness also it was how Bill Aucoin promoted them, he wasn't willing to take no for an answer and after kiss was turned down by every label out there casablanca saw what Bill did and the rest as they say is kisstory. What a time to be alive back then I wouldn't trade my memories for anything.
You're not wrong, man. But Ace used to be a drug abuser and a hard drinker - and we know this kind of guy causes a lot of trouble. Even Paul - who's a boring fella - seems to feel sorry for Ace.
This is an example of how inhumane the music industry can be. This man put his life into Kiss and was not appreciated the way he deserved by Paul and Gene. Ace made some mistakes like most humans and succeeded addiction. I'm so proud of Ace who inspired me to be a rock guitarist!! Love this man!!
@@kingrick5494 all the good music he has put out since the original comment was posted. I will always love kiss but the current group is just surviving off nostalgia
I’m glad Ace is back! He was lost in his addiction to Alcohol and almost died from it. He crashed his sports car a couple of times. He’s very lucky he didn’t get hurt bad or get killed. All because of his drinking. Now he’s sober and mentally sharp again. I’m glad he didn’t destroy himself. He was always my favorite KISS member along with Criss. I idolized him as a teenager and fan of KISS. Long Live the Spaceman! Space Ace! 👏🏻🎸😎
Ace is the ultimate guitarist of the time. Who is cooler than Ace? Laid down some of the greatest solos ever recorded. Genius.
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Believe me, that radio station, Q104.3 SUCKS! I live 15 minutes from NYC & they never play any KISS songs apart from the occasional Detroit Rock City,, Rock N Roll All Night, even New York Grove. That radio station would rather eat dog shit before they'd play God Of Thunder, Shock Me, Deuce, or anything else from KISS.
Ace is the one who inspired me to play the guitar. I still play today and own a guitar shop. Ace lit the fire in me to stay close to the guitar all my life. It's just not KIZZ without Ace.
When I see older photos/videos of KISS, Ace always looked attractive & interesting to me as the Spaceman character, so cool ! I liked his body movements when he played the guitar on stage, there was such a mystique to it. I think he doesn't realize how really talented & influential he is for other music artists.
I was born 1966,I grew up listening to Kiss in elementary, 6th grade and so on,it was an amazing time to be part of Kiss Army, and I'm a girl!!!!who's with me!
And this is why Ace was/is my favorite, he's a peoples person, a extraordinary talented musician, but yet a "normal man who has never forgotten where he came from.... Kudos to you Spaceman.
For a guy who has one hell of a life, he comes over as very grounded and pleasant to speak to. He doesn't try to be cool, just is himself and that's good enough.Spectacular guitarist and I laughed when he was filmed under the stage during Beth and said: D'yer hear that bastards mic cut out? followed by Peter yelling fuckin' this and fuckin' that because noone could hear him.
My favorite member of Kiss, Hands down. I have had the honor of meeting him so many times and every time he has been cool and had great conversation. Very honest man
I love Ace and how calm and relaxed he is, and not to mention humble,he's what "rock and roll" should be,he's not on this massive ego trip all full of himself like some others
Ace even in his own admitted dilemmas has always been right there. Let us talk about how phenomenal Ace plays he is the heart and flavor in my opinion of the original lineup and let us not forget never had a lesson and does not read music now go listen to his work to confirm that statement. Ace if you even look at the comments- looks good on you; sobriety that is and this lad has been around alcoholics all my life so I will say SOBRIETY is huge my friend. Congratulations! Thank you, Ace, been on my top shelf as a practicing guitarist as long as I can remember im in my 50's.
@@pleromicpastry5445 no i am saying he dislikes ace. Ace is a known anti semite. Looks at genes familys unfortunate history during the war. He not a self hating jew. He is an ace hating jew. More clear?
@@patrickthometz6365 I dont know that I buy that Ace is an anti Semite....I am aware that 3 of the members of kiss wore Nazi regalia at one point. And as far as Gene is concerned...he still uses the Nazi S's in their logo. Call them lightning bolts if you wish.
Ace is such a cool person, he,s grounded and so humble, his answers are so simple yet effective, i would love to hang out with him and just pick his brain on his guitar playing
I bought my first guitar today and I was playing it and my dad said “you could be Ace” I just laughed and said “it would take me a few years to get to his level and he wings his style”
I had all four of those solo tapes of the KISS members. And yes, Ace's was the best because Ace IS the best. You wanted the best, you got the best, ACE FREHLEY!!
It amazes me to no end that so many guitarists say that Ace was an influence on them yet Rolling Stone doesn’t even list Ace in the top 100 guitarists of all time. Isn’t that mind blowing?!
