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Ace Frehley, Guitarist and founding member Of rock group kissIs dead. He was 74 years old.
The musician suffered a fall at home in September, and tmz Earlier today it was reported that he had suffered a brain hemorrhage due to which he has been put on life support.
His death was announced by his family. in a statement to rolling stoneThey said: “We are completely devastated and heartbroken. In his final moments, we were fortunate enough to be able to surround him with love, care, peaceful words, thoughts, prayers and intentions as he left this earth.
“We cherish all of his best memories, his laugh, and celebrate the strength and kindness he gave to others. The magnitude of his passing is of epic proportions, and beyond comprehension. Reflecting all of his incredible life accomplishments, Ace’s memory will live on forever!”
Since then, tributes have poured in for the guitarist from his former bandmates and fellow musicians, praising Frehley’s talent.
“We are devastated by the passing of Ace Frehley. He was an essential and irreplaceable rock soldier during some of the most formative foundational chapters of the band and its history. He is and will always be a part of Kisslegacy of. Our hearts go out to Janet, Monique, and everyone who loved them, including our fans around the world,” the founding members of Kiss said in a statement.
Pearl Jam
“I heard about Ace Frehley’s passing from Rick Friel, who I played with in a band called the Shadows. Rick was the first person on the bus with the KISS lunchbox in 1977 who told me about Ace…just changed my life. I got a guitar to join Rick’s band Warrior in 1978, which turned into the Shadows. We covered “Come on and Love Me.” All my friends Have spent countless hours talking about KISS and buying KISS merchandise. Ace was my hero. And I would also consider you a friend. I studied their singles relentlessly for years…I wouldn’t have picked up guitar without the influence of Ace and KISS. RIP IT ACE, YOU CHANGED MY LIFE. – Mike McCready, founding member and lead guitarist of X.
bret michaels
“Ace, my brother, I definitely can’t thank you enough for the years of great music, the many festivals we played together, and your lead guitar on Nothing But a Good Time. All my love and respect from you and my family – may your soul rest in peace!!!” – Former Poison frontman on X.
kennedy center
“The kennedy center Sad to hear about the passing of Ace Frehley of the band Kiss, one of this year’s Kennedy Center honorees. We will pay tribute to this “Rock Soldier”, his work and his legacy at our ceremony in December.” Kiss is scheduled to receive the Kennedy Center Honor this December. Frehley will become only the third person to receive the award posthumously.
Tom Morello
The Rage Against the Machine guitarist wrote: “My first guitar hero, Ace Frehley, has passed away. The legendary Space Ace Frehley inspired generations to love rock ‘n’ roll and play rock ‘n’ roll guitar. His timeless riffs and solos, the smoke coming out of his Les Paul, the rockets shooting from his headstock, his cool spacey demeanor on stage. The wobble and his unforgettable crazy laugh will be missed but never forgotten. Thank you, Ace, for a lifetime of great music and memories.”
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gibson
“We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the great Ace Frehley. Thank you for inspiring generations of musicians across the decades with your electrifying guitar work and unforgettable stage presence. Your sound helped define rock ‘n’ roll. Our thoughts are with Ace’s family, friends, and fans around the world. Rest assured, Spaceman—your legacy lives on forever. Will remain,” said guitar maker Gibson.