Remembering Ace Frehley
• Paul Daniel “Ace” Frehley, co-founder and former lead guitarist of the legendary rock band KISS, has died following injuries suffered during a fall last month, according to his family. He was 74.
Frehley’s family statement reads: “We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his last moments, we were fortunate enough to have been able to surround him with loving, caring, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth. We cherish all of his finest memories, his laughter, and celebrate his strengths and kindness that he bestowed upon others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting on all of his incredible life achievements, Ace’s memory will continue to live on forever!”
As Variety reports, “Frehley joined cofounders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons in 1972 and remained with the band for their most significant eras: He left in 1982 for a solo career, but rejoined when the original band reunited in 1996 for a highly lucrative reunion tour and remained until 2002. In 1978, when all four members of KISS released solo albums simultaneously, many fans felt that Frehley’s featuring his hit cover of the song “New York Groove,” was the best. [Album cover art by Eraldo Carugati]
• You are invited to make use of the Benztown Audio Tribute to Ace Frehley, voiced by Darren Silva and written and produced by Thomas Green.