In my book, he's the best. Argue all you want. You don't have to be lightning fast or fancy or whatever, you just got to play with passion and love what you're doing. Peter and Ace put Kiss where they are today. I love Eddie V and Page, but I'll take Ace any day
I agree with you, but the opposite, Peter is my favorite band Kiss member, but Ace is my second, Peter also had the best voice in the band by far!!! 🐱🐱🐱🐱
I've been a huge fan since 1976 when I was 12 years old. I love these interviews with Ace and how he seems to have his act together these days. He is a very solid player and I've always loved his melodic leads. He may not be the fastest and most technical player, but he definitely has a unique sound and always was the best fit for KISS. Thayer may be able to mimic Ace and learn his solos, but his timing, picking technique and vibrato are different, so I can hear the difference. And to me the other guitarists don't count because the 80's non-makeup KISS was an entirely different band.
Ace did for Kiss what no one else could....he made them great. He took good songs and turned them into great songs. He's not a song writer but he's a genius with his guitar. Never over plays it or tries to be fast and flashy. Perfect absolutely perfect
Watch is video’s where he shows how to play the classic songs, he is so original, he plays his in his own style, he really is amazing. I don’t think anyone could truly play a song exactly like he does.
There are alot of great famous lead guitarists past and present,but Ace was and still is my favorite Lead guitarist of all time.He chose the perfect make up and theme for the band as the Space Man.He is the coolest member of kiss. Keep rocking Space Ace !👍
Such a humble guy, and likable with it. Who is the sqwark in the centre? Ace is the only member of KISS I'd like to meet, as Eric is gone sadly. Tommy Thayer looks like Herman Munster in Aces mask, and he tries to play solos with his knees together.... Ace Frehley is the only Spaceman.
It’s Maria Milito, another disc jockey, she works for Q 104.3 in NYC, as well as Jim Kerr, the guy who’s not Ace in the video. I think she hosts a portion of the morning show with Jim, as well as her own show afterward, I can’t really remember completely, I used to listen to them, but I don’t drive anymore so I don’t know. I’m pretty sure she’s been a DJ at that station since the ‘70’s
Ace is Ace.There is only one. He is rock n roll as you can get.He's been there-done that and is a living legend.Even though he has an big ego he is still a lovable guy. Rock n Roll wouldnt be the same without him. He surely has that Lemmy factor to him.
@♠frehley--mr.simms character was not appealing, it was appawling & we're not surprised about that but only wonder why he chose to be that character in such a famous band is just way out of line with the rest of the group. ♠😎✅
Ace does gives lessons these days on his difficult change ups on his favorite custom riffs. You can find them right here & elsewhere He comprehends music perfectly fine!
I did, until I learned what he did to his former band, esp Richie whos wife just died. "I had to man up and tell him". No ass, manning up would be keeping him because he was your friend. As i get older I understand and agree when people say kiss sucked.
My dad was a huge kiss fan ! He was also a drummer! I grew up on kiss and when I was 5 I was Gene for Halloween! I am now 47 I still have a great deal of respect for this band this started it all for me!!! Always n still been rock n! Love them!!! Love you Ace!!!! Really takes you back ..time machine now please!
Tell me about it, Peter and Ace are by far the best in the band and they have always been treated like stepchildren, disgusting? I would drink and do blow as well if I had to put with overconrtolling narrcist bastards and Peter and Ace were still great in the 70's functioning after partying all night!!! Lol
Without Ace, i don't know if i would have listened to KISS. All the guys in school played Ace's riffs including me! Ace was my guitar building blocks.. etc.. (and the best role/make-up was Ace Frehley) Best Laugh/personality Ace.
Yes absolutely when he said he quit kiss I believe him because it took months of legal negotiations for him to leave the band you can't lie about something like that even though gene did saying Ace was fired but he wasn't Ace you are the man
Met him in london 1988,he signed my japanese bootleg destroyer album and my frehleys comet album,he was a nice guy and i said to him;you took your time getting back to the UK, Great meeting your hero….solo on Alive 2...
Bought my first KISS album in 78 it was Love Gun, I was hooked. Once Ace & Peter were gone for good never bought another. I would like to remember KISS as they were in their glory days. All the arguments about who did what, who was a better performer is a waste of time. For a short while the 4 original members of KISS(Gene, Ace, Paul & Pete) were on the top of their game. Them 4 guys together had the chemistry and charisma to become a legendary band. That time is gone. Everyone has their personal ups and downs. I use to be more judgmental, but as I've gotten older I see life differently. I give Ace a thumbs up👍on his sobriety. I wish all of KISS the best and want to say Thank You for the memories. You guys ROCKED! ✌️
Not a single KISS fan wants to see anybody else than Ace Frehley on a reunion tour. That is the one and only truth. And now Ace is a different man. Now he can do it. If Gene can't see it, he's blind.
