Ace Frehley | MadLife 7:30 (2024)

Ace Frehley — LIVE at MadLife Stage & Studios on Sunday, June 23rd at 7:30!
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Doors 6:30 | Show 7:30 | 15+
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Ace Frehley

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The only thing more recognizable than Ace Frehley’s signature “Spaceman” makeup is his guitar playing…

Those thundering riffs and singable solos have enshrined him as one of the most influential, inspiring, and impactful musicians of all-time. Simply put, rock ‘n’ roll and heavy metal wouldn’t sound, look, or feel the same without him. Among hundreds of accolades, The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inducted him in 2014 as a Co-founder and the original lead guitarist of Kiss. Guitar World named him in the Top 15 of its “100 Greatest Heavy Metal Guitarists of All Time” and plugged the lead from “Shock Me” on the “50 Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time.” Magnifying the imprint of his catalog as a solo artist, Foo Fighters cut a fan favorite cover of “Ozone,” and he even jammed out “New York Groove” alongside The Roots on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The late Dimebag Darrell of Pantera proudly sported a tattoo of Frehley on his chest, while Tom Morello of Rage Against The Machine celebrated him on X/Twitter as “My first guitar hero.” Embedded in popular culture, he also, penned the New York Times bestselling memoir No Regrets, and packed venues everywhere on tour for decades.

However, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated Bronx-born legend continues to elevate and electrify rock ‘n’ roll with his tenth full-length solo offering, 10,000 Volts [MNRK Heavy].

The record upholds an incredible legacy for Frehley, spanning 50-plus years in the limelight. Back in 1978, he delivered his solo debut, Ace Frehley. It reached platinum status and exploded as “the highest-selling of the four Kiss solo albums in the Soundscan era.” Pitchfork even retrospectively rated it a rare “8.5” score. During 1987, he dropped Frehley’s Comet, followed by 2009’s Anomaly. In 2014, he made history once again. His Space Invader LP captured #9 on the Billboard 200 and emerged as “The only solo album by a past or current Kiss member to reach the Top 10 on the chart.” Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, Slash, Lita Ford, and John 5 jumped at the chance to collaborate with him on 2016’s Origins Vol. 1, bowing at #1 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums Chart and in the Top 5 of the Billboard Top Rock Albums Chart. He notably maintained his momentum with Spaceman [2018] and Origins Vol. 2 [2020]. Applauding the latter, Forbes proclaimed, “The idea of fun has always defined ‘The Spaceman’s’ best work but never more so than on the cover songs that make up the Origins releases.”

Jumpstarting his next chapter, he parlayed this energy into 10,000 Volts. He introduces this body of work with the first single and title track. A surging riff sets the tone for “10,000 Volts” as his swaggering delivery takes hold and never lets go. It culminates on the chantable chorus, “She hit me like 10,000 volts, when I saw her face,” giving way to a fret-burning guitar solo—of course! Then, there’s “Walkin’ On The Moon.” His voice rings out between towering distortion as a lovestruck hook echoes, “When I wake up, you’re all I see. You got me walkin’ on the moon!” His string bends practically engages in a call-and-response with the refrain, while another celestial solo resounds. A mean palm-muted chug underlines his pensive vocals on “Cherry Medicine” where he confesses, “I knew I had to change my ways for sure to keep you by my side.”

Elsewhere, he beams out an otherworldly sonic frequency of his own on “Up In The Sky.” He urges, “They’re up in the sky. Girl, I know what I saw. Can’t trust the news. Can’t trust the law.” A cinematic hum dissolves into melodic clean guitar on the instrumental finale “Stratosphere.” Frehley’s evocative playing channels epic emotion with one of his most stunning and lyrical lead lines to date.

In the end, Frehley doesn’t need any makeup, because there’s nothing but uncontainable electricity at the heart of 10,000 Volts. As it turns out, the man who once sang “Shock Me” is as much of a livewire as ever in 2024 and beyond.
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Ace Frehley | MadLife 7:30 (2024)

FAQs

Why did Kiss get rid of Ace Frehley? ›

As Kiss became more successful, his own personal profile grew too. He became more confident in his own abilities. Once he had a hit with "New York Groove" from 1978's Ace Frehley solo outing, he saw that there could be a future that didn't involve Kiss. So eventually, he left.

Did Ace Frehley write any songs for Kiss? ›

Bassist Gene Simmons is the second main songwriter and vocalist in the band, with writing credits on over 100 songs and singing credits on over 90. Original lead guitarist Ace Frehley wrote or co-wrote 18 and performed lead vocals on 12 songs during his two tenures.

When did Ace Frehley get shocked? ›

On December 12, 1976, "Kiss" guitarist Ace Frehley nearly died during a performance at the "Civic Center" in Lakeland, Florida, USA, following an unexpected technical malfunction that caused him to get electrocuted, on stage. Immediately after performing the song "Detroit Rock City", the band stepped off the stage.

What did Ace Frehley do after Kiss? ›

Outside Kiss, Frehley achieved further commercial success and popularity, with his debut solo album achieving platinum status. His first album with his Frehley's Comet band was also a big success.

Do Ace and Gene get along? ›

Ace Frehley says he, Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons are “just like brothers” – despite their feuds. “Brothers have arguments, brothers have misunderstandings, they curse each other out, and then they make up.”

Is Ace Frehley a great guitarist? ›

37. Guitar World magazine ranked Ace 14th on the list of the greatest guitarists in metal.

Did Ace Frehley design the Kiss logo? ›

"Ace designed the logo in early 1973 using graph paper in order to properly draw out the perfect proportions in a consistent scale.

Can Ace Frehley sing? ›

It's also pretty remarkable to hear Frehley, who was once too shy to take lead vocals on songs he wrote for Kiss such as "Cold Gin" and "Parasite," now confidently tackle some of the most iconic songs in rock history.

Did Ace Frehley get sober? ›

"I'm sober, and all my friends and associates will tell you as much," he stated categorically. "I got to the point in life where drugs and alcohol had taken me over, and I'm just so happy to be away from all that."

What was the last year Ace Frehley played with Kiss? ›

After leaving in 1982, Frehley embarked on his own successful solo career, and briefly rejoined the band in 1996 for a reunion tour. He last played with Kiss on the Kiss Kruise in 2018.

How long did Ace Frehley play with Kiss? ›

Members
Name (persona)Years active
Peter Criss (The Catman)1973–1980 1996–2001 2002–2004 (guest in 1995)
Ace Frehley (The Spaceman a.k.a. Space Ace)1973–1982 1996–2002 (guest in 1995 and 2018)
Eric Carr (The Fox)1980–1991 (until his death)
Vinnie Vincent (The Ankh Warrior)1982–1984 (guest songwriter, 1991-1992)
6 more rows

What year did Ace Frehley quit Kiss? ›

In June 1982, Frehley's departure from the band was negotiated, although he did not officially leave until December. Simmons stated in his autobiography Kiss and Make-Up that Van Halen founder Eddie Van Halen was eager to replace Frehley as Kiss's lead guitarist.

Why was Kiss cancelled? ›

New York classic rockers KISS cancelled their final ever Toronto show after singer-guitarist Paul Stanley continued to deal with the flu.

What year did Ace Frehley first leave Kiss? ›

Frehley played with the group from its inception in 1973 until his departure in 1982. After leaving Kiss, Frehley embarked on a moderately successful solo career, which was put on hold when he rejoined Kiss in 1996 for a highly successful reunion tour.

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