Ace Frehley died yesterday at 74 years old. He was famous most obviously for his two stints in Kiss, being a part of their legendary ascent in the 1970’s as well as the mega-hyped reunion tour of the late 1990’s. Ace also had a prolific solo career in his times away from Kiss.
Ace was a guitar hero to generations of fans as well as many rock and metal musicians. He was a primary influence on a lot of the music I listen to, even some of the heaviest metal guitarists celebrate Ace as the reason they wanted to pick up guitars.
I don’t have much more to say for now. Oddly and sadly enough, this post is pre-empting another tribute post to a recently-deceased musician. But it’s impossible not to note the passing of a rock legend. Rest in peace, Spaceman, and enjoy your travels in the great beyond.
The Crooked Wanderer 
Well done Burch. Ace was a first for so many of us including myself. Became a KISS fan in ‘78 and Ace became my favourite right away. First concert I saw was KISS on the Dynasty Tour ‘79. That show was also a first on how things were done at an arena show. Drum solo and of course Ace’s solo. To see that smoking guitar and him tossing it skywards and it dangling there and exploding was an impactful moment in my young mind at the time …. RIP ACE!
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It’s crazy just how many people got into everything through Ace, he was the guitar hero for far more people than I think we realize.
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Excellent tribute to Ace!
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Thanks, I hope to do something more extensive soon.
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