ACE you have always been my favorite guitarist, I'm so excited for you and your new album. It's absolutely incredible. I play guitar myself and earlier this week I had the tip of my finger cut off and I had to cancel the first show I've booked in a few years, I didn't let anyone know but it crushed me. I'm still not sure I can keep all of my finger. When I got your album, I rode around by myself for hours in my car with it on repeat and you made my fucking week! It put a smile on my face and I got HAPPY! I started to think positive thoughts and started singing with you. Thank you so much for your music! You are an inspiration I will never forget. By the way, I myself am over 2 years SOBER myself. Best wishes on your tour, your sobriety, your happiness and unstoppable success. I know my name is hard to pronounce but it's Christopher Bing. I just want you to know you helped someone who needed it. Please come to Atlanta. I'll definitely be there no fail. Bless!
My first concert was KISS at the Fabulous Forum in Inglewood California 1977. And at age 14 I became a fan. Cheap Trick was the opening band. KISS ALIVE 2
Ace is the coolest musician and the best member of kiss . He’s very humble and has influenced many to play guitar. I’ve seen many concert ace solo band was my favorite still
This was so great , relaxed, and very cool. Loved the exchange of thoughts with pure simplicity.. It is true interviews like this, that people want to hear and listen to. Bravo..
@wboyle31 My comment went straight over your head. KIϟϟ is Paul, Gene, Ace and Peter. It's Bob, not Bruce, Kulick's lead guitar that was recorded for "All American Man", "Larger Than Life" and "Rockin' in the U.S.A” on Alive II. Dick Wagner was brought in for one day to play the solos for "Sweet Pain" and "Flaming Youth", and the acoustic guitar for "Beth" and "Great Expectations" on Destroyer. Ace and Peter couldn't be relied upon, due to their substance abuse, but I don't care about anything that was recorded after Dynasty.
I'll always remember the day I was driving home from work and heard a song on the radio that laid me out so hard that I changed course, drove to the nearest Turtle's, threw open the door, and yelled out "I WANT THAT 'CULT OF PERSONALITY' SONG *RIGHT NOW*!" Everyone in there had a good laugh. Can't happen today.
I'll never forget walking up to my local record store the day "In through the out door" came out and the entire front display, which usually had the top forty albums, was completely full of that brown paper bag which the album came in and I could hear "In the evening" blaring from a block away.
i like ACE not only because he is so talented playing guitar, but also because he is very honest person.
Funny that you say that because he said he and Peter were drinking in the bar at the Hilton when the Yankees were in town and Roger Maris, Mantle, and Whitey Ford were in there with him drinking. All three of those guys had long since retired by the time KISS was formed. I love Ace but that story is bullshit.
everything he says is a fucking lie. open your eyes.
Talented?? Lol Hes one of the worst professional guitarists I've ever heard. Watching his solos live is genuinely laughable, it feels like a skit it's so bad.
@@michaelculver3570 So because they are retired they are not allowed to hang out in a bar and drink? Your comment makes no sense.
@@carolmichonne5788 It makes perfect sense if you know anything about baseball which you evidently don't. I don't have the time nor desire to explain it to you so you'll have to remain ignorant.
Ace's laugh still makes me smile. :) He's always been my fave from KISS since I was a little kid.
I love listening to Ace doing interviews. So honest and he will answer any questions. Definitely my favorite Kiss member of all time
Seems to tell it like it is, good or bad 😅
Honest? The things some people believe
@ - well you need a full dose of reality because it's obvious you've been in Neverland far too long
Big Tiny ACE rules
I know right. He admits his flaws. So genuine and humble too. Gene and Paul don't do anything wrong. Not!!! ACE rules
Should of called his album, Kiss My Ace
or from💋with♠
Very clever
I may fucking still your idea lol.
He is from the brahnksh!
Met him in 2017 and gave him my 10 year coin. I was too nervous to say anything but I told him like many others have, he's my inspiration, yada yada yada... he gave me hug when I told him how his solo album was my peace during my deployment to Iraq....he thanked me for my service... signed some items for me...my top things of my bucket list ... Got to meet my hero....
great story! 👍
Ace answered all the tough questions, didn't even flinch. Ace for President!!!
