ACE FREHLEY R.I.P.

ACE FREHLEY R.I.P.

Ace Frehley Born April 27, 1951, died at the age of 74 on October 16, 2025, following complications from a fall that led to a brain bleed. His family confirmed he passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

Ace Frehley was the original lead guitarist and a founding member of KISS, and his role was nothing short of foundational. As the “Spaceman,” he brought a unique blend of swagger, melody, and controlled chaos to the band’s sound, a perfect foil to the theatrical bombast of Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. His guitar work defined the band’s early albums, with iconic solos on tracks like “Shock Me,” “Cold Gin,” and “Parasite” that balanced raw power with a bluesy, spacey feel.

Frehley wasn’t just a player, he was a tone-setter. His use of effects, smoking guitars, and even a custom Les Paul that shot rockets helped shape KISS’s live spectacle. But more importantly, his playing inspired generations of guitarists. Ace Frehley was the reason many picked up a guitar. Not because he was the fastest or flashiest, but because every note he played felt like it mattered. He made it look fun, dangerous, and attainable.

His impact extended beyond KISS. His 1978 solo album was the most successful of the four KISS solo records, and his post-KISS work. His solo debut in ’78 proved he didn’t need the makeup to shine. “New York Groove” was a hit, but it was the deeper cuts like “Rip It Out” that showed his heart. His later work, from Frehley’s Comet to 10,000 Volts, showed a man still chasing the stars, still playing like it mattered. And it did. To me, and to countless others who saw in Ace a kind of beautiful imperfection, the kind that made rock feel real. That honesty, musically and personally, resonated with fans who saw themselves in his flaws and fire.

 Ace Frehley was the Spaceman, yes. But he was also the heartbeat of a generation that believed in loud guitars, big dreams, and being unapologetically yourself. A reminder that rock could be fun, dangerous, and deeply human. His passing leaves a crater in the galaxy of rock, but his influence will echo in every bent note and every kid who dares to play loud and weird. Rest easy, Spaceman. You were one of a kind. (B)

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Track lists

Ace Frehley - Ace Frehley [1978]

01 Ace Frehley - Rip it Out 3:39

02 Ace Frehley - Speedin' Back to My Baby 3:35

03 Ace Frehley - Snow Blind 3:54

04 Ace Frehley - Ozone 4:39

05 Ace Frehley - What's on Your Mind? 3:25

06 Ace Frehley - New York Groove 3:01

07 Ace Frehley - I'm in Need of Love 4:34

08 Ace Frehley - Wiped-Out 4:08

09 Ace Frehley - Fractured Mirror 5:24

Ace Frehley - Frehley's Comet [1987]

01 Frehley’s Comet - Rock Soldiers 5:06

02 Frehley’s Comet - Breakout 3:39

03 Frehley’s Comet - Into the Night 4:13

04 Frehley’s Comet - Something Moved 4:07

05 Frehley’s Comet - We Got Your Rock 4:16

06 Frehley’s Comet - Love Me Right 3:56

07 Frehley’s Comet - Calling to You 4:24

08 Frehley’s Comet - Dolls 3:32

09 Frehley’s Comet - Stranger in a Strange Land 4:02

10 Frehley’s Comet - Fractured Too (instrumental) 4:14

Ace Frehley - 10,000 volts [2024]

01 Ace Frehley - 10,000 Volts 3:24

02 Ace Frehley - Walkin’ on the Moon 3:44

03 Ace Frehley - Cosmic Heart 3:53

04 Ace Frehley - Cherry Medicine 3:39

05 Ace Frehley - Back Into My Arms Again 3:36

06 Ace Frehley - Fightin’ for Life 3:20

07 Ace Frehley - Blinded 3:53

08 Ace Frehley - Constantly Cute 3:38

09 Ace Frehley - Life of a Stranger 3:57

10 Ace Frehley - Up in the Sky 4:27

11 Ace Frehley - Stratosphere 3:05

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