Ace Frehley
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John 5 on his final conversations with Ace Frehley and working on Peter Criss’ new record
By Andrew Daly published
The Mötley Crüe guitarist reflects on losing his greatest influence, reveals what’s great about the former Kiss drummer’s upcoming album, and his hopes for another tour with Richie Kotzen

Inspired by Kiss, Metallica and Dokken, DRAIN’s Cody Chavez is the hardcore hero who isn’t afraid to shred
By Jim Beaugez published
The Jackson die-hard thought he’d never be good enough to solo – then he surprised himself. He explains how his playing on new album …IS YOUR FRIEND was influenced by Dimebag Darrell, James Hetfield – and one specific George Lynch guitar solo

Gene Simmons on how he wished he’d handled his relationship with Ace Frehley differently
By Phil Weller published
Simmons says he wishes he’d practiced more tough love on his former bandmate when they were younger

John 5 discusses the loss of Ace Frehley – and confirms he was set to appear on the Kiss icon’s next album
By Janelle Borg published
5 previously lent his chops to Frehley’s Origins, Vol. 1 and Origins, Vol. 2 cover albums, and was set to play on the third before Frehley’s death

The daredevil ‘Smoker’ Les Paul that Ace Frehley used on his final Kiss tour is heading to auction
By Phil Weller published
Frehley used the modified guitar during his final tours with Kiss

Anthony Esposito’s unique career alongside Ace Frehley, George Lynch and Jake E. Lee
By Andrew Daly published
The upright bassist with no previous experience of rock joined Lynch Mob and spent years telling it like it is to his guitar player bosses. He reveals what he’d always tried to explain to Lynch, the pain of losing Frehley and his concerns for Lee

Kiss honor Ace Frehley with candlelit tribute at their first show in nearly 2 years
By Phil Weller published
The band honored their founding guitarist at a fan event in Las Vegas

Ace Frehley’s cause of death confirmed by autopsy report
By Janelle Borg published
The Morris County Medical Examiner's Office determined that the guitarist's death was an accident

How Ace Frehley came back from the brink with his first solo album in 20 years
By Jean Uhelszki published
In 2009, the late Spaceman took GW inside the inner workings of rock’s makeup-clad warriors – like that time he forged ahead after getting electrocuted onstage – and explained why he always valued spontaneity over rigorous practice
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