Delusional any? Lol
John Doe -- Paul would answer all those questions too. He'd look the interviewer right in the eye and lie just as he's been doing for decades.
@@epaulk1969 - Ace lies, Peter lies more than anyone and you're pointing at Paul saying he's been lying? That's hilarious
Brian Reed -- i can't say much about Peter or Ace. I only actually know that Paul looks into the camera and lies on a frequent basis. If it makes you feel better that Ace and Peter have lied about something in the past then more power too you. But i only have witnessed Paul's dishonesty.
@@epaulk1969 - what have you witnessed? Overhype? That's not what i would call lying. Lying is Peter claiming he wrote Beth and 2 different stories about how he lost his makeup. Ace has been lying about still owning his makeup for 20 years and has admitted he doesn't remember much from the 70's.
Out of the 4 members, Ace Frehley is absolutely the best! So laid-back and chilled! I could totally hang out with this dude ... and his LAUGH is contagious! 🤣🎸❤
Drove 2 hours to Ohio to see KISS at one of the last tours before the original breakup. Show ran until 2am. Drove back home, got up at 5:30am for work. Couldn't hear for 2 days.
Not one regret...
Ace Frehley: the best musician in Kiss, the most likeable person in Kiss, the best sense of humour in Kiss, the best solo album in the series of the 4 1978 Kiss solo albums, the only member of Kiss who had a solo hit, the only member of Kiss that people actually would go and see perform, the one Kiss member who has had a massive influence on subsequent generations of musicians, the only member of Kiss with any integrity, do I need to go on?
Giorgio Curcetti The most genuine too!! ACE rules period!!
I was around back in the day when Kiss was a nobody band playing the popcorn club AKA Coventry's as well as a few others, Back then there weren't many places that you could play your own tunes at. The mercer arts center was a one of those places and a couple of others like coventry's, copperfields and CB's. I was a roadie for another local band who was on the bill when kiss showcased at the diplomat hotel and I knew them in passing as just another local NY rock band. They weren't very good musically and as a unit they hadn't found the cohesiveness that followed after touring relentlessly. Saying that I will say that Ace was always the nicest guy in the band with peter following close behind, Gene and paul were always about image and money and were pretty much assholes even back then, a lot of the local musicians did not like them due to the art rock scene ethos and not wanting to be considered commercial sell outs. They had a gimmick and some decent tunes in the beginning but the real reason they made it was their uniqueness also it was how Bill Aucoin promoted them, he wasn't willing to take no for an answer and after kiss was turned down by every label out there casablanca saw what Bill did and the rest as they say is kisstory. What a time to be alive back then I wouldn't trade my memories for anything.
@sam b-thanx for your comment on this interesting (sounds real) story about them.
You're not wrong, man. But Ace used to be a drug abuser and a hard drinker - and we know this kind of guy causes a lot of trouble. Even Paul - who's a boring fella - seems to feel sorry for Ace.
Giorgio Curcetti Just a couple more please. Lol
Ace is real. He knows people can see through fake people so he’s respectful. Rock in Ace!
This is an example of how inhumane the music industry can be. This man put his life into Kiss and was not appreciated the way he deserved by Paul and Gene. Ace made some mistakes like most humans and succeeded addiction. I'm so proud of Ace who inspired me to be a rock guitarist!! Love this man!!
And how’s that treating’ ya, bub?
@@kingrick5494 all the good music he has put out since the original comment was posted. I will always love kiss but the current group is just surviving off nostalgia
Peter as well, he and Ace were amazing and fantastic and the real talent and heart and soul of the original lineup!!!!
I’m glad Ace is back! He was lost in his addiction to Alcohol and almost died from it. He crashed his sports car a couple of times. He’s very lucky he didn’t get hurt bad or get killed. All because of his drinking. Now he’s sober and mentally sharp again. I’m glad he didn’t destroy himself.
He was always my favorite KISS member along with Criss. I idolized him as a teenager and fan of KISS.
Long Live the Spaceman!
Space Ace!
👏🏻🎸😎
Ace is the ultimate guitarist of the time. Who is cooler than Ace?
Laid down some of the greatest solos ever recorded.
Genius.
Believe me, that radio station, Q104.3 SUCKS! I live 15 minutes from NYC & they never play any KISS songs apart from the occasional Detroit Rock City,, Rock N Roll All Night, even New York Grove. That radio station would rather eat dog shit before they'd play God Of Thunder, Shock Me, Deuce, or anything else from KISS.
@@mrbevelaqua8649 now you're just trolling bro..
