Decibel Geek Podcast Episode
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- The Decibel Geek Podcast Presents:
Archive Video Episode #249: Ace Stories with "Crazy Joe" Renda
Producer and longtime friend of Ace Frehley, Crazy Joe Renda stops by to share Ace Stories about everyone’s favorite spaceman. Joe first came to prominence in KISS fan circles with the novelty song, ‘Eugene‘ released under the moniker of Crazy Joe & The Variable Speed Band. The song would go down in KISSTORY as Ace Frehley‘s first musical project outside of the band as he’s a co-writer and co-producer of the song.
In this long-form conversation, Joe shares some incredible stories of hanging out with Ace Frehley and being around the business of KISS. Stories of the interpersonal relationships between Ace and the other members of the band are shared including the dynamic between the “2 camps” of Simmons and Stanley vs Criss and Frehley. Also included are Joe’s recollections of Ace‘s decision to quit KISS and how Gene Simmons pleaded with Joe to attempt to keep Ace on as a member of the band. Other stories involving a testy meeting between Peter Criss and Eric Carr, loads of stories of Ace truly being a rock n’ roll wild man and so much more including the story of how ‘Eugene‘ was created and how it connects to KISS (not in the way you would expect). We hope you enjoy Ace Stories with Crazy Joe Renda and SHARE with a friend!
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Just saw ace in nashville. Holy cow what an amazing show!
Stop Lying!
@@deetrain3247
I hear you. Ace hasn't been real good since 1980.
I still L❤VE Ace!
Ace sure was wild back then, I am glad he cleaned his act up now.
Anton Fig entered the picture because of me. I knew Anton via his band Spyder (late 1977) and played their tape for Ace in 1978. The next day Ace called and asked me to bring Anton up to Eddies' studio....and the rest is.....
Ok, "Russell" lol
I love it lmao 🤣 idc lifes to short to be boring lol Ace Frehley makes me happy 😂
Crazy Joe should write a book
Ace is the king!!!!
one of my fav DB eps of all time, super funny and niche.....no-one does it like chris and aaron
Fantastic!
A cool Doood in a loose mood- EUGENE! YOU shot the video at the Box Seat Pub in Wappingers Falls NY - b4 that you played keyboards on a few CHIP TAYLOR LPS.
I love Ace he was always the best.looking guy in kiss 🛸his so funny your stories made me laugh .
🤣😂🤣😂
Ace Lives. !!!!
I won a signed copy from WRIF for Kissmas I think lol Hilarious from front to back.
My Lord, Ace! Was there NOTHING you wouldn't do? LMAO
RIP John Regan - who played bass on song. Lol - everything I've mentioned first- you're saying. I can tell you John Regan gave my friend a test pressing - I believe a one sided single or the same song on B? It was March 1980
Ace isn't just a plumber, he's also a great bassist.
When I was a kid Ace Frehley came over to my house to use the bathroom
Did he flush
Most of these crazy stories are in the book KISS & Tell by Bob McAdams and Gordon Gebert.
The song Eugene sounds like something Frank Zappa would record and Joe kind of sounds like Ace when he talks
Sure Ace, you can do it on your own. Fast forward to 2020 and he's playing the local rib cook off.
John Platania on guitar effects- in fact I saw him recently and he confirned.
He sounds just like Ace. If I didn't know better I might believe this was a Kaufmanesque ruse.
A lot of us would hear "Eugene" on the Doctor Demento Show
Lol- around 15 min mark what film is this playing to Ace shooting at girl in woods????
It’s funny but sad
This guy talks like Ace lol
Does ace have 6 fingers? 20:10
Gordon Gerbert Has always been jealous of Ace Frehley fame. That's why Gordon Gerbert wrote the book
The part at 18:14 is basically Ace's current guitar playing. He just can't do it anymore.
I never understood what people found so funny about him. If you grew up with an alcoholic, none of this is funny. Laughing at his terrible jokes.
horrible stories...
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley HAVE BEEN LOCKED UP FOR ASSAULT.
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley HAVE BEEN KNOCKED DOWN BY FANS PHIISICALY AND.
JESUS FIRED Gene Simmons BECAUSE Gene Simmons CAN'T WEAR kiss armour ANYMORE
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley HAVE LOST THERE FAME AND ARE NOT 🚫 Stars because Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley HAVE NOT 🚫 MADE A PLATINUM OR GOLD RECORD IN YEARS.
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley HAVE LOST THERE FAME AND IS NOT 🚫 Stars.