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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

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Gene Simmons in full God Of Thunder mode addresses the crows during Kiss's farewell tour, arms outstretched.
Gene Simmons rushed to hospital after reportedly losing consciousness and crashing his SUV into a parked vehicle

By Jonathan Horsley Published

The God of Thunder is doing okay now

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CEDAR PARK, TX - OCTOBER 19: Ace Frehley performs in concert opening for Alice Cooper at HEB Center on October 19, 2021 in Cedar Park, Texas. (Photo by Gary Miller/Getty Images)
Ace Frehley looks beyond his next Origins album to his travel guitar, more touring and even reconciling with Kiss

By Andrew Daly Published

50 years after the iconic live album’s release, the guitar hero reflects on what made it so special, how it influenced other guitarists, and why he’s not interested in making his own live record today

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Guitarist Ace Frehley performs on stage during Alice Cooper's 19th Annual Christmas Pudding Fundraiser at Celebrity Theatre on December 04, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona
Ace Frehley sets the record straight on where things stand with Kiss

By Janelle Borg Published

Frehley discusses why he’s not appearing at any of the band’s upcoming events – and on his often complicated relationship with Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons

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This Kiss superfan just paid $12k to be Gene Simmons’ roadie for a day

By Phil Weller Published

The eye-wateringly expensive package has been billed as “Ultimate Gene Simmons Experience” – but is it worth the money?

Bassists
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Mike McCready stole his Alive solo from Kiss – but Ace Frehley had already stolen it from another legendary classic rock band

By Phil Weller Published

The revelation comes from Gene Simmons, who sees no problem in bands taking inspiration – and lifting ideas – from others

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Mick Rogers (left) and Gene Simmons perform onstage
Mick Rogers recalls Kiss supporting Manfred Mann's Earth Band in their early days

By Janelle Borg Published

Kiss opened for Manfred Mann's Earth Band back in 1974, hot on the heels of their self-titled debut album

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“You can set up amplifiers and drums to your heart’s content”: Gene Simmons defends paid roadie scheme

By Jenna Scaramanga Published

The Kiss bassist says those who pay $12k to roadie for him can do “whatever floats your boat”

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Kiss announces unmasked Vegas show with former guitarist Bruce Kulick, as Gene Simmons postpones 17 solo dates

By Phil Weller Published

November’s set will mark the 50th anniversary of their Kiss Army fan club and see Bruce Kulick reunite with the band after they snubbed the guitarist during their farewell tour

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Ace Frehley
Ace Frehley sets the record straight on his multiple departures from Kiss

By Janelle Borg Published

Frehley has dispelled the decades-long rumors that he was fired from the legendary band

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