You're off your rocker dude
@@mrbevelaqua8649 not true.. destroyer and alive 2 are the only records
Ace just takes a note and chokes it 20 times. End of solo. Sounds cool though.
Ace is the one who inspired me to play the guitar. I still play today and own a guitar shop. Ace lit the fire in me to stay close to the guitar all my life. It's just not KIZZ without Ace.
Keep reminding people Ace 12 years sober!!! an amazing accomplishment!!! You rock!!!!
When I see older photos/videos of KISS, Ace always looked attractive & interesting to me as the Spaceman character, so cool ! I liked his body movements when he played the guitar on stage, there was such a mystique to it. I think he doesn't realize how really talented & influential he is for other music artists.
You and I are on the same page😅
I was born 1966,I grew up listening to Kiss in elementary, 6th grade and so on,it was an amazing time to be part of Kiss Army, and I'm a girl!!!!who's with me!
I have my Kiss collection cannot not part with
And this is why Ace was/is my favorite, he's a peoples person, a extraordinary talented musician, but yet a "normal man who has never forgotten where he came from.... Kudos to you Spaceman.
ACE!
For a guy who has one hell of a life, he comes over as very grounded and pleasant to speak to.
He doesn't try to be cool, just is himself and that's good enough.Spectacular guitarist and I laughed when he was filmed under the stage during Beth and said: D'yer hear that bastards mic cut out?
followed by Peter yelling fuckin' this and fuckin' that because noone could hear him.
Ace is a Rock Star.
OCS Environmental Services A True Rock Star!!! Not a lot of ‘Real Rock’ Stars’ left these days! Ace is Amazing!!!
Peter = The Heart
Paul = The Brain
Gene = The Body
Ace = The Soul
Ace seems like such a cool, down to earth guy. Great conversationalist.
My favorite member of Kiss, Hands down. I have had the honor of meeting him so many times and every time he has been cool and had great conversation. Very honest man
I love Ace and how calm and relaxed he is, and not to mention humble,he's what "rock and roll" should be,he's not on this massive ego trip all full of himself like some others
ACE is a very nice guy and very very talented, i would like to see him again with kiss, that would be awesome.
farid fakhreddine I know right. The most genuine of the four. Peter too
Ace even in his own admitted dilemmas has always been right there. Let us talk about how phenomenal Ace plays he is the heart and flavor in my opinion of the original lineup and let us not forget never had a lesson and does not read music now go listen to his work to confirm that statement. Ace if you even look at the comments- looks good on you; sobriety that is and this lad has been around alcoholics all my life so I will say SOBRIETY is huge my friend. Congratulations! Thank you, Ace, been on my top shelf as a practicing guitarist as long as I can remember im in my 50's.
Super nice interview ! ACE as we love him ! Great sense of humor ! So talented ! Best guitar player of all times ! Unique tune solo's ! ACE🧡ACE💛ACE💚
wish Ace and Gene would stop fighting because they are old now and deep down they love each other. This goes for all of them.
News flash Gene hates Ace, the anti semitic thing goes deep with Gene
@@patrickthometz6365 Gene is a jew. Are you saying he's a self-hating jew?
@@pleromicpastry5445 no i am saying he dislikes ace. Ace is a known anti semite. Looks at genes familys unfortunate history during the war. He not a self hating jew. He is an ace hating jew. More clear?
@@patrickthometz6365 I dont know that I buy that Ace is an anti Semite....I am aware that 3 of the members of kiss wore Nazi regalia at one point. And as far as Gene is concerned...he still uses the Nazi S's in their logo. Call them lightning bolts if you wish.
I don't buy that. Ace's girlfriend is even Jewish. The whole band took pictures with those Nazi uniforms. Ace has never been Anti-Semitic.
Ace is such a cool person, he,s grounded and so humble, his answers are so simple yet effective, i would love to hang out with him and just pick his brain on his guitar playing
Even when Ace was wiped out he had moral's, just lose ones, but he never hurt anyone
No he was abusive
I bought my first guitar today and I was playing it and my dad said “you could be Ace” I just laughed and said “it would take me a few years to get to his level and he wings his style”
I had all four of those solo tapes of the KISS members. And yes, Ace's was the best because Ace IS the best. You wanted the best, you got the best, ACE FREHLEY!!
So glad he is sober for so many years. Ace is down to earth.
I like Ace, he is so honest. And he has worked very hard to get sober. He is really cool. He seems easy to talk to and a down to earth guy.
yes I agree with ya ⚡
Yeah, 12 years on (as of this video)? That's great.
His yankees story can’t be true - all the players he mentioned were 5 years retired by the time Ace met Peter
ace has always taken the right attitude , stay humble
It's good to see Ace sober 🤘
So humble I like how he said he feels guilty others sited him as an influence to there guitar playing.
Love Ace so down to earth a real straight shooter.
It amazes me to no end that so many guitarists say that Ace was an influence on them yet Rolling Stone doesn’t even list Ace in the top 100 guitarists of all time. Isn’t that mind blowing?!
In my book, he's the best. Argue all you want. You don't have to be lightning fast or fancy or whatever, you just got to play with passion and love what you're doing. Peter and Ace put Kiss where they are today. I love Eddie V and Page, but I'll take Ace any day
I don't care what the magazine said.....not everybody's opinion on ACE he is top 10!
It's disgusting!!! Rolling Stones doesn't give my boy Peter any credit as well? They are the best two by far of the original lineup!!!!!
Ace is everyone's favorite kiss member, how could he not be. My favorite singer of kiss is Peter Criss though. Wicked voice.
You probably think Rod Stewart is a good singer too 🙄
I agree with you, but the opposite, Peter is my favorite band Kiss member, but Ace is my second, Peter also had the best voice in the band by far!!! 🐱🐱🐱🐱
Fuck Rod Stewart, not a bad musician, but if you are being a smartass, which you are comparing him to Peter Criss, no not even close!!!
I've been a huge fan since 1976 when I was 12 years old. I love these interviews with Ace and how he seems to have his act together these days. He is a very solid player and I've always loved his melodic leads. He may not be the fastest and most technical player, but he definitely has a unique sound and always was the best fit for KISS. Thayer may be able to mimic Ace and learn his solos, but his timing, picking technique and vibrato are different, so I can hear the difference. And to me the other guitarists don't count because the 80's non-makeup KISS was an entirely different band.
Ace did for Kiss what no one else could....he made them great. He took good songs and turned them into great songs. He's not a song writer but he's a genius with his guitar. Never over plays it or tries to be fast and flashy. Perfect absolutely perfect
Me, too! 1978 and 14 years old🤗
One minute in and you hear the famous Ace cackle!! :)
What a sweet humble man.. love him him and Eric care are my favorite kiss members
What makes Ace stand out as likely the best and favourite Kiss member ever, is his likability. In addition, a great guitar player
It's always a pleasure to hear and watch the Kind of Ace !
Watch is video’s where he shows how to play the classic songs, he is so original, he plays his in his own style, he really is amazing. I don’t think anyone could truly play a song exactly like he does.
Back in the '70's we thought Ace was really from outer space.
You must be American - what can we say?
No "we" didn't.
He is
What you dorks seem to be forgetting is many fans in the late '70s were kids.
Assholes.
Me as well
There are alot of great famous lead guitarists past and present,but Ace was and still is my favorite Lead guitarist of all time.He chose the perfect make up and theme for the band as the Space Man.He is the coolest member of kiss. Keep rocking Space Ace !👍
Ace has the greatest laugh ever
a 3 stooges laugh.
Jerry reed...lol
the only "REAL member out of the 4 who never complained and moved on and is still successful to this very day! go ACE!
Jason Huntley awesome comment!
Not totally true!!! Read my boy Peter the Catman Criss book, and him and Ace are still freinds? Pete calls it like it is? Lol
Huge influence on my musical tastes, love hearing him laugh. You can tell he loves life.
ACE AND PAUL. ARE THE BEST PEOPLE IN KISS. Because when genes around bad things happen but when it’s just Ace and Paul they can sing together.
Such a humble guy, and likable with it.
Who is the sqwark in the centre?
Ace is the only member of KISS I'd like to meet, as Eric is gone sadly.
Tommy Thayer looks like Herman Munster in Aces mask, and he tries to play solos with his knees together....
Ace Frehley is the only Spaceman.
It’s Maria Milito, another disc jockey, she works for Q 104.3 in NYC, as well as Jim Kerr, the guy who’s not Ace in the video. I think she hosts a portion of the morning show with Jim, as well as her own show afterward, I can’t really remember completely, I used to listen to them, but I don’t drive anymore so I don’t know. I’m pretty sure she’s been a DJ at that station since the ‘70’s
@@kingrick5494 no its not..its shelly sonstein.....maria has her own show
squawk 🤣 Herman Munster 🤣 🤣 🤣 stop it you're killing me
Ace respectively chats with this young kid and can laugh with him about anything. .. priceless !
Ace is Ace.There is only one. He is rock n roll as you can get.He's been there-done that and is a living legend.Even though he has an big ego he is still a lovable guy. Rock n Roll wouldnt be the same without him. He surely has that Lemmy factor to him.
LOVE how he imitated Gene. Cracking up!
The NY Giants use "New York Groove"song after every touchdown scored at MetLife stadium. Unfortunately it hasn't been played to much this year.
And unfortunately, that's in New Jersey.
In any event, the players still wear tight, bright colors, jump on each other for balls and then shower together. Yessssssss......
@@done1675 "I'm back! Back in the Jersey groove!"
that's pretty WIPED OUT dude😎
@♠frehley--mr.simms character was not appealing, it was appawling & we're not surprised about that but only wonder why he chose to be that character in such a famous band is just way out of line with the rest of the group. ♠😎✅
Space ace! There never will be another how can kiss have end of road without best damn guitarist that inspired so many people and metal bands today!
Could you imagine what it would be like if Ace and Peter walked out in full costume on the last night on the end of the road tour
Without Ace..... I’m not interested
The brst kiss
This best gitar jiss
Totally agree,no ace no kiss
Ace does gives lessons these days on his difficult change ups on his favorite custom riffs. You can find them right here & elsewhere
He comprehends music perfectly fine!
Ace still has the laugh and it always cracks me up😂
I ❤ ACE✌
Me too. Met him in person recently. Cool guy.
I did, until I learned what he did to his former band, esp Richie whos wife just died. "I had to man up and tell him". No ass, manning up would be keeping him because he was your friend. As i get older I understand and agree when people say kiss sucked.
I could hear Ace's laugh all day !🤣🤣🤣
If you like his laugh watch the Tom Snyder interview with Kiss on Halloween
ACE is one of the most humble guys..
Without Ace and Peter---it's not KISS.
Ace is such a cool guy...I really enjoy listening to him talk....not to mention play guitar.
I swear to God, this is no joke, I always arrived late at every concert, and got front row seats, every time
My dad was a huge kiss fan ! He was also a drummer! I grew up on kiss and when I was 5 I was Gene for Halloween! I am now 47 I still have a great deal of respect for this band this started it all for me!!! Always n still been rock n! Love them!!! Love you Ace!!!! Really takes you back ..time machine now please!
Epic interview guys. I don't know this radio team but I like the hosts a lot. They seem like nice people with a lot of fun in their conversation.
I freakin love space aces laugh!! Greatest sound ever!!
All the crap he's put up with over the other band members chasing the almighty $ and he still considers Gene Simmons a friend. Amazing guy.
Can you tell me abot it?
All that changed the following year ...with Paul's book and Gene's snide remarks. Bitter animosity between them now
That's normal dude. Imagine it's like a family after all....love/hate relations
Tell me about it, Peter and Ace are by far the best in the band and they have always been treated like stepchildren, disgusting? I would drink and do blow as well if I had to put with overconrtolling narrcist bastards and Peter and Ace were still great in the 70's functioning after partying all night!!! Lol
Ace has a good heart.
aces guitar is like a voice. You know it's him as soon as you hear it. Thayer doesn't move me
SPACEMAN is actually a brilliant idea .
I was on Bedford St . Dropped outta School got my GED and still listening to KISS .. ALMOST 50 YRS LATA
I also liked Paul. Did anybody see the Kisstory Documentary? It was pretty good!
Without Ace, i don't know if i would have listened to KISS. All the guys in school played Ace's riffs including me! Ace was my guitar building blocks.. etc.. (and the best role/make-up was Ace Frehley) Best Laugh/personality Ace.
If it's the Frehley's Comet Boxed Set... Yes Ace you will have my money... Love You Ace.
Ace is down to Earth and loves to laugh. The coolest.
Ace has become a real stand up guy. Can't help but like him.
Yes absolutely when he said he quit kiss I believe him because it took months of legal negotiations for him to leave the band you can't lie about something like that even though gene did saying Ace was fired but he wasn't Ace you are the man
Met him in london 1988,he signed my japanese bootleg destroyer album and my frehleys comet album,he was a nice guy and i said to him;you took your time getting back to the UK, Great meeting your hero….solo on Alive 2...
Ace is the coolest 🎸
Ace Frehley is one of the most down to earth human beings in Rock n Roll.
Bought my first KISS album in 78 it was Love Gun, I was hooked. Once Ace & Peter were gone for good never bought another. I would like to remember KISS as they were in their glory days. All the arguments about who did what, who was a better performer is a waste of time. For a short while the 4 original members of KISS(Gene, Ace, Paul & Pete) were on the top of their game. Them 4 guys together had the chemistry and charisma to become a legendary band. That time is gone. Everyone has their personal ups and downs. I use to be more judgmental, but as I've gotten older I see life differently. I give Ace a thumbs up👍on his sobriety. I wish all of KISS the best and want to say Thank You for the memories. You guys ROCKED! ✌️
Did the same thing...never bought another KISS album after Peter left. '73-'79 is the only KISS I listen to.
Bought Animalized and crazy Nights. That's all she wrote. The original 4 were the best of the best. They were hotter than hell
Not a single KISS fan wants to see anybody else than Ace Frehley on a reunion tour. That is the one and only truth. And now Ace is a different man. Now he can do it. If Gene can't see it, he's blind.
" I think it was the Good morning today show". If that isn't classic Ace I don't know what is. The guy is hilarious.
I am going to just watch all ace's interview. Damn he is hilarious.
ACE you have always been my favorite guitarist, I'm so excited for you and your new album. It's absolutely incredible. I play guitar myself and earlier this week I had the tip of my finger cut off and I had to cancel the first show I've booked in a few years, I didn't let anyone know but it crushed me. I'm still not sure I can keep all of my finger. When I got your album, I rode around by myself for hours in my car with it on repeat and you made my fucking week! It put a smile on my face and I got HAPPY! I started to think positive thoughts and started singing with you. Thank you so much for your music! You are an inspiration I will never forget. By the way, I myself am over 2 years SOBER myself. Best wishes on your tour, your sobriety, your happiness and unstoppable success. I know my name is hard to pronounce but it's Christopher Bing. I just want you to
know you helped someone who needed it. Please come to Atlanta. I'll definitely be there no fail. Bless!
Thanks brother, I'm speechless. Thanks for the lift.
Love Aces Laugh My favorite member of Kiss !!!
Love ace a true rock star and super cool guy
My first concert was KISS at the Fabulous Forum in Inglewood California 1977. And at age 14 I became a fan. Cheap Trick was the opening band. KISS ALIVE 2
Humble guy
But an awesome damn musician
Hardly an awesome musician, but a great rock star.
Dude, Ace is amazing on guitar
That he is
Ace is the coolest musician and the best member of kiss . He’s very humble and has influenced many to play guitar. I’ve seen many concert ace solo band was my favorite still
This was so great , relaxed, and very cool. Loved the exchange of thoughts with pure simplicity.. It is true interviews like this, that people want to hear and listen to. Bravo..
He lived the rock life hard and then got clean and seems to have a lot of humility and a great sense of humor.
Ace seems like such a cool, nice guy. I so wish the original four would give it one more go. Of course it'd be about money...and we'd pay it.
"we" aren't giving these money-grubbing has-beens another shekel. what do you think we are? a bunch of shmendriks?
Ace has always been my fave of the group.
Kiss is Paul Gene Ace & Peter ... PERIOD !!!
And Bob Kulick ; )
@wboyle31 My comment went straight over your head. KIϟϟ is Paul, Gene, Ace and Peter. It's Bob, not Bruce, Kulick's lead guitar that was recorded for "All American Man", "Larger Than Life" and "Rockin' in the U.S.A” on Alive II. Dick Wagner was brought in for one day to play the solos for "Sweet Pain" and "Flaming Youth", and the acoustic guitar for "Beth" and "Great Expectations" on Destroyer.
Ace and Peter couldn't be relied upon, due to their substance abuse, but I don't care about anything that was recorded after Dynasty.
@wboyle31 for me too, Eric Carr was a better drummer than "singer" or "Peter"!
@@nkmcfrln you don't speak for the millions of other fans who discovered kiss in different era's, Mr. High n' mighty!
For me Unmasked was the last Kiss record. Eric Carr on drums.
Ace my favorit Kiss member when i was att the konsert 1976 at Gröna Lund in Stockholm he was the coolest i ever seen playd his guitar like a god
I miss the days of being able to go to a record store on the day a record is released and buy it 😄 .
I'll always remember the day I was driving home from work and heard a song on the radio that laid me out so hard that I changed course, drove to the nearest Turtle's, threw open the door, and yelled out "I WANT THAT 'CULT OF PERSONALITY' SONG *RIGHT NOW*!" Everyone in there had a good laugh. Can't happen today.
I'll never forget walking up to my local record store the day "In through the out door" came out and the entire front display, which usually had the top forty albums, was completely full of that brown paper bag which the album came in and I could hear "In the evening" blaring from a block away.
@@sid7088 same here friend, bought it and still play it.😀😉👓🎸✌👏😎🎙
Ace your the best! If you ever do another concert in OKC I will be there for sure!